Reference

23 Sha'ban 143522 June 2014

Masnun Qira-ah in Witr Salah

QuestionIs the following found in Hadith? Reading of Surah Ikhlas in first rak'ah of Witr, Surah Falaq in second rak'ah and Surah Naas in third rak'ah.

21 Sha'ban 143520 June 2014

Hadiths Prohibiting Wine/Alcohol

QuestionKindly verify the following Hadiths relating to wine: 1) Wine is the gatherer of sin 2) Wine is the route to indecency and is one of the major sins 3) …And do not take to drinking, for that is the mother of all evils

19 Sha'ban 143518 June 2014

Is There Punishment in Ramadan?

QuestionI have heard "During the month of Ramadan Allah stops the punishment of the grave for everyone buried." Is it true?

18 Sha'ban 143517 June 2014

Reciting Surah Kafirun Before Sleeping

QuestionBy praying Surah Kafirun at night time one is protected from shrik? This is the first time I heard about it. Is it true?

14 Sha'ban 143513 June 2014

Verification of Hadith: Whoever Imitates a Nation Is of Them

QuestionKindly verify these translations and provide the references : 1) Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Whoever imitates a nation is of them 2) Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: The one who imitates others is not of us

13 Sha'ban 143512 June 2014

Muslims Using Miswak in a Battle

QuestionA very famous incident is always mentioned regarding the virtues of using miswak. In a certain battle the Muslims were suffering some loss. So the leader pondered over the matter and came to the conclusion that this great sunnah was being left out. He then commanded the army to use…

12 Sha'ban 143511 June 2014

How Many Ambiya (‘alayhimus salam) Were Sent to This World?

QuestionWere one hundred and twenty four thousand (124 000) Ambiya ('alayhimus salam) sent to this world? Is there a mention of this in authentic Hadiths?

10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014

Hadith on Lengthening the Beard

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: "My Rabb commanded me to lengthen my beard and clip my moustache"

10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014

No Reward for a Person Who Fought in the Path of Allah, Seeking Reward and Fame

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: Sayyiduna Abu Umamah Al-Bahili (radhiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that a man came to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and asked: "What is the reward for a person who fought in the path of Allah, seeking reward and fame? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said:…

6 Sha'ban 14355 June 2014

Reference for the Story of the Bedouin Who Addressed Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) in His Grave

QuestionIn Ma'ariful Quran, under the Tafsir of Surash Nisa verse 64, Mufti Shafi (rahimullah) mentions a incident of a sahabi who went to the blessed grave of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and asked him to pray for his forgiveness. Mufti saheb mentions Bahrul Muhit as the source of…

5 Sha'ban 14354 June 2014

A Lengthy Hadith on the Importance of Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil

QuestionI am looking for the correct translation and the reference to the following narration please. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “What will be your condition when your women will become disobedient, your young men will commit great sins, and you will give up Jihad?”

4 Sha'ban 14353 June 2014