Virtues of deeds

10 Muharram 144319 August 2021

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Sought the Virtue of Fasting on ‘Ashura

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن عبيد الله بن أبي يزيد، سمع ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما، وسئل عن صيام يوم عاشوراء فقال: ما علمت أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صام يوما يطلب فضله على الأيام إلا هذا اليوم ولا شهرا إلا هذا الشهر. يعني رمضان

7 Muharram 144316 August 2021

An Incident Regarding Abu Bakr Al Miski

QuestionI would like to know if this incident is true? It is reported that Abu Bakr al-Miski was once asked: "We always find a good scent emanating from you, why or how?" He replied: "By Allah, for years I have not used any perfume, but the reason for the good…

3 Muharram 144312 August 2021

Reciting Ten Verses of Surah Baqarah to Retain the Quran

QuestionIs there a narration something to the effect that states if a person recites Surah Fatihah, Surah Baqarah till "Muflihun", Ayatul Kursi and "Aamanar Rasoolu…" Then one won't forget the Quran in the morning? If there is, can it be quoted?

20 Dhul Qa'dah 144230 June 2021

A Virtue of Reciting “La ilaha illallah” One Hundred Times

QuestionIs this following Hadith suitable to quote? Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whosoever reads this kalimah [La ilaha illallah] 100 times daily, his face will shine like the 14th moon on the Day of Qiyamah." Tabarani

5 Dhul Qa'dah 144215 June 2021

Durud/Salawat and Istighfar at the Time of Sahar (Early Morning) and Maghrib

QuestionIn the English translation of Al-Qawlul Badi, I have come across a narration wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) told Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) to recite Durud/Salawat after Maghrib Salah and make istighfar on behalf of the Sahabah. Is this Hadith suitable to practice upon and share?

1 Dhul Qa'dah 144211 June 2021

Another Narration Regarding Shaytan Weeping When Man Prostrates

QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith? 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Indeed, when Shaytan sees the son of Adam prostrating, he shouts: 'Woe to him, the son of Adam was commanded to prostrate and he obeyed, and for him will be Jannah.'

26 Shawwal 14427 June 2021

Another Narration Regarding Abundant Rewards for Salutations

QuestionIs this Hadith authentically ascribed to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whosoever read this durud in the morning and the evening, it will tire the angels when writing its reward for a thousand days." اللهم رب محمد، صل…

19 Shawwal 144231 May 2021

The Reward for Forgiving Someone Who Causes Injury

QuestionWhoever suffers injury to his body by someone in any way and he leaves it for the sake of Allah, it will be an expiation for him What is the meaning of "Leaving it for the sake of Allah"?

16 Ramadan 144228 April 2021

There Is Nothing Better to Follow Than the Blessed Sunnah

QuestionKindly provide the reference and Arabic text of the following narration: Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: "You will not find anything better to follow than the Sunnah of your prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)."

14 Ramadan 144226 April 2021

Virtues of Crying Out of the Fear of Allah

QuestionWhat is the reference and authenticity of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There is no eye that is filled with tears except that Allah forbids that entire body from the fire and there are no tears that flow down the cheeks, except that no darkness nor…