Translation

26 Rajab 14374 May 2016

How Should One Begin Du’a?

QuestionPlease provide the translation and reference of this narration إِذَا صَلَّى أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَبْدَأْ بِتَحْمِيدِ اللهِ وَالثَّنَاءِ عَلَيْهِ ثُمَّ لِيُصَلِّ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ثُمَّ لِيَدْعُ بَعْدُ بِمَا شَاءَ

19 Rajab 143727 April 2016

The Famous Du’a Taught to Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith, and is it sahih? Narrated Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) "I asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to teach me an invocation so that I may invoke Allah with it in my Salah. He told me to say, 'Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi zulman kathira…

12 Rajab 143720 April 2016

Translation of a Hadith on the Importance of Salah in Congregation

QuestionKindly 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 فقال: ”لو أن رجلا نادى الناس إلى عرق أو مرماتين، لأجابوا إليه، وهم يتخلفون…

26 Jumadal Akhirah 14375 April 2016

A Du’a for Settling Debts

QuestionI 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, I am unable to pay my kitabah (money paid by a slave to his master to secure his freedom), so…

8 Jumadal Akhirah 143718 March 2016

A Du’a for Protection from Major and Minor Shirk

QuestionI 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 more hidden than the crawling of an ant.' Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) asked: 'Is not Shirk restricted to ascribing partners to…

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Meaning of a Du’a for Creating Love Between a Couple

QuestionI 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, he recited the above du'a. (Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah) I request you to please provide me with the meaning of this…

11 Jumadal Ula 143720 February 2016

The Extreme Poverty of the Ashabus Suffah

QuestionPlease 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 الأعراب هؤلاء مجانين أو مجانون، فإذا صلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم انصرف إليهم، فقال:…

9 Rabi'ul Awwal 143721 December 2015

A Hadith Encouraging Fulfilling the Needs of a Muslim

QuestionKindly 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 'alayhi wa sallam) was asked, "O Messenger of Allah, which of the people are most beloved to Allah, and which deeds are most beloved…

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 143717 December 2015

Translation of a Hadith on Eating With One’s Servant

QuestionCan 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