7 August 2019
An unreliable virtue of fasting on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Nabi Dawud was forgiven on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, thus, whoever…
7 August 2019
The day of ‘Arafah; the best day in the Sight of Allah Ta’ala
Question Is this Hadith reliable? ما من يوم أفضل عند الله من يوم عرفة ينزل الله إلى السماء الدنيا فيباهي بأهل الأرض أهل السماء، فيقول: انظروا إلى عبادي شعثا غبرا ضاحين جاؤوا من كل فج عميق يرجون…
5 August 2019
Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) trying to emulate the udhiyah/qurbani animal of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question With reference to this post, I was interested to know if the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) emulated Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) in this aspect. I came across the following narration…
2 August 2019
Sharpening the knife before slaughter and hastening to slaughter the udhiyah/qurbani
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) commanded that the knives be sharpened [before slaughtering the animal] and that it be concealed from the animals, and he…
2 August 2019
An unreliable narration on attending the gathering of a Scholar
Question How authentic is this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "To attend a gathering of a scholar is more rewarding than attending one thousand funerals, offering one…
2 August 2019
A specific type of Salah for the first night of Dhul Hijjah?
Question I have heard that on praying four rak'ahs on the first night of Dhul Hijjah in a way that after Surah Fatihah in each rak'ah Surah Ikhlas is recited twenty five times. A person will receive…
1 August 2019
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was never oblivious of Qiyamah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "How can I enjoy life [and be at ease] when the [angel] entrusted with the Horn has placed it to his mouth and has…
31 July 2019
A Hadith Qudsi regarding those who obey Allah and those who disobey Him
Question Is this Hadith authentic? ألَا قد طال شوق الأبرار إلى لقائي، وإني أشدُّ شوقًا لهم، ألَا من طلبني وجَدني، ومن طلب غيري لم يجدني، من ذا الذي أقبل عليَّ وما قبلتُه؟ من ذا الذي طرق بابي وما…
31 July 2019
A narration regarding learning languages other than Arabic
Question Is this narration authentic? It was narrated that 'Ata said: "Do not learn the languages of the non-Arabs and do not enter upon them in their churches, for the Divine wrath is descending…
30 July 2019
Five things increase the memory
Question What is authenticity of following narration? خمس يذهبن بالنسيان ويزدن في الحفظ ويذهبن البلغم السواك والصيام وقراءة القرآن والعسل واللبان……
30 July 2019
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would dislike anyone to stand up for him
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that none was dearer to the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) than Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), yet,…
29 July 2019
Allah Ta’ala orders Musa (‘alayhis salam) to remain in the state of wudu
Question What is status of following narration? إن الله أوحى إلى موسى أن توضأ، فإن لم تفعل فأصابتك مصيبة، فلا تلومن إلا نفسك
29 July 2019
Remember death while in Salah
Question Can this narration be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Remember death when you offer Salah, for if a man remembers death when in Salah, he will strive to perform his…
26 July 2019
Another Hadith on hastening to perform Hajj
Question Please verify this narration? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever desires to perform haj should hasten…
26 July 2019
The virtue of giving a loan
Question Could you mention a Hadith which states the virtue of giving someone a loan?