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24 Rabi'ul Akhir 143525 February 2014

Reference for Musa (‘alayhis salam) Putting Coal in His Mouth as a Child

QuestionKindly provide the source and authenticity of the report concerning Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) placing a burning coal in his mouth as a child, which is said to have caused him to stutter. Is this report established through authentic narrations or is it from the Isra'iliyyat? Does this narration conflict…

23 Rabi'ul Akhir 143524 February 2014

Hadith about “Kaffarah” for Breaking the Fast in Ramadan

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that a person who deliberately breaks his fast in Ramadan by eating is required to fast for two consecutive months as kaffarah? It is attributed to an incident involving a Sahabi and is reportedly recorded in Sunan Daraqutni. Kindly provide the reference and authenticity…

23 Rabi'ul Akhir 143524 February 2014

Saying JazakAllahu Khayran

QuestionWhen thanking someone should one say JazakAllah or should the addendum "Khayra" be added? Is there any narration that states or allows just the words "JazakAllah" without the addition of "Khayra" As I have heard that JazakAllah alone could possibly be a curse too, (i.e., may Allah extract retributive justice…

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014

Hadith on Giving the Elders First

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the Hadith in which Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once gave some drink (after drinking some) to the Sahabi on his right and advised him to give it to the elder Sahabi after him.

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014

Du’a When Wearing Clothes

QuestionThe du'a that is famous for wearing clothes is: الْحَمْدُ لِلهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي مَا أُوَارِي بِهِ عَوْرَتِي، وَأَتَجَمَّلُ بِهِ فِي حَيَاتِي Alhamdulillahil ladhi kasani ma uwari bihi 'aurati wa atajammalu bihi fi hayati Should this be read for wearing clothes on a daily basis or new clothes only? What du'as…

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014

Reference for the Du’a: Allahumma arinal haqqa haqqa

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following du'a: اللهم ارنا الحق حقاً وارزقنا اتباعه وارنا الباطل باطلا وارزقنا اجتنابه Allahumma arinal haqqa haqqaw warzuqnat tiba'ah, wa arinal batila batilaw warzuqnaj tinabah Translation: O Allah! Show us the truth as true, and inspire us to follow it. Show us falsehood as…

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014

Hadith on Sleeping After Fajr

QuestionThere 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 Fajr prayer? If someone sleeps after performing the Fajr prayer is he committing a sin and will…

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014

Authenticity of the du’a: O Turner of the Hearts (Ya Muqallibal Qulub)

QuestionKindly provide the Arabic text, English translation and references for the Hadith containing the du'a beginning with "O Turner of hearts", in which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asks Allah Ta'ala to keep the heart firm upon obedience. In which Hadith collections is this du'a recorded?

20 Rabi'ul Akhir 143521 February 2014

The Basis for the Kalimahs

QuestionKindly provide the source of the seven Kalimahs commonly taught to children. Are they derived from the Qur'an and Hadith? How were they compiled in their present systematic format, and why are there seven Kalimahs?

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014

Correct Translation of a Hadith

QuestionInsha 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 is much good in patience with what you dislike, that support will come with patience, relief…

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014

Hadith on Killing Lizards

QuestionIn Sahih Muslim there is a Hadith in which we are told to kill lizards (gecko). What kind of lizard is being referred to? Are we allowed to kill only this kind of lizard or any lizard?