14 August 2014
Reward for offering Salatul Ishraq
Question 1. Are two or four rakats for Ishraq substantiated from Hadith? 2. Regarding the rewards mentioned for Ishraq, it's usually stated that for two rakats, one gets Nafl Haj and Umrah reward,…
6 August 2014
Translation & reference for a Hadith on du’a
Question Kindly verify the translation and provide the reference of the following. “Verily your Lord is Generous and Shy. If His servant raises his hands to Him (in supplication) He becomes shy to…
31 July 2014
Can we observe the six fasts of Shawwal later in the year?
Question I am aware that the Hadith says if one fasts in Ramadan and 6 more in Shawwal, one receives the reward of fasting the entire year as 36 fasts will be multiplied by Allah Ta'ala 10 fold which…
2 July 2014
Is learning two Hadiths better than sixty years of worship?
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? من تعلم حديثين اثنين ينفع بهما نفسه أو يعلمهما غيره فينتفع بهما كان خيرا من عبادة ستين سنة Translation: Whomsoever learns two Hadiths to benefit himself or…
1 July 2014
The Du’a of a Haji
Question People have been saying that when one returns home from having completed Haj or 'Umrah, their dua's are accepted for forty days. I have never come across this before and am questioning its…
17 June 2014
Reciting Surah Kafirun before sleeping
Question By praying Surah Kafirun at night time one is protected from shrik? This is the first time I heard about it. Is it true?
13 June 2014
Warning against intentionally missing a single fast of Ramadan
Question Kindly verify the following narrations please: “If anyone omits his fast even for one day in Ramadan without a concession or without being ill, then if he were to fast for the rest of his…
13 June 2014
Hadith on upbringing of children
Question What is the status of this Hadith? أَدِّبُوا أولادَكم على ثلاثِ خِصالٍ : على حُبِّ نبيِّكم، وحُبِّ أهلِ بيتِهِ، وعلى قراءةِ القرآنِ، فإن حَمَلَةَ القرآنِ في ظِلِّ اللهِ يومَ لا ظِلَّ إلا…
9 June 2014
A Hafiz interceding for ten family members
Question What is the authenticity of the Hadith about the hafiz of Quran who will be allowed to intercede for ten of his family members?
9 June 2014
No reward for a person who fought in the path of Allah, seeking reward and fame
Question Please provide the reference for the following: Sayyiduna Abu Umamah Al-Bahili (radhiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that a man came to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and asked: What…
5 June 2014
Reference for the story of the Bedouin who addressed Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) in his grave
Question In Ma'ariful Quran, under the Tafsir of Surash Nisa verse 64, Mufti Shafi (rahimullah) mentions a incident of a sahabi who went to the blessed grave of the Prophet (sallah alyhi wassalam)…
3 June 2014
The Angel kisses one who completes a recital of the Quran
Question Is the following a statement of Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) or a Hadith? اذا ختم الرجل القرآن قبل الملك بين عينيه When one completes the recital of the Quran, an Angel kisses him between…
2 June 2014
Authenticity of a Hadith about a river in Jannah
Question I was wondering about the authenticity of the following Hadith. في الجنة نهر يقال له الريان عليه مدينة من مرجان لها سبعون الف باب من ذهب وفضة لحامل القرآن Jannah has a river called 'Rayyan'…
2 June 2014
The virtue of the Nafl Salahs before/after the five daily fard
Question What is the significance of the extra 12 rak'ahs one can do during the day; 2 before Fajr, 4 before Zuhr and 2 after it, 2 after Maghrib and 2 after 'Isha?
25 May 2014
One Jurist is stronger against shaytan than a thousand worshippers
Question Kindly provide the reference for this hadith: One Jurist is stronger against shaytaan than a thousand worshippers.