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What does the Hadith “Do not single out any specific night for Ibadat” mean?
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Verification of the Hadith on signs of nur in the heart
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What is the status of this Hadith?
Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that when nur enters the heart, the (spiritual) breast of man expands. When the Sahabah asked for a sign of this nur, Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said:
“Such a person flees from this abode of deception. He turns his attention to the abode of the Aakhirah (Hereafter) and he makes preparations for death before it’s arrival.”
Hadith on killing lizards
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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?
Du’as and Deeds for memorisation
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I came across these du’as for memorisation:
اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْـتَنِي وَ عَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فَهْمَ النَّبِيِّينَ وَ حِفْظَ الْمُرْسَلِينَ الْمُقَرَّبِينَ اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ لِسَانِي عَامِرًا بِذِكْرِكَ وَ قَلْبِي بِخَشْيَتِك.إِنَّكَ عَلَى مَا تَشَاءُ قَدِيرٌ وَ أَنْتَ حَسْـبُنَا وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
After Studying:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَوْدِعُكَ مَا قَرأتُ وَمَا حَفَظْتُ، فَرُضُهُ عَليّ عِنْدَ حَاجَتِي إِلَيهِ، إِنّكَ عَلى مَا تَشَاءُ قَدِيرُ وَأَنْتَ حَسْبِي وَنِعْمَ الوَكِيل
Please provide reference or any other du’as from Hadith for memorisation esp Hifz. Read More »
Hadith on following a madhab
The meaning of Al Birr
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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 has used it in Quran. Your reply will enlighten our knowledge and will allow us to understand Quran more deeply. May Allah Ta’ala bless you for providing this service to the Ummah. Jazak Allah khayran
The meaning of a word in a hadith
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In the line below, what does suu al-Jiwar or Jawaar mean? The context is the signs of the hour?
ومنها من أشراط الساعة سوء الجوار ، وقطعية الأرحام
Adding ‘wa maghfiratuhu’ to the end of the salam
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My query: is the words ‘wa maghfirah’ that is sometimes added to end of the salam from the sunnah. Should this addition be taught to children?
Why is eating pork forbidden
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Many people do not know why we are forbidden from eating pork. Besides the health risks, is there anything else we should know about ?
Iman is between fear and hope
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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 regardless of the source, is the principle correct?
Is the virtue of 15th of Sha’ban proven, or is it a bid’ah (innovation)?
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I am a firm believer that 15th of Sha’ban is a blessed night. I have come across many people who claim it is nowhere to be found in Hadith and it is a bid’ah to claim the night being a blessed night. In the light of Sunnah and Hadith, please discuss this topic.
Hadith on handshake with both hands
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Please tell me where the Hadith regarding shaking hands using both hands can be found?