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A narration regarding the demise of Zakariyya (‘alayhis salam)
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I have heard a Hadith which states that before Zakariyya (‘alayhis salam) was killed, he went into a tree and part of his upper garment was left sticking out of the tree. His enemies came and cut the tree in half while he was inside, which led to his death.
Is this true?
When a Muslim sets out to visit his brother, 70 000 angels accompany him
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Is this narration authentic?
إن المسلم إذا زار أخاه المسلم شيعه سبعون ألف ملك يصلون عليه يقولون: اللهم، كما وصله فيك فصله
Allah does not accept the Salah of a woman who is unveiled
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Is this a Hadith?
“Allah does not accept the prayer of a woman that has reached puberty unless she wears the veil.”
A narration regarding Musa (‘alayhis salam) on the Day of Resurrection
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What is authenticity of following narration ?
أنا أول من تنشق عنه الأرض يوم القيامة فأنفض التراب عن رأسي فآتي قائمة العرش فأجد موسى قائما عندها فلا أدري أنفض التراب عن رأسه قبلي أو كان ممن استثنى الله
The angels are the companions of those who frequent the Masjid
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Is this Hadith authentic?
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“The Masjids have pegs [i.e. people who habitually frequent them, like how pegs cling on to what they are attached to]. The angels are their companions. If they are absent the angels search for them, and if they become sick the angels visit them, and if they are in need the angels assist them.”
The three benefits of sitting in the Masjid
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What is the authenticity of this Hadith?
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“The one who sits in the Masjid, [derives at least one benefit from these three]; Either he meets a Muslim brother from whom he may benefit [in terms of Din], or he hears a word of wisdom, or receives Mercy from Allah [for which every Muslim waits for]”
Authenticity of the Hadith regarding the Verse which displays Allah’s power and strength
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Please verify the authenticity of the Hadith you have answered here regarding the Verse that displays Allah’s power and strength.
A narration mentioning the hand of Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
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What is the authenticity of this Hadith?
لما ناولت فاطمة -رضي الله عنها- أحد ولديها بلالا أو أنسا -رضي الله عنهم- قال أنس: رأيت كفها كأنه فلقة قمر
When Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha) handed over one of her son to Bilal or Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma), Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “I saw the [outer portion of her hand], as if it was a piece of the moon”
The trial of this ummah is wealth
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Is this authentic?
The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Verily, every nation had a trial (fitnah), and the trial of my nation is wealth.”
The martyr is saved from trials in the grave
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Is this narration authentic?
عن رجل من أصحاب النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، أن رجلا قال: يا رسول الله، ما بال المؤمنين يفتنون في قبورهم إلا الشهيد؟ قال: كفى ببارقة السيوف على رأسه فتنة
Allah Ta’ala has removed the pride and arrogance of the days of jahiliyyah
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What is the reference for this Hadith and can it be quoted?
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“God has removed the pride/arrogance of the days of ignorance and boasting about lineage. A person is either a pious believer or an evil sinner and the people are the children of Adam and Adam is from soil”
Caution against wearing clothing out of vanity or pride
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Please verify the authenticity of this Hadith:
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever wears a garment [out] of pride and vanity, Allah will turn away from him until he takes it off”