7 August 2019
An unreliable virtue of fasting on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Nabi Dawud was forgiven on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, thus, whoever…
30 July 2019
Five things increase the memory
Question What is authenticity of following narration? خمس يذهبن بالنسيان ويزدن في الحفظ ويذهبن البلغم: السواك، والصيام، وقراءة القرآن، والعسل، واللبان……
16 July 2019
Anas’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) fatwa regarding making up missed fasts of Ramadan
Question Can you confirm the source of this verdict of Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu)? عن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: إن شئت فاقض رمضان متتابعا وإن شئت متفرقا If you wish, you could make up the missed…
21 June 2019
Marriage to a Maiden of Jannah (Hur) as a reward for fasting
Question What is the status of the below? Is it a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and who is Al Hasan? Al Hasan (rahimahullah) said: "A maiden of Jannah will speak to the Wali of Allah…
18 June 2019
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advises Abu Dharr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) to fast the white days (Ayyamul Bid)
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to me: "If you fast any part of the month, then fast…
22 May 2019
Another narration on fasting is a shield
Question Is this narration authentic? قال ربنا عز وجل الصيام جنة يستجن بها العبد من النار وهو لي وأنا أجزي به
20 May 2019
Jabir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) explains the conduct of a fasting person
Question What is the source of this narration? Sayyiduna Jabir ibn 'Abdillah (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said: "When you fast, then let your hearing, your sight and tongue also fast from speaking lies and…
17 May 2019
Charity (sadaqah) in Ramadan
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The best charity is that given in Ramadan"
17 May 2019
How many dates would Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) have at iftar?
Question Is there any mention in Hadith as to how many dates did Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) consume at the time of iftar?
15 May 2019
Allah Ta’ala loves three things; hastening to break the fast, delaying sehri and folding the hands in Salah
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah Ta'ala loves three things; Hastening to break the fast [when iftar time sets in], delaying the suhur [till the…
10 May 2019
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) always broke his fast and then offered Maghrib
Question Is this narration authentic? عن أنس قال: ما رأيت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قط صلى صلاة المغرب حتى يفطر، ولو على شربة من ماء……
26 April 2019
Virtue of fasting one day in the path of Allah
Question Can you confirm the source of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever fasts a day in the path of Allah 'Azza Wa Jalla, Allah will distance Jahannam from him by…
18 April 2019
A Hadith regarding fasting on the 15th of Sha’ban
Question What is the status of this narration? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا كانت ليلة النصف من شعبان فقوموا ليلها وصوموا نهارها Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When it is…
16 April 2019
Why would Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) fast extra in Sha’ban?
Question I heard that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would fast more in Sha'ban than in other months. What is the reason for this?
2 April 2019
The fish/angels seek forgiveness on behalf of a fasting person
Question I would like to know the reference and grading for the following Hadith: وتستغفر لهم الحيتان حتى يفطروا "The fish seek forgiveness on their behalf until they break their fast"……