Answers from 4 April 2017

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

A Narration on Moving Stones/Sand from the Ground Before Going Into Sajdah

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) says, "I asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) regarding moving away the stones in Salah. He said, 'Once' [i.e., you may move the sand/stones once]. And not doing so is better for you than [giving] 100 healthy camels with excellent eyesight [in…

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

A Fabricated Hadith on the Punishment for Backbiting

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I know of some inhabitants of Jahannam, fire will enter through their ears and exit through their mouth, and enter through their mouth and exit through the ears. A thunderous roar will resonate from their bellies,…

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

Words of Salutation

QuestionWhat is the difference between: 1) صلى الله عليه وسلم 2) عليه الصلوة والسلام Which is better?

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

Harut and Marut

QuestionWere Harut and Marut Angels?

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

The Virtue of Having Good Hopes and Thoughts Regarding Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and reference of the following Hadith? يؤمر بإخراج رجلين من النار فإذا خرجا ووقفا قال الله لهما: كيف وجدتما مقيلكما وسوء مصيركما؟ فيقولان: شر مقيل وأسوأ مصير صار إليه العباد فيقول لهما: بما قدمت أيديكما وما أنا بظلام للعبيد قال: فيأمر بصرفهما إلى النار فأما أحدهما…

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

Imam Hakim Tirmidhi (rahimahullah)

QuestionCan you provide a brief bio on Hakim At Tirmidhi (rahimahullah)? At first I thought that he is the compiler of Mustadrak Al Hakim and Sunan Tirmidhi.