Authentication – Page 30

If people do not offer Salah in congregation Shaytan overpowers them

Question

Is this narration authentic?

Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates, I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) saying: “If three persons in a village or a desert do not offer congregational Salah, then Shaytan fully overpowers them. So make it obligatory on yourself to offer Salah in congregation. For undoubtedly the wolf eats only the stray goat.”

Remembering Allah Ta’ala in the comfort of one’s bed

Question

How authentic is this Hadith?

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:

“In this world, people should certainly remember Allah on their soft [comfortable] beds and Allah will grant them entry into high stages of Jannah”

The expiation for a quarrel

Question

I wanted to know the authenticity and explanation of the following Hadith:

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Performing two rak’ahs of Salah is an expiation for any quarrel.”

Is this in general for any quarrel or specific to spouses? If one party offers this only will it suffice?

Sitting in partial shade and partial sunlight

Question

I would like to know if you have ever come across a Hadith which states that Shaytan sits between the shade and sunlight, so either sit fully in the shade or fully in the sunlight”.

The courage of Sayyidah Ummu ‘Umarah (radiyallahu’anha)

Question

Please authenticate this narration.

The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said to her:

‘From where can anyone get courage like you, O Ummu ‘Umarah (Nasibah).’

Authenticity of Imam Shafi’i’s statement regarding du’as being accepted on five nights of the year

Question

Is this statement authentically attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah)?

Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) has stated: “I have heard that du’as are accepted by Almighty Allah on five nights:

1) The night of Jumu’ah,

2 and 3) The nights of the two ‘Eids,

4) The first night of Rajab,

5) The middle (15th) night of Sha’ban”

Rajab is Allah’s month

Question

I would like to know if the following is authentic as a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?

“Rajab is Allah’s month, Sha’ban is my month, and Ramadan is my nation’s month.”

Hanging out children’s clothing after sunset

Question

Is there a Hadith which prohibits hanging out children’s clothes on a washing line after sunset?

Is the lifespan of this Ummah dependant on their actions?

Question

What is status of following narration?

إن أحسنت أمتي فلها يوم وإن أساءت فلها نصف يوم

The guest comes with his own rizq

Question

Is this narration authentic?

حدثنا أبو محمد بن حيان، ثنا محمد بن أحمد بن معدان، ثنا أيوب بن علي بن الهيضم، ثنا زياد بن سيار، عن أبي قرصافة قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا أراد الله بعبد خيرا أهدى له هدية. قيل: يا رسول الله، وما تلك الهدية؟ قال: بضيف ينزل به برزقه ويرحل وقد غفر لأهل المنزل

Time in this world is only three days

Question

Is this true?

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to the effect: “The world is three days; One day to come, one day to stay and one day to go.”

Loving the family of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

Question

Is this authentic?

‘Abdur Rahman ibn Abi Layla reports from his father that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:

No one can become a [true] believer until he loves me more than his life and my family is dearer to him than his family and until my life is dearer to him than his life and until my family is more dearer to him than his family.”

Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would wipe the hands on the face after du’a

Question

Is the following narration from Al Adabul Mufrad reliable?

Abu Nu’aym Wahb said: “He saw both Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Ibn Umar and Sayyiduna Ibn Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhum) wipe their palms over their face while making a supplication.”