Authentication – Page 10

Be ashamed of Allah when committing sins, just as you are embarrassed to sin in front of a pious person

Question

Is this Hadith authentic?

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “I command you to be ashamed of Allah the Almighty as you are ashamed from the pious man among your people”

Fasting whilst on journey

Question

Can you please verify and explain the following Hadith:

قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ – صلى الله عليه وسلم -: “‏لَيْسَ مِنَ الْبِرِّ الصِّيَامُ فِي السَّفَرِ”‏

Seeking forgiveness for the deceased after burial

Question

I want to know the authenticity of this Hadith:

“When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would finish the burial of the deceased, he would stay by the grave and say, ‘Seek forgiveness for your brother and beg steadfastness for him as he is now being questioned.'”

A narration regarding two cursed sounds

Question

What is the authenticity of this Hadith?

Sayyiduna ‘Abdur Rahman ibn ‘Awf (radiyallahu ‘anhu) relates: “Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) once took hold of my hand and we proceeded to visit his ailing son, Ibrahim. They found the infant in the throes of death, so Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) placed him on his lap until his soul left him. Then he put the child down and wept, whereupon I (‘Abdur Rahman ibn ‘Awf radiyallahu ‘anhu) asked in astonishment, ‘You are weeping, O Messenger of Allah, while you prohibit crying!?’ Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) replied, ‘I did not prohibit weeping but rather, I forbade two voices which are imbecilic and sinful; One, a voice to the accompaniment of musical amusement and Shaytan’s instruments, the other, a voice due to some calamity, accompanied by striking of the face and tearing of garments. But this [crying] stems from compassion, and whosoever does not show compassion will not receive it….”

Another narration on contentment

Question

Is this Hadith reliable?

عن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: يا أبا ذر، أترى كثرة المال هو الغنى؟ قلت: نعم. قال: وترى أن قلة المال هو الفقر؟ قلت: نعم يا رسول الله. قال:ليس كذلك إنما الغنى غنى القلب والفقر فقر القلب

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice to one of his armies

Question

What is the authenticity of this narration?

عن زيد بن وهب، قال: أتاهم كتاب عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه وهم في بعض المغازي: بلغني أنكم في أرض تأكلون طعاما يقال له الجبن، فانظروا ما حلاله من حرامه، وتلبسون الفراء فانظروا ذكيه من ميته

A black mark appears on a person’s heart when he sins

Question

Can this narration be quoted?

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “When the slave of Allah commits a sin, a black spot appears on his heart. When he refrains from it, seeks forgiveness and repents, his heart is polished clean.”

When you awake in the morning, do not wait for the evening

Question

Please source the following narration:

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “When you wake up in the morning, do not anticipate the evening, and when you find yourself in the evening, do not anticipate the morning.”

Six good deeds

Question

Is this an authentic Hadith?

عن أبي مالك الأشعري عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: ست خصال من الخير: جهاد أعداء الله بالسيف، والصوم في يوم الصيف، وحسن الصبر عند المصيبة، وترك المراء وأنت محق، وتبكير الصلاة في يوم الغيم، وحسن الوضوء في أيام الشتاء

An unreliable narration stating that the angels make du’a for the mujahid who hangs his sword on his neck

Question

What is the status of this narration?

إن الله عز وجل يباهي بالـمتقلد سيفه في سبيل الله ملائكته وهم يصلون عليه ما دام متقلده

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the funeral of a Jew

Question

Often we hear people narrating an incident that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) once saw the janazah of a Jew passing. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was very sad/cried and commented something to the effect that he is also of my Ummah.

Please advice regarding the status of this narration.

‘Abdullah’s ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding knowledge in the Quran

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Is this narration authentic?

Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Whomsoever desires knowledge, should immerse himself [in studying and pondering over the commentary of] the Quran, as it contains knowledge of the first and last.”

The reward for those who frequent the Masjids during darkness

Question

Is this Hadith reliable?

إن الله ليضيء للذين يتخللون إلى المساجد في الظلم بنور ساطع يوم القيامة