3 October 2014
Correct translation of the Hadith on the continuity of fitnah (trials)
Question Kindly inform as to which is the correct translation to the following Hadith - 'beads of a rosary' or 'pieces of a necklace'. Rasulullah (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said, “...signs…
16 September 2014
The lower garment of Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) (Lungi)
Question Is the wearing of the lungi Sunnah? Or is it an indian/eastern tradition? Is there anything in the Hadith that indicates towards the Izar being similar to the Lungi?
13 August 2014
A sign that Allah Ta’ala has turned away his attention from a person
Question I am looking for a Hadith, the gist of which, as related by one of the Scholars is, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) asked: 'What are the signs that Allah Ta'ala has turned away His…
6 August 2014
Translation & reference for a Hadith on du’a
Question Kindly verify the translation and provide the reference of the following. “Verily your Lord is Generous and Shy. If His servant raises his hands to Him (in supplication) He becomes shy to…
4 June 2014
A lengthy Hadith on the importance of enjoining good & forbidding evil
Question I am looking for the correct translation and the reference to the following narration please. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: “What will be your condition when your women…
2 June 2014
Translation of a lengthy narration explaining what happens when a believer and a disbeliever leaves this world
Question Please provide the translation of the Hadith by Sayyiduna Al-Bara ibn 'Azib (radiyallahu 'anhu) about what happens when a believer and a disbeliever leaves this world.
18 May 2014
Correct translation of the hadith on man’s greed
Question In the narration below, is the correct word, 'mouth' or 'stomach'? If there was one valley full of gold for the son of Adam, he would long for a second valley, and nothing would fill the…
9 May 2014
The mines of taqwa
Question I have come across the following narration in the kitaab "Irshadul Muluk". Please give me the reference for this and kindly confirm if the translation is correct: Rasulullah (Sallallaahu…
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 القيامه لسانان من نار Is there a narration that has the word لسان (not dual) because I read that in a copy of Zadut…
16 April 2014
There is none who loves to be praised more than Allah Ta’ala
Question How authentic is the following Hadith and what is the translation? ما أحد أحب إليه المدح من الله
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…
19 March 2014
Authenticity of a Hadith on istighfar
Question Kindly verify the authenticity of the following Hadith: It is a fortunate person who (on the Day of Judgement) finds in his record many supplications for forgiveness.
19 March 2014
Translation of a brief, but comprehensive Hadith on salvation
Question عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ - رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ - قَالَ: لَقِيتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ - صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ - فَقُلْتُ: مَا النَّجَاةُ؟ فَقَالَ: أَمْلِكْ عَلَيْكَ لِسَانَكَ،…
17 March 2014
Hadiths on the polish for the heart
Question Could you provide the exact translation and reference for the Hadith in which Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) explained that hearts rust like iron rusts. When asked: “How can they…
14 March 2014
Correct translation of a Hadith on the good fortune of a believer
Question Please confirm the translation and reference for the following Hadith: “The believer is indeed wonderful. When goodness comes to him, he praises Allah and offers shukr (gratitude), and when…