17 March 2014
Meaning of the statement: ‘Pondering for a moment is better than sixty years of worship’
Question What does the following statement mean: Pondering for a moment is better than sixty years of worship?
17 March 2014
Proof for segregation
Question I need to know if the verse below relates to any women or only to the wives of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam)? I see in today's times many Shaykhs speak directly to women and also…
17 March 2014
Are we accountable for evil intentions?
Question Are we accountable for having bad thoughts?
17 March 2014
The du’a whilst eating
Question Are there any du'as mentioned in the Hadith that are to be read whilst eating? For instance, Allahumma Barik Lana Fima Razaqtana Wa Qina Adhaban Nar and Allahumma Lakal Hamdu Wa Lakash……
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…
16 March 2014
When to embrace?
Question We find that many a time Muslims greet by hugging each other, thereafter shaking hands. Is this hugging each other when greeting mentioned anywhere in the Hadith, or should one simply shake…
16 March 2014
Addition of the word ‘thawba’ in the du’a for wearing clothes
Question On wearing clothes is it Sunnah to recite the du'a: Alhmadulillahil ladhy kasani hadha thawba warazaqanihi min ghairi hawlim minni wala quwwah, Is this du'a with the added word thawba…
16 March 2014
A tree in Jannah for each time we say ‘subhanallah’
Question Please verify the authenticity of the Hadith that says if you say Subhanallah, a tree is planted for you in Jannah.
15 March 2014
Du’a when looking in the mirror
Question When looking into a mirror is it Sunnah to recite اَللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي Allahumma anta hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi or without the anta after…
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…
14 March 2014
Reference for the benefits of praying the two Sunnah of Fajr at home
Question There is a Hadith wherein the Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) was reported to have mentioned three benefits of performing the two Sunnah at home and then attending the Masjid for the…
14 March 2014
The reward for asking forgiveness on behalf of all Muslims
Question Please verify if this is authentic: If a person asks for forgiveness for the Ummah, like if he says: Allahummaghfirli walil mu'minina wal mu'minat, twenty seven (27) times, then his du'a is…
13 March 2014
Hadith on women who expose themselves
Question 1. 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…
13 March 2014
When entering an empty house should we add something to the salam?
Question When entering home and there is nobody at home should the words 'Alayna wa 'ala ibadillahis sawlihin be added after saying the normal salam?
13 March 2014
Leaving the home with the left foot
Question Is there a Hadith which says we should exit the house with the left foot?