20 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 23 February 2014
Reference for the Du’a: Allahumma arinal haqqa haqqa
Question I was looking for a reference for the du'a: اللهم ارنا الحق حقاً وارزقنا اتباعه وارنا الباطل باطلا وارزقنا اجتنابه Allahumma arinal haqqa haqqaw warzuqnat tiba'ah, wa arinal batila batilaw…
20 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 23 February 2014
Hadith on Sleeping After Fajr
Question There is a Hadith that the sleeping of the morning decreases the rizq (sustenance). Does this refer to sleeping and missing the Fajr prayer or does it refer to sleeping after performing the…
20 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 23 February 2014
Authenticity of the du’a: O Turner of the Hearts (Ya Muqallibal Qulub)
Question: I am interested in attaining the Arabic text and English translation of a Hadith which mentions a du’a of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). It begins with “O Turner of hearts” and…
18 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 21 February 2014
The Basis for the Kalimahs
Question Would it be possible to tell me where the seven kalimahs, that we are taught from a young age, are derived from? I guess they are derived from the Quran and the Hadith but how did they come…
17 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 20 February 2014
Correct Translation of a Hadith
Question Insha Allah you are well. I read the undermentioned translation of a Hadith: Ibn Abbas reported: I was riding with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “Know that there…
17 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 20 February 2014
Hadith on Killing Lizards
Question In Sahih Muslim there is a Hadith in which we are told to kill lizards (gecko). What kind of lizard is this? Are we allowed to kill only this kind of lizard or any lizard?
17 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 20 February 2014
Sayyiduna Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Reading the Tawrah
Question I have a query concerning the narration in which Sayyiduna Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) reads the Tawrah in the presence of Rasulullah (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and the colour of the blessed…
17 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 20 February 2014
Du’as and Deeds for Memorisation
Question I came across these du'as for memorisation: اللّٰهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْـتَنِي وَ عَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فَهْمَ النَّبِيِّينَ وَ حِفْظَ المُرْسَلِينَ…
16 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 19 February 2014
Hadith on Following a Madhab
Question Is there any Hadith relating to following a madhab?
14 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 17 February 2014
The Meaning of Al Birr
Question After listening to last Friday's khutbah at our masjid here in Palmerston North, New Zealand, I am very curious to know about the word "Al-Birr" and its meaning and where and why Allah…
14 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 17 February 2014
The Meaning of a Word in a Hadith
Question In the line below, what does su-ul-Jiwar or Jawar mean? The context is the signs of the hour. «ومنها من أشراط الساعة سوء الجوار، وقطعية الأرحام»
14 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 17 February 2014
Du’as in the Book "Hisnul Muslim" (A Muslim’s Fortress)
Question I have a question in regard to a book I have, called "The Fortress of the Muslim Invocations from the Quran and Sunnah" It was compiled by Sa'id ibn Wahf Al-Qahtani. There are many du'as in…
14 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 17 February 2014
Adding “Wa Maghfiratuhu” to the End of the Salam
Question My query: is the words "wa maghfirah" that is sometimes added to end of the salam from the sunnah. Should this addition be taught to children?
14 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 17 February 2014
Reference for the Du’a Before Meals
Question I wanted to know the reference for the famous du'a before meals: بسم الله و بركة الله Bismillahi wa Barakatillah
11 Rabi'ul Akhir 1435 | 14 February 2014
Proof for Placing Hands on Forehead After Salah
Question Is the Hadith on wiping forehead after Fard Salah and saying a du'a sahih?