1 June 2021
The most proficient reciter should lead the Salah
Question What is the explanation of the word أقرؤهم in the following Hadith? عن أبي سعيد الخضري رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا كانوا ثلاثة فليؤمهم أحدهم، وأحقهم بالإمامة…
26 May 2021
Abu Abdir Rahman As-Sulami (rahimahullah) teaches Sayyiduna Hasan and Sayyiduna Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) a verse from Surah Ahzab
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? Abu Abdir Rahman (rahimahullah) has narrated that he used to teach Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhuma). Once, Ali bin Abi Talib…
7 April 2021
The Ismul A’azam in two Verses
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Asma' bint Yazid reported: The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The greatest name of Allah is in these two Verses: 'Your God is one God,…
2 April 2021
Another version of ‘Uthman’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding the Quran
Question What is the correct reference for this statement and can it be quoted? لو طهرت قلوبكم ما شبعت من كلام الله
16 March 2021
Imam Ahmad’s dream regarding the virtue of reciting of Quran
Question Can this narration be quoted to prove the virtue of Quran? سمعت عبد الله بن أحمد بن حنبل يقول: سمعت أبي - رحمة الله عليه - يقول: رأيت رب العزة في النوم فقلت: يا رب، ما أفضل ما يتقرب…
25 February 2021
An unauthentic virtue of reciting Surah Najm
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever recites Surah Najm (Surah: 53), Allah will give him ten good deeds, for each person who believed in…
3 February 2021
Surah Rahman is the beauty of the Quran
Question What is meant by the narration which states that Surah Ar-Rahman is the bride of the Quran?
28 January 2021
The intercession of the Quran
Question What is the status of this narration: Sa'id ibn Sulaym (rahimahullah) has reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "On the Day of Judgement, before Allah, no other…
21 January 2021
The Quran has explained the sickness as well as the cure
Question Is the following Hadith suitable to quote? ألا أدلكم على دائكم ودوائكم، ألا إن داءكم الذنوب، ودواؤكم الاستغفار
20 January 2021
Hasan’s Al Basri (rahimahullah) tafsir of a word in Surah Tawbah
Question What is the reference and grading of this narration? سمعت الحسن يقول: {العابدون} [التوبة: 112] قال: الصلاة يعني: طولها
20 January 2021
A narration regarding reciting certain Surahs on the eve of Friday
Question Please clarify the authenticity of the following narration and can we act upon it: Imam al-Sadiq was quoted as saying: "If one recites Tawasin (The three consecutive Surahs that start with…
24 December 2020
Who are the Sabi-un?
Question I recently came across a verse in the Quran wherein mention of the Sabi-un (الصابئين) were made. Are there any narrations either from Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam), the Sahabah…
22 December 2020
Imam Abu Bakr ibn ‘Ayyash completed 18 000 Quran khatms in one corner of his home
Question I am looking for the source and Arabic text for this narration: When Abu Bakr ibn 'Ayyash was about to pass away, his sister cried. He said: "Don't cry! look at that corner of the house.…
8 December 2020
Two Hadiths on encouraging others to recite the Quran
Question I have come across these two narrations which have a slight variation in wording. Kindly mention which version is correct. Or are both acceptable? أَنْبَأَنِي أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ ،…
3 December 2020
The importance and virtues of studying the Arabic language
Question Kindly provide a few narrations regarding virtues and specialties of the Arabic language along with the importance of its study.