12 October 2018
Adhan at the graveside?
Question I received a message from a relative who said that giving adhan at the time of burial is a Sunnah. I can't seem to find this in any Hadith. Can you please comment on this?
11 October 2018
Luqman Al Hakim advises his son on how to overcome Shaytan
Question Is this a reliable tradition? Can you also provide an explanatory translation عن الحسن قال: قال لقمان لابنه رضي الله عنهما: يا بني العمل لا يستطاع إلا باليقين , ومن يضعف يقينه يضعف عمله ,…
8 October 2018
Speak good when visiting the sick or deceased
Question Please verify the authenticity of this Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whenever you visit the sick or the deceased, say good things, because the angels say 'Amin' to…
5 October 2018
A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) describing those with Taqwa
Question My query is the quote of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) on Taqwa [a lengthy one] I was wondering if you can provide the Arabic text for this: The quote commences: "When Allah created His…
4 October 2018
The du’a of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) asking for martyrdom in Madinah Munawwarah
Question Please authenticate the following du'a for me: 'Allahummar zuqni shahadatan fi sabilika waj'al mawti fi Baladi Rasulika sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam'
4 October 2018
A virtue of reciting Ayatul Kursi after Fard Salah
Question What is the reference for this narration? "Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi after every Fard Salah, their soul will be taken out as one would take out a strand of hair from a pile of flour."
1 October 2018
Reference for a Hadith of Bayhaqi
Question Please provide the reference for this: عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي مُلَيْكَةَ أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا أَقْبَلَتْ ذَاتَ يَوْمٍ مِنَ الْمَقَابِرِ فَقُلْتُ لَهَا يَا أُمَّ…
20 September 2018
The virtue of fasting for the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala, just before one’s demise
Question There is a Hadith in Musnad Ahmad wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever fasts one day, seeking the pleasure of Allah, if that is the last day of his life, he will enter…
13 September 2018
An angel conveys our Salutations [durud] to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) by taking our names
Question What is the explanation and authenticity of the following Hadith? يا عمار، إن لله ملكا أعطاه أسماع الخلائق كلها، وهو قائم على قبري، إذا مت إلى يوم القيامة، فليس أحد من أمتي يصلي علي صلاة إلا…
12 September 2018
Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) performed ‘Aishah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) Janazah Salah
Question Is this correct? "Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) performed the Janazah Salah of Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha)."
12 September 2018
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) explains the virtues of Surah Mulk
Question Is this narration authentic? عن عكرمة عن ابن عباس أنه قال لرجل: ألا أتحفك بحديث تفرح به؟ قال: بلى، قال: اقرأ تبارك الذي بيده الملك وعلمها أهلك وجميع ولدك وصبيان بيتك وجيرانك، فإنها المنجية…
10 September 2018
Qiyamah will not come until those who passed away are envied
Question Could you reference the narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Qiyamah will not be established until a man when passing by a grave of someone will say, 'If only I were…
3 September 2018
Seeking protection from Dajjal and debt
Question Could you reference the narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to invoke Allah in Salah, "O Allah, I seek refuge in you from the punishment of the grave, and from the…
28 August 2018
Cupping when it’s extremely hot
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the weather becomes extremely hot, seek aid in cupping (hijamah), do not allow your blood to rage (boil) such…
3 August 2018
A narration regarding Janazah Salah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? قال أحمد بن محمد بن الجراح، وابن مخلد، قالا: حدثنا عمر بن شبة، قال: حدثنا يزيد بن هارون، قال: أخبرنا يحيى بن سعيد، عن نافع، عن ابن عمر أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم…