27 Jumadal Ula 14377 March 2016
Meaning of “Riwayatan” and “Dirayatan”
QuestionIn certain Darul 'Ulums, some Hadith books are taught “riwayatan" and some “dirayatan". What is the difference?
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8 Jumadal Ula 143717 February 2016
The Sanctity of the Graveside of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionI would like to query regarding a certain quotation in Fadail Hajj wherein it is stated that the soil touching the mubarak body of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is superior to the arsh, is it possible to have anything superior to the arsh?
18 Safar 14371 December 2015
A Hadith Warning Women Who Do Not Pay Zakat for Their Jewellery
QuestionA Hadith was read in our daily Ta'lim in our Masjid from Fadail Sadaqat (part 1, pg: 290, Hadith: 9) regarding a women wearing a gold necklace will have a similar necklace of fire on the day of Qiyamah. A brother from an Arabic speaking background says he doubts this…
6 Safar 143719 November 2015
Death with Wudu is Martyrdom
QuestionI wanted to know what the grade of this Hadith is Sahih, Hasan or Da'if and whether it's allowed to practice upon: One should try to be in the state of wudu all the time. He who passes away in the state of wudu dies as a Shahid (martyr) (Majmauz…
7 Dhul Hijjah 143621 September 2015
Authenticity of the Bazar Du’a
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Umar ibnul Khattab reported that the Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If a servant of Allah goes to the marketplace or shopping area and recites the following prayer then one million good deeds will be recorded for him and one million sins…
2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015
The Reward for Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah (9th of Dhul Hijjah)
QuestionIs it true that fasting on the day of 'Arafah (the 9th of Dhul Hijjah) expiates two years of sins?
1 Dhul Hijjah 143615 September 2015
Protection From Shaytan
QuestionHow can I protect myself from shaytan?
25 Shawwal 143611 August 2015
A Virtue of Reciting Quran in Salah After Using the Miswak
QuestionIs there a Hadith that states that the angels place their mouth by the mouth of the person who recites Quran after making miswak?
8 Sha'ban 143627 May 2015
Is There Any Specific Form of Salah to Be Performed on the 15th of Sha’ban?
QuestionI would like to know the procedure for nafl [optional] Salah for the fifteenth (15th) of Sha'ban.
25 Rajab 143614 May 2015
What to Recite When a Person Dies
QuestionUpon a person's death please tell me if the shahadah must be read as well as Surah Baqarah. Also does reading Quran, Yasin or du'as help the dead person?
4 Rajab 143623 April 2015
Du’a for Expansion in Sustenance
QuestionDua for Expanding Rizq (Provision) اَللَّھُمَ اجْعَلْ اَوْسَعَ رِزْقِکَ عَلَیَّ عِنْدَ کِبَرِ سِنِّی وَ انْقِطَاعِ عُمُرِی O Allah! Expand for me Your provision till my old age and till the end of my life.
23 Jumadal Akhirah 143613 April 2015
Correct Wording on the Virtue of the Sunnah
QuestionWhich version of this narration is correct, or are all correct? من احب سنتى فقد احبنى ومن أحبني كان معي في الجنة "He who loves my sunnah, loves me. Whoever loves me will be with me in Jannah." من احيا سنتى فقد احبنى ومن أحبني كان معي في الجنة "He…
19 Jumadal Akhirah 14369 April 2015
A Question Regarding Folding the Trouser Before Salah
QuestionA person asked me about the folding of trousers. He said he has read in Bukhari that you cannot fold the trouser. I told him that covering ankles is sinful and there is something about folding not being good, but go for the less harmful. In the first place ankles…
7 Safar 143630 November 2014
References for Writing the Salutations
QuestionI am seeking the references for these please. JazakAllah khayran. 1.) Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “For whoever writes Salutation on me in a book, the angels continue to pray for mercy on him for as long as my name remains in…
29 Dhul Qa'dah 143524 September 2014
Authenticity of Salatut Tasbih
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the Hadiths that encourage Salatut Tasbih? I have heard some people label this a bid'ah.