11 February 2014
If it weren’t for Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), the world wouldn’t be created?
Question Is there a Hadith stating that the reason Allah created this universe and everything it contains was for Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to come and fulfil Allah's commandments? I'm…
11 February 2014
The rewards and warnings for Fajr Salah
Question Is there any reward mentioned in the Hadith for Fajr in congregation? Is there any warnings in the Hadith for not reading Fajr in congregation. I heard that in the Rasulullah (sallallahu…
10 February 2014
Attending a funeral after intercourse
Question Is there a Hadith where our beloved Prophet (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has said that if one had sexual intercourse in the night and the next day if there is a funeral he should not get…
8 February 2014
Du’a for re-uniting a couple
Question A woman left her marital home to go and live with her married daughter The husband pleaded with her to return but to no avail. Her brothers also made attempts at reconciliation asking her…
7 February 2014
Iman is between fear and hope
Question 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…
7 February 2014
Hadith on marrying one’s relatives
Question I would like to know about the Hadith which says that a person must choose a wife from his close relatives.
6 February 2014
Is this Hadith really in Bukhari?
Question Someone came to me and informed me of a sirah bayan he heard. In the bayan, the khatib mentioned a Hadith in which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was resting on the thigh of Ali…
1 February 2014
Does Qiyamah start immediately after death?
Question I have heard a hadith that says: "Judgement commence immediately after one dies" Is this authentic?
1 February 2014
‘Shaytan is the Mentor for those who have no real Mentor’, correct?
Question Please advise if the following statement is found in the hadith or is it the statement of some pious person. We would appreciate it if you could suggest any book where we could get more…
1 February 2014
Clarification on the miraculous achievements of the ‘Ulama
Question I find the book Fadail A'mal informative in its explaining themes through Quranic Ayah and Ahadith. However, I find some of the other material very strange. For example, in Fazail of salah,…
28 January 2014
Books that discuss the fitnah of Hadith Rejection
Question I received a question regarding inkar (rejection) of Hadith. Can you provide some nice works written on the topic?
27 January 2014
Etiquettes of entering and leaving the home
Question What should we say for protection when leaving the house? What are the adabs of leaving and entering one’s home? What is the du'a to stop Shaytan or Jinn from entering our house? Is there a…
27 January 2014
Hot Food Has No Barakah
Question Can you please give me the exact reference to the following Hadith. I have been searching for it for some time and was pleased that it was sent to me. Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) says:…
8 January 2014
Reference for Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) making du’a for the ummah in every Salah
Question I wanted to know the authenticity/reference of the following narration. The summary is: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) made du'a for 'Aaishah (radiyallahu'anha) due to which she became…
8 January 2014
Sleeping according to Sunnah yields the reward of ‘Ibadah
Question I have heard that if a person sleeps according to the Sunnah i.e, makes wudu, recites Tasbih Fatimah du'a etc, then he will get reward for doing ‘ibadah for the entire time he remains…