Authentication – Hadith Answers

A narration explaining the lengthy lifespans of the nations of the past

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Is this authentic?

إن كان الرجل ممن كان قبلكم ليأتي عليه ثمانون سنة قبل أن يحتلم

The Ismul A’azam in two Verses

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What is the authenticity of this Hadith?

Asma’ bint Yazid reported: The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The greatest name of Allah is in these two Verses: ‘Your God is one God, there is no God but Him, the Gracious, the Merciful’ (2:163). As well as the opening of Surah Alu ‘Imran: Allah, there is no God but Him, the Living, the Sustainer.'” (3:2)

Khalid’s ibn Ma’dan statement regarding spending five nights of the year in ‘ibadah

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I want to know the authenticity of this particular saying of Tabi’i Khalid ibn Ma’dan (rahimahullah) who said:

“There are five particular nights in a whole year, whosoever spends these nights in worship with intention of gaining virtues and believing [in its promised virtues], Allah will grant him entrance into Jannah

1. The first night of Rajab (worships in the night and fasts during the day for all)

2) The 15th night of Sha’ban

3 and 4) Both nights of ‘Eid (fasting the day preceding these nights or some versions state ‘Does not fast the next day’)

5. The night of ‘Ashura.’

The virtue of wearing simple clothing

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Is this Hadith authentic?

من ترك اللباس وهوقادر عليه تواضعا لله دعاه الله على رؤوس الخلائق، حتى يخير في حلل الإيمان يلبس أيها شاء

Another Hadith regarding the detrimental characteristics of women

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Kindly provide the correct Arabic wording and authenticity of the following narration:

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: ‘The majority of those I saw therein [i.e. in the fire] were women who spread secrets when entrusted; when they are asked, they are stingy, and when they ask others, they do so in a demanding way.’

Husayn [ibn Muhammad, when narrating this Hadith] said [that Rasulullah – sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam – also added]: ‘And when they are given something, they are not appreciative.’ Read More »

Marrying a woman merely for her wealth

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Is this narration reliable?

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:

“Whoever marries a woman for her wealth, Allah will deprive him of her money and beauty”

The full narration regarding Abu Mi’laq Al Ansari

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Kindly answer the following questions regarding the incident of Abu Mi’laq Al Ansari (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and the thief:

1) Is it authentic and suitable to quote?

2) Can this be read with the intention of gaining the protection of Allah Ta’ala and is there any particular procedure to adopt?

3) Please provide the full Arabic text and translation. Read More »

Starting matters with the Praise of Allah and salutations upon Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

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Is this narration authentic?

كل امر ذي بال لا يُبدأ فيه بحمد اللّٰه والصلاة عليّ فهو اقطع ابتر ممحوق من كل بركة

Virtue of placing candles, lanterns or lights in the Masjid

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Are there any authentic narrations regarding the virtue of putting a candle, lamp or lantern in the masjid? Read More »

A Hadith prohibiting starting Salah before joining the saff

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Is this Hadith authentic?

إذا أتى أحدكم الصلاة فلا يركع دون الصف , حتى يأخذ مكانه من الصف

The last person the enter Jannah will have 1000 slaves

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Is the Hadith in Al Matalibul ‘Aliyah regarding the last person to enter Jannah who will have 1000 assistants with radiating light in 1000 palaces and there will be a distance of 1000 years between each palace authentic?