15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014
Meaning of the Statement: “Pondering for a Moment Is Better than Sixty Years of Worship”
QuestionWhat does the following statement mean: "Pondering for a moment is better than sixty years of worship?"
Virtues of deeds
15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014
Hadiths on the Polish for the Heart
QuestionCould you provide the exact translation and reference for the Hadith in which Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) explained that hearts rust like iron rusts. When asked: 'How can they be polished?' He (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied, 'Reciting Allah’s book and remembering Him much.'
14 Jumadal Ula 143516 March 2014
When to Embrace?
QuestionWe find that many a time Muslims greet by hugging each other, thereafter shaking hands. Is this hugging each other when greeting mentioned anywhere in the Hadith, or should one simply shake hands when greeting (generally)?
14 Jumadal Ula 143516 March 2014
A Tree in Jannah for Each Time we Say “Subhanallah”
QuestionKindly verify the authenticity of the Hadith that says if you say Subhanallah, a tree is planted for you in Jannah.
12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014
Correct Translation of a Hadith on the Good Fortune of a Believer
QuestionPlease confirm the translation and reference for the following Hadith: “The believer is indeed wonderful. When goodness comes to him, he praises Allah and offers shukr (gratitude), and when misfortune strikes him, he praises Allah and adopts sabr (patience).”
12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014
Reference for the Benefits of Praying the Two Sunnah of Fajr at Home
QuestionThere is a Hadith wherein the Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was reported to have mentioned three benefits of performing the two Sunnah at home and then attending the Masjid for the Fajr prayer. Could you source the wording of the Hadith and its authenticity?
12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014
The Reward for Asking Forgiveness on Behalf of all Muslims
QuestionPlease verify if this is authentic: "If a person asks for forgiveness for the Ummah, like if he says: Allahummaghfirli walil mu'minina wal mu'minat, twenty seven (27) times, then his du'a is readily accepted"
11 Jumadal Ula 143513 March 2014
Hadith on Women Who Expose Themselves
Question1. What is the Arabic text for the following Hadith? "The worst among the women are those who freely leave their homes without Hijab. They are hypocrites and few of these will enter paradise." 2. What is the correct translation? 3. What is the authenticity of it?
11 Jumadal Ula 143513 March 2014
Leaving the Home with the Left Foot
QuestionIs there a Hadith which says we should exit the house with the left foot?
10 Jumadal Ula 143512 March 2014
Did the Sahabah Make Salam Again if a Tree Came Between Them?
QuestionIs there any Hadith which mentions that the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) made salam again after walking round a tree?
10 Jumadal Ula 143512 March 2014
The Green Turban
QuestionIs wearing a green turban a Sunnah? Are there any narrations regarding this?
10 Jumadal Ula 143512 March 2014
The Reply to Jazakallahu Khayran
QuestionIs there any Hadith that tells us how to respond to someone who says: Jazakallahu khayran?
6 Jumadal Ula 14358 March 2014
Are Our Deeds Presented to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?
QuestionIs there any narration which mentions that the deeds of the Ummah are presented to Rasulullah (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?
5 Jumadal Ula 14357 March 2014
Difference Between Sunnah and Adab
QuestionWhat is the difference between Sunnah and adab? Is Sunnah something proven from Hadith and adab not proven from Hadith? What is the need for adab if we have the Sunnah of Nabi (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?
2 Jumadal Ula 14354 March 2014
Looking at the Imam During the Friday Khutbah
QuestionIs there any Hadith regarding looking at the Imam during the khutbah of Jumu'ah? Have any of the Fuqaha written that this practice is Sunnah?