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2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

There Is No Action as Heavy as Good Character

QuestionPlease provide the reference for this Hadith: "There is nothing weightier than good character on the day of Judgement on the scales of a Believer, and Allah dislikes the obscene and lewd person"

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Hadith on Spending Five Nights of the Year in ‘Ibadah [Worship]

QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? Sayyiduna Mu'adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The one who enlivens five nights of the year with 'ibadah, Jannah becomes compulsory for him, The night of Tarwiyah (8th of Dhul Hijjah), the night of 'Arafah (9th of…

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

The Reward for the Four Rak’ahs After ‘Isha

QuestionI heard that whoever offers four rak'ahs after 'Isha he will get reward of laylatul qadr. Is this narration a Hadith? What is its status and can it be quoted?

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Respect bread

QuestionRespect bread. It is from the blessings of the skies and earth. Whoever eats fallen bread from the table cloth for him there is maghfirah [salvation]. What is the authenticity of this Hadith?

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Can a Woman Lead Men in Salah?

QuestionIs there a Hadith in which Ummu Waraqa lead both men and women in prayer? I have heard that Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) appointed her to lead a group of men and women in prayer. The example of Ummu Waraqah is based on a hadith found to be…

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Is It Wrong to Cry Over the Deceased?

QuestionPlease clarify if someone cannot control his tears while remembering his beloved child who has passed away, is there anything wrong with this? I have read that when tears flow, it is a kind of mercy from Allah and it is not haram.

1 Dhul Hijjah 143615 September 2015

The Hirz of Abu Dujanah

QuestionWhat is the status of the Hadith regarding the Hirz of Abu Dujana (radiyallahu 'anhu) wherein he was given some verses to write down and place under his pillow for protection?

1 Dhul Hijjah 143615 September 2015

The True Pauper on the Day of Qiyamah

QuestionCan you site the source and grading of the following Hadith: There is a Hadith where someone will have so much good deeds, but because he usurped the rights of other people all his good deeds will be transferred to the victims, and he will inherit his/their bad deeds resulting…

1 Dhul Hijjah 143615 September 2015

Modesty Is From Iman

QuestionIs the following narration reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Modesty is from Iman and the [people of] Iman will be in Jannah"

30 Dhul Qa'dah 143614 September 2015

The Chain for the Incident of ‘Alqamah

QuestionIn your answer regarding the incident of the Sahabi ('alqamah) who couldn't recite the shahadah at the time of death, you provided two references; Tabarani and Tambihul Ghafilin. I cannot seem to locate the narration in Tabarani. Could you please provide me with the exact reference and page number? Also…

30 Dhul Qa'dah 143614 September 2015

Another Du’a for After Wudu

QuestionI believe this is from Nasai, is it authentic? اللّٰهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ التَّوَّابِينَ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ Allahummaj 'alni minat-tawwabina waj'alni minal-mutatahhirin. O Allah, make me among those who turn to You in repentance, and make me among those who are purified. This is the extra verse I was referring to…