22 March 2014
Will a Shahid (Martyr) be liable for his debts?
Question Dear 'Ulama, we often hear that one will not be forgiven for the debts that he fails to repay. Even the shahid (martyr) will not be forgiven for this. Does this warning apply to all types of…
22 March 2014
Another du’a when wearing new clothes
Question Is it Sunnah also to recite the following du'a for wearing new clothes? The du'a is mentioned in Mishkat. اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ كَسَوْتَنِيهِ أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِهِ وَخَيْرِ مَا…
21 March 2014
Eating on a raised platform
Question How did Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasalam) have meals on the floor? i.e. the food was on the floor or how was it? Can the following be regarded as sunnah or in conformity to Sunnah: a person…
21 March 2014
Is it possible to control the Jinn?
Question Is it possible for any one to take control of a Jinn? As I have heard that controlling the Jinn was only granted to Nabi Sulayman by Allah.
21 March 2014
Virtue of looking at a scholar
Question Is the following Hadith on the virtue of looking at an 'Alim authentic? When a person looks at a scholar and is pleased with the scholar, Allah Ta'ala deputes an angel to make du'a for…
21 March 2014
Salah with a turban
Question We often hear that performing Salah with a turban is seventy times more rewarding. Is this authentic?
21 March 2014
Madinah Munawwarah is a sanctuary
Question In which Hadith book does the following Hadith appear? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Madinah is a sanctuary from here to there. Its trees are not to be cut nor should any…
20 March 2014
How ill did Nabi Ayyub (‘alayhis salam) become?
Question Is this proven or is it an Israeli (ancient historical) narration that Nabi Ayub ('alayhis salam) due to his sickness was afflicted in such a bad condition that his people abandoned him, and…
19 March 2014
Did the Banu Israil kill many Ambiya?
Question Is it proven in any narration that the Banu Israil killed many of their prophets?
19 March 2014
Hadiths on the harms of adultery
Question Are the following two narrations authentic: 1) Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Nabi (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Save yourself from zina. Zina has six things of ruin…
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،…
18 March 2014
Knots of Shaytan for those who discard Salah
Question The Hadith mentions three knots that get untied when a person wakes with Allah's name, then makes wudu and performs Salah. Does this refer to Tahajjud Salah only, or Fajr also?
18 March 2014
Authenticity of occurrences before the demise of Nabi (sallalahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question How authentic are the narrations which are usually quoted about the events before the demise of Rasulullah (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) like the introduction of the angel of death by Jibril…
17 March 2014
Hadith: How wonderful is a man who understands Din
Question Is the following narration authentic: نعم الرجل الفقيه فى الدين ان احتيج اليه نفع وان استغنى عنه أغنى نفسه Translation: How wonderful is a man who understands Din, if he is needed he…