2 Jumadal Ula 144814 October 2026
Cleaning the Teeth with Charcoal
QuestionI remember reading a Hadith that prohibits cleaning the teeth with charcoal. Is there any Hadith like this?
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2 Jumadal Ula 144814 October 2026
Another Narration Regarding the Rock of Baytul Maqdis
QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration regarding the rock of Baytul Maqdis? وعن ابن عباس قال: باب مفتوح من أبواب الجنة إلى بيت المقدس يخرج من خلاله من حنان الجنة، فيسقط على مسجدها وجبالها وصخورها، وصخرة بيت المقدس من صخور الجنة.
1 Jumadal Ula 144813 October 2026
An Unreliable Narration About Allah Ta’ala Apologising to the Poor
QuestionIs this authentic? On the Day of Qiyamah, Allah Ta‘ala will apologise to the poor and say: "By My Might and Majesty, I did not withhold worldly comforts from you because you were of little worth to Me. Rather, I wanted to raise your status on this Day. Go to…
1 Jumadal Ula 144813 October 2026
Authenticity of a Statement of Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Regarding the Rock of Baytul Maqdis
QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration about the stone of Baytul Maqdis? وعن أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه أنه قال: إن الجنة تحن شوقًا إلى بيت المقدس، وصخرة بيت المقدس من جنة الفردوس وهي صرة الأرض.
29 Rabi'ul Akhir 144812 October 2026
Four Deeds and Their Promised Rewards
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? عن ابن مسعود قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من أعطي أربعا أعطي أربعا وتفسير ذلك في كتاب الله، من أعطي الذكر ذكره الله، لأن الله يقول: {اذكروني أذكركم}، ومن أعطي الدعاء أعطي الإجابة، لأن الله يقول: {ادعوني أستجب لكم} ، ومن أعطي…
29 Rabi'ul Akhir 144812 October 2026
Authenticity of Eight Rak‘ahs of Duha With a Particular Du‘a
QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following? Perform eight rak'ahs of nafl salah at the time of duha with four salams, one after every two rak'ah. In each rak'ah, recite Surah Fatihah, Surah Alam Nashrah and Qul huwallahu Ahad. Then read the following three times: Allahumma inni as-aluka…
26 Rabi'ul Akhir 14489 October 2026
Which Is the Seventy-Third Deviated Sect?
QuestionIn a Hadith, we are told that there will be 73 different sects in this Ummah, one more than the previous Ummahs. Which sect is this referring to?
26 Rabi'ul Akhir 14489 October 2026
An Unreliable Narration Disparaging Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the narration which states that Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah (radiyallahu 'anhu) is the Fir'awn (Pharaoh) of this Ummah?
25 Rabi'ul Akhir 14488 October 2026
The Close Friends of ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionPlease provide the reference for this narration: ‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: "My close friends from this Ummah are Abu Bakr, ‘Umar and Abu ‘Ubaydah ibnul Jarrah.”
25 Rabi'ul Akhir 14488 October 2026
Does Feeding Someone Earn Forty Days’ Reward?
QuestionIs it true that if a person feeds someone, he receives the reward of all the 'ibadah that person performs for the next forty days?
25 Rabi'ul Akhir 14488 October 2026
A Du‘a Containing Beautiful Praises of Allah Ta‘ala
QuestionWhat is the source and authentication of the following du'a? Kindly provide the Arabic with translation. Subhanal Abadiyyil abad, Subhanal wahidil ahad, Subhanal fardis samad, Subhana Rafi'is samai bi gayri 'amad, Subhana man basatal arda 'alal ma-i fa jamad, Subhana man khalaqal khalqa fa ahsahum 'adada, Subhana man qassamar rizqa…
24 Rabi'ul Akhir 14487 October 2026
The Incident of Zayd ibn Harithah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and His Du‘a: “Ya Arhamar Rahimin”
QuestionIs this incident of Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Harithah (radiyallahu 'anhu) suitable to quote? عن الليث بن سعد قال: بلغني أن زيد بن حارثة اكترى من رجل بغلا من الطائف واشترط عليه الكري أن ينزله حيث شاء، قال: فمال به إلى خربة، فقال له: انزل، فنزل، فإذا في الخربة قتلى كثيرة،…
24 Rabi'ul Akhir 14487 October 2026
Making Allah Ta’ala Beloved to His Servants
QuestionIs there any narration which states that Allah revealed to Dawud ('alayhis salam) to love Him and love those whom He loves, and to make Him beloved to His servants? أوحى الله إلى داود عليه السلام أن أحبني...
23 Rabi'ul Akhir 14486 October 2026
Importance of Tahajjud Even for a Short Duration
QuestionKindly provide the status of the following narration: Iyas ibn Mu’awiyah (rahimahullah) has narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: “The nightly prayer is essential, even if it be the duration of milking a camel or sheep. And whatever is done after the later Isha prayer is [considered] part of…
15 Rabi'ul Akhir 144828 September 2026
The Angel on the Right Side Is in Charge of the Angel on the Left Side
QuestionKindly share the source and authenticity of the following statement: Every person has an angel on each shoulder, who records his actions. The angel on the right shoulder is the leader. Whenever the angel on the left shoulder intends to record a sin that is committed, the angel on the…
12 Rabi'ul Akhir 144825 September 2026
Does the Hadith on Remaining Behind from the First Saff Refer to Salah or Jihad?
QuestionCould the first saff in the following hadith be referring to the first Saff in Jihad, or does it mean both Salah and Jihad or only Salah? Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “People will continue remaining behind from the first row until Allah…
12 Rabi'ul Akhir 144825 September 2026
Reciting Salutations One Hundred Times After Fajr and Maghrib
QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of reciting salutations [durud] one hundred times after Fajr and one hundred times after Maghrib for the fulfilment of one's needs?
10 Rabi'ul Akhir 144823 September 2026
Couplets Attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Upon Seeing Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha) Using a Miswak
QuestionIs the following incident authentic? When Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) saw Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha) using a miswak, he recited the following couplets: حظيت يا عود الأراك بثغرهاأما خفت يا عود الأراك أراكا لو كنت من أهل القتال قتلتكما فاز مني يا سواك سواكا