Tag Archives: Auspicious occasions

April, 2021

6 April
Khalid’s ibn Ma’dan statement regarding spending five nights of the year in ‘ibadah

Question I want to know the authenticity of this particular saying of Tabi’i Khalid ibn Ma’dan (rahimahullah) who said: “There are five particular nights in a whole year, whosoever spends these nights in worship with intention of gaining virtues and believing [in its promised virtues], Allah will grant him entrance into Jannah 1. The first night of Rajab (worships in …

26 March
An unreliable recital for the 15th of Sha’ban

Question Please verify the authenticity of this narration: “Whoever recites on the night of the 15th of Sha’ban a thousand times (Say Allah is one-Surah Ikhlas) in a hundred units of prayer he will not leave this world until Allah sends him in his sleep a hundred angels.”

10 September
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) ensured that he fasted on ‘Aashura

Question Please could you reference this Hadith? “I never saw Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) seeking to fast on a day more preferable to him than this day, the day of ‘Aashura…”

20 September
Ibn Shihab Az Zuhri would ensure that he fasted on ‘Aashura

Question Can you mention the source for this please? الليث: عن معاوية بن صالح، أن أبا جبلة حدثه، قال كنت مع ابن شهاب في سفر فصام يوم عاشوراء، فقيل له: تصوم يوم عاشوراء في السفر وأنت تفطر في رمضان؟ قال: إن رمضان له عدة من أيام أخر، وإن عاشوراء يفوت سير أعلام النبلاء
20 September
Fasting on ‘Aashura carries the reward for fasting for one year

Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Fasting on the day of ‘Aashura is equivalent [i.e. carries the reward] of fasting for one year”

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

7 October
Seeking repentance on the day of ‘Aashura

Question Kindly mention the Hadith regarding Allah’s forgiveness on the day of ‘Aashura.

21 June
The signs of Laylatul Qadr

Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) reported that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The Night of Decree is a calm night, neither hot nor cold and the sun arises on it [the next morning] red and feeble.” (Ibn Khuzaymah)

16 September
Hadith on spending five nights of the year in ‘ibadah [worship]

Question Is this Hadith suitable to quote? Sayyiduna Mu’adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The one who enlivens five nights of the year with ‘ibadah, Jannah becomes compulsory for him, The night of Tarwiyah (8th of Dhul Hijjah), the night of ‘Arafah (9th of Dhul Hijjah), the night of Nahr (10th of Dhul Hijjah), …
16 September
A fabricated Hadith promising huge rewards for fasting the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah

Question I would like to know if this virtue is authentic Rewards of fasting the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “If you fast from the 1st till the 7th of Dhul Hijjah, for each fast you will receive the reward of giving one hundred horses fully equipped for jihad, one hundred camels given …
16 September
The virtue of fasting the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah

Question What is the virtue of fasting the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah?
16 September
The reward for fasting on the day of ‘Arafah (9th of Dhul Hijjah)

Question Is it true that that fasting on the day of ‘Arafah (the 9th of Dhul Hijjah) expiates two years of sins?

17 November
Events on ‘Aashura

Question Did the following take place on ‘Aashura: Nabi Adam (‘alayhis salam) sent down from Jannah, his tawbah accepted, Nabi Nuh (‘alayhis salam)’s ark landing on Mount Judi, Nabi Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) being saved from fire?

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