7 May 2014
Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) in Rajab
Question I received the following message today regarding a particular Istighfar that should be read in Rajab and Sha'ban. It's the first time I've heard of it. Is there any basis to it, is it…
6 May 2014
Hadith on sea-travel
Question Kindly advise on the authenticity of the hadith of not travelling by sea except for Haj or 'Umrah.
6 May 2014
Du’a before mashwarah (consultation)
Question Is this mashwarah du'a authentic? اللَّهُمَّ أَلْهِمْنِي رُشْدِي، وَأَعِذْنِي مِنْ شَرِّ نَفْسِي Allahumma alhimni rushdi wa a'idhni min shari nafsi O Allah! Inspire me with the correct…
6 May 2014
Hadith on what company to keep
Question Is this a sahih Hadith? "Which of our companions are best?” Rasulullah (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) replied: "One whose appearance reminds you of Allah Ta'ala, and whose speech increases you…
5 May 2014
Hadith on the left over of a Muslim
Question Is there any authentic Hadith which says there is shifa (cure) in the left over food and drink of a Muslim?
5 May 2014
Warning against oppressing a non Muslim living in a Muslim state
Question What is the status of the following Hadith: "He who oppresses any dhimmi (non Muslim living in an Islamic state), or defames and degrades him, or demands from him anything more than he can…
2 May 2014
‘My Sahabah are like stars’
Question How reliable is the Hadith: 'My Sahabah are like the stars'
1 May 2014
The status of ‘salatur raghaib’ in Rajab
Question Could you please shed some light on the following: Laylat ar-raghaib, 'the Sacred Night of Desires'. It is one of the most important nights in Islamic history for all human beings. It is…
1 May 2014
Who was crucified in place of Nabi ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)?
Question I have heard in many Islamic talks regarding the person who was crucified in place of Hadhrat Isa ('alaihis salam) that he was Hadhrat Isa's ('alayhis salam) companion who willingly opted to…
30 April 2014
Authenticity of the Rajab du’a
Question The following du'a is commonly recited at the beginning of Rajab, Is it authentic? Some people say it's baseless and should not be read. Allahumma barik lana fi Rajab wa Shaban wa balighna…
29 April 2014
Is there any reward for announcing the commencement of Rajab?
Question Is this authentic? The month of Rajab is here again, Prophet Muhammad(sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) said: Whoever is the first person to give another person news about this month the fire is…
25 April 2014
Hadith on wife demanding divorce
Question What is the authenticity of the following hadith: Rasullullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that a woman who demands separation from her husband will not smell the fragrance of Jannah.…
25 April 2014
Proof for Masah on the nape
Question What is the reason for the Hanafi madhab stating that one should do masah of the nape during wudu? Is there any proof for this from Hadith?
22 April 2014
Hadith on music
Question Is this hadith authentic and suitable to quote? 'On the day of judgement, molten lead will be poured into the ears of the person who used to listen to music'
21 April 2014
Hadith on virtue of reading a thousand salutations on Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Kindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration: "The one who recites 1000 durud (salutations) on the day of Jumu'ah shall not die until he sees his dwelling place…