16 March 2017
Do not say, “O Allah forgive me if you wish”, rather make du’a fervently
Question What is the Hadith which mentions when making du'a one should not say 'O Allah forgive me and have mercy on me if you wish?'
2 February 2017
The true martyr according to Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Could you provide the reference of this narration: "The true martyr is he who although he passes away on his bed, still enters Jannah" [i.e., He passes away on his bed, but enters Jannah to…
24 November 2016
An incident regarding Jibril (‘alayhis salam) and Fir’awn’s repentance
Question Please can you provide me the authenticity of the following Hadith. Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) narrated that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When Allah…
21 November 2016
Luqman Al Hakim advises his son regarding repentance
Question What is the source for this narration? Luqman the wise said to his son, "O my beloved son! Do not delay in repentance [tawbah] for death will come to you suddenly"
22 July 2016
The three curses of Jibril and the Amin of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question What is the sources and authenticity of this narration: Ka'b ibn 'Ujrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) says that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, “Come near the pulpit so we came close'.…
19 July 2016
Seeking pardon through the name of Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question I would like to know about the reliability of this Hadith: It is written that when Nabi Adam ('alayhis salam) was expelled from Jannah, he asked for forgiveness from Allah in the name of…
13 July 2016
A sinful nation and a merciful Rabb
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I entered Jannah, and I saw three lines inscribed in gold on one of the door panels of Jannah.…
9 March 2016
Shaytan’s discussion with Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)
Question Can, you confirm if this Hadith is authentic, or even from our sources? Once, Shaytan approached Musa ('alayhis salam) and said to him: "You are the Prophet of Allah while I am one of His…
3 March 2016
The tawbah of an innovator
Question What is the authenticity if this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah Ta'ala does not accept the repentance of every innovator until he leaves out his…
15 December 2015
Allah will not accept any excuse from the one who lives until sixty
Question Is this Hadith correct and what is the correct meaning? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah has left no excuse for…
3 December 2015
The repenter during drought in the era of Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)
Question Is the story about the rain being stopped because of the sinner in the time of Musa ('alayhis salam) and then rain pouring down because of his repentance authentic?
16 November 2015
Ways to draw Allah’s assistance
Question Who is the narrator of the following Hadith and is it authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O people, join the link between you and your Rabb by remembering Him in…
31 August 2015
A virtue of Takbir, Tasbih and Istighfar
Question Is the following narration authentic? A woman once said, O Rasulullah! Inform me of a few words [which I may use for Dhikr] but don't mention too many. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…
14 July 2015
Minor and major sins
Question I would like to know if this statement is sahih or not: ”لاَ صَغِيَرَةَ مَعَ الإِصْرَارِ، وَلاَ كَبِيرَةَ مَعَ الاسْتِغْفَارِ“……
20 June 2015
Sayyiduna Tha’labah ibn Abdir Rahman Al Ansari’s tawbah
Question Is the incident regarding Sayyiduna Tha'labah's tawbah authentic? The gist of the story is as follows: Sayyiduna Tha'labah who use to serve Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once gazed at…