21 April 2016
Meaning of a Hadith regarding the qiyam of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) in Zuhr and ‘Asr
Question What is the meaning of the following Hadith: Wa hazarna qiyamahu fir rak'ataynil u-layayni minal 'Asri ala qadri qiyamihi fil ukh-rayayni minaz Zuhri (Sahih Muslim)
20 April 2016
Translation of a Hadith on the importance of Salah in congregation
Question Kindly translate the following Hadith in Sunan Darimi: أخر رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صلاة العشاء ذات ليلة حتى كاد أن يذهب ثلث الليل أو قريبه، فجاء وفي الناس رقود، وهم عزون، وهم حلق، فغضب…
7 April 2016
‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu)’s praise for the students of knowledge
Question Is this narration authentic and what is the translation قال ابن مسعود كونوا ينابيع العلم مصابيح الهدى أحلاس البيوت سرج الليل جدد القلوب خلقان الثياب تعرفون في أهل السماء وتخفون في أهل…
5 April 2016
A du’a for settling debts
Question I wanted to know the exact reference for the following narration and is it suitable to quote. Furthermore, is the translation correct? "A man approached Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) and declared,…
18 March 2016
A du’a for protection from major and minor shirk
Question I would appreciate the correct translation of the following Hadith and the reference. On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Abu Bakr! Shirk [Pride/Arrogance] is…
9 March 2016
Meaning of a du’a for creating love between a couple
Question I came across this du'a provided by you on this website, 'Allahumma aadim baynana'. Once when Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was informed regarding a discord between two spouses,…
20 February 2016
The extreme poverty of the Ashabus Suffah
Question Please translate and provide the reference for the following Hadith: أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا صلى بالناس يخر رجال من قامتهم في الصلاة من الخصاصة وهم أصحاب الصفة حتى تقول…
21 December 2015
A Hadith encouraging fulfilling the needs of a Muslim
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following narration and please confirm if the translation is correct. Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) related that Nabi (sallallahu…
17 December 2015
Translation of a Hadith on eating with one’s servant
Question Can you please translate the following narration: إذا أتى أحدكم خادمه بطعامه فإن لم يجلسه معه فليناوله أكلة أو أكلتين أو لقمة أو لقمتين فإنه ولي حره وعلاجه……
18 November 2015
Translation of a Hadith describing the door of Jannah
Question Exactly which part of the door is referred to by: "Bayna misra 'ayn min masa ri 'il Jannah" Jazakallah for all the assistance.
5 November 2015
Seven splendid advices to Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly provide the reference of the following Hadith and verify the translation. Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa salam) said: "My…
3 November 2015
The three people who passed the gathering of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question In the post here, the following was mentioned: "..The famous Hadith about the three people who passed the gathering of Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wa sallam) also supports this…
29 October 2015
The importance of takbir ula according to a Tabi’i
Question Kindly translate the following and is it suitable to quote? عن إبراهيم رحمه الله قال إذا رأيت الرجل يتهاون في التكبيرة الأولى فاغسل يدك منه……
14 September 2015
Translation of a Hadith regarding being rewarded ten fold
Question Kindly translate the following Hadith إِذَا هَمَّ رَجُلٌ بِحَسَنَةٍ فَعَمِلَهَا كُتِبَتْ لَهُ عَشْرُ حَسَنَاتٍ ، وَإِذَا هَمَّ بِحَسَنَةٍ فَلَمْ يَعْمَلْهَا كُتِبَتْ لَهُ حَسَنَةٌ ، وَإِذَا…
4 September 2015
The most beloved acts to Allah are those carried out with consistency
Question Please provide the reference and verify the translation of the following narration. "O people, you should do whatever [good] deeds you can, for Allah does not get tired [of giving reward]…