Quran

18 Dhul Qa'dah 14475 May 2026

The Four Khulafa (radiyallahu ‘anhum) on the Most Hopeful Verses of the Quran

QuestionIs this narration authentic? الصحابة رضوان الله عليهم تذاكروا القرآن فقال أبو بكر الصديق رضي الله عنه: قرأت القرآن من أوله إلى آخره فلم أر فيه آية أرجى وأحسن من قوله تبارك وتعالى: قل كل يعمل على شاكلته فإنه لا يشاكل بالعبد إلا العصيان ولا يشاكل بالرب إلا الغفران. وقال…

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144730 April 2026

Reciting the Quran in the Manner of ‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? من سره أن يقرأ القرآن رطبا كما أنزل، فليقرأه على قراءة ابن أم عبد Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever gains satisfaction from reciting the Quran as though it were freshly revealed should recite it according to the recitation of Ibn Mas'ud."…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 144729 April 2026

An Extremely Weak Narration on the Virtue of Reciting Surah Kahf

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If a man recites Surah Kahf on the night of Jumu'ah or the day, he is given such light which is visible from Makkah, his sins are forgiven up to the next Jumu'ah, the…

14 Ramadan 14473 March 2026

The Significance of Figs, Dates and Olives

QuestionAre there Hadiths about eating figs and dates together? Should they be eaten in a 1:7 ratio (figs to olives)? Do these fruits hold any special significance?

6 Ramadan 144723 February 2026

The Du’a of ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) for ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this: 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu 'anhu) went out in Ramadan while the lanterns were glowing and the Book of Allah was being recited in the masjids. He said, "May Allah light up your grave, O 'Umar ibnul Khattab, just as you lit up the…

25 Jumadal Akhirah 144716 December 2025

Those Who Enjoin Good and Forbid Evil Will Face Harm

QuestionHafiz Ibn Kathir (rahimahullah) said: "Whoever stands up for truth, commands good, or forbids evil will inevitably be harmed. There is no remedy for this except patience for the sake of Allah." Can you provide the reference?

20 Jumadal Akhirah 144711 December 2025

Another version of the Hadith regarding reciting Quran aloud

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? قال عبادة بن الصامت: إذا قام أحدكم من الليل فليجهر بقرآنه ، فإنه يطرد بجهر قراءته الشياطين وفساق الجن ، وإن الملائكة الذين في الهواء وسكان الدار يستمعون لقراءته ويصلون بصلاته ، فإذا مضت هذه الليلة وأقبلت الليلة المستأنفة ، فتقول: نبهيه لساعته وكوني عليه…

10 Jumadal Akhirah 14471 December 2025

An Unreliable Virtue of Surah Balad

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? “Whoever recites La uqsimu bihadhal-balad (Surah Balad) in an obligatory prayer will be regarded in this world as one of the righteous. In the Hereafter, it will be known that he has a place with Allah, and on the Day of Qiyamah, he will be counted…