3 Ramadan 1436 | 22 June 2015
The Effect of Haram Lasts for Forty Days
Question Is it true that if a person eats or drinks anything haram, intentionally or unknowingly, then his du'as and ibadaat will not be accepted for forty (40) days? Does the same ruling apply to…
28 Sha'ban 1436 | 18 June 2015
The Result of Showing Respect to Ramadan
Question To what extent the following story is authentic? can you provide a reference? A Jew treated Ramadan with a great respect. Once, after seeing his son eating food outside during Ramadan, he…
22 Sha'ban 1436 | 12 June 2015
An Unauthentic Virtue for the Opening Verses of Surah An’am
Question I just wonder whether you could verify the authenticity Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Whoever prays the first three…
22 Sha'ban 1436 | 12 June 2015
Entering a Home Decorated With Pictures of Animate Objects
Question How should we interpret the following Hadith? Does this apply to all Muslims in general, or only 'Ulama? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "It is not appropriate for a person…
19 Sha'ban 1436 | 9 June 2015
Musa (‘alayhis salam) and the Worm That Was Praising Allah Ta’ala
Question Can you relate the story of Musa ('alayhis salam), when he was walking and hit a rock with his staff and there as a worm inside the stone that was praising Allah.
19 Sha'ban 1436 | 9 June 2015
Cleansing the Utensils of the Mushrikun Before Using Them
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith Daraqutni reported from Sayyiduna Abu Tha'labah Al Khushani (radiyallahu 'anhu) who said: "I said: O Rasulullah! We interact with the…
12 Sha'ban 1436 | 2 June 2015
Barakah (Blessings) in Three Types of Transactions
Question Kindly advise if the following narration is authentic: Sayyiduna Suhayb (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There is Barakah (blessings) in…
6 Sha'ban 1436 | 27 May 2015
Meaning of a Statement that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Made regarding Sayyiduna Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Could the following please be sourced: Once Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sent Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) to call Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah (radiyallahu 'anhu).…
4 Sha'ban 1436 | 25 May 2015
Any Virtue for Eating Melons?
Question Rasullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "None of your women who are pregnant and eat of water melon will fail to produce off spring that is good in countenance and good in character."…
1 Sha'ban 1436 | 22 May 2015
Will the Earth Become a Piece of Bread on the Day of Qiyamah?
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? "The earth will be changed into bread on the day of Qiyamah"
29 Rajab 1436 | 20 May 2015
The Hill of Rawha, Its Masjid and Well.
Question A famous well between Badr and Madinah by the name of Bir Rauha has been mentioned as a place where 70 Ambiyaa passed by. Is this authentic? Also, is there any significance to the water of…
27 Rajab 1436 | 18 May 2015
Fabricated Hadith on the Pomegranate
Question Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said about the pomegranate: "it cleanses you of Satan and evil aspirations for forty days." Is this sound?
1 Rajab 1436 | 22 April 2015
An Untraceable Hadith on How Honey Gains Sweetness
Question Is the following narration authentic? "One day, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was on his way to Jihad with his Companions and after choosing a spot, he said to them 'Eat whatever you…
29 Jumadal Akhirah 1436 | 21 April 2015
Benefits/Harms of the Mushroom
Question Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that mushroom is a good cure for the eyes; it also serves as a form of birth control and arrests paralysis. Is this sound?
22 Jumadal Akhirah 1436 | 14 April 2015
Drink Water in Sips, Not Gulps
Question Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said the best drink in this world is water, when you are thirsty drink it by sips and not gulps, gulping produces sickness of the liver. Is this…