Virtues of deeds

15 Jumadal Ula 144827 October 2026

The Two Primary Causes of Entry Into Jannah or Jahannam

QuestionKindly explain this Hadith: عن جابر قال: أتى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم رجل، فقال: يا رسول الله، ما الموجبتان؟ فقال: من مات لا يشرك بالله شيئا دخل الجنة، ومن مات يشرك بالله شيئا دخل النار.

15 Jumadal Ula 144827 October 2026

Meaning of “The Concluding Verses of Surah Baqarah”

QuestionWhich verses are meant by “the concluding verses (khawatim) of Surah Baqarah”: the last two or the last three? This is with reference to the following: It was one of the gifts given on the night of Mi‘raj. It is recommended to recite it before sleeping. It is to be…

11 Jumadal Ula 144823 October 2026

The Narration on the Speaking Lizard

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "A Bedouin from Banu Sulaym was walking while carrying a lizard in his hand. As he approached, he asked: 'Who is this man surrounded by people?' One of the Sahabah replied: 'This is the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)'…

2 Jumadal Ula 144814 October 2026

Beneficial Knowledge Guides a Person to Allah

QuestionWhat is the source of the following statement? Is it a Hadith? "There is no way to know Allah, nor to attain His pleasure, nor to achieve closeness to Him in the Hereafter except through beneficial knowledge."

15 Rabi'ul Akhir 144828 September 2026

The Angel on the Right Side Is in Charge of the Angel on the Left Side

QuestionKindly share the source and authenticity of the following statement: Every person has an angel on each shoulder, who records his actions. The angel on the right shoulder is the leader. Whenever the angel on the left shoulder intends to record a sin that is committed, the angel on the…

1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144814 September 2026

A Narration on Seventy Thousand Angels Sending Salutations Upon One Who Recites Durud

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following narration? Sayyiduna 'Abdur Rahman ibn 'Awf (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Jibril came to me and said, 'O Muhammad, whenever anyone of your Ummah sends blessings upon you, seventy thousand angels send blessings upon him, and…

27 Rabi'ul Awwal 144810 September 2026

People Whose Hearts Are Like the Hearts of Birds

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following Hadith: يدخل الجنة أقوام أفئدتهم مثل أفئدة الطير Does it refer to having a sensitive heart?

25 Rabi'ul Awwal 14488 September 2026

Does Drinking Water in Three Sips Remove the Desire to Sin?

QuestionIs it true that if we drink water in three sips, reciting Bismillah before drinking and Alhamdulillah after swallowing, and repeat this process three times, we will lose the desire to commit sin and instead find pleasure in performing acts of obedience?

10 Rabi'ul Awwal 144824 August 2026

Passing Away While Engaged in a Good Deed

QuestionKindly provide the status of the following Hadith about a virtue of passing away in Ramadan: عن ابن مسعود قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من وافق موته عند انقضاء رمضان دخل الجنة، ومن وافق موته عند انقضاء عرفة دخل الجنة، ومن وافق موته عند انقضاء صدقة دخل…

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 144817 August 2026

A Query Regarding Istighfar 100 Times

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following? "Whoever recites Istighfar 100 times, Allah will forgive 100 of his sins."