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3 Sha'ban 143622 May 2015

The Woman Who Used to Comb the Hair of the Daughter of Fir’awn

QuestionIs this story authentic? When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was going for Mi'raj, he passed a place from where a fragrance was emanating. Upon inquiry, Jibrail ('alayhis salam) told Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) that this was the woman who used to comb the hair of the daughter of…

27 Rajab 143616 May 2015

Cupping on the Head and Shoulders

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Kabshah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to undergo cupping on the head and between his shoulders and used to say "Whosoever removes this blood it will not harm him that he does not take any other medical treatment/medicine"

26 Rajab 143615 May 2015

The Hearts of Kings and Leaders Are in Allah’s Control

QuestionWhat is the status of following Hadith Qudsi? Is it an Israely Riwayah (Historical Narration) and can we attribute it to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) as his statement? "I am Allah, there is no king besides Me I am king of kings, The hearts of kings are in My…

18 Rajab 14367 May 2015

The Reward of Fifty Sahabah

QuestionPlease relate the Hadith wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) mentions a time, wherein a person who adheres to the Commandments of Allah Ta'ala will receive the reward of fifty Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum)

18 Rajab 14367 May 2015

Jannah Beneath the Feet of Both Parents

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration of Al Mu'majul Kabir that states that Jannah lies beneath the feet of the father and mother. The summary of the narration is that: Once a Sahabi by the name of Jahimah (radiyallahu 'anhu) came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and…

18 Rajab 14367 May 2015

A Virtue of Abundant Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness)

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If anyone constantly seeks pardon (from Allah), Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he expects not."

16 Rajab 14365 May 2015

Abundant Rewards for Salutations on Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs the following Hadith reliable? It has been reported by Sayyiduna ibn Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The reward of the person who recites the following durud, will be the cause of much work (of writing) for seventy angels for one thousand days." Those words…

15 Rajab 14364 May 2015

He Who Rectifies His Relationship with Allah…

QuestionIs the following a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?: من أصلح ما بينه وبين الله أصلح الله ما بينه و بين خلقه "Whoever rectifies his relationship with Allah, Allah will rectify his relationship with the people."

15 Rajab 14364 May 2015

The Virtue of Memorising Forty Hadiths

QuestionI have heard that there is a Hadith which says to the nearest meaning: "The one who memories forty Hadiths, will awaken on the day of judgement with the ‘Ulama." Is this a Hadith or saying of the salaf, can you please clarify if this is even correct? Jazakallahu Khair

11 Rajab 143630 April 2015

Earning a Halal Livelihood

QuestionPlease provide a reference for this Hadith: "A man who leaves his house in the morning and works to provide for his family is in the path of Allah"