Abu Dawud

28 Rabi'ul Awwal 14434 November 2021

Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Loves Death, Poverty and Illness

QuestionWhat is the reference, Arabic text for this narration and to whom is it attributed? "I love death because I long for my Lord. I love being poor because it humbles me in front of my Lord. And I love illness because it removes away my sins" [at-Tadhkirah]

12 Rabi'ul Awwal 144319 October 2021

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Waits for Three Days

QuestionWhere is the following Hadith found and can it be quoted? If possible, what is the lesson from this Hadith? Abdullah ibn Abil Hamsa was a companion who narrates: "Prior to the commencement of the divine mission of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) [i.e. Nubuwwah], I dealt with him in…

24 Muharram 14432 September 2021

A Virtue of Praying Four Rak’ahs (Salatud Duha) in the Morning

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, what is meant by “suffice”? Does it mean that Allah Ta’ala will protect one against misguidance and committing sins? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: "Verily, Allah Ta’ala says: ‘O Son of Adam! Pray to me at the beginning of the day with four units…

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144223 June 2021

Prohibition Against Confusing Others in Salah by Reciting Too Loudly

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Under the heading 'Dhikr Qawl al-Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) Laa yajhar ba'dukam 'ala ba'din fil-Quran, Imam Nasai (rahimahullah) has recorded the Hadith, "None of you should compete with one another in reciting Quran loudly."

27 Shawwal 14428 June 2021

Clarification Regarding the Narration on Houses in Jannah

QuestionMy question is regarding the below Hadith: "I guarantee a house on the outskirts of Jannah for one who leaves arguments even if he is right, and a house in the middle of Jannah for one who abandons lies even when joking, and a house in the highest part of…

13 Shawwal 144225 May 2021

Opening One’s Fast With Honey

QuestionIs this correct? When breaking your fast, break it with honey. Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to like sweet edible things and honey."