Latest Answers

February, 2021

• 8 February

  Another version of the Hadith on visiting one’s parent’s grave and reciting Surah Yasin

  Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The person who visits the graves of both his parents, or one of them, and he recites Surah Yasin at the graveside (of one) or at both of them, they will be forgiven.”
• 5 February

  Authenticity of the Hadith regarding the illegitimate child inheriting from the father

  Question What is the authenticity of the Hadith answered here: Sayyiduna ‘Amr ibn Shu’ayb reports from his father whom reports from his grandfather that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Any man who fornicates with a slave or free woman [and a child is born], that child will be born from zina [illegitimate], will not inherit [from him] nor will …
• 4 February

  The guidance of ‘Ammar ibn Yasir (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

  Question What is the reference of this Hadith? “Be led by the guidance of ‘Ammar ibn Yasir (radiyallahu ‘anhuma).”
• 4 February

  Sayyiduna ‘Umar and Hamza (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) lead two rows of Muslims to the Ka’bah

  Question It has been said that Sayyiduna ‘Umar and Hamza (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) led two rows of Muslims towards the Ka’bah to demonstrate the strength of the Muslims to the Quraysh. Are there any authentic references for this story?
• 3 February

  Surah Rahman is the beauty of the Quran

  Question What is meant by the narration which states that Surah Ar-Rahman is the bride of the Quran?
• 3 February

  ‘Ammar ibn Yasir (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) always chose correctly

  Question What is the reference of this Hadith? “‘Ammar is not given a choice between two matters, except that he chooses the one with more guidance in it.”
• 3 February

  The punishment for usurping a small amount of wealth

  Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? يؤخذ بدانق قسط سبعمائة صلاة مقبولة ، وتعطى للخصم
• 2 February

  Allah has ordained five daily Salah

  Question I remember coming across a Hadith a couple of years ago which says something like Allah has made five Salahs obligatory and those who miss it will be punished but Allah will forgive if He so wills. Could you kindly locate the Hadith?
• 2 February

  Status of the narrator; ‘Ubaydullah ibnul Walid Al Wassafi

  Question What is the status of the narrator ‘Ubaydullah ibnul Walid Al Wassafi?
• 2 February

  Istighfar/Seeking forgiveness before sleeping

  Question What is the status of this Hadith? Narrated Abu Sa’id (radiyallahu ‘anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever says when he goes to bed thrice: ‘I seek the forgiveness of Allah, the one whom there’s none worthy of worship except for him the Living the Sustainer and I repent to him’ Allah shall forgive him his sins …
• 2 February

  The complete name of Sahih Muslim

  Question Kindly provide the full name of both Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) and his Sahih.
• 2 February

  An unreliable narration regarding the Masjids in the Hereafter

  Question Is this narration authentic? “On the Day of Qiyamah, all the masajid of the world will be annexed and included into Jannah.  Jannah is pure and the masajid are places of purity, therefore they too will become part of Jannah.”
• 1 February

  The illegitimate child does not inherit from the father

  Question Is this a Hadith and what is the reference? “Any man who fornicates with a free woman or a slave woman, then the child born from zina does not inherit, nor is it inherited from.”