6 Rajab 14356 May 2014
A Hadith Regarding Sea Travel
QuestionKindly advise on the authenticity of the Hadith of not travelling by sea except for Hajj or 'Umrah.
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5 Rajab 14355 May 2014
The Sahabah’s Gatherings of Iman
QuestionIn 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 Iman. The implication of one scholar is that these gatherings took place inside the Masjid. However the English translation does…
2 Rajab 14352 May 2014
When to Recite the Du’a of Rajab
QuestionWhen 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 follows: "Allahumma Barik lana fi Sha'ban, wa ballighna Ramadan." Kindly explain
20 Jumadal Akhirah 143521 April 2014
Women Using Perfume and Leaving the House
QuestionIs there a Hadith that likens a woman applying perfume and leaving the home to a prostitute? And if so what is the explanation?
10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014
Seven Generations Being Saved from Misguidance
QuestionI've heard that one who spends time in the path of Allah, his seven generations will be saved from misguidance.
10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014
Do Not Hate the ‘Ulama
QuestionIs the following statement a a Hadith and what is 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 loves (them). Do not become the fifth (one who hates them) for you will be…
10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014
Verification of Hadith: Backbiting Is Worse than Adultery
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? "Backbiting is worse than adultery?"
10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014
Do Not Delay in Five Things
QuestionKindly 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: "Establishing Salah, repentance before death, completing the funeral rites of the deceased, paying off debts, marriage when a suitable match is found."
9 Jumadal Akhirah 143510 April 2014
The Ranks of a Shahid (Martyr)
QuestionBeing 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 the martyrs? In short, are their rewards according to their ranks, or what?
6 Jumadal Akhirah 14357 April 2014
Du’a to be Free of Debts and Worries
QuestionKindly 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 a’udhubika min ghalabatid dayni wa qahrir rijal."
26 Jumadal Ula 143528 March 2014
Virtues of Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah)
QuestionImam 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 the Day of Resurrection, he will be the light of my Ummah.” Is this a Hadith? If it is, it is sahih…
25 Jumadal Ula 143527 March 2014
How to Get One Billion Rewards
QuestionSomebody 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 those that have passed away. I am not sure what the…
24 Jumadal Ula 143526 March 2014
How Many Days did Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) Spend in the Fire?
QuestionHow 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?
24 Jumadal Ula 143526 March 2014
The Seen (س) of Sayyiduna Bilal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) is a Sheen (ش) in the Sight of Allah Ta’ala
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? "The seen (س) of Sayyiduna Bilal (radiyallahu 'anhu) is a sheen (ش) in the sight of Allah Ta’ala."
20 Jumadal Ula 143522 March 2014
Will a Shahid (Martyr) Be Liable for his Debts?
QuestionDear 'Ulama, we often hear that one will not be forgiven for the debts that he fails to repay. Even the shahid (martyr) will not be forgiven for this. Does this warning apply to all types of debtors? or is there some detail to this? What if one has a…