7 August 2014
Hadith on the distance of the sun on the day of Qiyamah
Question Kindly verify the following narration: "On the Day of Qiyamah, the sun will be above our heads one arms length, one mile length and one surmah (antimony/collyrium) stick length"
7 August 2014
Authenticity of the Hadith on the six fasts of Shawwal
Question Is it true the Hadith regarding six days of Shawwal fasting has a weak narrator and some of the 'Ulama said fasting six days of Shawwal is makruh?
7 August 2014
Hadith on living with the polytheists
Question What is the authenticity of the hadith that says: I disavow myself of those who settle amongst the mushrikeen Is this sahih or weak?
6 August 2014
Is Surah Yasin the heart of the Quran?
Question I have heard that Surah Yasin being labelled as the heart of the Quran has been mentioned in a weak Hadith. Is this correct?
6 August 2014
An unauthentic incident regarding Sayyiduna Tha’labah ibn Hatib (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is the famous incident about Sayyiduna Tha’labah ibn Hatib (radiyallahu 'anhu) asking Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to make du'a that Allah Ta'ala increase his wealth and him not…
16 July 2014
Death on a Friday
Question I've heard that if one dies on a Friday, he/she will be saved from the punishment of the grave. Is this correct?
16 July 2014
Musa (‘alayhis salam) seeking a cure
Question It is constantly heard in speeches the story of Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) where he has a sickness and is told by Allah to use the leaves of a tree and subsequently gets cured. Then later…
7 July 2014
Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) feeding the entire creation
Question Is the story of Nabi Sulayman ('alayhis salam) taking one whole year to prepare meals for the whole creation authentic?
7 July 2014
Hadith promising huge reward for a menstruating woman
Question I received the following as a broadcasted message, and would just like to know what is its authenticity: "Menstruation in Ramadan. It is related in a Hadith that Rasulullah (sallallahu…
7 July 2014
The Hadith that says four things should be done in abundance in Ramadan
Question In a recent bayan a Moulana stated It is reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: We must do four things in abundance in the month of Ramadan: 1. Recite the first…
5 July 2014
The fasting person and Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)
Question Please verify the following: Once Musa ('alayhis salam) asked Allah 'Ta'ala O Allah! You have granted me the honour and privilege of talking to you directly, Have you given this privilege…
4 July 2014
What to recite at iftar
Question A friend sent me the following. Could you please verify? 1. Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said: When the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) broke his fast, he would say:…
4 July 2014
The famous Hadith on the virtues of the three sets of ten days of Ramadan
Question Please confirm the following : “The first part of the month of Ramadan is mercy, the middle of it is forgiveness and the end of it is freedom from the Fire.” Some people have said that this…
2 July 2014
Hadith on loving Allah Ta’ala, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the Ahlu Bayt
Question Kindly verify the authenticity of the following narration: Love Allah for the favours that He grants you, love me for the love of Allah, and love the people of my house (Ahlu Bayt) for my…
2 July 2014
Is learning two Hadiths better than sixty years of worship?
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? من تعلم حديثين اثنين ينفع بهما نفسه أو يعلمهما غيره فينتفع بهما كان خيرا من عبادة ستين سنة Translation: Whomsoever learns two Hadiths to benefit himself or…