19 February 2021
A Hadith which mentions tawassul in du’a
Question Is this Hadith and du'a authentic? 'Uthman ibn Hunayf (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that a blind man came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and said: "Supplicate to Allah to heal me." He…
19 February 2021
Ten noble traits of character
Question Is the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) has said that there are ten noble traits of character: Speaking the truth. [Having] True courage/strength…
19 February 2021
Excessive laughter causes the heart to die
Question Is this narration authentic? عن أبي هريرة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: لا تكثروا الضحك، فإن كثرة الضحك تميت القلب……
18 February 2021
A severe punishment for fornication
Question Is the following narration suitable to quote? قال: ثم مضيت هنيهة، فإذا أنا بنساء تعلقن بِثَدْيِهِنَّ، فَسَمِعَتْهُنَّ يَضْجِجْنَ إِلَى اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ، قُلْتُ: يَا جِبْرِيلُ مَنْ…
18 February 2021
Another version of the narration wherein ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) acknowledged Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question Please provide the translation and reference of this narration: قبض رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم على خير ما قبض عليه نبي من الأنبياء , وأثنى عليه صلى الله عليه وسلم. قال: ثم استخلف أبو بكر…
18 February 2021
Salutations [durud] at the grave of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? من صلى علي عند قبري وكل الله بها ملكا يبلغني، وكفي أمر دنياه، وآخرته، وكنت له يوم القيامة شفيعا أو شهيدا……
18 February 2021
An incident before the demise of Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the authenticity of this incident? Makhul said, "When Mu'awiyah approached death he gathered his children around him and said to the mother of his sons, 'Show me the consignment…
17 February 2021
The virtue of Rajab over the other months
Question Please advise on the authenticity of this "The virtue of Rajab over the rest of the months as the virtue of the Quran over other words."
17 February 2021
Explanation of the narration regarding giving charity without delay
Question I would like to know the level of this Hadith regarding sadaqah and charity repelling calamities. I would also like to know the meaning and any commentary. باكروا بالصدقة فإن البلاء لا…
17 February 2021
Abu Musa’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding chess
Question I read this Hadith in Mishkatul Masabih, but have not seen a reference to a primary source. Could you kindly provide the reference: "Only a sinner plays chess"
17 February 2021
‘I don’t know what is behind this wall of mine’
Question Kindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: ‘I don’t know what is behind this wall of mine.’
16 February 2021
The complete narration regarding if someone insults you, do not retaliate
Question Please can you mention the entire narration which is answered here Sayyiduna Jabir ibn Sulaym (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "...If any…
16 February 2021
Another narration regarding we have been informed of all deeds which will take us closer to Allah/Jannah
Question What is the reference for this Hadith? ما تركت شيئا يقربكم إلى الله إلا وأمرتكم به I have ordered you to carry out every [deed] that will draw you close to Allah……
16 February 2021
Charity by means of reciting Durud
Question Is there any Hadith which mentions that a person who recites the following Durud (salutation): Allahumma salli ‘ala Sayyidina Muhammadin ‘abdika wa rasulika wa salli ‘alal mu-minina wal…
16 February 2021
A river in Jannah called ‘Rajab’?
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: إن في الجنة نهرًا يقال له: رجب, أشد بياضًا من اللَّبن, وأحلى من العسل, مَن صام يومًا من رجب، سقاه الله من ذلك…