Virtues of deeds

21 Dhul Hijjah 144111 August 2020

The Martyrs Souls Have Been Placed Into Green Birds

QuestionIs this authentic? لما أصيب إخوانكم بأحد جعل الله أرواحهم في جوف طير خضر، ترد أنهار الجنة، تأكل من ثمارها، وتأوي إلى قناديل من ذهب معلقة في ظل العرش

20 Dhul Hijjah 144110 August 2020

Removing the Worries of the Dunya and Akhirah Through Salutations

QuestionPlease explain the famous Hadith of Sayyiduna Ubay ibn Ka’b (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding sending salutations on the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) the whole day to remove the worries of both the Dunya and Akhirah. Does this apply to a person who recites it at least 100 times a day?

16 Dhul Hijjah 14416 August 2020

Durud for the Assurance of the Intercession of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionPlease inform me on the authenticity of the following: Imam Ibn Abi ‘Asim (rahimahullah) has cited a narration in which Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has mentioned that whoever recites the Salutation (durud) below, seven times on seven Fridays, then the intercession of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is…

24 Dhul Qa'dah 144115 July 2020

A Narration Regarding the Virtue of Passing Away on a Friday

QuestionWhat 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»

9 Dhul Qa'dah 144130 June 2020

Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding Witnessing the Udhiyah/Qurbani Animal Being Slaughtered

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? عن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لفاطمة: «قومي إلى أضحيتك فاشهديها، فإن لك بأول قطرة تقطر من دمها يغفر لك ما سلف من ذنوبك» قالت: يا رسول الله، هذا لنا أهل البيت خاصة أو…

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

Adhkar Taught to Ummu Hani (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionHow sound is the following Hadith reported by Sayyidah Ummu Hani (radiyallahu 'anha)? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Reciting Alhamdulillah one hundred times is better than giving one hundred saddled and bridled horses in the path of Allah and whoever recites Subhanallah one hundred times it is better than…

29 Rajab 144124 March 2020

Salutations (Durud) to Stop a Plague

QuestionIs 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"

24 Rajab 144119 March 2020

Do Hijrah and Hajj Expiate Major Sins?

QuestionDo Hijrah and Hajj have the same effect as accepting Islam as far as wiping out major sins are concerned? عن ابن شُماسة المَهْري قال: حضرنا عمرو بن العاص وهو في سياقة الموت، فبكى طويلًا، وحوَّل وجهه إلى الجدار، فجعل ابنه يقول: يا أبتاه، أما بشرك رسول الله صلى الله…

2 Rajab 144126 February 2020

Forgiving Someone Who Caused a Bodily Injury

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "No one suffers any bodily injury, yet forgives [forgives the person who injured him and does not take retribution], except that Allah raises his rank by a degree and removes a sin from him."