Salah

4 Dhul Qa'dah 144214 June 2021

A Narration Regarding Raising the Hands in Salah

QuestionSayyiduna Jabir ibn Samurah (radiyallahu 'anhu) relates that once Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) came out towards us and said: "Why is it that I see you all raising your hands as though they are the tails of stubborn horses. Be tranquil in Salah." [Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 430] Please explain…

23 Shawwal 14424 June 2021

Sayyidah ‘Aishah’s and Sayyiduna ‘Uthman’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Salah on Journey

QuestionKindly explain the following portion of the Hadith: إنها تأولت كما تأول عثمان عن عائشة رضي الله عنها: أن الصلاة أول ما فرضت ركعتين فأقرت صلاة السفر وأتمت صلاة الحضر. قال الزهري: فقلت لعروة: ما بال عائشة تتم فى السفر قال إنها تأولت كما تأول عثمان

23 Shawwal 14424 June 2021

Verily This Din [Religion] Is Solid

QuestionKindly provide the authenticity of the following narration: إن هذا الدين متين، فأوغل فيه برفق، ولا تبغّض إلي نفسك عبادة الله تعالى، فإن المُنبَتَّ لا أرضا قطع، ولا ظهرا أبقى

20 Shawwal 14421 June 2021

The Most Proficient Reciter Should Lead the Salah

QuestionWhat is the explanation of the word أقرؤهم in the following Hadith? عن أبي سعيد الخضري رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا كانوا ثلاثة فليؤمهم أحدهم، وأحقهم بالإمامة أقرؤهم

5 Sha'ban 144219 March 2021

A Sahabi Continues to Pray Despite Witnessing His Horse Being Stolen

QuestionI was looking for the following Hadith which ‘Allamah Qastallani (rahimahullah) has mentioned in his Al-Mawahibul Ladunniyyah: ومنها حديث الصحابي الذي سرق فرسه بليل وهو في الصلاة فرأى السارق حين اخذه فلم يقطع لذلك صلاته فقيل له في ذلك فقال ما كنت فيه ألذ من ذلك (Al-Mawahibul Ladunniyyah, vol. 3,…

2 Sha'ban 144216 March 2021

A Justification for Leaving Out Congregational Prayer?

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: ‘Verily there were [many] prophets belonging to Allah [Ta’ala]; all of them used to hunt or search for prey. Regarding congregational prayer, your love for [wanting to attend] the congregation as well as…

12 Rajab 144224 February 2021

Falling Asleep in Salah

QuestionI have received the following hadith. Please may I be informed regarding its authenticity. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)‎‬ said: "If one gets up to pray at night and his eyes are overtaken by sleep while in sajdah, Allah will say to his angels: 'Look my angels! This is my…

26 Jumadal Akhirah 14429 February 2021

Ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Statement Regarding the Origin of Menstruation

QuestionIs the following narration authentic and is the contents about the origin of menstruation correct? It is narrated from Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) that he said: "The men and women of the Banu Israil used to pray together. If a woman had a [male friend in the congregation],…

19 Jumadal Akhirah 14422 February 2021

Allah Has Ordained Five Daily Salah

QuestionI remember coming across a Hadith a couple of years ago which says something like Allah has made five Salahs obligatory and those who miss it will be punished but Allah will forgive if He so wills. Could you kindly locate the Hadith?

11 Jumadal Akhirah 144225 January 2021

A Description of Hatim’s Al Asamm Salah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and translation of this narration? يروى عن حاتم الأصم رضي الله عنه أنه سئل عن صلاته فقال إذا حانت الصلاة أسبغت الوضوء وأتيت الموضع الذي أريد الصلاة فيه فأقعد فيه حتى تجتمع جوارحي ثم أقوم إلى صلاتي فأجعل الكعبة بين حاجبي والصراط تحت قدمي والجنة عن…

5 Jumadal Akhirah 144219 January 2021

Durud After the Du’a of Qunut

QuestionIs it authentically proven that Sayyiduna Hasan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) would recite Durud after Qunut in the Witr Salah? Is this a Sunnah?