22 May 2015
The woman who used to comb the hair of the daughter of Fir’awn
Question Is this story authentic? When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was going for Mi'raj, he passed a place from where a fragrance was emanating. Upon inquiry, Jibrail ('alayhis salam) told…
16 May 2015
Meaning of a Hadith regarding Sayyiduna ‘Ammar (radiyallahu’anhu)
Question What is the meaning of the Hadith in which Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said regarding Hazrat Ammar bin Yasir (radiyallahu 'anhu): Taqtuluhul Fiatul Baaghiyah?
14 May 2015
What to recite when a person dies
Question Upon a person's death please tell me if the shahadah must be read as well as Surah Baqarah. Also does reading Quran , Yasin or du'as help the dead person?
11 May 2015
Who performed the janazah of Sayyidatuna Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha)?
Question What is the authenticity of the narration in Tabaqat Ibn Sa'd which states that Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) performed the janazah Salah of Sayyidatuna Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha)…
5 May 2015
Hadith? ‘People are asleep, when they die they will wake up’
Question Is the following a Hadith? People are asleep when they die they will wake up
28 April 2015
Does our sins affect the deceased?
Question I understand that photography is a major sin, however I have heard some say that after a person dies if we send his pictures around, this causes inconvenience to the deceased (marhum). Is…
23 April 2015
The son of Sayyidah Ruqayyah (radiyallahu’anha)
Question I heard that Uthman ibn Affan (radiyallahu'anhu) had a son with Ruqayyah (radiyallahu'anha), but he passed away during or after the Battle of Badr. Is there a Hadith to back this up?
9 April 2015
Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)’s accountability in the grave
Question Can you kindly source the following: Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) was seen in a dream one year after he passed away. He was asked how did you fare? He replied "I just finished giving…
19 March 2015
Clarification on a Hadith regarding the burial place of ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)
Question I have heard that the narration which states 'Isa ('alayhis salam) will be buried next to Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is weak. Is this correct?
8 March 2015
Some virtues of Dhikr
Question What is the virtue of Dhikr (remembrance of Allah Ta’ala)?
27 February 2015
Reference for the incident of Sayyiduna Hanzalah being washed by the Angels
Question Please give me a reference and status of the famous incident of Sayyiduna Hanzalah (radiyallahu'anhu) being washed by the Angels after being martyred.
18 December 2014
Hadith: ‘Sleep is the brother of death’
Question Kindly verify the following Hadith: 'Sleep is the brother of death'
26 November 2014
Forgiven for attending a funeral and assisting with burial
Question I have heard of a person who was forgiven after his death only because he attended a funeral and threw sand in the grave of his fellow muslim. Is this from the Hadith? And is it authentic?
20 November 2014
The different types of Shuhada (martyrs)
Question Who is classed as a shahid? What are the different categories?
10 November 2014
Status of children buried alive in Jahiliyyah
Question What is the grade of the following Hadith and what does it mean? Sayyiduna Salamah ibn Yazid Al Ju'fi (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: 'My brother and I came to the Rasulullah (sallallahu…