12 March 2015
A recital for protection
Question Is this Hadith authentic? The Prophet said, 'Whoever recites 4 verses from the first part of Surah al Baqarah, the verse of the Throne, two verses after the verse of the Throne and three…
12 March 2015
A narration of Tafsir from Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu’anhuma)
Question What is the status of the Hadith in which Ibn Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) comments on Surah Maidah, Aayah 44, claiming the kufr mentioned is kufr less than kufr (1 narration being from…
11 March 2015
What to recite after Jumu’ah Salah
Question Is there any authentic dhikr for after the Jumu'ah salah? Or are they the same as the dhikrs after the general fard prayers?
7 March 2015
Translation of a narration on the virtue of Surah Ikhlas
Question Can you please translate this into English? عن علي قال: من قرأ قل هو الله أحد عشر مرات في دبر كل صلاة الغداة لم يلحق به ذلك اليوم ذنب، وإن جهد الشيطان (ابن الضريس)……
28 November 2014
An unauthentic virtue of Surah Al An’am
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'The Quran was revealed in one fifth part, whoever memories it in one fifth parts would not forget it, except for Surah Al…
7 November 2014
A Sahabi who was miraculously freed
Question What is the authenticity and the full narration about the Sahabi who was tied up. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sent him a message through his father telling him to recite: 'La hawla…
7 November 2014
Authenticity of a du’a to be recited in the morning and evening
Question What is the status of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Whoever says three times when he gets up in the morning: 'A'udhu billahis sami'il 'alim minash shaytanir…
5 November 2014
Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) learning Iman first, then Quran
Question I often hear that the Sahabah learnt Iman first and then the Quran. Is this a Hadith? If so, what is the source?
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?