1 November 2018
Explanation of “Spending some time in the morning in Allah’s path…”
Question I heard an 'Alim explain that: "Spending some time in the morning or evening in path of Allah is better than the world and whatever it contains..." Does not refer to being better than the…
30 October 2018
Hadith Jibril
Question Kindly mention the famous Hadith Jibril which is recorded Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
30 October 2018
Providing water is among the best charity
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Sa'd ibn 'Ubadah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, I asked, 'O Messenger of Allah, what charity is best?' He replied, 'Providing drinking water.'
18 October 2018
“O businessmen! Give sadaqah”
Question Is this authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Merchants! In business transactions there occurs useless talk and false oaths, therefore mix it with giving sadaqah [for…
28 September 2018
A narration about a father teaching his child etiquette
Question Is this suitable to quote? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "It is better for a father to discipline/teach etiquette to his son than to give one entire measure (one sa') of…
30 August 2018
Charity will serve as a shade on the day of Qiyamah
Question Is this Hadith reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "On the Day of Qiyamah, people will be in the shade of the charity [they gave], until it is time for accountability.
8 August 2018
The punishment for those who misappropriate funds
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "There are some men who misappropriate Allah's wealth [such as the funds of the Muslim state, Zakah etc.],…
1 August 2018
A Du’a of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Can you mention the reference of this du'a of Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu)? "O Allah! I am indeed harsh, so make me gentle, I am weak, so make me strong, and I am…
30 July 2018
Continue spending in the path of Allah and do not count and hoard
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) addressed Asma (radiyallahu 'anha) and said, "Continue spending (in the path of Allah Ta'ala) and do not count and hoard,…
10 May 2018
Authenticity of a du’a to recite when discharging Zakah
Question The following du'a has been mentioned to be recited at the time of distributing Zakah: اللهم اجعلها مغنما، ولا تجعلها مغرما O Allah! Make it a gain and do not make it a loss……
3 May 2018
The intention one should have when giving charity
Question Is this statement of Sayyiduna 'Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) authentic? "Your charity will not be accepted until you believe, "I need the reward more than the beggar needs the money."
25 April 2018
The various pillars of Islam
Question Is this Hadith authentic? الإسلام أن تعبد الله لا تشرك به شيئا، وتقيم الصلاة، وتؤتي الزكاة، وتصوم رمضان، وتحج البيت، والأمر بالمعروف، والنهي عن المنكر، وتسليمك على أهلك، فمن انتقص شيئا منهن…
23 April 2018
Withholding zakah spoils halal earnings
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? من كسب طيبا خبثه منع الزكاة ومن كسب خبيثا لم تطيبه الزكاة
17 April 2018
Spend and Allah will spend on you
Question What is the level of authenticity of this Hadith? Allah Ta'ala has said, "Spend [in avenues of good], O Son of Adam, and I shall spend on you."
22 March 2018
A follow up query on the virtue of giving clothes to a destitute Muslim
Question Is there an incident which prompted Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) to narrate the following Hadith? I have heard this narration together with an incident. Rasulullah…