10 Jumadal Ula 143719 February 2016
The Masjids Shine Like Stars
QuestionPlease provide the full narration which states that the Masajid shine to the inhabitants of the sky like stars.
Bayhaqi
8 Jumadal Ula 143717 February 2016
A Narration Prohibiting Observing Non-Muslim Festivities
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Whoever builds [a home] in the land of the foreigners [that is, the non-Muslims] and observes their Nayruz [Persian New Year] and Mahrajan [a Persian festival celebrated on the equinox] and imitates them till he dies in that state, he shall be resurrected…
27 Safar 143710 December 2015
Seek Seventy Excuses for Your Brother
QuestionHow sound is the Hadith "Seek seventy excuses for your brother"?
3 Safar 143716 November 2015
The Blessing of a Mother’s Du’a
QuestionI have read an incident in Al Bidayah Wan Nihayah cited on the authority of Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) that during the time of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) a mother had lost her child. She made fervent du'a to Allah and through the blessing of her…
1 Safar 143714 November 2015
Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and the Miraculous Dates
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the narration which states that Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) had brought some dates to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and asked him to make du'a for barakah. After this there was so much of barakah in those dates that he fed large numbers of…
27 Muharram 143710 November 2015
The Number of Children of Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionHow many children did Sayyidina Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) have. Was it one hundred and twenty (120)? Does this include grandchildren? JazakAllahu khayran for all the assistance. Appreciated.
26 Muharram 14379 November 2015
Moderation, Friendliness and Asking Good Questions
QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Moderation in spending is half of [one's] sustenance, friendliness toward people is half of [one's] intelligence, and asking good questions is half of [one's] knowledge (Shu'abul Iman)
23 Muharram 14376 November 2015
The Characteristics of the Inhabitants of Jannah
QuestionThere are narrations that claim all of mankind will have the voice of Dawud, age of 'Isa, the looks of Yusuf ('alayhimus salam). Can, you confirm the narration, and it's authenticity?
22 Muharram 14375 November 2015
Saying a Durud (Salutation) Seventy Times at the Grave of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith and can it be quoted? It is reported that when a person stands at the grave of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) and recites the verse: إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ (Innallah Wa Mala-Ikatahu Yu Salluna 'Alan Nabi), (Surah Al Ahzab,…
13 Muharram 143727 October 2015
Being Allah Conscious, a Means of Purification
QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was asked: "How can a person purify himself?" Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) answered: "He should remember that Allah 'Azza Wa Jalla is with him wherever he is."
8 Muharram 143722 October 2015
Du’as Accepted Upon Seeing the Ka’bah
QuestionDu'as are readily accepted at the first sighting of the Kabah. Is this a Hadith?
20 Dhul Hijjah 14364 October 2015
How Much of Effort for This Life and the Next?
Question"Work for your life down here as if you'll live forever, and work for the next life as if you will die tomorrow" Is this a Hadith ?
7 Dhul Hijjah 143621 September 2015
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Praising the King of Abysinnia
QuestionI read in a book that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to the Muslims when they were being persecuted in Makkah Mukarramah: "If you want you may go take refuge in Abyssinia, for there reigns a king, where nobody is oppressed under his rule. Go there until Allah opens…
6 Dhul Hijjah 143620 September 2015
Punishment for Not Forbidding Evil
QuestionI have heard few times of an incident in which Allah Ta'ala commanded the angels to destroy a town of disobedient people. However the angels commented that there was one pious worshipper within the town to which Allah Ta'ala said, start with him first. Does this incident have a legitimate…
29 Dhul Qa'dah 143613 September 2015
The Virtue of Fajr Salah on a Friday
QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that the Fajr of Jumu'ah is better or more rewarding than Jumu'ah Salah itself? If so can you mention the reference and it's authentication.