Salah

9 Ramadan 14357 July 2014

Hadith Promising Huge Reward for a Menstruating Woman

QuestionI received the following as a broadcasted message, and would just like to know what is its authenticity: "Menstruation in Ramadan. It is related in a Hadith that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said if a woman reads (at her time of haydh - menstruation). Subhanaka astaghfirullahal lathi la ilaha…

6 Ramadan 14354 July 2014

Hadith on Warning of Discarding Salah

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “…Do not forgo salah intentionally, lest you should get out of the fold of Islam. Do not perpetrate disobedience to Allah, lest you deserve His Wrath…” JazakAllah khayran

23 Sha'ban 143522 June 2014

Masnun Qira-ah in Witr Salah

QuestionIs the following found in Hadith? Reading of Surah Ikhlas in first rak'ah of Witr, Surah Falaq in second rak'ah and Surah Naas in third rak'ah.

13 Sha'ban 143512 June 2014

Muslims Using Miswak in a Battle

QuestionA very famous incident is always mentioned regarding the virtues of using miswak. In a certain battle the Muslims were suffering some loss. So the leader pondered over the matter and came to the conclusion that this great sunnah was being left out. He then commanded the army to use…

13 Rajab 143513 May 2014

Talking During the Adhan

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? "The person who talks during the adhan will not be able to say the shahadah on his deathbed."

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

The Purpose of the Adhan Before Fajr in the Early Days of Islam

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that Adhan used to be given at half the night in Madinah Munawwarah in the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) so that those in the Masjid could go home and those at home could come to the Masjid?

1 Rajab 14351 May 2014

The Status of “Salatur Raghaib” in Rajab

QuestionCould 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 wa sallam) was transferred from his father to his mother's…

1 Rajab 14351 May 2014

Is There Any difference Between: Tahajjud and Qiyamul Layl?

QuestionIs there any difference between Tahajjud and Qiyamul Layl? Is there any Hadith which mentions the time for Tahajjud Salah? i.e., is it after sleeping in the latter portion of the night or is it mentioned anywhere that Tahajjud could be performed after Isha?