13 Rajab 143721 April 2016
Meaning of a Hadith in Sahih Muslim
QuestionWhat is the meaning of the following Hadith: Wa kana azwajun Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) ya'khuzna min ruoosihina hata takuna kalwafrati. (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 728)
Commentary
13 Rajab 143721 April 2016
Meaning of a Hadith Regarding the Qiyam of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) in Zuhr and ‘Asr
QuestionWhat is the meaning of the following Hadith: Wa hazarna qiyamahu fir rak'ataynil u-layayni minal 'Asri ala qadri qiyamihi fil ukh-rayayni minaz Zuhri (Sahih Muslim)
25 Jumadal Akhirah 14374 April 2016
Clarification of the Hadith that Encouraged the Recital of Bismillah When Presented with Doubtful Food
QuestionWhat is the explanation of the Hadith where it is mentioned that some Sahabah said we go to certain areas and the people present us with food we do not know about the food (i.e., halal or not) and Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told them read Bismillah and eat…
13 Jumadal Akhirah 143723 March 2016
Benefit of the Du’a of the Angels
QuestionVarious Hadiths say that the Angels will make du'a for you (for example if you make du'a for a brother without him knowing or if you sleep the night in wudu). What is the significance of the Angels making d'ua for you? Are the du'as of the Angels always accepted…
10 Jumadal Akhirah 143720 March 2016
Hadith About the Value of Youth
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic and what is its explanation?: إن الله ليعجب من الشاب ليست له صبوة
4 Jumadal Akhirah 143714 March 2016
Commentary on the Optional Salah Between Maghrib and ‘Isha
QuestionWith reference to the virtue of offering additional six rak'ats after Maghrib salah (Awwabin); I have read this post, in which the answer pertains more to the authenticity and not commentary. My question is: Is the reward of twelve (12) years of worship here for each time you pray the…
29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016
Commentary on the Hadith Regarding Allah’s Close and Special Servants
QuestionIn a Hadith of Ibn Majah, it says that those attached to the Quran are Allah's special ones. My question is, have any commentators informed us specifically on how much one needs to be attached to the Quran to qualify for the status of being 'Ahlullah'. [Allah's close and special…
26 Jumadal Ula 14376 March 2016
What Does the “Seal” of Rewards Mean?
QuestionMy question is about this Hadith found in Mustadrak Hakim: "...He who performs wudu and recites the following du'a, it will be recorded on a scroll and then sealed with a seal and it will not be broken till the day of Qiyamah: Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika la ilaha illa anta…
14 Jumadal Ula 143723 February 2016
Wording of Another Du’a to Be Recited Before Sleeping
Question1. Can you confirm the reference and reliability of this du'a? 2. I found two variations of the du'a. Which one is valid? بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّي وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، فَإِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا / [ فَاغْفِرْ لَهَا]، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا، بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
13 Jumadal Ula 143722 February 2016
The Effect of Saying the Word: Ya Rabbi
QuestionHow many times should we recite: Ya Rabb? 1. 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the servant said, 'O Lord! [Ya Rabb]' four times. Allah said, 'I am listening to you, my servant. Ask and you will be granted.'" 2. I have seen another…
13 Jumadal Ula 143722 February 2016
A Hadith Regarding the Self Possessiveness of Women
QuestionMy question is about the following Hadith: "Allah Ta'ala has decreed the quality of possessiveness for women and jihad for men, so whoever bears that with patience out of faith and in the hope of reward will have a reward like that of a martyr." Is this Hadith authentic and…
6 Jumadal Ula 143715 February 2016
A Statement of Hasan Al Basri (rahimahullah) Regarding the Vicegerents of Allah Ta’ala
QuestionIs the following narration authentic and what is the meaning? لن يزال لله نصحاء في الأرض من عباده يعرضون أعمال العباد علي كتاب الله فإذا وافقوا حمدوا الله و إذا خالفوه عرفوا بكتاب الله ضلالة من ضل و هدى من اهتدى فأولئك خلفاء الله
14 Rabi'ul Akhir 143725 January 2016
Become a Key for Good and a Lock for Evil
QuestionIs the following narration authentic? What is its explanation? Sayyiduna Sahl ibn Sa'd (radiyallahu 'anhuma) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Indeed, this khayr [i.e., all good] are treasures and these treasures have keys. Glad tidings for a slave who Allah has made a key for good and…
9 Rabi'ul Akhir 143720 January 2016
Meaning of a Hadith on Witr Salah
QuestionWhat is the meaning of this part of the Hadith (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 1720) regarding witr: Yutiru min zalika bikhamsin.
3 Rabi'ul Awwal 143715 December 2015
Allah Will Not Accept Any Excuse From the One Who Lives Until Sixty
QuestionIs this Hadith correct and what is the correct meaning? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah has left no excuse for a man whose time of death is deferred once he reaches the age of sixty."