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17 Jumadal Ula 143519 March 2014

Translation of a Brief, but Comprehensive Hadith on Salvation

Questionعَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ - رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ - قَالَ: لَقِيتُ رَسُولَ اللهِ - صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ - فَقُلْتُ: مَا النَّجَاةُ؟ فَقَالَ: أَمْلِكْ عَلَيْكَ لِسَانَكَ، وَلْيَسَعْكَ بَيْتُكَ، وَابْكِ عَلَى خَطِيئَتِكَ Please translate this Hadith.

16 Jumadal Ula 143518 March 2014

Knots of Shaytan for Those who Discard Salah

QuestionThe Hadith mentions three knots that get untied when a person wakes with Allah's name, then makes wudu and performs Salah. Does this refer to Tahajjud Salah only, or Fajr also?

16 Jumadal Ula 143518 March 2014

Authenticity of Occurrences Before the Demise of Nabi (sallalahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionHow authentic are the narrations which are usually quoted about the events before the demise of Rasulullah (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) like the introduction of the angel of death by Jibril ('alayhis salam) and the permission sought by the angel of death to extract the soul of Rasulullah (sallalahu 'alayhi…

15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014

Hadith: How Wonderful Is a Man who Understands Din

QuestionIs the following narration authentic: نعم الرجل الفقيه فى الدين ان احتيج اليه نفع وان استغنى عنه أغنى نفسه Translation: How wonderful is a man who understands Din, if he is needed he benefits and if he is not needed he benefits himself.

15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014

Proof for Segregation

QuestionI need to know if the verse below relates to any women or only to the wives of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? I see in today's times many Shaykhs speak directly to women and also many gatherings have men and women together. Allah Ta'ala says in Surah Ahzab, verse…

15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014

The Du’a Whilst Eating

QuestionAre there any du'as mentioned in the Hadith that are to be read whilst eating? For instance, "Allahumma Barik Lana Fima Razaqtana Wa Qina Adhaban Nar" and "Allahumma Lakal Hamdu Wa Lakash Shukr"

15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014

Hadiths on the Polish for the Heart

QuestionCould you provide the exact translation and reference for the Hadith in which Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) explained that hearts rust like iron rusts. When asked: 'How can they be polished?' He (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied, 'Reciting Allah’s book and remembering Him much.'

14 Jumadal Ula 143516 March 2014

When to Embrace?

QuestionWe find that many a time Muslims greet by hugging each other, thereafter shaking hands. Is this hugging each other when greeting mentioned anywhere in the Hadith, or should one simply shake hands when greeting (generally)?

13 Jumadal Ula 143515 March 2014

Du’a When Looking in the Mirror

QuestionWhen looking into a mirror is it Sunnah to recite اَللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي Allahumma anta hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi or without the anta after Allahumma, like follows: اَللَّهُمَّ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي Allahumma hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi ?

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

Correct Translation of a Hadith on the Good Fortune of a Believer

QuestionPlease confirm the translation and reference for the following Hadith: “The believer is indeed wonderful. When goodness comes to him, he praises Allah and offers shukr (gratitude), and when misfortune strikes him, he praises Allah and adopts sabr (patience).”

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

Reference for the Benefits of Praying the Two Sunnah of Fajr at Home

QuestionThere is a Hadith wherein the Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was reported to have mentioned three benefits of performing the two Sunnah at home and then attending the Masjid for the Fajr prayer. Could you source the wording of the Hadith and its authenticity?