12 Sha'ban 143511 June 2014
How Many Ambiya (‘alayhimus salam) Were Sent to This World?
QuestionWere one hundred and twenty four thousand (124 000) Ambiya ('alayhimus salam) sent to this world? Is there a mention of this in authentic Hadiths?
Aqidah
23 Rajab 143523 May 2014
A Book That Discusses the Attributes of Allah
QuestionIs there any book in which we can find the Hadiths that discuss the Sifat (attributes) of Allah (according to Ash'ari madhhab)? I thought this could be useful against those who claim that all Sifat of Allah related by the Ash'aris are based on pure logic of later Ulama, &…
13 Rajab 143513 May 2014
Is There Any Benefit in Planting on the Grave?
QuestionIs it true that if we plant flowers/plants near a grave stone, then the punishment will be eased and is this because the plants worship Allah?
15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014
Are We Accountable for Evil Intentions?
QuestionAre we accountable for having bad thoughts?
6 Jumadal Ula 14358 March 2014
Are Our Deeds Presented to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?
QuestionIs there any narration which mentions that the deeds of the Ummah are presented to Rasulullah (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?
3 Jumadal Ula 14355 March 2014
Hadith Qudsi: I Was an Unknown Treasure
QuestionWe often hear the Hadith Qudsi that Allah Ta'ala was a hidden treasure, what is the status of this Hadith?
27 Rabi'ul Akhir 143528 February 2014
Verification of Hadith on Honouring Innovators
QuestionIs the following narration authentic? "Whoever honours an innovator has certainly assisted in destroying Islam."
20 Rabi'ul Akhir 143521 February 2014
The Basis for the Kalimahs
QuestionWould it be possible to tell me where the seven kalimahs, that we are taught from a young age, are derived from? I guess they are derived from the Quran and the Hadith but how did they come about in a systematic formation.? Why do we have seven and not…
30 Rabi'ul Awwal 14351 February 2014
Clarification on the Miraculous Achievements of the ‘Ulama
QuestionKindly provide the clarity on the following statement regarding Ibn 'Abidin (rahimahullah), that he would perform one thousand nafl rak'ahs every day. How should this narration be understood, considering the apparent difficulty of performing this number of rak'ahs within a day?
12 Safar 143516 December 2013
Arabic Books on Importance of Following a Madhhab
QuestionKindly advise on how to teach a beginner to follow a madhhab. The individual comes from a family that does not adhere to any particular madhhab. He is young, has limited Islamic knowledge, and lives in an environment where religious education is difficult due to government restrictions. Kindly advise on…
12 Safar 143516 December 2013
Fadail A’mal Mentions Kashf, Is This Shirk?
QuestionKindly provide some commentary on the following passage found in the English translation of Fada'il Al-A'mal. In Virtues of Salah (1994 English edition), a statement is attributed to Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) describing him as witnessing sins falling from the limbs of a person performing wudu. Is this attribution authentic,…