1 October 2019
A knowledgeable person’s view on Tasbih and Istighfar
Question Is there any mention regarding the name of this teacher of Ibn Qayyim Al Jawziyyah? Please mention the Arabic text as well. Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) asked his teacher: "Is it more…
13 September 2019
Whoever carries out five deeds will not be deprived of five things
Question Can this Hadith be quoted? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم «من ألهم خمسة لم يحرم خمسة: من ألهم الدعاء لم يحرم الإجابة؛ لأن الله تعالى يقول: {وقال ربكم ادعوني أستجب لكم} ومن ألهم التوبة لم…
11 September 2019
Praising Allah and seeking forgiveness when shaking hands
Question 1. Is it a Sunnah to say "Alhamdulillah, yaghfirullahu lana walakum" when shaking hands? 2. Do both people shaking hands say this du'a, or does one say 'Amin?
10 September 2019
Forgiveness of Minor sins
Question It is mentioned in this Hadith that sins are forgiven if you say the du'a before sleeping, does it include both major and minor sins?
9 September 2019
Another du’a to recite when retiring to bed
Question Is this Hadith authentic? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من قال إذا أوى إلى فراشه: الحمد لله الذي علا فقهر، وبطن فخبر، وملك فقدر، الحمد لله الذي يحيي ويميت، وهو على كل شيء قدير، خرج من…
6 September 2019
Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) ensures safety from punishment
Question I want to know if this Hadith which mentions those who make istighfar will be granted safety from Allah's punishment is authentic? العبد آمن من عذاب الله، ما استغفر الله Translation: A…
6 September 2019
Allah Ta’ala guaranteed safety from punishment for the ummah of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is this Hadith authentic? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «أنزل الله عليّ أمانين لأمتي وما كان الله ليعذبهم وأنت فيهم وما كان الله معذبهم وهم يستغفرون، فإذا مضيت تركت فيهم الاستغفار إلى…
7 August 2019
An unreliable virtue of fasting on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Nabi Dawud was forgiven on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, thus, whoever…
10 July 2019
Reciting “Subhanallahi wa bi hamdihi”
Question Your website mentions the high reward for reciting "Subhanallahi wa bi Hamdihi" (100 times), a person's minor sins will be forgiven. Does a person get the reward for doing the above each…
25 June 2019
Jibril (‘alayhis salam) detested Fir’awn
Question Could you reference the narration? Jibril ('alayhis salam) told Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam): "There was nothing on earth that I detested more than Fir'awn. When he [proclaimed]…
14 June 2019
Providing water for people causes sins to fall away
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When your sins are plentiful, then continuously provide…
24 May 2019
The du’a, “O Allah! Your forgiveness is vaster than my sins”
Question Please authenticate the following Hadith: Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that once a person came in the company of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and said, "My sins, my sins!" So…
18 April 2019
A poem attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) regarding Allah Ta’ala’s forgiveness
Question I wanted the reference for the following statement: Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) said: My sin burdened me heavily. But when I measured it against Your Grace, O Rabb, Your forgiveness came out…
11 April 2019
Salatut Tawbah, Salah of repentance
Question Please provide me with any Hadith regarding Salatut Tawbah.
2 April 2019
The fish/angels seek forgiveness on behalf of a fasting person
Question I would like to know the reference and grading for the following Hadith: وتستغفر لهم الحيتان حتى يفطروا "The fish seek forgiveness on their behalf until they break their fast"……