Al-Miftah

3 Shawwal 143531 July 2014

Can We Observe the Six Fasts of Shawwal Later in the Year?

QuestionI am aware that the Hadith says if one fasts in Ramadan and 6 more in Shawwal, one receives the reward of fasting the entire year as 36 fasts will be multiplied by Allah Ta'ala 10 fold which then equals 360. My question is: that Allah Ta’ala has promised (in…

9 Ramadan 14357 July 2014

The Hadith That Says Four Things Should Be Done in Abundance in Ramadan

QuestionIn a recent bayan a Mawlana stated It is reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: We must do four things in abundance in the month of Ramadan: 1. Recite the first Kalimah as much as possible 2. Say - Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness) 3. Make Du'a – Asking Allah…

12 Sha'ban 143511 June 2014

The Fast of 15th Sha’ban

QuestionWhat is the status of the fasting on the day of the 15th of Sha'ban. I have read conflicting rulings regarding this. Could you kindly shed some light and clarify this in the light of Hadith?

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Who Should/Could Attend the Bukhari Graduation Gatherings?

QuestionCan you advise what are the benefits/merits in participating in the gathering of the completion of Sahih Bukhari. Some brothers explain it's an occasion where du'as are accepted and some argue it's not a gathering for the laymen. It should only be attended by the students of knowledge.

29 Jumadal Akhirah 143530 April 2014

Authenticity of the Rajab Du’a

QuestionThe following du'a is commonly recited at the beginning of Rajab, Is it authentic? Some people say it's baseless and should not be read. Allahumma barik lana fi Rajab wa Shaban wa balighna Ramadan.

28 Jumadal Akhirah 143529 April 2014

Writing the Salutations Upon Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs it okay to quote the following Hadith? Writing the salutations: عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله: من صلى علي في كتاب لم تزل الملائكة تستغفر له ما دام اسمي في ذلك الكتاب Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radhiallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said:…