17 June 2014
The significance of odd numbers
Question I humbly request if you could advise me on the significance of odd numbering in Islam. My reason for this request is that there are many Sunnats which are specifically performed an odd…
17 June 2014
Reciting Surah Kafirun before sleeping
Question By praying Surah Kafirun at night time one is protected from shrik? This is the first time I heard about it. Is it true?
17 June 2014
Clarification on the Hadith of “loving the Ahlul Bayt”
Question I am confused about the Hadith found in Sahih Muslim where Rasullulah (sallallahu 'alayhim wasallam) says I am leaving two things the Quran and Sunnah and the Ahlul Bayt. I heard from…
14 June 2014
Status of the famous du’a for Ramadan
Question How authentic is the following du'a to be recited at the approach of Ramadan? «اَللّٰهُمَّ سَلّمْنِيْ لِرَمَضانَ وَسَلّمْ رَمَضانَ لِيْ وَسَلّمْه لِي مُتَقَبَّلا» Allahumma sallimni li…
13 June 2014
Are our deeds presented to Allah Ta’ala on 15th Sha’ban?
Question In some Hadiths it is mentioned that our deeds are presented to Allah Ta'ala in Sha'ban, but some places mention it to take place on Laylatul Qadr. Which is the correct view?
13 June 2014
Warning against intentionally missing a single fast of Ramadan
Question Kindly verify the following narrations please: “If anyone omits his fast even for one day in Ramadan without a concession or without being ill, then if he were to fast for the rest of his…
13 June 2014
Hadith on upbringing of children
Question What is the status of this Hadith? أَدِّبُوا أولادَكم على ثلاثِ خِصالٍ: على حُبِّ نبيِّكم، وحُبِّ أهلِ بيتِهِ، وعلى قراءةِ القرآنِ، فإن حَمَلَةَ القرآنِ في ظِلِّ اللهِ يومَ لا ظِلَّ إلا…
13 June 2014
Verification of Hadith: Whoever imitates a nation is of them
Question Kindly verify these translations and provide the references : 1) Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Whoever imitates a nation is of them 2) Nabi (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa…
12 June 2014
Muslims using miswak in a battle
Question A very famous incident is always mentioned regarding the virtues of using miswak. In a certain battle the Muslims were suffering some loss. So the leader pondered over the matter and came…
11 June 2014
The fast of 15th Sha’ban
Question What is the status of the fasting on the day of the 15th of Sha'ban. I have read conflicting rulings regarding this. Could you kindly shed some light and clarify this in the light of Hadith?
11 June 2014
Is salah the ‘Mi’raj’ (ascension) of a believer?
Question Is this an acutal Hadith? I have heard that it is a fabricated Hadith. Salah is the mi'raj of a Mumin.
11 June 2014
How many Ambiya (‘alayhimus salam) were sent to this world?
Question Were one hundred and twenty four thousand (124 000) Ambiya ('alayhimus salam) sent to this world? Is there a mention of this in authentic Hadiths?
9 June 2014
Four people who will not enter Jannah (early)
Question Kindly assist with the reference for the following Hadith: "There are four kinds of people about whom Allah has decided not to admit to paradise and not let them taste its bliss: the one…
9 June 2014
A Hafiz interceding for ten family members
Question What is the authenticity of the Hadith about the hafiz of Quran who will be allowed to intercede for ten of his family members?
9 June 2014
Question regarding the chapters in Sahih Muslim
Question I read a book that mentions that it was the habit of early Muhaddithun to write very little of their own commentary and usually their books were filled with mainly the wordings of the…