Authentication – Hadith Answers

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “If anyone offers an excuse to his Muslim brother and he does not accept the excuse [whereas this is a genuine excuse] then he becomes guilty of a sin like that of an unjust tax collector.”

Turning away one’s gaze from a strange woman

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What is the reference of this Hadith and can it be quoted?

Sayyiduna Jarir ibn ‘Abdillah Al Bajali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported: “I asked Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) regarding the sudden glance [on a strange woman]. He commanded me that I should turn away my gaze.”

The importance of going out in battle with the correct intention

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Is the following narration authentic:

عن معاذ بن جبل عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال الغزو غزوان فأما من ابتغى وجه الله وأطاع الإمام وأنفق الكريمة وياسر الشريك واجتنب الفساد فإن نومه ونبهه أجر كله وأما من غزا فخرا ورياء وسمعة وعصى الإمام وأفسد في الأرض فإنه لم يرجع بالكفاف

A fabrication regarding poverty for Sahabah and wealth for the latter generation

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Is this Hadith authentic?

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “For my Sahabah, poverty is regarded to be good fortune/means of success but for the Believer who comes at the end of time, wealth is regarded to be good fortune/a means of success. Thus, if you are able to become wealthy, then you should do so.”

Surah Kafirun is equivalent to quarter of the Quran

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Can this narration be quoted?

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever recites ‘Qul Ya Ayyuhal-Kafirun’ [the entire Surah], it equals a quarter (1/4) of the Quran for him.”

The best among you is he who learns the Quran and teaches it

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Is this famous Hadith on the virtue of learning and teaching the Quran authentic?

The best among you is he who learns the Quran and teaches it

Cupping on the foot

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Is there any narration that states Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was cupped on the top of his foot due to a pain in that area?

Spending surplus wealth in charity is better than hoarding it

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What is the reference for this narration and can it be quoted?

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “O son of Adam, it is better for you if you spend your surplus [wealth over and above your needs]. Withholding it is evil for you. There is no reproach for you [if you withhold that amount] necessary for a living.”