Tag Archives: Al-Miftah

March, 2019

• 13 March

  Authenticity of Imam Shafi’i’s statement regarding du’as being accepted on five nights of the year

  Question Is this statement authentically attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah)? Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) has stated: “I have heard that du’as are accepted by Almighty Allah on five nights: 1) The night of Jumu’ah, 2 and 3) The nights of the two ‘Eids, 4) The first night of Rajab, 5) The middle (15th) night of Sha’ban”
• 11 March

  The guest comes with his own rizq

  Question Is this narration authentic? حدثنا أبو محمد بن حيان، ثنا محمد بن أحمد بن معدان، ثنا أيوب بن علي بن الهيضم، ثنا زياد بن سيار، عن أبي قرصافة قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا أراد الله بعبد خيرا أهدى له هدية. قيل: يا رسول الله، وما تلك الهدية؟ قال: بضيف ينزل به برزقه ويرحل وقد غفر …
• 8 March

  Some virtues for offering Jumu’ah Salah

  Question Can you mention a Hadith on the virtue of performing Jumu’ah Salah?

February, 2019

• 11 February

  Unreliable virtue of visiting the sick

  Question Is the following authentic? To visit the sick is more beloved in the sight of Allah than ‘ibadah for 40 or 50 years 

October, 2018

• 11 October

  Covering ankles with socks

  Question Someone asked me if you wear pants above your ankle then why you wear socks to cover it? What is a good answer to this question?

April, 2018

• 24 April

  An unauthentic form of Salah to offer on the 15th of Sha’ban

  Question Is this authentic? On the night of 15 Sha’ban, offer twelve rak’ahs of Salah. In each rak’ah recite Surah Ikhlas thirty (30) times. You will see your abode in Jannah and be granted  intercession for ten (10) family members

March, 2018

• 13 March

  The virtue of giving clothes to a destitute Muslim

  Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: “He who gives cloth to any destitute Muslim, remains in the security of Allah as long as a single piece remains on his body.”
• 5 March

  Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu’anhu) advise on winter warmth

  Question Please provide the original source, and comment on the authenticity of this narration. Sulaym ibn ‘Aamir narrates that when winter would come, Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) would be extra mindful of them and write to them, advising: “Winter, which is an enemy, has come, so prepare for it with wool, leathers socks, and socks. Use wool as your under-clothing …

October, 2017

• 31 October

  Being unmindful of etiquette leads to being deprived of carrying out obligatory actions

  Question Is this a Hadith? من تهاون بالأدب عوقب بحرمان السنن، ومن تهاون بالسنن عوقب بحرمان الفرائض، ومن تهاون بالفرائض عوقب بحرمان المعرفة
• 27 October

  The danger of an eloquent hypocrite

  Question Please provide a reference and translation of the following Hadith: إن أَخْوَفُ مَا أَخَافُ عَلَى أُمَّتِي كل مُنَافِقٍ عَلِيمِ اللِّسَانِ

August, 2017

• 30 August

  Can one sheep/goat suffice for many people in Udhiyah/Qurbani?

  Question Recently on social media people were saying that there is no need to slaughter more than one sheep or goat per household. They quoted the following Hadiths to substantiate this: 1. Narrated by ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) and Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) that when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) wanted to do Qurbani then He (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) took two healthy …
• 10 August

  What to do for protection and blessings in a new home/business premises?

  Question Are there any deeds prescribed from the prophetic practice to be fulfilled after purchasing a new home or business? I have seen many engage in a khatam of Surah Baqarah or a majlis of dhikr and du’a for barakah.

March, 2017

• 27 March

  Greeting strangers of the opposite gender

  Question I heard it is sunnah not to greet strangers of the opposite sex. And if greeted not to respond. Kindly advise on its authenticity as I have come across a Hadith in which Nabi (salallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) greeted women.