As-Sirajul Munir

28 Dhul Hijjah 144118 August 2020

Do the Virtues of Seeking Knowledge Apply to Secular Education?

QuestionIn the following Hadith: من سلك طريقًا يلتمس فيه علمًا سهل الله له طريقًا إلى الجنة Whosoever sets out in search of knowledge, Allah Ta’ala will ease the way to Jannah for him. What is meant by “knowledge" in this Hadith? Is it specifically the seekers of Islamic/Shar'i knowledge or…

25 Jumadal Akhirah 144120 February 2020

Making Du’a in Abundance

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If one of you asks then he should ask in abundance for he asks his Rabb"

28 Safar 144128 October 2019

The Martyr Is Saved from Trials in the Grave

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن رجل من أصحاب النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، أن رجلا قال: يا رسول الله، ما بال المؤمنين يفتنون في قبورهم إلا الشهيد؟ قال: «كفى ببارقة السيوف على رأسه فتنة»

20 Shawwal 144024 June 2019

Beware of Sinning on the Earth

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith and is the translation correct? In particular the word ‘Mother' "Take care of the earth for she is your mother. No one does good or evil on her except that she will speak of it (on the Last Day)."

1 Ramadan 14406 May 2019

Having Honey Three Days a Month

QuestionIs this authentic? "One should have a lick of honey on an empty stomach for the first three days of every month" It is a means of safety from all illnesses.

30 Rajab 143916 April 2018

Tyrant Rulers Will Rule Before Al Mahdi (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs this narration authentic? سيكون من بعدي خلفاء، ومن بعد الخلفاء أمراء، ومن بعد الأمراء ملوك، ومن بعد الملوك جبابرة، ثم يخرج رجل من أهل بيتي يملأ الأرض عدلا كما ملئت جورا، ثم يؤمر القحطاني فوالذي بعثني بالحق ما هو دونه

11 Jumadal Akhirah 143927 February 2018

Eating Together Is a Source of Blessing

QuestionIs this authentic? Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “Eat together and do not eat separately, as there is more barakah (blessings) when eating in a group."

26 Safar 143916 November 2017

A Sinner Will Eventually Be Exposed

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If any of you performs deeds in a solid rock that has no door or hole, his deeds, whatever they are, will come out [to the public]."

2 Safar 14383 November 2016

Seven Forms of Sadaqah Jariyah (Perpetual Reward)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity if this narration: Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “There are seven such actions that a servant carries out, the reward of which will continue to be written for him in his grave after his demise; 1) the one who…

22 Muharram 143824 October 2016

Benefit of Repentance (Tawbah)

Questionإذا تاب العبد عن ذنوبه أنسى الله حفظته ذنوبه، وأنسى ذلك جوارحه ومعالمه من الأرض حتى يلقى الله يوم القيامة وليس عليه شاهد من الله بذنب