Salah – Page 22 – Hadith Answers

The status of ‘salatur raghaib’ in Rajab

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Could you please shed some light on the following: Laylat ar-raghaib, ‘the Sacred Night of Desires’.

It is one of the most important nights in Islamic history for all human beings. It is the night that the Prophet (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) was transferred from his father to his mother’s womb. It falls on the first Friday of Rajab. All that you wish for on this night, God gives you for the sake of His beloved Prophet (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam).

In Islamic countries they celebrate this night with praising of the Prophet (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam), remembrance of his life, remembrance of Allah in their hearts, salatur raghaib and visits to mosques, which stay open throughout the night until dawn. They do not sleep.

Unfortunately, in this country, no one knows especially Muslims that this most precious night is coming.

Is there any difference between: Tahajjud & Qiyamul layl?

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Is there any difference between Tahajjud and Qiyamul Layl?

Is there any hadith which mentions the time for Tahajjud Salah? ie is it after sleeping in the latter portion of the night or is it mentioned anywhere that Tahajjud could be performed after Isha?

Reference for the Hadith of spending one huqb in Jahannam

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Is there a reference for this Hadith apart from being in Fadail A’mal?

A person neglecting his Salah shall remain in Jahannam for a period of one Huqb

When to recite the Sunnah du’as after Salah

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Should one read the Masnun du’as immediately after the Fard Salah or read the Sunnah Salah first and then read all the Masnun du’as?

Virtue of going early for Jumu’ah and sitting near the mimbar

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What is the virtue of coming to Jumu’ah Salah early?

And is there any virtue of sitting near the mimbar at the time of the Jumu’ah khutbah?

Virtue of reciting two rakats after Maghrib salah

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What is the status of the following hadith?

“The person who loves that Allah Ta’ala protect his Iman until he meets Allah Ta’ala on the day of Qiyamah, should perform every evening two optional rakats after the two Sunnats of Maghrib before talking to anyone. He should read in each rakat Surah Fatiha, Sura Falaq and Surah Naas. Verily Allah will safeguard his Iman until he meets Allah on the Day of Qiyaamah.”

Proof for placing the hands below the navel in Salah

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Is the following narration Sahih with the extra wording ‘under the navel’:

Sayyiduna Wa’il ibn Hujr (radiyallahu’anhu) reports:

“I saw the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) placing his right hand over his left hand in Salah, below the Navel.”

(Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah)

How many manuscripts have the additional wording and how many do not? Barakallu feek

Reference for the benefits of praying the two Sunnah of Fajr at home

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There is a Hadith wherein the Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) was reported to have mentioned three benefits of performing the two Sunnah at home and then attending the Masjid for the Fajr prayer.

Could you source the wording of the Hadith and its authenticity?

Looking at the Imam during the Friday khutbah

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Is there any Hadith regarding looking at the Imam during the khutbah of Jumu’ah?

Have any of the Fuqaha written that this practice is Sunnah?

Hadith on reward of a complete Hajj and Umrah

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What is the authenticity of the following narration? Is it suitable to quote?

“Whoever offers his Fajr Salah in congregation, and then remains seated making the dhikr (remembrance) of Allah until (approximately 15 mins after) sunrise after which he offers two rak’ahs of Salah (Ishraq), will receive the reward of one complete Hajj and one complete ‘Umrah’

Hadith explaining where children should stand in Salah

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Is there any Hadith indicating as to where children should stand in Salah with jama’ah. Should they stand among the adults or make a separate row behind the adults?