Answers from 21 June 2016

15 Ramadan 143721 June 2016

What Would Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Open His Fast With?

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following Hadith: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would open his fast with fresh dates before performing Maghrib Salah. If fresh dates were not available, then Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would open his fast with dry dates. If dry dates were not found, then…

15 Ramadan 143721 June 2016

Hadith on Treating Children Equally Regarding Gifts

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Treat your children equally regarding gifts. If I were to favour anyone, I would have favoured women"

15 Ramadan 143721 June 2016

The Signs of Laylatul Qadr

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “The Night of Decree is a calm night, neither hot nor cold and the sun arises on it [the next morning] red and feeble.” (Ibn Khuzaymah)

15 Ramadan 143721 June 2016

There Is Nothing Equal to Fasting in Reward

QuestionIs this authentic? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "You must fast, for there is nothing equal to it in reward”"