Salah

19 Dhul Hijjah 143811 September 2017

Women Being Prevented from Going to the Masjid

QuestionAre there Hadiths about Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhum) specifically preventing women from going to the masjid? I have always come across the following Hadith in relation to this issue: "Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) said: 'If the Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was alive to see what women are doing now,…

7 Dhul Hijjah 143830 August 2017

The Wording of the Takbirs of Tashriq

QuestionI would like to know what is the reference for the common recital during the days of the 9 to 13 Dhul Hijjah? And how many times should the Allahu Akbar be recited at the beginning? Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar, la ilaha illallahu wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar wa lillahil hamd.

30 Dhul Qa'dah 143823 August 2017

Why the Need for Tawbah from Major Sins?

QuestionIt is often said only sincere tawbah can result in major sins being forgiven, and all those virtues that mention all sins are forgiven only refer to minor sins. Please cite authentic Hadiths, that the Fuqaha have used to confirm this.

24 Dhul Qa'dah 143817 August 2017

“You Are an Ummah for Whom I Want Ease”

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? It is narrated that Sayyiduna Mihjan ibnul Adra’ said: I came with Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and when we were at the door of the Masjid, we saw a man offering Salah. He said: 'Do you think he is sincere?' I said: 'O Prophet of…

18 Dhul Qa'dah 143811 August 2017

Offering Salah at Home Without a Valid Excuse

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever hears the Adhan and does not respond to it [i.e., does not offer Salah at the Masjid], then [his Salah at home] has no [value], except for those who have a valid reason"

14 Dhul Qa'dah 14387 August 2017

Jannah for Those Who Offer Salah on Time

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once passed by the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) and asked, 'Do you know what your Rabb has said?’ They replied, 'Allah and His Messenger know best, thrice. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) then said, '[Allah Ta'ala said] I swear by My Might…

10 Dhul Qa'dah 14383 August 2017

A Huge Reward for Guarding in the Path of Allah for One Night?

QuestionNabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Standing guard one night in the path of Allah is better than a man fasting and praying among his family for a thousand years. The year is three hundred and sixty days and each day is like a thousand years" Is this authentic?

8 Dhul Qa'dah 14381 August 2017

Meaning of Part of a Hadith on Eclipse

QuestionRegarding Salatul Kusuf [Salah performed during an eclipse], what is the meaning of these words in Sahih Muslim, "Yukhaw wifullaahu bihima ibadah"?

1 Dhul Qa'dah 143825 July 2017

Saying Allahu Akbar After Terminating the Fard Salah

QuestionIs it authentically proven that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said 'Allahu Akbar' after every Taslim of the five daily Salahs? Is it a standing Sunnah to do so as many Imams do not do so?

27 Shawwal 143822 July 2017

Leaning on One Leg in Salah

QuestionIn Sunan Nasai, there is a chapter "As saffu baynal qadamayn". There is a narration under this chapter wherein Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that murawahah is better. Is the Hadith authentic and what does murawahah mean?