17 November 2015
Beautiful words for recital at the beginning of Salah
Question I have heard this beautiful Hadith and wanted to know when are we supposed to say these words? It is narrated that Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: “While we were praying with…
12 November 2015
The virtue of a big congregation in Janazah Salah
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration : Malik ibn Hubayrah states that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A person upon whom three rows perform Janazah Salah,…
11 November 2015
The importance of being mindful of Salatul ‘Asr
Question What is the source of this Hadith, the grading, and it's actual meaning? Abul Malih said, "We were on an expedition with Buraydah [Al Aslami - radiyallahu 'anhu] on a cloudy day and he said,…
5 November 2015
A Hadith on the reward of a woman’s Salah individually
Question What is status of following Hadith? "The reward of a woman's Salah when performed individually [in her home] is twenty five times more rewarding than her performing it in congregation [of…
4 November 2015
Musa (‘alayhis salam) chasing away a repentant woman
Question Is the following narration authentic? A woman came to Musa ('alayhis salam) and said: "I committed a grave sin. Please pray to Allah that He forgives me." Musa ('alayhis salam): "What did…
3 November 2015
The Masnun Surahs of Fajr Salah on Friday
Question What are the Masnun Surahs for the fard of Fajr Salah on Friday?
3 November 2015
Salatul Istisqa (Salah seeking rain)
Question Is there mention of Salatul Istisqa in the Hadith and did Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) perform it? What is the procedure of performing it and is there a difference of opinion in…
2 November 2015
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) engaging in household chores
Question Is there an authentic Hadith stating that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would engage in household chores?
2 November 2015
Du’as are accepted when the Adhan is called and when it rains
Question Rasulullah (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) said: ‘Two will not be rejected, supplication when the Adhan is being called and at the time of the rain’." Is this Hadith authentic?
2 November 2015
Prostrating after Witr Salah, reciting a supplication and Ayatul Kursi
Question Kindly confirm the source and authenticity of the following Hadith: ما من مؤمن ولا مؤمنة يسجد عقب الوتر سجدتين ويقول في سجوده سبوح قدوس رب الملائكة والروح خمس مرات لا يرفع رأسه حتى يغفر الله…
29 October 2015
The importance of takbir ula according to a Tabi’i
Question Kindly translate the following and is it suitable to quote? عن إبراهيم رحمه الله قال إذا رأيت الرجل يتهاون في التكبيرة الأولى فاغسل يدك منه……
28 October 2015
An unauthentic virtue of a certain du’a after Adhan
Question What is the status of the following Hadiths? 1) "Whosoever says 'marhaban bil qa-ilina 'adlan marhaban bis salati wa ahlan' when he hears the Muadhin, Allah will record 20000 virtues will be…
27 October 2015
Another Hadith on the importance of the two Sunnah rak’ahs of Fajr
Question What is the status of these Hadiths regarding the two Sunnah of Fajr? 1) Sayyidatuna 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) relates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The two [Sunnah]…
26 October 2015
Meaning of the Hadith on Awwabin
Question In the virtue of Awwabin Salah the word "without evil talk in between" are mentioned. What is meant by "Without evil talk in between" Does it mean worldly talk? If a person talks in between…
26 October 2015
The virtue of the sunnah offered before and after Zuhr
Question Kindly provide a Hadith on the virtue of offering four Sunnah of Zuhr and four Sunnah of 'Asr.