QuestionMuhibuddin Tabari mentions in his book Al Qira Liqasid Ummul Qura that once Sufyan ibn 'Uyanah (rahimahullah) was asked by Husayn ibn Marwazi why the du'a which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) recommended to recite on 'Arafah be referred to as a du'a whereas it is not a du'a. Please…
QuestionCan the Hadiths which mention the virtues of "فى سبيل الله" be used for encouraging spending time in tabligh and in jama'ah (khuruj fi sabilillah)?
QuestionThe Hadith mentions that if a person performs Salah for 40 days with the takbir ula will get براءة من النار و براءة من النفاق, i.e., freedom from The Fire and freedom from hypocrisy. Freedom from Jahannam should already include him being free from hypocrisy as a hypocrite will not…
Question"When a man marries, he has fulfilled half of his religion, so let him fear Allah regarding the remaining half?" Regarding this Hadith, is it applicable to women also? And what is the meaning of half of Din? In which way is it half of Din?
QuestionWhat is the meaning of the words "ورغبنا في الفداء” in the following Hadith? عن ابن محيريز، أنه قال: دخلت أنا وأبو صرمة على أبي سعيد الخدري، فسأله أبو صرمة، فقال: يا أبا سعيد، هل سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، يذكر العزل؟ فقال: نعم، غزونا مع رسول الله…
QuestionKindly elaborate on the 10 categories of dhikr classified by Shah Waliyullah in his book, Hujjatullahil Balighah which are namely: 1. Tasbih 2. Tahmid 3. Tahlil 4. Takbir 5. Asking Allah (Du'as) 6. Asking for refuge 7. Istighfar 8. Tawakkul on Allah 9. Ismullah 10. Salutations (Durud)
QuestionIs there any difference in the translation of the following i.e., if it is pronounced as الحَرَم (with a fathah on the Ha) or as الحُرُم (with a dammah on the Ha)? «خمس لا جناح على من قتلهن في الحرم والإحرام: الفأرة، والعقرب، والغراب، والحدأة والكلب العقور»
QuestionIn the following Hadith, which Verse of the Quran is being referred to by فلما ذكر الله تعالى الطواف بالبيت، ولم يذكر الصفا والمروة في القرآن حدثنا أبو اليمان، أخبرنا شعيب، عن الزهري، قال عروة: سألت عائشة رضي الله عنها فقلت لها: أرأيت قول الله تعالى: {إن الصفا والمروة من…
QuestionKindly comment regarding the source and authenticity of the following passage I came across: The following du’a teaches one how to seek Allah's forgiveness for the believers who passed away and how to remember them with good words. Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) said: “They [i.e., the Muslims] were instructed [by…
QuestionKindly explain the Hadith wherein a man will roll on the grave wishing he was in it due to the prevalent trials and fitan of the time. Is this action of the man positive or negative? I was told that despite the fitnah, we should observe patience and refrain from…
QuestionIn some Hadiths, it is mentioned that women's fragrances can have colour but little or no smell. What type of fragrance is this and what is the point of applying a fragrance if it does not have a fragrance?
QuestionKindly provide the authenticity and explanation for the following Hadith: لا ضرر ولاضرار
QuestionIn the following Hadith does تتبعي بها أثر الدم refer to the applying scent on the body or garment? عن عائشة، أن امرأة سألت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم عن غسلها من المحيض، فأمرها كيف تغتسل، قال: خذي فرصة من مسك، فتطهري بها قالت: كيف أتطهر؟ قال: تطهري بها، قالت:…
QuestionIn your answer here, regarding Sayyiduna 'Amr ibnul 'As (radiyallahu 'anhu) being appointed as the leader of the army of Dhatus Salasil, he asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) "Who is the most beloved person to you?" What is the correlation between him being appointed as the leader and his…
QuestionWhat is the explanation of the following Hadith? عن أم هانئ بنت أبي طالب قالت: دخل علي رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: هل عندكم شيء؟ فقلت: لا، إلا كسر يابسة وخل، فقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: قربيه، فما أقفر بيت من أدم فيه خل