26 February 2020
Reconciliation between the Hadiths on sickness and plague
Question Both Imams Bukhari and Muslim have narrated a Hadith on the authority of Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: ‘There is no ‘adwa…
12 February 2020
A fabrication about Roses/Rose-Water
Question I have heard that diabetes can be cured by drinking rose water based on the fact that the rose plant was developed as a result of the sweat of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam). How…
22 January 2020
Did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) undergo cupping on his head?
Question Is there a narration in Sahih Bukhari that states Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was cupped on the middle of his head?
28 November 2019
Cupping on the foot
Question Is there any narration that states Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was cupped on the top of his foot due to pain in that area?
11 February 2019
Unreliable virtue of visiting the sick
Question Is the following authentic? To visit the sick is more beloved in the sight of Allah than 'ibadah for 40 or 50 years
22 November 2018
Praising Allah Ta’ala when one becomes ill and not being displeased with his decision
Question Could you confirm the source of this Hadith? إذا مرض العبد بعث الله إليه ملكين، فيقول انظرا ماذا يقول لعواده؟ فإن هو إذا جاؤه حمد الله واثنى عليه، رفعا ذلك إلى الله عز وجل، وهو أعلم، فيقول…
17 October 2018
Is there any ‘special virtue’ for reciting the du’a when visiting the sick?
Question Is there a specific virtue or merit in reciting this du'a when visiting the sick, recorded in Sahih Bukhari? ‘La ba’sa tahurun insha Allah‘
8 October 2018
Speak good when visiting the sick or deceased
Question Please verify the authenticity of this Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whenever you visit the sick or the deceased, say good things, because the angels say 'Amin' to…
19 September 2018
Visiting the sick on ‘Aashura
Question Is this deed for 'Aashura authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, "Visit the sick on the day of 'Aashura, it will be as though you visited the sick of the entire children of…
10 September 2018
Cupping on an empty stomach is best
Question Is there a narration which says cupping on an empty stomach is best?
7 September 2018
A Sahabiyyah who suffered from epilepsy
Question I have heard about a Sahabiyah (radiyallahu 'anhu) at the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) with epilepsy. Kindly quote the Hadith.
4 September 2018
Treat the sick with the Quran
Question What is status of following Hadith? عن عائشة أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم دخل عليها وامرأة تعالجها أو ترقيها فقال عالجيها بكتاب الله……
28 August 2018
Cupping when it’s extremely hot
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the weather becomes extremely hot, seek aid in cupping (hijamah), do not allow your blood to rage (boil) such…
19 July 2018
Another version of the Hadith on ‘Allah Ta’ala testing his servant to raise his rank’
Question Please authenticate this Hadith. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has said: "Sometimes a high rank is decreed for a Mu'min which he could never have attained by virtue of his deeds,…
10 July 2018
Sickness wipes out all sins
Question Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Indeed Allah Ta'ala tests his servant through sickness until that sickness wipes out all…