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4 Shawwal 143621 July 2015

Sayyidah Hawwa Was Created From the Rib of Nabi Adam (‘alayhimas salam)

QuestionI want to know that whether Sayyidah Hawwa was created from the ribs of Nabi Adam ('alayhis salam) or the Hadith that states so has a metaphorical meaning? And is the story of Sayyidah Hawwa's creation from Nabi Adam ('alayhis salam) from Israili Rawayat ? Lastly, what is the meaning…

30 Ramadan 143617 July 2015

The Most Virtuous of People

QuestionWhat is the source and the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) says, "Once I was seated with Nabi (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) when he asked, 'Do you know, of all those who have Iman, who has the best Iman'? The Sahabah replied, 'O Rasulullah, the Angels. Nabi…

29 Ramadan 143616 July 2015

Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan (radiyallahu ‘anhu)’s Dream Before His Death

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration and does it imply that the souls of the dead can return to this world? Sayyiduna Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that when the enemy surrounded his house and stopped the household from receiving water, he was thirsty for many days. 'Uthman (radiyallahu…

27 Ramadan 143614 July 2015

Women Visiting the Graveyard

QuestionIs there any Hadith prohibiting women visiting the graveyard? If yes, could it please be sourced?

27 Ramadan 143614 July 2015

Imam Malik’s Ramadan Routine

QuestionIs it true Imam Malik would not do Hadith kitabs in Ramadan and would only pray Quran? I read the following in Tarikh ibn 'Asakir which contradicts it: وَكَانَ الحنيني إذا دخل شهر رمضان ترك سماع الحديث، فَقَالَ لَهُ مَالِك: يَا أَبَا يَعْقُوب، لم تترك سماع الحديث فِي رمضان، إن…

27 Ramadan 143614 July 2015

Minor and Major Sins

QuestionI would like to know if this statement is sahih or not: ”لاَ صَغِيَرَةَ مَعَ الإِصْرَارِ، وَلاَ كَبِيرَةَ مَعَ الاسْتِغْفَارِ“

27 Ramadan 143614 July 2015

An Unreliable Narration Explaining the Vast Reward for One Sajdah in Ramadan

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? "Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the first night of Ramadan dawns, the doors of the skies are opened and none of its doors are then closed until the last night of…

26 Ramadan 143613 July 2015

A Du’a Asking Allah for Guidance

QuestionIs the du'a "Allahummahdina wahdi bina waj 'alna sababal limanih tada" (O Allah! Guide us, guide others through us and make us a means/cause for all those who are rightly guided) a du'a proven from the Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?

26 Ramadan 143613 July 2015

Meaning of a Poem That Sayyidatuna ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) Recited Upon Visiting the Grave of Her Brother

QuestionCan you please provide a background as to who was "companions of Jadhimah" as mentioned in the following Hadith: حَدَّثَنَا الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللهِ بْنِ أَبِي مُلَيْكَةَ، قَالَ تُوُفِّيَ عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ أَبِي بَكْرٍ بِحُبْشِيٍّ قَالَ فَحُمِلَ إِلَى مَكَّةَ فَدُفِنَ فِيهَا…

22 Ramadan 14369 July 2015

Sayyiduna Ibrahim, the Son of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionI've read a narration in ibn Majah reported by Abbas ibn Abdul Mutalib (radiyallahu 'anhu) that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) had a son later in life to a slave woman - Maria ibn Qibitiya (radiyallahu 'anha). Can you confirm the narration, and it's grading? And, a narration to…

8 Ramadan 143625 June 2015

Is this Hadith really in Tirmidhi? (Merit of Asking for Jannah Thrice)

QuestionIs the below Hadith actually in Tirmidhi? I searched and did not find it. It is doing its rounds on social media: Whoever says three (3) times: allahumma innee as'alukal jannnah (O Allah, I ask You for Jannah) then Jannah will say oh Allah enter him into Jannah (supposedly in…

8 Ramadan 143625 June 2015

Unlimited Reward for Striving in the Path of Allah

QuestionI have seen a Hadith saying Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Striving in the part of Allah is better than all the good you can do for your family." The reference was mustadrak. How do we explain above Hadith with the other that says: the best of you is…