6 October 2017
A du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would recite in Sajdah Tilawah
Question Can you please confirm the authenticity of the following du'a to recite in Sajdah Tilawah: سجد وجهي للذي خلقه، وشق سمعه وبصره، بحوله وقوته
2 October 2017
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advices to Mu’adh (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is this narration correct? عن معاذ بن جبل أن النبي صلى لله عليه وسلم لما بعثه إلى اليمن مشى معه أكثر من ميل يوصيه فقال يا معاذ أوصيك بتقوى الله العظيم وصدق الحديث وأداء الأمانة وترك الخيانة…
26 September 2017
Reciting Surahs Falaq and Nas in Fajr while on journey
Question What is authenticity of following narration? عن عقبة بن عامر الجهني قال: كنت مع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم في سفر، فلما طلع الفجر أذن وأقام، ثم أقامني عن يمينه، فقرأ بالمعوذتين، فلما انصرف…
20 September 2017
Saying Sadaqallahul ‘Azim after Quran recital
Question Is there any proof for reciting 'Sadaqallahul Azim' after reciting the Quran?
19 September 2017
Proof for the titles: Mufti and Qari!
Question A person asked me where do we get these terms like Mufti and Qari from?
15 September 2017
Reciting Surah Falaq and Nas during inclement weather
Question Is there any reference for reading Surah Falaq and Surah Nas when windy or during inclement weather?
14 September 2017
Reciting Surah Yasin is like reciting the Quran ten times
Question What is the status of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Indeed for everything there is a heart, and the Quran's…
5 September 2017
Getting close to Allah through reciting Quran
Question وما تقرب العباد إلى الله بمثل ما خرج منه .قال أبو النضر: يعني القرآن There is nothing through which a servant can get close to Allah than what has come from him. Abun Nadr, the reporter…
12 August 2017
Using the diminutive form when referring to a Masjid or Quran
Question Is there an authentic narration which disallows using the diminutive form when referring to a Masjid, the Holy Quran or Humans i.e. men and women?
11 August 2017
A narration explaining the Verse ‘Adopt forgiveness, command what is right, and turn away from the ignorant’
Question Is this Hadith authentic? لَمَّا نَزَلَتْ {خُذِ الْعَفْوَ وَأْمُرْ بِالْعُرْفِ , وَأَعْرِضْ عَنِ الْجَاهِلِينَ} [الأعراف: 199] , قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ…
10 August 2017
What to do for protection and blessings in a new home/business premises?
Question Are there any deeds prescribed from the prophetic practice to be fulfilled after purchasing a new home or business? I have seen many engage in a khatam of Surah Baqarah or a majlis of dhikr…
4 August 2017
An unauthentic virtue of Ayatul Kursi
Question I heard the following narration regarding the virtue of Ayatul Kursi. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If one recites Ayatul Kursi, Allah Ta'ala will remove his soul personally…
2 August 2017
Meaning of part of a Hadith on reciting the first ten verses of Surah Al Muminun
Question What is the translation of 'أقامهن' in the following Hadith? أنزل علي عشر آيات، من أقامهن دخل الجنة، ثم قرأ قد أفلح المؤمنون
28 July 2017
Placing the hand on the head when reciting the last four verses of Surah Hashr
Question How authentic is the following Hadith? أخبرنا أبو نعيم الحافظ، قال: حدثنا أبو الطيب محمد بن أحمد بن يوسف بن جعفر المقرئ البغدادي، قدم علينا قال: حدثنا إدريس بن عبد الكريم الحداد، قال: قرأت…
27 July 2017
Explanation of the word Mata’
Question وما الحياة الدنيا الا متاع الغرور Is there a narration which gives the meaning of متاع as sanitary pads? What is the authenticity and reference? Does it mean this dunya is so impure? If a…