2 May 2016
When Allah loves a person, he protects him from the worldly pleasures
Question Is this narration authentic? "When Allah loves a person, He protects him from the world [by not giving him abundant worldly possessions] just as one of you prevents his sick from water [when…
1 May 2016
The best water on earth is Zam Zam
Question Please confirm the authenticity of this narration, "The best water on the face of the earth is Zam Zam. In it is nourishment for the hungry and healing for illness"
13 April 2016
Having salt before meals
Question Is there any authenticity in the action stating that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi was sallam) used to put salt in his blessed palm and taste it before and after eating?
4 April 2016
Clarification of the Hadith that encouraged the recital of Bismillah when presented with doubtful food
Question What is the explanation of the Hadith where it is mentioned that some Sahabah said we go to certain areas and the people present us with food we do not know about the food (ie halal or not)…
4 April 2016
Rinsing the mouth after eating
Question Is it Sunnah to rinse the mouth before or/and after eating?
16 March 2016
Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu ‘anha) miraculously given water
Question Is the following narration authentic? Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu 'anha) narrated: "When I was making Hijrah, I had no supplies or water with me, I was about to die of thirst. I was fasting, and…
16 March 2016
The miracle of Sayyiduna Khubayb (radiyallahu’anhu)
Question Is the following narration authentic? Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated regarding'when Khubayb bin 'Udayy (radiyallahu 'anhu) was a prisoner of the Quraysh in Makkah: "By Allah, one…
15 March 2016
The bounty of having good health, a dwelling and food
Question Please provide the authenticity of the following narration: "Whoever among you wakes up in the morning secured in his dwelling/among his family, healthy in his body, having his food for the…
8 March 2016
Two deeds that necessitate Jannah
Question Please provide the reference for the following: "Verily, among the deeds which necessitate forgiveness are making salam and kind words"
2 March 2016
A wonderful du’a to recite before sleeping
Question Is this a Masnun du'a to recite before sleeping? "All praise is due to Allah who has sufficed me, has protected me, fed me, given me drink, who has been favorable to me and who has given me…
1 March 2016
Rinsing the mouth after drinking milk
Question Is it Sunnah to rinse the mouth after drinking milk?
23 February 2016
Reciting five Surahs with six Bismillahs before journey
Question Is the following 'amal proven from an authentic Hadith? Recite: 1. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Kafirun 2. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Nasr 3. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah…
22 February 2016
The effect of saying the word: Ya Rabbi
Question How many times should we recite: Ya Rabb? 1. 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: "When the servant said,"O Lord! [Ya Rabb]" four times.…
18 February 2016
The effect of haram on our du’as
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O people, indeed Allah Ta'ala is…
22 January 2016
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s concern for his ummah on the day of Qiyamah
Question Can you kindly mention the full Hadith and reference of the Hadith which is recited in the first khutbah of Jumu'ah by some khatibs. The Hadith has the words 'nafsi nafsi'