17 March 2014
Hadiths on the polish for the heart
Question Could you provide the exact translation and reference for the Hadith in which Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) explained that hearts rust like iron rusts. When asked: “How can they…
16 March 2014
When to embrace?
Question We find that many a time Muslims greet by hugging each other, thereafter shaking hands. Is this hugging each other when greeting mentioned anywhere in the Hadith, or should one simply shake…
16 March 2014
Addition of the word ‘thawba’ in the du’a for wearing clothes
Question On wearing clothes is it Sunnah to recite the du'a: Alhmadulillahil ladhy kasani hadha thawba warazaqanihi min ghairi hawlim minni wala quwwah, Is this du'a with the added word thawba…
16 March 2014
A tree in Jannah for each time we say ‘subhanallah’
Question Please verify the authenticity of the Hadith that says if you say Subhanallah, a tree is planted for you in Jannah.
15 March 2014
Du’a when looking in the mirror
Question When looking into a mirror is it Sunnah to recite اَللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي Allahumma anta hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi or without the anta after…
14 March 2014
Correct translation of a Hadith on the good fortune of a believer
Question Please confirm the translation and reference for the following Hadith: “The believer is indeed wonderful. When goodness comes to him, he praises Allah and offers shukr (gratitude), and when…
14 March 2014
Reference for the benefits of praying the two Sunnah of Fajr at home
Question There is a Hadith wherein the Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) was reported to have mentioned three benefits of performing the two Sunnah at home and then attending the Masjid for the…
14 March 2014
The reward for asking forgiveness on behalf of all Muslims
Question Please verify if this is authentic: If a person asks for forgiveness for the Ummah, like if he says: Allahummaghfirli walil mu'minina wal mu'minat, twenty seven (27) times, then his du'a is…
13 March 2014
When entering an empty house should we add something to the salam?
Question When entering home and there is nobody at home should the words 'Alayna wa 'ala ibadillahis sawlihin be added after saying the normal salam?
13 March 2014
Leaving the home with the left foot
Question Is there a Hadith which says we should exit the house with the left foot?
12 March 2014
Did the Sahabah make salam again if a tree came between them?
Question Is there any Hadith which mentions that the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) made salam again after walking round a tree?
12 March 2014
The Sahabi who picked up the morsel of food
Question There is a famous incident mentioned about a Sahabi having meals in the King's palace when he dropped a morsel. Whilst cleaning and eating it one man told him how can you do that here. He…
12 March 2014
The green turban
Question I would like to know if wearing a green turban is Sunnah? Are there any narrations regarding this?
12 March 2014
The reply to Jazakallahu khayran
Question Is there any Hadith that tells us how to respond to someone who says: Jazakallahu khayran?
12 March 2014
Hadith: The worst of evils is evil scholars
Question Is the following a Hadith or not? ألا إن شر الشر شرار العلماء Verily, the worst of evils are evil scholars