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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 authentic?

‘Whoever recites in Rajab or Sha’ban the following istighfar 7 times a day, Allah will send a message to the angels who write down his deeds, to tear apart his book of sins’

Astaghfirullahal azimil ladhi la ilaha illa huwal hayyul qayyumu wa atubu ilayhi tawbata ‘abdin zalimin linafsihi la yamliku li nafsihi mawtan wala hayatan wa la nushura

Hadith on sea-travel

Question

Kindly advise on the authenticity of the hadith of not travelling by sea except for Haj or ‘Umrah.

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 guidance, and save me from the wiles of my own nafs.

Hadith on what company to keep

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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 in knowledge, and whose actions remind you of the Hereafter.”

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?

Warning against oppressing a non Muslim living in a Muslim state

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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 bear or do, I will stand against that person and make a demand in favour of the dhimmi on the Day of Qiyamah.”

‘My Sahabah are like stars’

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How reliable is the Hadith:

‘My Sahabah are like the stars’

The status of ‘salatur raghaib’ in Rajab

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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 the night that the Prophet (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) was transferred from his father to his mother’s womb. It falls on the first Friday of Rajab. All that you wish for on this night, God gives you for the sake of His beloved Prophet (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam).

In Islamic countries they celebrate this night with praising of the Prophet (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam), remembrance of his life, remembrance of Allah in their hearts, salatur raghaib and visits to mosques, which stay open throughout the night until dawn. They do not sleep.

Unfortunately, in this country, no one knows especially Muslims that this most precious night is coming.

Who was crucified in place of Nabi ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)?

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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 get crucified in return for Jannah.

Some say it was the soldier from the Jewish army who came to kill Hadhrat Isa (‘alayhis salam) the face changed similar to Hadhrat Isa (‘alayhis salam)

Is the above two versions supported by any authentic Hadith and is it appropriate to mention the above story in Islamic lectures? Read More »

Authenticity of the Rajab du’a

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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 Ramadan.

Is there any reward for announcing the commencement of Rajab?

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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 Haram to them

Hadith on wife demanding divorce

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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. Such a woman is termed a munafiq (hypocrite) in the hadith.

Proof for Masah on the nape

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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?