5 June 2014
Reference for the story of the Bedouin who addressed Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) in his grave
Question In Ma'ariful Quran, under the Tafsir of Surash Nisa verse 64, Mufti Shafi (rahimullah) mentions a incident of a sahabi who went to the blessed grave of the Prophet (sallah alyhi wassalam)…
4 June 2014
Verification of the famous du’a recited at the completion of the Holy Quran
Question Does the famous du'a, Allahumma aanis wahshati fi qabri which is recited at the completion of Holy Quran appear in the Hadith?
3 June 2014
The Angel kisses one who completes a recital of the Quran
Question Is the following a statement of Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) or a Hadith? اذا ختم الرجل القرآن قبل الملك بين عينيه When one completes the recital of the Quran, an Angel kisses him between…
3 June 2014
Starting a new recital of Quran when completing
Question When completing a khatam of the Holy Quran, normally we read till Muflihun (in Surah Baqarah). Is this a Hadith or practice of the pious?
2 June 2014
Authenticity of a Hadith about a river in Jannah
Question I was wondering about the authenticity of the following Hadith. في الجنة نهر يقال له الريان عليه مدينة من مرجان لها سبعون الف باب من ذهب وفضة لحامل القرآن Jannah has a river called "Rayyan"…
23 May 2014
Virtues of completing the Holy Quran
Question Are there any Hadiths on the virtues of completing the Quran other than the ones which are for a Hafiz?
1 May 2014
Virtue of reciting Surah Al An’am
Question Is there an authentic virtue of reciting the first few and last few verses of Surah Al An 'am?
1 May 2014
Virtue of reciting Surah Fatihah and Surah Ikhlas before sleeping
Question Is there any Hadith stating the virtue of reciting Surah Fatihah before going to bed?
11 April 2014
How authentic is the Hadith that promises the du’a of 70 000 Angels?
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? If one reads the last three ayahs of Surah Hashr 70 000 Angels ask forgiveness for him.
25 March 2014
Reciting different Surahs after every Fard Salah
Question Can you please verify the authenticity of this narration? 'Whoever reads these five Surahs after each Salah i.e. After Fajr, Surah Yasin, after Zuhr, Surah Fath, after 'Asr, Surah Naba,…
17 March 2014
Hadiths on the polish for the heart
Question Could you provide the exact translation and reference for the Hadith in which Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) explained that hearts rust like iron rusts. When asked: “How can they…
25 February 2014
Reciting Surah Ikhlas and Salutations when entering the home
Question Is it proven in the books of Hadith to read Surah Ikhlas and send salutations upon Nabi (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) when entering one's home?
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…
12 February 2014
Reciting the beginning and end of Surah Baqarah after burial
Question What is the status of the narration wherein Sayyiduna Ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) is reported to have recited the opening and concluding verses of Suratul Baqarah after the burial of a…