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12 Dhul Qa'dah 144729 April 2026

An Extremely Weak Narration on the Virtue of Reciting Surah Kahf

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If a man recites Surah Kahf on the night of Jumu'ah or the day, he is given such light which is visible from Makkah, his sins are forgiven up to the next Jumu'ah, the…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 144729 April 2026

A Durud Attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionKindly provide a reference for the following Durud. لبيك اللهم ربي وسعديك ‌صلوات ‌الله ‌البر ‌الرحيم ‌والملائكة ‌المقربين والنبيين والصديقين والشهداء والصحالين وما سنح لك من شئ يا رب العالمين على محمد بن عبد الله خاتم النبيين وسيد المرسلين وإمام المتقين ورسول رب العالمين الشاهد البشير الداعي إليك بإذنك السراج…

11 Dhul Qa'dah 144728 April 2026

Reciting the Tasbih of the Angels

QuestionIs it suitable to read and practice upon this du'a? سبحان ذي الملك والملكوت، سبحان ذي العزة والجبروت، سبحان الحي الذي لا يموت، سبحان الذي يميت الخلائق ولا يموت، سبوح قدوس رب الملائكة والروح، سبوح قدوس سبحان ربنا الأعلى، سبحان ذي السلطان والعظمة، سبحانه سبحانه أبدا أبدا

10 Dhul Qa'dah 144727 April 2026

The Effects of Sin and the Fruits of Good Deeds

QuestionCan I quote this Hadith? "A sin after a sin is the punishment for the [first] sin, and a good deed after a good deed is the reward for the [first] good deed."

9 Dhul Qa'dah 144726 April 2026

The Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding a Man from Banu Umayyah Who Will Cause Turmoil

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following Hadith. Sayyiduna Abu 'Ubaydah ibnul Jarrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "The affairs of my Ummah will remain upright on justice and fairness until a man from Banu Umayyah will cause great trial and turmoil in…

5 Dhul Qa'dah 144722 April 2026

The Moustache of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionPlease provide the reference and status of the following narration. قال مالك: كان عمر بن الخطاب إذا كربه أمر نفخ وفتل شاربه

28 Shawwal 144716 April 2026

The Khutbah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) on Unity and Avoiding Division

QuestionPlease provide the reference, translation and authenticity of the following يا أيها الناس، إني قمت فيكم كمقام رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فينا فقال: أوصيكم بأصحابي، ثم الذين يلونهم، ثم الذين يلونهم، ثم يفشو الكذب حتى يحلف الرجل ولا يستحلف، ويشهد الشاهد ولا يستشهد، ألا لا يخلون رجل بامرأة…

27 Shawwal 144715 April 2026

Sayings of The Salaf on Moderation in Eating

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: 1) "Whoever takes control of his stomach gets control of all good deeds." 2) It used to be said: "Wisdom does not reside in a full stomach."

26 Shawwal 144714 April 2026

Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) on Moderation in Eating

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: 1) Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) said: "The test of Adam ('alayhis salam) was food, and it is your test until Qiyamah." 2) One day, Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) offered some food to his companion, who said, "I have eaten until I am no longer able…

25 Shawwal 144713 April 2026

Imams Shafiʿi, Ibn Maʿin, and Ahmad Spend a Night Together in ʿIlm and ʿIbadah

QuestionKindly help me find a narration describing when Imam Ahmad, Imam Shafi’i and Imam Yahya ibn Ma’in (rahimahumullah) were travelling together and spent the night. Each of them engaged in their own 'ibadah for the entire night: Imam Ahmad stood in Salah and recited the entire Quran, Imam Shafi’i resolved…

22 Shawwal 144710 April 2026

The Humility and Weeping of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the source for the following, and is it suitable to quote? 1) "Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) used to fall down unconscious when he heard an ayah of the Quran." 2) "He would weep so much that there were two streaks of black lines on his face." 3) "One…