Death & Janazah

14 Safar 144114 October 2019

A Narration Regarding Two Cursed Sounds

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna 'Abdur Rahman ibn 'Awf (radiyallahu 'anhu) relates: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once took hold of my hand and we proceeded to visit his ailing son, Ibrahim. They found the infant in the throes of death, so Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)…

8 Safar 14418 October 2019

When You Awake in the Morning, Do Not Wait for the Evening

QuestionPlease source the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When you wake up in the morning, do not anticipate the evening, and when you find yourself in the evening, do not anticipate the morning."

7 Safar 14417 October 2019

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the Funeral of a Jew

QuestionOften, we hear people narrating an incident that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once saw the Janazah of a Jew passing. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was very sad/cried and commented something to the effect that he is also of my Ummah. Please advise regarding the status of this narration.

30 Muharram 144130 September 2019

Martyrdom Does Not Eliminate Hypocrisy

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? إن السيف محاء للخطايا، وأدخل من أي أبواب الجنة شاء، فإن لها ثمانية أبواب، ولجهنم سبعة أبواب، وبعضها أفضل من بعض، ورجل منافق، جاهد بنفسه وماله في سبيل الله حتى إذا لقي العدو، قاتل حتى قتل فذلك في النار، إن السيف لا يمحو…

27 Muharram 144127 September 2019

Yahya Al Ghassani Was Not Oblivious of Death

QuestionCan you mention the Arabic text and reference for this narration? Also, what does it mean? Yahya Al Ghassani (rahimahullah) said "I never go to sleep telling myself that I'll wake up" (Ibn Abid Dunya)

24 Dhul Hijjah 144026 August 2019

Prepare for Death

QuestionIs this a Hadith or is a statement of someone else? موتوا قبل أن تموتوا Mutu qabla an tamutu

18 Dhul Hijjah 144020 August 2019

A Narration Regarding Wailing Over the Deceased

QuestionWhat is the explanation of the last part of the Hadith? إلا آل فلان عن أم عطية، قالت: لما نزلت هذه الآية: يبايعنك على أن لا يشركن بالله شيئا ولا يعصينك في معروف قالت: كان منه النياحة، قالت: فقلت: يا رسول الله، إلا آل فلان، فإنهم كانوا أسعدوني في الجاهلية،…

26 Dhul Qa'dah 144029 July 2019

Remember Death While in Salah

QuestionCan this narration be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Remember death when you offer Salah, for if a man remembers death when in Salah, he will strive to perform his Salah in an excellent manner."

15 Dhul Qa'dah 144018 July 2019

Consoling the Deceased’s Family

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this du'a for ta'ziyah (consoling the family of the deceased): Inna lillahi ma akhadha wa lahu ma a'ta wa kullu shay-in 'indahu bi ajalim musamma

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144017 July 2019

Washing the Deceased With Berry Leaves

QuestionI heard a Hadith that says: "Make ghusl of your dead ones with berry leaves." What is its authenticity and reference?