Hadith Answers An online source for Hadith Fatwas
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There is a famous story of Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah) getting married to Ummu Salih who was one eyed but her din was strong .
Can you please confirm this story, because Rayhanah (his second wife) is also reported to be one eyed.
General
Can a jinn appear in the form of a black cat?
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Some people say that jinn can come in the form of a black cat. Is there any reference in Hadith for this?
Clarification on Dajjal
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A message has been circulating on social media that a one eyed baby was born in Israel. Allah Ta’ala has mentioned in the Quran that a baby just like Dajjal will be born in Israel and that this is a sign of the day of judgement. After mentioning some signs of Qiyamah, the message goes on to say our Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever delivers this news to someone else, I will on the Day of Judgment make for him a place in Jannah.
Is this authentic?
A narration of Tafsir from Sayyiduna Ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu'anhuma)
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What is the status of the Hadith in which Ibn Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) comments on Surah Maidah, Aayah 44, claiming the kufr mentioned is kufr less than kufr
(1 narration being from al-Hakim’s Mustadrak and the other from Tafsir at-Tabari)?
Devotion in Salah
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Kindly provide a Hadith that can be quoted regarding performing salah with devotion and concentration.
The virtues of reciting La ilaha illallah
The importance of ikhlas (sincerity)
Some virtues of Dhikr
Hadith explaining the best thing for a woman
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Is the following authentic?
Once when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) asked Sayyidatuna Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha), “What is best for women”?
She spontaneously responded: “That no male sees her nor does she see any male.”
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was so elated with her apt response that he commented:
“Fatimah is a piece of my flesh.”
The virtues of dates and vinegar
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What is the authenticity of the following narrations?
1) A house which has dates will never suffer hunger.
2) A household which has vinegar is not short of gravy.
Fasting a day before or after ‘Aashura
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What is the authenticity of the narrations stating that together with the tenth of Muharram (‘Aashura) we should fast on the ninth or eleventh as well?
Saying salam at the rawdah-graveside of Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam)
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I would like to ask a question regarding salam at the graveside of Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) (the Rawdah).
Is there any reward or other special benefit in saying salam to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) at the rawdah?
I used to say salam every time whenever I go to madinah but a friend said to me that this is not important to say salam exactly at the rawdah. He also said this is bid’ah!
Please clarify.