17 October 2018
Children seeking forgiveness for their deceased parents
Question Is this narration authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "The one who has passed away will move up in his position, and he will say, 'O my Rabb, what's going on?' It…
4 May 2018
A du’a asking Allah for the eternal bounties of the Hereafter
Question Is the following a masnun du'a? اللهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ النَّعِيمَ الْمُقِيمَ الَّذِي لَا يَحُولُ وَلَا يَزُولُ Allahumma inni as-alukan na'imal muqimal ladhi la yahulu wa la yazulu……
19 April 2018
Correct wording of a du’a
Question In the du'a: اللهم إني أسألك الصحة والعفة، والأمانة وحسن الخلق، والرضا بالقدر Is it الرضا or رضا?
22 January 2018
Showing mercy to animals when slaughtering
Question Is this authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever shows mercy to an animal when slaughtering, Allah Ta'ala will have mercy on him on the Day of Qiyamah"
17 January 2018
Poetry is like conversation
Question Is this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Poetry has the same status as prose, good poetry is like good speech and bad poetry is like bad speech/conversation"
19 December 2017
Those who seek forgiveness for Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah and his mother
Question Is it true that Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) asked forgiveness for himself, his mother and for anyone who asked for forgiveness for them.
5 December 2017
A Hadith regarding two people who love for the sake of Allah Ta’ala
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When two people love each other for the sake of Allah, the better one is the one who has stronger…
26 October 2017
Do not call your father by his name and do not walk ahead of him
Question Is this narration suitable to quote? أن أبا هريرة أبصر رجلين، فقال لأحدهما: ما هذا منك؟ فقال: أبي، فقال: لا تسمه باسمه، ولا تمش أمامه، ولا تجلس قبله……
25 October 2017
Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and his mother
Question Is this narration suitable to quote? حدثنا عبد الرحمن بن شيبة قال: أخبرني ابن أبي الفديك قال: حدثني موسى، عن أبي حازم، أن أبا مرة، مولى أم هانئ ابنة أبي طالب أخبره، أنه ركب مع أبي هريرة إلى…
9 August 2017
Abstaining from shirk, black magic and malice
Question Is this Hadith reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, If three sins are not found within a person, then Allah will forgive all his other sins for whom he wishes; One who…
5 June 2017
A comprehensive du’a
Question Is this du'a authentic? It was narrated from Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) taught her this supplication: Allahumma inni as aluka minal…
17 March 2017
‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on good guidance before Qiyamah
Question Could you kindly provide the reference and authenticity of this quote: "[Before Qiyamah] Desires and whims will be the motivating factor for carrying out deeds. Know well that good…
10 March 2017
Du’as are accepted on Wednesdays
Question Du'as are accepted on a Wednesday from between Zuhr to 'Asr. Is this correct?
16 February 2017
The worst people are those who gossip and create rift between people
Question Can you provide the reference for this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The worst among the servants of Allah are those who gossip and create rifts between…