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11 Shawwal 143628 July 2015

Sayyiduna ‘Umar Reading the Tawrah

QuestionI've read that once Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) was reciting the Tawrah, and Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was upset and said if Musa ('alayhis salam) was alive today he'd have to abandon that law/revelation and follow him (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Please reference the source, text, and grading.

27 Ramadan 143614 July 2015

Women Visiting the Graveyard

QuestionIs there any Hadith prohibiting women visiting the graveyard? If yes, could it please be sourced?

26 Ramadan 143613 July 2015

A Du’a Asking Allah for Guidance

QuestionIs the du'a "Allahummahdina wahdi bina waj 'alna sababal limanih tada" (O Allah! Guide us, guide others through us and make us a means/cause for all those who are rightly guided) a du'a proven from the Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?

22 Ramadan 14369 July 2015

Sayyiduna Ibrahim, the Son of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionI've read a narration in ibn Majah reported by Abbas ibn Abdul Mutalib (radiyallahu 'anhu) that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) had a son later in life to a slave woman - Maria ibn Qibitiya (radiyallahu 'anha). Can you confirm the narration, and it's grading? And, a narration to…

8 Ramadan 143625 June 2015

Is this Hadith really in Tirmidhi? (Merit of Asking for Jannah Thrice)

QuestionIs the below Hadith actually in Tirmidhi? I searched and did not find it. It is doing its rounds on social media: Whoever says three (3) times: allahumma innee as'alukal jannnah (O Allah, I ask You for Jannah) then Jannah will say oh Allah enter him into Jannah (supposedly in…

6 Ramadan 143623 June 2015

Words of the Du’a at Iftar Time

QuestionI have a question regarding to the famous du'a at iftar: "Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa 'ala rizq-ika aftarthu" (Abu Dawud). How weak is this Hadith? Is it suitable for practice? What is the alternative du'a at Iftar? Jazakallahu khayran

5 Ramadan 143622 June 2015

The Effect of Haram Lasts for Forty Days

QuestionIs it true that if a person eats or drinks anything haram, intentionally or unknowingly, then his du'as and ibadaat will not be accepted for forty (40) days? Does the same ruling apply to intoxicants? Jazakallah

2 Ramadan 143619 June 2015

Alleged Virtue for Reciting the Shahadah on the 1st Friday of Ramadan

QuestionThe following has become very popular on social media today- "If one prays the Shahadah forty times on the first jumu'ah of Ramadan, he/she gains the reward of one complete hajj. And the one who tells this to other people, gains the thawab of two complete hajj." Is this from…

2 Ramadan 143619 June 2015

The Entire Creation Prays for Those Who Preach Good

QuestionTabligh, people talk about a narration where the fishes and birds pray for those who go out and do the work of the Prophets. Kindly quote the source, grading and from which, Muhaddith. Jazak'Allah.

1 Ramadan 143618 June 2015

The Result of Showing Respect to Ramadan

QuestionTo what extent the following story is authentic? can you provide a reference? A Jew treated Ramadan with a great respect. Once, after seeing his son eating food outside during Ramadan, he said "Muslims do not eat during a day. Are you making fun of them?" and hit on his…