7 July 2014
The Hadith that says four things should be done in abundance in Ramadan
Question In a recent bayan a Moulana stated It is reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: We must do four things in abundance in the month of Ramadan: 1. Recite the first Kalimah…
5 July 2014
The fasting person and Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)
Question Please verify the following: Once Musa ('alayhis salam) asked Allah 'Ta'ala O Allah! You have granted me the honour and privilege of talking to you directly, Have you given this privilege…
4 July 2014
Hadith on warning of discarding salah
Question Please provide the reference for the following: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “…Do not forgo salah intentionally, lest you should get out of the fold of Islam. Do not perpetrate…
4 July 2014
What to recite at iftar
Question A friend sent me the following. Could you please verify? 1. Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said: When the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) broke his fast, he would say:…
4 July 2014
The famous Hadith on the virtues of the three sets of ten days of Ramadan
Question Please confirm the following : “The first part of the month of Ramadan is mercy, the middle of it is forgiveness and the end of it is freedom from the Fire.” Some people have said that this…
2 July 2014
Is the Shari’ah silent on some issues?
Question Ibn Majah and Tirmidhi narrated on the authority of Salman al-Farisi that he said: the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) was asked about the ghee, cheese and furs? He…
2 July 2014
Hadith on loving Allah Ta’ala, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the Ahlu Bayt
Question Kindly verify the authenticity of the following narration: Love Allah for the favours that He grants you, love me for the love of Allah, and love the people of my house (Ahlu Bayt) for my…
2 July 2014
Is learning two Hadiths better than sixty years of worship?
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? من تعلم حديثين اثنين ينفع بهما نفسه أو يعلمهما غيره فينتفع بهما كان خيرا من عبادة ستين سنة Translation: Whomsoever learns two Hadiths to benefit himself or…
1 July 2014
The Du’a of a Haji
Question People have been saying that when one returns home from having completed Haj or 'Umrah, their dua's are accepted for forty days. I have never come across this before and am questioning its…
28 June 2014
Will Musa (‘alayhis salam) rise before our Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?
Question Didn't the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) say that his tomb would be the first to open followed by Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) and 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) who'll be on his right…
23 June 2014
Hadith: Allah Ta’ala has an angel that is half ice and half fire
Question Kindly verify the following Hadith: There is an Angel that is half ice and half fire and continuously praises Allah Ta'ala
23 June 2014
Verification of a Hadith explaining the importance of cupping
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, Jibril ('alayhis salam) repeatedly emphasized upon me to resort to cupping to the extent that I feared…
22 June 2014
Masnun Qira-ah in witr salah
Question Is the following found in Hadith? Reading of Surah Ikhlas in first rak'ah of Witr, Surah Falaq in second rak'ah and Surah Naas in third rak'ah.