Answers from 6 February 2017

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

The Name Qaylah

QuestionWas قَيْلة [Qaylah] the name of a Sahabiyah?

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

A Narration on Saying Alhamdulillah Thrice When One Is Blessed With a Bounty

QuestionIs the following authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When a servant of Allah is blessed with a bounty from Allah and he says 'Alhamdulillah' then the servant has fulfilled showing gratitude for that bounty. If he says 'Alhamdulillah' for a second time, Allah will renew the reward for…

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

Raising the Finger When Making Istighfar

QuestionIs there a specific way this should be done? والاستغفار أن تشير بأصبع واحدة "When asking for forgiveness you should point with one finger"

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

Who Is Regarded to Be the Most Ascetic?

QuestionCould you translate and mention the authenticity of this Hadith أتى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم رجل فقال: يا رسول الله من أزهد الناس في الدنيا؟ فقال: من لم ينس المقابر والبلى وترك أفضل زينة الدنيا وآثر ما يبقى على ما يفنى ولم يعد غدا من أيامه وعد نفسه من…