Virtues of deeds

14 Sha'ban 143513 June 2014

Hadith on Upbringing of Children

QuestionWhat 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 ظِلُّهُ، مع أنبيائِه وأصْفِيَائِهِ Teach your children three things; 1. Love for your Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) 2.…

10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014

No Reward for a Person Who Fought in the Path of Allah, Seeking Reward and Fame

QuestionPlease 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 is the reward for a person who fought in the path of Allah, seeking reward and fame? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said:…

4 Sha'ban 14353 June 2014

The Angel Kisses One Who Completes a Recital of the Quran

QuestionIs 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 his eyes.

3 Sha'ban 14352 June 2014

Authenticity of a Hadith About a River in Jannah

QuestionI 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" which has a city of coral with 70 000 doors made of gold and silver.…

24 Rajab 143524 May 2014

Another Du’a to Be Recited After Eating

QuestionIs the following authentic? If a person recites the following du'a after eating, he will not be questionable regarding the food: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي هُوَ أَشْبَعَنَا وَأَرْوَانَا وَأَنْعَمَ عَلَيْنَا وَأَفْضَلَ Translation: All praise belongs to Allah, the one who has satiated us, quenched us and has showered us with bounties.

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Who Should/Could Attend the Bukhari Graduation Gatherings?

QuestionCan you advise what are the benefits/merits in participating in the gathering of the completion of Sahih Bukhari. Some brothers explain it's an occasion where du'as are accepted and some argue it's not a gathering for the laymen. It should only be attended by the students of knowledge.

14 Rajab 143514 May 2014

Reciting Tasbih for Ease in Sustenance

QuestionOne who wishes to be wealthy should read سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم وبحمده استغفر الله Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, Subhanallahil 'Azimi wa bihamdihi, Astaghfirullah between the Adhan and Fard of Fajr. Is this from Hadith?

11 Rajab 143511 May 2014

Continuous Reward for Wudu

QuestionAfter making wudu if you pray Bismillahi Walhamdu Lillah the guarding angels (who record your deeds) will go on writing pious deeds to your credit. Is this true?

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

Virtues of Saying Subhanallahi Wal Hamdulillah

QuestionKindly inform if the following -regarding the third kalimah- are from the Hadith, and provide their references: 1) The words Subhanallahi wal Hamdulillah... is such a great medicine that it cures every disease and the most minor disease it cures is sorrow. 2) Allah Ta’ala loves the words Subhanallahi wal…

6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

Deeds That Will Assist in Crossing the “Sirat” (bridge over Jahannam)

QuestionI have a question regarding the speed at which people will cross the Sirat. Several Hadiths including those of sahih Bukhari mention the different speeds with which the people will cross the bridge over Jahannam. Is there any Hadith that mentions the type of actions they did to cross the…