3 Jumadal Ula 14355 March 2014
Hadith Qudsi: I Was an Unknown Treasure
QuestionWe often hear the Hadith Qudsi that Allah Ta'ala was a hidden treasure, what is the status of this Hadith?
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2 Jumadal Ula 14354 March 2014
Looking at the Imam During the Friday Khutbah
QuestionIs there any Hadith regarding looking at the Imam during the khutbah of Jumu'ah? Have any of the Fuqaha written that this practice is Sunnah?
2 Jumadal Ula 14354 March 2014
Hadith on Reward of a Complete Hajj and Umrah
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Is it suitable to quote? “Whoever offers his Fajr Salah in congregation, and then remains seated making the dhikr (remembrance) of Allah until (approximately 15 mins after) sunrise after which he offers two rak’ahs of Salah (Ishraq), will receive the reward of…
2 Jumadal Ula 14354 March 2014
Hadith Explaining Where Children Should Stand in Salah
QuestionIs there any Hadith indicating as to where children should stand in Salah with jama'ah? Should they stand among the adults or make a separate row behind the adults?
2 Jumadal Ula 14354 March 2014
Hadith Warning Against Looking at a Strange Woman
QuestionKindly translate the following Hadith and explain its authenticity? قال عليه السلام: من نظر إلى محاسن امراة اجنبية عن شهوة صب في عينيه الانك يوم القيامة
2 Jumadal Ula 14354 March 2014
Meaning of a Hadith
QuestionWhat does the Hadith "Do not single out any specific night for 'ibadah" mean?
1 Jumadal Ula 14353 March 2014
Humility for Those Who Teach You
QuestionIs the following statement a Hadith? تواضعوا لمن تعلمون منه "Be humble towards those from whom you learn"
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Verification of the Hadith on Signs of Nur in the Heart
QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that when nur enters the heart, the (spiritual) breast of man expands. When the Sahabah asked for a sign of this nur, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “Such a person flees from this abode of deception.…
28 Rabi'ul Akhir 14351 March 2014
The Exact Wording for the Du’a Before Meals
QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following du'a before eating: "Bismillahi wa 'ala barakatillah." Is this wording established in any Hadith?
27 Rabi'ul Akhir 143528 February 2014
The Reward for Donating One Date
QuestionIs there a Hadith - that if a person gives a date in the path of Allah, Allah will reward him with mountains in gold but if he gives mountains of gold for name and fame (i.e., without sincerity) Allah will take him to task on the Day of Qiyamah?…
27 Rabi'ul Akhir 143528 February 2014
Reference for a Hadith on Riba
QuestionIs there a Hadith that says ''The rules Riba (interest) do not apply between a Muslim and a Harbi [A Non-Muslim waging war against Muslims]'' and what is the status of the Hadith? Imam Az Zayla'i said it's extremely weak?
27 Rabi'ul Akhir 143528 February 2014
Verification of Hadith on Honouring Innovators
QuestionIs the following narration authentic? "Whoever honours an innovator has certainly assisted in destroying Islam."
26 Rabi'ul Akhir 143527 February 2014
Prohibition of Slapping the Face
Question1) Is hitting/disciplining on the face, for example, slapping etc allowed in Islam? 2) Is there any reference to this statement: "The place where the ustad (teacher) hits the student, will not be touched by the fire of Jahannam"
26 Rabi'ul Akhir 143527 February 2014
Clarification on Hadiths Regarding the Permissibility/Impermissibility of Selling Dogs
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narrations: 1) Imam Nasa’i reports from Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu), that the Messenger of Allah (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) forbade the price of dogs and cats, except for hunting dogs. 2) Nabi (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) ordered a man to pay forty dirhams for…
26 Rabi'ul Akhir 143527 February 2014
The Exact Wording of the Du’a When Leaving Home
QuestionThe du'a that is read when leaving one's home, بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ bismillahi tawakkaltu 'alallahi wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah Is the wa before la hawla found in the books of Hadith or is it an addition made from…