Clarification

14 Muharram 14422 September 2020

Difference in Wording of a Du’a in Riyadus Salihin

QuestionI came across the following du'a in two places: Tirmidhi (3502) and Riyadus Salihin (834). Tirmidhi: اللّٰهُمَّ اقْسِمْ لَنَا مِنْ خَشْيَتِكَ مَا يَحُولُ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ مَعَاصِيكَ وَمِنْ طَاعَتِكَ مَا تُبَلِّغُنَا بِهِ جَنَّتَكَ وَمِنَ الْيَقِينِ مَا تُهَوِّنُ بِهِ عَلَيْنَا مُصِيبَاتِ الدُّنْيَا وَمَتِّعْنَا بِأَسْمَاعِنَا وَأَبْصَارِنَا وَقُوَّتِنَا مَا أَحْيَيْتَنَا وَاجْعَلْهُ الْوَارِثَ مِنَّا وَاجْعَلْ…

15 Dhul Hijjah 14415 August 2020

Wording of a Comprehensive Du’a of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWith regards to the comprehensive du'a of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), I have come across the following narration: اللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ مِمَّا سَأَلَكَ نَبِيُّكَ مُحَمَّدٌ صلى الله عليه وسلم، وَنَسْتَعِيذُكَ مِمَّا اسْتَعَاذَكَ مِنْهُ نَبِيُّكَ مُحَمَّدٌ صلى الله عليه وسلم، اللّٰهُمَّ أَنْتَ الْمُسْتَعَانُ وَعَلَيْكَ الْبَلاَغُ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ…

3 Dhul Hijjah 144124 July 2020

Gifting Flowers on a Happy Occasion

QuestionThere is a trend nowadays, that when there is a happy occasion like a birth, wedding, graduation, etc, flower arrangements are ordered and given as gifts. The flower arrangements are quite expensive. The more stylish the arrangement, the higher the price. When we intervene and try explaining that rather spend…

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144116 July 2020

‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Surprise and Happiness Upon Hearing of a Sunnah Being Practised

QuestionKindly mention which ‘Abdullah was alluded to in the following narration along with the reason for saying أنى علقها: عن أبي معمر أن أميرا كان بمكة يسلم تسليمتين فقال عبد الله: أنى علقها. قال الحكم في حديثه: إن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان يفعله (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 581)

1 Ramadan 144124 April 2020

Is Yunus (‘alayhis salam) Attributed to His Father or Mother?

QuestionI have heard that historians say that Yunus ('alayhis salam), like 'Isa ('alayhis salam) had been attributed to his mother, but I read in Sahih Bukhari, wherein mention is made that he is attributed to his father. (Hadith: 3413 "ونسبه الى ابيه") Could you please explain?

12 Sha'ban 14416 April 2020

Which Verses of Surah Baqarah Were Given During Mi’raj

QuestionIn the following Hadith, which specific verses of Surah Baqarah are referred to (i.e., where does it start from)? عن عبدالله بن مسعود: لَمّا أُسْرِيَ برَسولِ اللهِ ﷺ، انْتُهي به إلى سِدْرَةِ المُنْتَهى، وهي في السَّماءِ السّادِسَةِ، إلَيْها يَنْتَهِي ما يُعْرَجُ به مِنَ الأرْضِ فيُقْبَضُ مِنْها، وإلَيْها يَنْتَهِي ما يُهْبَطُ…

2 Rajab 144126 February 2020

Reconciliation Between the Hadiths on Sickness and Plague

QuestionBoth Imams Bukhari and Muslim have narrated a Hadith on the authority of Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: "There is no ‘adwa [transmission of infectious disease] and no tiyarah [superstitious belief in omens from birds]." (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 5776, and Sahih Muslim,…

5 Jumadal Akhirah 144131 January 2020

Duration of Imam Mahdi’s Rule

QuestionPlease inform me on the correct amount of years that the Mahdi will rule for taking into consideration the following Hadiths: 1. “Indeed there will be a Mahdi who comes in my Ummah (ruling) living for five, or seven, or nine.” – Zayd was the one in doubt – He…

3 Jumadal Akhirah 144129 January 2020

Nabi (sallallahu ’alayhi wa sallam) Giving Da’wah During Hajj

QuestionDoes the following narration prove: 1. It is Sunnah to visiting people at their homes for the sake of Da’wah. 2. It is Sunnah to visit people at the time of Hajj for the sake of Da’wah. وعند أحمد بإسناد حسن وصححه الحاكم وابن حبان عن جابر مثله وأوله مكث…