27 March 2017
What does ‘zakiyat’ refer to in some versions of tashahhud?
Question In some Hadiths on tashahhud the word 'Az Zakiyat' (الزاكيات) appears. What does it mean?
27 March 2017
The words تحت السرة in the Hadith of Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu’anhu)
Question ثلاثٌ من أخلاقِ النُّبوَّةِ تعجيلُ الإفطارِ وتأخيرُ السُّحورِ ووضعُ اليمينِ على الشِّمالِ في الصَّلاةِ تحت السرۃ Allamah Ibn Hazm (rahimahullah) quoted this narrated through Hazrat Anas…
25 March 2017
Ten sentences to recite after Fajr Salah
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whomsoever says ten sentences after Fajr Salah every day, Allah will suffice him [in the…
24 March 2017
How many rak’ahs (nafl) would Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal offer daily?
Question I have heard that Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah) would offer 300 rak'ahs of Salah every day. What is the source for this?
17 March 2017
Those who neglect Salah will be with Qarun, Haman and Fir’awn
Question What is the authenticity of the Hadith which mentions that those who are unmindful of Salah will be with Qarun, Haman and Fir'awn on the Day of Qiyamah?
15 March 2017
Do not mise in du’a
Question Where will I find the Hadith of the Sahabi (radiyallahu 'anhu) who just accepted Islam (a bedouin) and made du'a that Allah only sends mercy on him and Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam)…
15 March 2017
The worst thief is one who steals from his Salah
Question What is the reference for the narration wherein the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The worst thief is that person who steals from his Salah, he does not complete…
15 March 2017
Five deeds for a Friday
Question Did you come across a Hadith wherein: Jannah is given to a person who fasts on a Friday, attends a Janazah, visits the sick and gives charity?
6 March 2017
Protecting all aspects of Salah ensures safety from Jahannam
Question Could you provide the reference for the following Hadith? من حافظ على الصلوات الخمس على وضوئها ومواقيتها، وركوعها وسجودها يراها حقا لله عليه حرم على النار……
4 March 2017
Reciting Surah Qadr thrice on Friday
Question I want to know how authentic is the following statement? "Whoever recites Surah Qadr three times on Friday [before Jumu'ah] and three times after Jumu'ah, will receive as many good deeds for…
21 February 2017
One Fard equals seventy Nafl
Question There is the Hadith: “The first among the doings of a person to be reckoned for on the Day of Judgement shall be his salah. A person will succeed and attain his goal if his salah is…
14 February 2017
Salah is the pillar of Din
Question What is the status of the following famous narration? الصَّلاةُ عِمادُ الدِّينِ مَنْ أقَامَها فَقدْ أقَامَ الدِّينَ وَمنْ هَدمَها فَقَد هَدَمَ الدِّينَ Salah is the pillar of Din. Whoever…
9 February 2017
Another Hadith on the importance of being mindful of ‘Asr Salah
Question Could you provide the reference of the following narration: الَّذِي تَفُوتُهُ صَلاَةُ العَصْرِ كَأَنَّمَا وُتِرَ أَهْلَهُ وَمَالَهُ……
3 February 2017
The Hadith ‘Should I not be a grateful slave’?
Question I am looking for the narration which mentions that the feet of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) swelled up due to him offering lengthy rak'ahs of Salah. When he was questioned he said…
2 February 2017
The Hadith ‘When a person makes sajdah, all his limbs are also in sajdah’
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "When a person makes sajdah, all his limbs are also in sajdah, So he should face his limbs towards the qiblah as much as possible"