26 September 2014
Reciting dhikr in the Masjid when its forbidden (makruh) time for salah
Question When entering the masjid at a forbidden time for salah, the Fuqaha (Jurists) say one must engage in dhikr. Is there any proof for this from Hadith?
22 September 2014
Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) having the name ‘Ahmad’
Question I have heard that our Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) was named 'Ahmad' even before he was born. Please quote a reference for this.
22 September 2014
A lengthy unreliable Hadith on cure with rainwater
Question Please assist with the reference and classification of the following narration. It has become very popular on social media. The Most Wonderful Remedy Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi…
16 September 2014
Reciting Surah Qadr after wudu
Question Is the recitation of Surah Qadr after wudu proven from Hadith?
4 September 2014
Ibn Hajar (rahimahullah)’s Al ‘Ujab Fi Bayanil Asbab
Question I was reading Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al 'Asqalani's Al 'Ujab Fi Bayanil Asbab (regarding the reasons of revelation of the different verses of the Holy Quran), and I wanted to ask what his…
2 September 2014
Virtue of reciting Surah Dukhan
Question Is there any virtue in reciting Surah Dukhan every night?
25 August 2014
Virtues of Surah Mulk and Surah Sajdah
Question What is the virtue of reciting Surah Mulk and Surah Sajdah at night?
18 August 2014
The famous virtue of Surah Waqi’ah
Question I recently heard that the narration regarding Surah Waqi'ah being a safeguard against poverty is weak? Are all narrations regarding this virtue of Surah Waqi'ah weak? I understand we can…
15 August 2014
Love the Arabs
Question Is the following narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Love the Arabs for three reasons:…
6 August 2014
Is Surah Yasin the heart of the Quran?
Question I have heard that Surah Yasin being labelled as the heart of the Quran has been mentioned in a weak Hadith. Is this correct?
2 July 2014
Is learning two Hadiths better than sixty years of worship?
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? من تعلم حديثين اثنين ينفع بهما نفسه أو يعلمهما غيره فينتفع بهما كان خيرا من عبادة ستين سنة Translation: Whomsoever learns two Hadiths to benefit himself or…
22 June 2014
Masnun Qira-ah in witr salah
Question Is the following found in Hadith? Reading of Surah Ikhlas in first rak'ah of Witr, Surah Falaq in second rak'ah and Surah Naas in third rak'ah.
17 June 2014
Reciting Surah Kafirun before sleeping
Question By praying Surah Kafirun at night time one is protected from shrik? This is the first time I heard about it. Is it true?
17 June 2014
Clarification on the Hadith of ‘loving the Ahlul Bayt’
Question I am confused about the Hadith found in Sahih Muslim where Rasullulah (sallallahu 'alayhim wasallam) says I am leaving two things the Quran and Sunnah and the Ahlul Bayt. I heard from…
13 June 2014
Hadith on upbringing of children
Question What is the status of this Hadith? أَدِّبُوا أولادَكم على ثلاثِ خِصالٍ : على حُبِّ نبيِّكم، وحُبِّ أهلِ بيتِهِ، وعلى قراءةِ القرآنِ، فإن حَمَلَةَ القرآنِ في ظِلِّ اللهِ يومَ لا ظِلَّ إلا…