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15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014

Hadiths on the Polish for the Heart

QuestionCould you provide the exact translation and reference for the Hadith in which Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) explained that hearts rust like iron rusts. When asked: 'How can they be polished?' He (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied, 'Reciting Allah’s book and remembering Him much.'

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

Correct Translation of a Hadith on the Good Fortune of a Believer

QuestionPlease 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 misfortune strikes him, he praises Allah and adopts sabr (patience).”

11 Jumadal Ula 143513 March 2014

Hadith on Women Who Expose Themselves

Question1. What is the Arabic text for the following Hadith? "The worst among the women are those who freely leave their homes without Hijab. They are hypocrites and few of these will enter paradise." 2. What is the correct translation? 3. What is the authenticity of it?

2 Jumadal Ula 14354 March 2014

Hadith Warning Against Looking at a Strange Woman

QuestionKindly translate the following Hadith and explain its authenticity? قال عليه السلام: من نظر إلى محاسن امراة اجنبية عن شهوة صب في عينيه الانك يوم القيامة

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014

Correct Translation of a Hadith

QuestionInsha Allah you are well. I read the undermentioned translation of a Hadith: Ibn Abbas reported: I was riding with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “Know that there is much good in patience with what you dislike, that support will come with patience, relief…

16 Rabi'ul Akhir 143517 February 2014

The Meaning of Al Birr

QuestionAfter listening to last Friday's khutbah at our masjid here in Palmerston North, New Zealand, I am very curious to know about the word "Al-Birr" and its meaning and where and why Allah Ta'ala has used it in Quran. Your reply will enlighten our knowledge and will allow us to…

16 Rabi'ul Akhir 143517 February 2014

The Meaning of a Word in a Hadith

QuestionIn the line below, what does su-ul-Jiwar or Jawar mean? «ومنها من أشراط الساعة سوء الجوار، وقطعية الأرحام»

16 Rabi'ul Akhir 143517 February 2014

Du’as in the Book "Hisnul Muslim" (A Muslim’s Fortress)

QuestionI have a question in regard to a book I have, called "The Fortress of the Muslim Invocations from the Quran and Sunnah" It was compiled by Sa'id ibn Wahf Al-Qahtani. There are many du'as in this book and I am not sure how sahih any of them are. There…

7 Rabi'ul Akhir 14358 February 2014

Time Travel

QuestionKindly cite the complete Hadith mentioned here which states that he Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) made du’a and the sun was returned to a previous position so Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) could read 'Asr. Does this Hadith mean time travel is possible?

13 Safar 143517 December 2013

Hadith: I Am Leaving Behind Two Things

QuestionKindly provide the status of the following two Hadiths. 1. I am leaving behind two things: the Book of Allah and the Sunnat 2. I am leaving behind two things: the Book of Allah and the Ahlu Bayt Outwardly, these narrations appear to contradict one another. Kindly explain how they…