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23 Shawwal 143520 August 2014

Famous Story of Abu Mi’laq Al Ansari (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs the following story authentic? Abu Mi'laq Al Ansari (radiyallahu 'anhu) was travelling and was approached by an armed thief. The Sahabi requested the thief to allow him to read four rakats of Salah. The thief allowed him and the Sahabi read Salah then made a du'a. A horseman came…

23 Shawwal 143520 August 2014

Three People Under the Protection of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionPlease confirm if the following is a Hadith, and its reference: "There are three types of people who are in the security/care of Allah Ta'ala, A man who goes out to fight in the path of Allah, is in the care of Allah, until he is martyred and enters Jannah…

21 Shawwal 143518 August 2014

The Famous Virtue of Surah Waqi’ah

QuestionI recently heard that the narration regarding Surah Waqi'ah being a safeguard against poverty is weak? Are all narrations regarding this virtue of Surah Waqi'ah weak? I understand we can practice on weak narrations for virtues of deeds, but I just wanted clarity on this particular virtue. JazakAllahu khayran

21 Shawwal 143518 August 2014

Enjoining Good even Though One Doesn’t Practice Himself

QuestionMay Allah always keep you in good health with 'Afiyah. May Allah increase your knowledge. I would like to know a few Hadiths that encourage dawah to others even though one isn't practicing on what he is preaching. Also what is the stance of our 'Ulama on this?

21 Shawwal 143518 August 2014

Hadith on Shortening the Salah

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: "When you lead the prayer, you should make it short, because among those offering Salah there may be some who are infirm, sick, and old..."

21 Shawwal 143518 August 2014

Authenticity of a Dhikr to Be Recited After Fajr Salah

QuestionThe Hadith that states that if a person prays Fajr and recites the following dhikr one hundred times before bending his legs, he would be the best man to offer good deeds on earth that day, except those who did the same as he did or more than he did.…

18 Shawwal 143515 August 2014

Love the Arabs

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Love the Arabs for three reasons: Because I am an Arab, The Quran is in Arabic and the language of Jannah is Arabic"

17 Shawwal 143514 August 2014

Reward for Offering Salatul Ishraq

Question1. Are two or four rakats for Ishraq substantiated from Hadith? 2. Regarding the rewards mentioned for Ishraq, it's usually stated that for two rakats, one gets Nafl Hajj and Umrah reward, and for a second two rakahs, one's daily needs are fulfilled. Is this found in Hadith?

16 Shawwal 143513 August 2014

Arabic Books That ‘Ulama May Refer to for Fabricated Hadiths

QuestionWhat is a good book on the compilation of fabricated (mawdu') Hadiths? I am aware of Al-Mawḍū‘āt al-Kubra but i have read from 'Ulama that many Hadiths are in that book are not really fabrications. Is there any reliable book which discusses fabricated (mawdu') Hadiths preferably by Shaykh Muhammad Awamah?

16 Shawwal 143513 August 2014

A Sign That Allah Ta’ala Has Turned Away His Attention from a Person

QuestionI am looking for a Hadith, the gist of which, as related by one of the Scholars is, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) asked: "What are the signs that Allah Ta'ala has turned away His glance of mercy from a person?' 'One of the signs mentioned is that that person…

16 Shawwal 143513 August 2014

Hadith on Black Flags

QuestionCan you please comment on the gradation of this narration? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) says: "When you see the black flags, remain where you are and do not move your hands or your feet. Thereafter there shall appear a feeble folk to whom no concern is given. Their hearts will…