9 August 2023
A description of the serpents in the grave of the Disbeliever
Question Where is this Hadith recorded and what is the translation of this hadith? إن المؤمن في قبره لفي روضة خضراء، ويرحب له قبره سبعون ذراعا، وينور له كالقمر ليلة البدر أتدرون فيما أنزلت هذه الآية:…
24 July 2023
Another version of the Hadith explaining the reward for giving ghusl to the deceased
Question Is the following Hadith suitable to to quote? «من غسل ميتا فكتم عليه طهره الله من ذنوبه، فإن كفنه كساه الله من السندس»
18 July 2023
Another version of the narration regarding the angel of death visiting homes every day
Question What is the status of this narration? أن ملك الموت قال: إنه ليس في شرقها ولا في غربها أهل بيت مدر ولا وبر إلا وأنا أتصفحهم في كل يوم خمس مرات. فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وآله: «إنما…
7 June 2023
An untraceable Hadith on the benefit of giving charity on behalf of the deceased
Question Is it true that it is narrated in a Hadith something to the effect that when one gives charity on behalf of a deceased person, Jibril ('alayhis salam) together with 70 000 angels present it…
2 December 2022
Iyas ibn Mu’awiyah (rahimahullah) laments over the death of his mother
Question Kindly provide the reference for this incident: Iyas ibn Mu'wiyah (rahimahullah) was crying when his mum passed away. Someone asked him, "Why are you crying?" He replied: "Once upon a time I…
30 November 2022
The death of a Believer is regarded to be a type of martyrdom
Question Kindly grade and explain the Hadith "Every believer dies as a martyr."
30 November 2022
Recite Surah Yasin upon your deceased
Question Is this Hadith from Ibn Majah authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Read Surah Yasin to your dead people."
14 October 2022
The deceased’s neighbours envy him
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) taught us that, when you give charity on behalf of the deceased, the news is brought to them in their graves: “O Companion of…
12 August 2022
We were ordered to seek forgiveness on behalf of the Sahabah, not swear them!
Question Kindly comment regarding the source and authenticity of the following passage I came across: The following du’a teaches one how to seek Allah's forgiveness for the believers who passed away…
5 August 2022
Surah Kafirun and protection from Shirk
Question Is this correct: Surah Kafirun protects one from Kufr [disbelief] at the time of death.
3 August 2022
Impermissibility of wishing for death due to trials and tribulations
Question Kindly explain the Hadith wherein a man will roll on the grave wishing he was in it due to the prevalent trials and fitan of the time. Is this action of the man positive or negative? …
10 June 2022
Another Hadith on the importance of ensuring that one’s debts are paid off
Question I am looking for the reference and authenticity of this Hadith: نفس المؤمن معلقة ما كان عليه دين
31 May 2022
The importance of ensuring that one’s debts are paid off
Question I am looking for the reference and authenticity of this Hadith: نفس المؤمن معلقة بدينه حتى يقضى عنه
19 May 2022
Is there a Hadith regarding a mayyit recovering before passing away?
Question Is there any Hadith regarding ifaqatul mayyit about a person becoming better or showing signs of recovery before passing away?
31 March 2022
Another version of the narration regarding Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) loving death, poverty and illness
Question I am looking for the reference for this narration: ثلاث أحبهن ويكرههن الناس: الفقر، والمرض، والموت