Answers from 9 February 2018

23 Jumadal Ula 14399 February 2018

Reciting the Last Three Surahs Every Morning and Evening

QuestionI have heard one Scholar say the following: "Reciting the three Quls three times [each] in the morning and evening is weak, and what's preserved is one time [each] without [reciting]: Qul huwallahu Ahad. Only recite Surah Nas and Surah Falaq." Please comment.

23 Jumadal Ula 14399 February 2018

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Possessed Many Good Qualities

QuestionOne day Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sat with the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) and explained to them that character has 360 branches and whomsoever has one will go to Jannah. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) then asked, 'O Rasulullah! Do I have any one of them in me?” Nabi (sallallahu…

23 Jumadal Ula 14399 February 2018

The Expression of Taqwa, La Ilaha Illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah

QuestionWhat is authenticity of following narration? عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: أنزل الله تعالى في كتابه فذكر قوما استكبروا فقال: {إنهم كانوا إذا قيل لهم لا إله إلا الله يستكبرون} [الصافات: ٣٥] وقال تعالى: {إذ جعل الذين كفروا في قلوبهم الحمية حمية الجاهلية فأنزل الله سكينته على رسوله…

23 Jumadal Ula 14399 February 2018

Imam Ibn Abid Dunya (rahimahullah)

QuestionI have noticed in many of your answers you reference to Ibn Abi Dunya. Can you provide a short bio and a general ruling on his books?