25 February 2014
Reference for Musa (‘alayhis salam) putting coal in his mouth as a child
Question I have a question concerning the report concerning Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) putting the burning coal into his mouth in infancy causing him to stutter when he spoke. Is this proven through…
24 February 2014
Saying JazakAllahu khayra
Question When saying thanking someone should one say JazakAllah or should the addendum "Khayra" be added? Is there any narration that states or allows just the words "JazakAllah" without the addition…
23 February 2014
Hadith on Sleeping after Fajr
Question There is a Hadith that the sleeping of the morning decreases the rizq (sustenance). Does this refer to sleeping and missing the Fajr prayer or does it refer to sleeping after performing the…
23 February 2014
Authenticity of the du’a: O Turner of the Hearts (Ya Muqallibal Qulub)
Question: I am interested in attaining the Arabic text and English translation of a Hadith which mentions a du’a of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam). It begins with “O Turner of hearts” and…
21 February 2014
The basis for the kalimahs
Question Would it be possible to tell me where the seven kalimahs are derived from? You know the seven kalimahs that we are taught from young? I guess they are derived from the Quran and the Hadith…
20 February 2014
Hadith on killing lizards
Question In Sahih Muslim there is a Hadith in which we are told to kill lizards (gecko). What kind of lizard is this? Are we allowed to kill only this kind of lizard or any lizard?
17 February 2014
The meaning of Al Birr
Question After listening to last Friday's khutbah at our masjid here in Palmerston North, New Zealand, I am very curious to know about the word "Albirr" and its meaning and where and why Allah Ta'ala…
12 February 2014
Reciting the beginning and end of Surah Baqarah after burial
Question What is the status of the narration wherein Sayyiduna Ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) is reported to have recited the opening and concluding verses of Suratul Baqarah after the burial of a…
11 February 2014
If it weren’t for Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), the world wouldn’t be created?
Question Is there a Hadith stating that the reason Allah created this universe and everything it contains was for Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to come and fulfil Allah's commandments? I'm…
11 February 2014
The rewards and warnings for Fajr Salah
Question Is there any reward mentioned in the Hadith for Fajr in congregation? Is there any warnings in the Hadith for not reading Fajr in congregation. I heard that in the Rasulullah (sallallahu…
10 February 2014
Attending a funeral after intercourse
Question Is there a Hadith where our beloved Prophet (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has said that if one had sexual intercourse in the night and the next day if there is a funeral he should not get…
8 February 2014
Why did Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) miss some salah?
Question What are the explanations for a few salah of Rasulullah (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) being made "qadha" during the battle of the trench?
8 February 2014
The grave of a believer squeezing him
Question In Mishkat it is mentioned that the grave of Sa'd (radiyallahu 'anhu) was closed upon him. Is there any reason for this, or does this mean that everyone's grave closes upon him
8 February 2014
Time Travel
Question My Beloved Shaykh, I read in one of your answers, that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) made du’a and the sun was returned to a previous position so Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu…
7 February 2014
Iman is between fear and hope
Question One often hears the statement, sometimes cited as a Hadith or saying of the Salaf: 'Iman is between fear and hope' or different wordings. What is the source for this statement? And…