Answers from 5 September 2016

2 Dhul Hijjah 14375 September 2016

The Correct Method of Reciting “Repeated Parts” in a Dhikr

QuestionI have seen in some Hadiths about dhikr, when the word is مثل ذلك, does this mean we need to repeat all the words again or we just recite مثل ذلك? For example the Hadiths below: روى ابن أبي شيبة رحمه الله في ”مصنفه“ بسند صحيح عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ:…

2 Dhul Hijjah 14375 September 2016

Letter of Sayyidatuna ‘Aishah to Sayyiduna Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionIs this Hadith sahih? Mu'awiyah (radiyallahu 'anhu) wrote a letter to 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha), that: "Write a letter to advise me, and do not overburden me." So 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) wrote to Mu'awiyah (radiyallahu 'anhu): 'Peace be upon you. As for what follows, indeed I heard the Messenger of Allah…

2 Dhul Hijjah 14375 September 2016

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s Grand Daughter: Umamah bint Zaynab

QuestionNot much is known about this grand daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). I came across this narration, and would like to know the source and if they are authentic? Abu Qatadah reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was offering his salah and Umamah bint Zaynab was on…

2 Dhul Hijjah 14375 September 2016

A Father’s Poem in Response to the Complaint of His Son

QuestionIs the following narration reliable? عن أبي سلمة عبيد بن خلصة قال: أخبرنا عبد الله بن نافع المدني عن المنكدر بن محمد عن أبيه عن جابر بن عبد الله قال: جاء رجل إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: يا رسول الله! إن أبي أخذ مالي. فقال رسول الله صلى…