Answers from 4 October 2016

2 Muharram 14384 October 2016

Authenticity of the Famous Nashid “Tala’al Badru ‘Alayna”

QuestionIs it true that when Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) came to Madinah Munawwarah some women and young girls were singing طَلَعَ الْبَدْرُ عَلَيْنَا مِنْ ثَنِيَّات الْوَدَاعِ وَجَبَ الشُّكْرُ عَلَيْنَا مَا دَعَا لِلَّهِ دَاعِ

2 Muharram 14384 October 2016

Treat Everyone With Good Character and a Smiling Face

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "You will be unable to give everyone your wealth, but your good character and smiling face should certainly suffice them." [Although you are unable to give money to everyone, you can and should meet everyone with a…

2 Muharram 14384 October 2016

What to Recite After Reading the Quran

QuestionI have received a message which I would like to have verified. It pertains to the recitation of a particular du'a after reading the Quran. It is preferred, on finishing the recitation of the Quran to say: سُبْحَانَكَ اللّٰهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، أشهد أن لاَ إِلٰهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ The…

2 Muharram 14384 October 2016

The Virtue of Keeping a Horse

QuestionPlease verify the translation of the following Hadith and provide its reference. “…He to whom the horse will be a source of reward is the one who keeps it in Allah's Cause, and ties it by a long rope in a pasture (or a garden). He will get a reward…

2 Muharram 14384 October 2016

A Narration Regarding Keeping the Hands on the Side in Salah

QuestionIs this narration regarding releasing the hands in Salah and not folding it while in qiyam authentic? وحدثني عبد الرحمن بن إبراهيم عن عبد الله بن يحيى المعافري عن حيوة عن بكر بن عمرو: أنه لم ير أبا أمامة - يعني ابن سهل - واضعا إحدى يديه على الأخرى قط،…