18 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 21 April 2014
Is Cupping (Hijamah) Outdated?
Question What is the status of cupping /hijamah in Islam? Is it a "forgotten" Sunnah? In which case, is it's revival a commendable act worthy of great potential reward or would it now be seen…
15 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 18 April 2014
Sunnah Postures of Eating
Question Is there a Hadith regarding sitting in a specific posture while eating? What is the grade of the Hadith?
14 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 17 April 2014
Isal-thawab (Dedicating Reward) for the Living
Question Is there a Hadith regarding conveying Isal-thawab to those who are living?
13 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 16 April 2014
Should We Address the Deceased After Burial?
Question After the burial of the deceased some people give adhan on the grave, and they say “It comforts the dead in the horrid loneliness of the grave”, is the calling of the adhan permissible and…
13 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 16 April 2014
Query About the Hadith on Being Two Faced
Question Regarding the following Hadith من كان ذا وجهين في الدنيا كان له يوم القيامة لسانان من نار Is there a narration that has the word لسان (not dual) because I read that in a copy of Zadut…
13 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 16 April 2014
When was Egypt Referred to as "Misr"?
Question Can you please help me in finding out when the first mention of Misr in regards to Egypt was recorded in Hadith literature. Are there any texts which refer to Egypt as Misr at the time of…
12 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 15 April 2014
The Authenticity of Hadith: Allah Will Never Unite My Ummah Upon Misguidance
Question Please provide the reference for the following Hadith and kindly confirm the translation as well: “Allah Ta'ala will never allow my Ummah to unite upon misguidance. Allah Ta'ala's mercy,…
11 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 14 April 2014
References for the Names of the Khulafa in the Friday Khutbah
Question Respected Shaykh, I wanted to ask regarding a Hadith that I always hear during the Friday khutbah, I wanted to know if it is an authentic Hadith and if it should be read every week during…
8 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 11 April 2014
Seven Generations Being Saved from Misguidance
Question I've heard that one who spends time in the path of Allah, his seven generations will be saved from misguidance.
8 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 11 April 2014
Do Not Hate the ‘Ulama
Question Could you please let me know if the following is a Hadith and its reference? “Be an 'Alim (scholar), or one who strives to become one, or at least one who listens (to the 'Ulama) or one who…
8 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 11 April 2014
Do Not Delay in Five Things
Question Please provide the correct translation and reference for the following: Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised haste in 5 matters:…
7 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 10 April 2014
When One of You Gets Angry, He Should Keep Quiet
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: "When one of you gets angry, he should keep quiet."
5 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 8 April 2014
A Benefit of Saying Salam When Entering the Home
Question I was listening to a bayan where I heard that if you say salam when you enter your house, it will bring barkah to your house. Is there a Hadith to show that?
4 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 7 April 2014
Is It Proven to Recite Surah Muzzammil at Night?
Question Is the reciting of Surah Muzzammil at night proven from Hadith?
4 Jumadal Akhirah 1435 | 7 April 2014
Du’a to be Free of Debts and Worries
Question Kindly provide the source, background and meaning of this du’a: "Allahumma Inni a’udhubika minal hammi wal huzni wa a’udhubika minal 'Ajzi wal kasli wa a’udhubika minal jubni wal bukhl wa…