26 August 2014
The famous du’a during wudu
Question The famous du'a read whilst making wudu: اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي، وَوَسِّعْ لِي فِي دَارِي، وَبَارِكْ لِي فِي رِزْقِي Allahummagh fir li dhambi wa wassi' li fi dari wa barik li fi…
25 August 2014
Adopt the Character of Allah
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith which is often found in Sufi texts? Takhalluqu bi-akhlaq Allah Translation: Adopt the character of Allah Ta'ala.
25 August 2014
What should one do after seeing a bad dream
Question Is there mention in Hadith regarding any Du'a to be read after seeing a bad dream?
22 August 2014
Hadiths encouraging kindness and gentleness
Question Please provide the reference of the following Hadith. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'If gentleness were to be profiled into a shape, people would never witness anything…
20 August 2014
Three people under the protection of Allah Ta’ala
Question Please confirm if the following is a Hadith, and its reference: 'There are three types of people who are in the security/care of Allah Ta'ala, A man who goes out to fight in the path of…
18 August 2014
Hadith on shortening the Salah
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: 'When you lead the prayer, you should make it short, because among those offering Salah there may be some who are infirm, sick, and…
11 August 2014
The complete du’a that is recited after adhan
Question I was trying to find a reference for the famous du'a that is recited after the adhan. I have heard that only part of the du'a is in Sahih Bukhari. Please provide the reference for the entire…
11 August 2014
When serving, to cover the pot for barakah
Question Its commonly said when serving food to cover a portion of the pot with the lid for barakah. Is this correct?
7 August 2014
Hadith on living with the polytheists
Question What is the authenticity of the hadith that says: I disavow myself of those who settle amongst the mushrikeen Is this sahih or weak?
7 August 2014
Sunnah way of entering and leaving the Masjid
Question Is there any Hadith with reference as to how to enter and leave the masjid?
6 August 2014
Translation & reference for a Hadith on du’a
Question Kindly verify the translation and provide the reference of the following. “Verily your Lord is Generous and Shy. If His servant raises his hands to Him (in supplication) He becomes shy to…
2 July 2014
Hadith on loving Allah Ta’ala, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the Ahlu Bayt
Question Kindly verify the authenticity of the following narration: Love Allah for the favours that He grants you, love me for the love of Allah, and love the people of my house (Ahlu Bayt) for my…
13 June 2014
Hadith on upbringing of children
Question What is the status of this Hadith? أَدِّبُوا أولادَكم على ثلاثِ خِصالٍ : على حُبِّ نبيِّكم، وحُبِّ أهلِ بيتِهِ، وعلى قراءةِ القرآنِ، فإن حَمَلَةَ القرآنِ في ظِلِّ اللهِ يومَ لا ظِلَّ إلا…
4 June 2014
Verification of the famous du’a recited at the completion of the Holy Quran
Question Does the famous du'a, Allahumma aanis wahshati fi qabri which is recited at the completion of Holy Quran appear in the Hadith?