Answers from 23 July 2018

10 Dhul Qa'dah 143923 July 2018

Reciting “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un” When the Lamp Goes Out

QuestionPlease provide the narration and its reference, wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said "inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un" when the light of the lamp went out, and his beloved wife, Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) then asked regarding why he (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said "inna Lillahi wa inna…

10 Dhul Qa'dah 143923 July 2018

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Statement Regarding a Woman Who has Abundant Garments

QuestionIs this statement authentically attributed to Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu)? "Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said "Verily, when a woman has garments in abundance [more than she requires and more than what is the norm] and she loves adornment, then she will love khuruj [emergence from the home to prowl around…

10 Dhul Qa'dah 143923 July 2018

Musnad Rabi’ ibn Habib

QuestionIs this reliable أَبُو عُبَيْدَةَ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، قَالَ: بَلَغَنِي عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ، قَالَ: رَسْمُ الْمِدَادِ فِي ثَوْبِ أَحَدِكُمْ إِذَا كَانَ يَكْتُبُ عِلْمًا كَالدَّمِ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ، وَلا يَزَالُ يَنَالُ بِهِ الأَجْرَ مَا دَامَ ذَلِكَ الْمِدَادُ فِي ثَوْبِهِ مسند الربيع بن حبيب - رقم الحديث:…

10 Dhul Qa'dah 143923 July 2018

The Horrifying Sight of the Grave

QuestionIs the following narration reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I have not seen a sight more horrifying than [the punishment] of the grave."