Tag Archives: Al-Miftah

September, 2014

• 24 September

  Authenticity of Salatut Tasbih

  Question What is the authenticity of the Hadiths that encourage Salatut Tasbih? I have heard some people label this a bid’ah.

July, 2014

• 31 July

  Can we observe the six fasts of Shawwal later in the year?

  Question I 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 Surah: Al-An’am, Ayah: 160) to multiply the rewards of …
• 7 July

  The Hadith that says four things should be done in abundance in Ramadan

  Question In a recent bayan a Moulana stated It is reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) 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 to grant us Jannat. 4. Make Du’a – Asking Allah …
• 4 July

  The famous Hadith on the virtues of the three sets of ten days of Ramadan

  Question Please confirm the following : “The first part of the month of Ramadan is mercy, the middle of it is forgiveness and the end of it is freedom from the Fire.” Some people have said that this Hadith is unacceptable.

June, 2014

• 11 June

  The fast of 15th Sha’ban

  Question What 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? Jazakallah.

May, 2014

• 20 May

  Who should/could attend the Bukhari graduation gatherings?

  Question Can 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.
• 12 May

  Reference for the the concern of Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) when the weather changed

  Question Kindly provide the reference of the following please: Whenever a strong wind blew, anxiety appeared on the face of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam), out of fear, that the wind might be a sign of Allah Ta’ala’s punishment.

April, 2014

• 30 April

  Authenticity of the Rajab du’a

  Question The 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.
• 29 April

  Writing the salutations upon Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam)

  Question Is 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 Alaihi Wasallam) said: Whoever sends salutations upon me in written form, the angels …
• 25 April

  How to send rewards for the deceased?

  Question Is there any specific surah or du’a or or any specific deed to send sawab for the deceased?

February, 2014

• 7 February

  Is the virtue of 15th of Sha’ban proven, or is it a bid’ah (innovation)?

  Question I am a firm believer that 15th of Sha’ban is a blessed night. I have come across many people who claim it is nowhere to be found in Hadith and it is a bid’ah to claim the night being a blessed night. In the light of Sunnah and Hadith, please discuss this topic.