Virtues of deeds – Hadith Answers

The virtue of a Friday during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah

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Please can you verify this statement?

Ibn Hajar (rahimahullah) said:

“A Friday that occurs in the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah is more distinguished to any other Friday of the year.”

Durud for the assurance of the intercession of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

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Please inform me on the authenticity of the following:

Imam Ibn Abi ‘Asim (rahimahullah) has cited a narration in which Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has mentioned that whoever recites the Salutation (durud) below, seven times on seven Fridays, then the intercession of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is assured for the reciter on the Day of Judgement.

اللهم صل على محمد عبدك ورسولك النبي الأمي وعلى آل محمد، اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد صلاة تكون لك رضى وله جزاء ولحقه أدآء، وأعطه الوسيلة والفضيلة والمقام المحمود الذي وعدته واجزه عنا ما هو أهله واجزه أفضل ما جازيت نبيا عن قومه ورسولا عن أمته، وصل على جميع إخوانه من النبيين والصالحين يا أرحم الراحمين

I have come across many such narrations whereby one is promised the intercession of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam). Which one of these Hadiths are suitable to act upon? Read More »

Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) response after hearing the Jews’ reasoning for fasting on ‘Aashura

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Kindly explain the following words that appear in a Hadith related to ‘Aashura:

فنحن أحق وأولى بموسى منكم Read More »

Among the most pure of earnings is spoils of war

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What is the meaning and the authenticity of this hadith:

أطيب كسب المسلم سهمه في سبيل الله

A narration regarding the virtue of passing away on a Friday

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What is the authenticity and source of the below hadith

ما من مسلم أو مسلمة يموت في يوم الجمعة أو ليلة الجمعة إلا وقي عذاب القبر وفتنة القبر، ولقي الله ولا حساب عليه، وجاء يوم القيامة ومعه شهود يشهدون له أو طابع

Recital of Surah Kahf and protection from Dajjal

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Reciting Surah Kahf will protect a person from Dajjal. Is this specific to Friday or any day?

Salutations (durud) to stop a plague

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Is the following correct and what is the reference?

‘Allamah Sakhawi (rahimahullah) has written: “Abundance of durud (salutations) upon Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) stops a plague”

Do Hijrah and Hajj expiate major sins?

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Do Hijrah and Hajj have the same effect as accepting Islam as far as wiping out major sins are concerned?

عن ابن شماسة المهرى قال: حضرنا عمرو بن العاص رضي الله عنه وهو فى سياقة الموت. فبكى طويلا وحوّل وجهه إلى الجدار فجعل ابنه يقول يا أبتاه أما بشرك رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم بكذا أما بشرك رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم بكذا قال: فأقبل بوجهه. فقال: إن أفضل ما نعد شهادة أن لا إله إلا الله وأن محمدا رسول الله إنى قد كنت على أطباق ثلاث لقد رأيتنى وما أحد أشد بغضا لرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم منى ولا أحب إلىّ أن أكون قد استمكنت منه فقتلته فلو مت على تلك الحال لكنت من أهل النار فلما جعل الله الإسلام فى قلبى أتيت النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم فقلت: ابسط يمينك فلأبايعك. فبسط يمينه قال: فقبضت يدى. قال: ما لك يا عمرو. قال: قلت: أردت أن أشترط.

قال: تشترط بماذا قلت: أن يغفر لى. قال: أما علمت أن الإسلام يهدم ما كان قبله وأن الهجرة تهدم ما كان قبلها وأن الحج يهدم ما كان قبله. وما كان أحد أحب إلى من رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ولا أجل فى عينى منه وما كنت أطيق أن أملأ عينى منه إجلالا له ولو سئلت أن أصفه ما أطقت لأنى لم أكن أملأ عينى منه ولو مت على تلك الحال لرجوت أن أكون من أهل الجنة ثم ولينا أشياء ما أدرى ما حالى فيها فإذا أنا مت فلا تصحبنى نائحة ولا نار فإذا دفنتمونى فشنوا على التراب شنا ثم أقيموا حول قبرى قدر ما تنحر جزور ويقسم لحمها حتى أستأنس بكم وأنظر ماذا أراجع به رسل ربى

(Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 121) Read More »

An unreliable narration on the virtue of visiting the graves of one’s parents

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Can you tell me the authenticity of this narration?

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Anyone who visits one of his parent’s grave or both parent’s graves with intention of rewards, gets the reward of one accepted Hajj and whoever visits their grave frequently, the angels will come to visit his grave [when he passes away].” Kanzul ‘Ummal, Hadith: 45544

Authenticity of the narration regarding abandoning a Muslim and defending a Muslim’s honour

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Can you provide the authenticity of this Hadith?

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Any Muslim who will desert/abandon a Muslim who is confronted with a situation wherein his respect and honour is being violated, Allah Ta’ala will desert him in a situation when [he will be in need] of His help. Any Muslim who will come to the aid/defence of a Muslim in a situation wherein his respect and honour is being violated, Allah will assist him in a situation when [he will be in need] of His help.”

A narration regarding abandoning a Muslim and defending a Muslim’s honour

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What is the reference for this Hadith?

“No Muslim will desert a man who is confronted with a situation where his respect and honour is being violated but Allah will desert him in a situation when he will be in need of His help.”

Whoever comes to the Masjid is a guest of Allah

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Could you please give me the full Hadith that says Allah Ta’ala is the host for those who come to the Masjid and it is incumbent on the host to honour the guest.

Authenticity of the Hadith regarding counting dhikr on the fingers

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Please verify the authenticity of this Hadith.

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:

“Hold fast onto making tasbih [saying Subhanallah], tahlil [saying La ilaha illallah] and glorifying Allah, and count them on your fingers for they [your fingers] will be questioned and asked to speak.”