7 June 2016
Meaning of a statement attributed to Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question What is referred to by 'masaib' in the following statement? 'Subbat alayya masaibu law annaha subbat 'alal ayyami sirna layaliya'
2 June 2016
An incident regarding Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam), the Angel of death and Allah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? When the Angel of Death came to Nabi Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam), he said to him, "Allah has commanded me to take your soul!" Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) responded, "What…
4 May 2016
Imam Shafi’i’s visits to the grave of Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahumallah)
Question I want to know the authenticity of this incident and the reliability of the narrators of this story. Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) used to visit the grave of Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah),…
3 May 2016
Wear white clothing and enshroud your deceased in white
Question Please translate the following: البسوا من ثيابكم البياض فإنها خير ثيابكم وكفنوا فيها موتاكم
28 April 2016
Death is a gift for a Believer
Question Please quote the Hadith and reference about death being a gift for the Believer.
22 April 2016
Explanation of a Hadith regarding Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) leading the Salah
Question What is the explanation of the following part of a Hadith in Sahih Muslim? 'Wallaahi ma bi illa karahiyatu ay yatasha-aman nasu bi awwali may yaqumu fi maqami Rasulillah sallallahu alayhi wa…
21 April 2016
Forgiveness for a man due to his daughter obeying her husband
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? حدثنا يحيى بن عبد الحميد نبا يوسف بن عطية نبا ثابت عن انس رضي الله عنه قال أن امرأة كانت تحت رجل فمرض أبوها فأتت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقالت يا رسول…
12 April 2016
An unauthentic narration regarding a miser
Question What is the source of this Hadith? "Allah Ta'ala dislikes the person who remains stingy throughout his life and becomes generous at the time of his death"
7 April 2016
Du’a for a good death
Question I need your help with learning a masnun dua for a good death. Please let me know if the words quoted below are masnun or not. Kindly let me know the reference if they are masnun and suitable…
8 March 2016
The reward for attending a Janazah
Question What is the reward for attending a Janazah and assisting with burial?
8 March 2016
The great reward for women if they are dutiful towards their husbands
Question Where can I find the following Hadith and how sound is it? "Muslim ibn 'Ubayd related from Asma bint Yazid Al Ansariyyah that she went to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) while he was…
7 March 2016
What to recite when throwing soil in the grave
Question I would like to know if Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and his Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) use to recite the verse: Minha khalaqnakum wa fiha nu'edukum wa minha nukhrijukum…
27 February 2016
A du’a asking Allah to wash away sins
Question Kindly provide a reference for the following Masnun du'a: "O Allah, wash off my sins with the [melted] water of ice and snow, and purify my heart of sins, just as white clothes are cleansed…
22 February 2016
Shaytan’s plea at the time of the conquest of Makkah
Question What is the authenticity of this? When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) conquered Makkah Mukarramah, Shaytan let out a shriek and told the other Shayatin that after today, there is no way…
17 February 2016
An incident at the demise of ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question Is the following narration authentic? "Ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) passed away in Ta-if, and a bird the likes of which had never been seen before was seen at his funeral. The bird…