Hadith Answers An online source for Hadith Fatwas
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When some people recite Surah Yasin, they repeat Verse 58 [سلام قولا من رب الرحيم] thrice. Is there any basis for this?
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Applying kuhl/antimony before sleeping
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I wanted to know whether there is any authentic Hadith with regards to applying surma/kuhl (antimony) at night? Is any method also mentioned?
Four essential things man needs and will not be questioned about if acquired through halal sources
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Is this narration authentic?
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“The son of Adam does not have a right [need] except to the following; A house in which to live, a garment to cover the private portions of his body, dry bread and water.”
The reward for giving a thirsty believer something to drink
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Is this Hadith authentic?
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“Any believer who gives drink to a thirsty believer, Allah ‘Azza Wa Jalla will give him to drink from the sealed nectar.”
If you are too miserly to give sadaqah then at least spend on yourself
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Is this a Hadith?
“O People! Purchase yourselves from Allah. If one of you is too miserly to give his money [in charity] to people, then he should at least give charity to himself [i.e. Let him spend on himself]. He should [purchase and] eat and wear clothing from what Allah ‘Azza Wa Jalla has granted him.”
Obeying the ruler despite him not fulfilling your rights
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What is the authenticity of the following narration and can you provide the Arabic text?
Junadah ibn Abi Umayyah said, “We entered upon ‘Ubadah ibn Samit (radiyallahu ‘anhu) while he was sick. We said, ‘May Allah make you healthy. Will you tell us a Hadith you heard from Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and by which Allah may make you benefit?’ He said, ‘Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) summoned us and we gave allegiance to him.’ He added, ‘Part of that which he stipulated for us is that we gave allegiance to listen and obey when we were busy and in matters which we disliked and in both difficulty and ease, even if our rights were not given to us, and not to contend with people for power unless we saw open disbelief which we would have as evidence with Allah.'”
The intelligent one is he who subjugates his nafs and carries out deeds which will benefit him after death
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Is this Hadith authentic?
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The intelligent person is the one who subjugates his soul/takes account of himself, and works for what is after death and the incapable is the one who follows his desires and thereafter entertains hopes in [the mercy] of Allah”
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) divorced Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha) but took her back
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Is this Hadith authentic?
Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said that “Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) divorced Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha) but then remarried her.”
Obeying the Muslim ruler as long as he does not command sin
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What is the authenticity of the following narration?
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“It is necessary upon a Muslim to listen to and obey [the ruler] in things he likes and dislikes, as long as he is not ordered to carry out a sin. If he is commanded to commit a sin, then there is no adherence and obedience.”
A man was granted Jannah for removing a thorny branch which was causing inconvenience
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What is the authenticity of this Hadith?
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“A thorny branch was causing trouble to Muslims. A man came and cut it and due to this was forgiven/ gained entry into Jannah”
When Bismillah was revealed
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Is this Hadith suitable to quote?
Jabir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was reported to have said:
“When ‘Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim’ [In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful] was revealed, the clouds gave way by moving to the East, the winds ceased blowing, the oceans became calm, the creatures prepared themselves to listen, the shayatin were pelted [with fire from the heavens] and Allah, swearing an oath by His honour, declared: ‘Anyone who says this name of mine upon anything, I will surely impart barakah in that thing.'”
Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would walk ahead of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
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Is there any mention in Hadith that the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would walk in front of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) [to ward of any danger] and they would [entrust] the angels to [protect from behind]?
Staying away from evil leaders
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Is this narration authentic?