9 May 2014
Did Nabi (sallallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) touch the hand of strange women
Question First of all, may Allah grant you Jannatul Firdaus for your efforts. I've read the following extract of a text. The text contains strong arguments (from my perspective) that it is allowed to…
6 May 2014
Hadith on sea-travel
Question Kindly advise on the authenticity of the Hadith of not travelling by sea except for Hajj or 'Umrah.
5 May 2014
The Sahabah’s gatherings of Iman
Question In volume 3 of Hayatus Sahabah there is a section pertaining to gatherings of Iman and the eagerness of Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Rawahah (radiyallahu 'anhu) to participate in gatherings of…
2 May 2014
When to recite the du’a of Rajab
Question When should the famous du'a for Rajab be recited? Should it be recited throughout the month or specifically at the beginning only? Many Imams at the Masajid even make du'a in Sha'ban as…
21 April 2014
Women using perfume and leaving the house
Question Is there a Hadith that likens a woman applying perfume and leaving the home to a prostitute? And if so what is the explanation?
11 April 2014
Seven Generations being saved from misguidance
Question I've heard that one who spends time in the path of Allah, his seven generations will be saved from misguidance.
11 April 2014
Do not hate the ‘Ulama
Question Could you please let me know if the following is a Hadith and its reference? “Be an 'Alim (scholar), or one who strives to become one, or at least one who listens (to the 'Ulama) or one who…
11 April 2014
Verification of Hadith: Backbiting is worse than adultery
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "Backbiting is worse than adultery?"
11 April 2014
Do not delay in five things
Question Please provide the correct translation and reference for the following: Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised haste in 5 matters:…
10 April 2014
The ranks of a Shahid (martyr)
Question Being a martyr can be through different forms, for example; passing away in an accident, passing away through an illness, passing away fighting for your deen etc. Is the reward different for…
7 April 2014
Du’a to be free of debts and worries
Question Kindly provide the source, background and meaning of this du’a: "Allahumma Inni a’udhubika minal hammi wal huzni wa a’udhubika minal 'Ajzi wal kasli wa a’udhubika minal jubni wal bukhl wa…
28 March 2014
Virtues of Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah)
Question Imam al-Harizmi reported from Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “Among my Ummah, there will come a man called Abu Hanifah. On…
27 March 2014
How to get one billion rewards
Question Somebody told me we can earn over a billion rewards in just a few seconds! By praying a certain du'a we will get the reward of the amount of Muslims there are living in this world as well as…
26 March 2014
How many days did Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) spend in the fire?
Question How many days did Ibrahim ('alayhis salam) spend in the fire? Did he say that the days spent in the fire were the best days of his life?
26 March 2014
The seen (س) of Sayyiduna Bilal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) is a sheen (ش) in the sight of Allah Ta’ala
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "The seen (س) of Sayyiduna Bilal (radiyallahu 'anhu) is a sheen (ش) in the sight of Allah Ta’ala."