15 November 2023
The du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) recited for ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) when he was sick
Question What is the source of the following du'a? Can it be quoted? Kindly provide the Arabic wording and English translation as well. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. U'idhuka billahil Ahadis Samad…
27 April 2021
Reciting Bismillahi Wassalatu Wassalamu ‘Ala Rasulillah when entering the Masjid
Question Is it proven by Hadith to recite Bismillahi Wassalatu Wassalamu ‘Ala Rasulillah upon entering the masjid?
8 February 2021
The authenticity of the narrations in Al Adhkar of Imam Nawawi (rahimahullah)
Question What is the status of al-Adhkar of Imam Nawawi (rahimahullah)? Are all the Hadiths suitable for practice?
19 January 2021
Durud after the du’a of Qunut
Question Is it authentically proven that Sayyiduna Hasan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) would recite Durud after Qunut in the Witr Salah? Is this a Sunnah?
26 December 2020
The masnun method of shaking someone’s hand
Question I was told that there exists a Hadith wherein mention is made that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to give a firm handshake whilst making Musafahah (i.e., shaking hands) [meaning to…
23 October 2020
Wording in the narrations regarding three people whose du’as are readily accepted
Question I have come across the following narrations in Sunan Tirmidhi, Adabul Mufrad, and Sunan ibn Majah with a slight variation in wording. The first two have the words على ولده whilst the third…
14 August 2020
Replying to the words of the Adhan
Question Are there any Hadiths which mention the words that should be said after every line of Adhan? I did remember reading such a Hadith but would like to know the full Hadith with its source and…
16 June 2020
Explanation of “Seek forgiveness for your brother”
Question Please provide a brief commentary of the following Hadith: “When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would finish the burial of the deceased, he would stay by the grave and say, ‘Seek…
8 October 2018
The du’a of Nuh (‘alayhis salam) when wearing shoes
Question Is this du'a authentic to recite when wearing shoes? الحمد لله الذي حذاني ولو شاء أحفاني Alhamdulillahilladhi hadhani wa law sha-a ahfani
3 July 2018
When to recite the du’a “Allahumaj’al fiqalbi nura”
Question Was the du'a (Allahumaj'al fiqalbi nura...) read in Salah or out of Salah as one narration of Sahih Muslim mentions that it was recited in Salah, and another states it was recited while…
8 May 2018
Make dhikr when hearing thunder
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Remember Allah Ta'ala [make dhikr] when hearing thunder for thunder will not harm the dhakir [the…
11 April 2018
The du’a “Allahumma lakal hamdu hamday yuwafi ni’amak”
Question Is this du'a mentioned in any Hadith and is there any virtue for reciting it? اللهم لك الحمد حمدا يوافي نعمك، ويكافئ مزيدك، أحمدك بجميع محامدك ما علمت منها وما لم أعلم على جميع نعمك ما علمت…
10 October 2017
Du’a for insomnia
Question Is this an authentic du'a? To be recited when having difficulty obtaining sleep اللَّهُمَّ غَارَتِ النُّجُومُ وَهَدَأَتِ الْعُيُونُ وَأَنْتَ حَيٌّ قَيُّومٌ, لَا تَأْخُذُكَ سِنَةٌ وَلَا…
22 August 2017
The narrator; Shahr ibn Hawshab (rahimahullah)
Question What is the status of the Hadith narrator Shahr ibn Hawshab?
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