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May, 2022

• 20 May

  Status of the Hadith narrator An Nu’man ibn Ma’bad

  Question I would like to know if the Hadith narrator An Nu’man ibn Ma’bad is reliable?
• 20 May

  A narration from a Shi’i source regarding the most disgraceful of people

  Question Is this Hadith true? أذل النّاس من أهان النّاس (Biharul Anwar)
• 19 May

  Is there a Hadith regarding a mayyit recovering before passing away?

  Question Is there any Hadith regarding ifaqatul mayyit about a person becoming better or showing signs of recovery before passing away?
• 18 May

  Will the dog of Ashabul Kahf be in Jannah?

  Question Is there a narration stating that the dog mentioned in the incident of the people of the cave will go to Jannah?
• 18 May

  Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) informs a Sahabiyyah how to clean herself after ghusl

  Question In the following Hadith does تتبعي بها أثر الدم refer to the applying scent on the body or garment? عن عائشة، أن امرأة سألت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم عن غسلها من المحيض، فأمرها كيف تغتسل، قال: خذي فرصة من مسك، فتطهري بها قالت: كيف أتطهر؟ قال: تطهري بها، قالت: كيف؟، قال: سبحان الله، تطهري فاجتبذتها إلي، فقلت: تتبعي …
• 17 May

  Huzayl ibn Shurahbil

  Question In the following chain of Sahih Bukhari, who is Huzayl? Kindly provide some information regarding him as well as the meaning of this name. Can I keep this name for a male? حدثنا قبيصة بن عقبة، حدثنا سفيان، عن أبي قيس، عن هزيل، عن عبد الله
• 17 May

  Another unreliable narration on keeping the name Muhammad

  Question Is this Hadith authentic? إذا كان يوم القيامة نادى مناد يا محمد قم فادخل الجنة بغير حساب فيقوم كل من اسمه محمد فيتوهم أن النداء له فلكرامة محمد لا يمنعون
• 16 May

  The du’a of Mu’adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) at the time of Tahajjud

  Question Please provide a reference and authenticity for this du’a: When Sayyiduna Mu’adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) would offer the Tahajjud prayer at night, he would recite the following du’a: “O Allah! My eyes are asleep whilst the stars are shining brightly. You are the Living, the Self-Subsisting and All-Sustaining. O Allah! My desire to attain paradise is lacking and …

April, 2022

• 25 April

  Allah does need need the fast of that person who does not abandon evil deeds while fasting

  Question Is this narration authentic? Avoid lying and evil actions The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions, Allah does not need his leaving his food and drink.”
• 25 April

  A narration attributed to Qa’qa’ Al Awsi

  Question What is the authenticity of this? قيل للقعقاع الأوسي: قُلْ لنا شيئًا عن الجنة يشوّقنا إليها. قال: فيها رسول الله ﷺ
• 25 April

  A query regarding a du’a for Ramadan

  Question I am looking for the reference for this du’a: Ramadan du’a: Day 7 اَللّهُمَّ اَعِنّي فيهِ عَلى صِيامِهِ وَقِيامِهِ، وَجَنِّبْني فيهِ مِنْ هَفَواتِهِ وَ اثامِهِ، وَارْزُقْني فيهِ ذِكْرَكَ بِدَوامِهِ، بِتَوْفيقِكَ يا هادِي الْمُضِلّينَ Allahumma a’inni fihi ‘ala siyamihi wa qiyamihi wa jannibni fihi min hafawatihi wa athamihi war zuqni fihi dhikraka bidawamihi bi tawfiqika ya hadiyal mudillin  Translation: O …
• 18 April

  Marriage will bring about wealth

  Question Is this narration authentic? انكحوا النساء فإنهن يأتينكم بالمال
• 18 April

  Be mindful of your children’s Salah and ensure that they are habitually carrying out good deeds

  Question Please confirm the reference of this narration: حافظوا على أبنائكم في الصلاة، ثم تعودوا/وعوّدوهم الخير؛ فإنما الخير بالعادة