24 January 2016
Three pledges that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) took from Sahabah
Question What is the status of the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Who will pledge allegiance to me on these verses [In Surah Al An'am, verse 151], that you do not…
14 December 2015
The six bounties of a martyr (shahid)
Question Please provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration "The martyr (shahid) has six blessings from Allah, he is forgiven from the moment his blood is first shed and will be…
9 December 2015
Trials and tests, a means of expiation of sins
Question Please provide the reference for this narration. 'The believing men and women continue to be under trial with regards to their selves, their children, and their wealth until they meet Allah…
2 December 2015
Virtue of caring for even just one daughter
Question Could you please kindly tell me if the virtue for upbringing daughters is promised even if there is only one daughter?
23 November 2015
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)’s advice to a murderer
Question Is the following incident authentic? A person once asked Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) that he was in love with a girl but his proposal was rejected. When somebody…
18 November 2015
A lengthy discussion between Nabi (sallallahu ’alayhi wa sallam) and a traveller
Question What is the authenticity of the following dialogue between a traveler and Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam): Traveler: I do not want 'adhab to be written in my account. The Holy Prophet:…
18 November 2015
Reciting a du’a and sending the reward to one’s parents
Question Kindly verify the authenticity of the following narration: Whosoever recites the following du'a once, and then requests Allah Ta'ala to transfer the reward earned thereby to the credit of…
16 November 2015
The best names for children
Question Is the following narration authentic and suitable to quote? عبد الله بن جراد قال: صحبني رجل من مؤتة فأتى النبي عليه الصلاة والسلام وأنا معه فقال: يارسول الله ! ولد لى مولود فما اخير الاسماء…
16 November 2015
A virtue of teaching one’s child the Holy Quran?
Question What is the status of the following Hadith? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) had reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever teaches the reading of Quran to his…
14 November 2015
Honour your children and instill good manners within them
Question Can you please state the grading of the following Hadith: أكرموا أولادكم وأحسنوا أدبهم
5 November 2015
Allah Ta’ala does not accept the ‘ibadah of three types of people
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "Allah does not accept the fard and nafl 'ibadah of three people; One disobedient to his parents, one who reminds others of his favours and one who rejects…
5 November 2015
Seven splendid advices to Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly provide the reference of the following Hadith and verify the translation. Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa salam) said: "My…
4 November 2015
Being compassionate to one’s family
Question Is this Hadith found in Tirmidhi and is it acceptable to quote? Sayyidatuna 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Indeed among the believers…
2 November 2015
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) engaging in household chores
Question Is there an authentic Hadith stating that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would engage in household chores?