3 November 2016
Seven forms of Sadaqah Jariyah (perpetual reward)
Question What is the authenticity if this narration: Sayyiduna Anas (radhiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: “There are seven such actions that a servant…
10 October 2016
Reciting Bismillah together with Surah Fatihah
Question I heard of a Hadith stating that reciting Bismillah jointly with Surah Fatihah has special rewards and virtues. What is the Hadith and is it authentic?
7 October 2016
Reciting 10 verses of Surah Baqarah
Question I have heard that one who recites ten verses of Surah Baqarah, will not forget the Quran. 1. Is this authentic? 2. When should this be recited and how many times?
5 October 2016
The virtue of learning a few verses of the Holy Quran
Question Please mention the full narration which says that learning two verses of the Holy Quran is better than two camels and learning three verses is better than three camels.
29 September 2016
Do the Angels visit the grave of one who learns and teaches the Quran?
Question Is the following narration suitable to quote? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu), "O Abu Hurayrah! Teach the Quran to people and learn…
6 September 2016
Sadaqah upon good news
Question I know there is a Hadith mentioning giving charity [sadaqah] will prevent calamities. Are there any Hadiths mentioning giving sadaqah upon hearing good news or when you experience a good…
1 September 2016
Reciting Surah Kawthar enroute to Madinah Munawwarah
Question I have heard that one should recite Surah Kawthar 1000 times as a gift to Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) before reaching Madinah. Is this authentic?
15 August 2016
Is ‘Hadithul ifk’ mutawatir?
Question I came across a contemporary takhrij of a compilation of Hadith about the ‘Hadithul ifk’ [The Hadith of the lie/slander] originally done by 'Abdul Ghani Al-Maqdisi. I was surprised to know…
12 August 2016
Warning against following Quran while rejecting Hadith and Sunnah
Question Is there an authentic Hadith in Abu Dawud which states: A sign of the hour will be people claiming to follow Quran but reject Hadith and Sunnah.
9 August 2016
Explanation on the marriage age of ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question There is a famous narration in Sahih Bukhari confirming that Sayyidatuna 'Aaishah (radiyallahu'anha) got married at the age of six, and she began to live with Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi…
2 August 2016
Reciting a Surah before sleeping
Question What is the authenticity of this narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Any Muslim that retires to bed, and recites a surah from the Kitab of Allah, Allah Ta’ala will…
2 August 2016
Surah Takathur is equivalent to one thousand verses
Question I came across a Hadith which states reading Surah At Takathur is like reciting one thousand verses. Is this authentic?
31 July 2016
Masnun surahs for Eid salah
Question I came across two opinions regarding the masnun surahs to be read in Eid Salah: 1. Surah 'Ala and Surah Ghashiya 2. Surah Qaf and Surah Qamar Are these established from reliable Ahadith?
30 July 2016
Remaining steadfast on Sunnah at all times
Question What is the authenticity and explanation of the following narration: لكل عمل شرة ولكل شرة فترة فمن كانت فترته إلى سنتي فقد اهتدى ومن كانت فترته إلى غير ذلك فقد هلك……
22 July 2016
Shaytan weeps when a person prostrates to Allah
Question Can you provide the reference for the narration which states that Shaytan withdraws crying and cursing himself when a person prostrates to Allah?