Bayhaqi

20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015

Reference for the Qunut Recited in Witr Salah

QuestionThe famous Du'a recited in Witr "Allahumma Inna Nastaeenuka wa nastaghfiruka" Is this mentioned in the Hadith? Also, are there variations in the wordings?

15 Dhul Qa'dah 143630 August 2015

Allah Personally Recompensating the One Who Says a Certain Hamd [Praise of Allah]

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) informed them: "Once a certain slave of Allah said 'Ya Rabbi, Lakal hamdu kama yambaghi li jalali wajhika wa li 'azimi sultanika'. (O Allah, All praise belongs to you,…

8 Dhul Qa'dah 143623 August 2015

Modesty Is All of Iman

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once when asked if modesty was in fact a part of the religion, he replied, "Nay, rather it is the entire religion all of it".

24 Shawwal 143610 August 2015

Are Good Deeds Useless Without Hijrah and Jihad?

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? أتى نفر من أهل البادية إلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقالوا يا رسول الله إن أهل قرآن زعموا أنه لا ينفع عمل دون الهجرة والجهاد في سبيل الله فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حيثما كنتم فأحسنتم عبادة الله…

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

Hadith About the Opportunities that Allah Affords Us

QuestionWhat is status following Hadith? and can it be quoted? Hadith states like this more or less: "Surely in your time from your sustainer there are winds/breeze (Nafahat) ,so search for them because whoever finds them will never lose ever.

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

The Ruku’ and Sajdah of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionKindly translate the following narration and provide the grading: كَانَ النَّبِىُّ -صلى الله عليه وسلم- إِذَا رَكَعَ بَسَطَ ظَهْرَهُ، وَإِذَا سَجَدَ وَجَّهَ أَصَابِعَهُ قِبَلَ الْقِبْلَةِ فَتَفَاج

18 Shawwal 14364 August 2015

Sleeping After Fajr

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: ''Sleeping early in the day leads to withholding of sustenance'' I have read the following regarding the authenticity of this narration: Imam Suyuti says Sahih but Al-Albany says weak and Darussalam says fabricated. Which verdict is correct?

18 Shawwal 14364 August 2015

Benefits of Using a Miswak

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? "Use the miswak, for it purifies the mouth, pleases Allah Ta'ala, pleases the Angels, increases good deeds, it is Sunnah, sharpens the eyesight, cures scurvy [a disease affecting the gums], strengthens the gums, removes phlegm and fragrances the mouth"

14 Shawwal 143631 July 2015

Is Qurbani (Slaughtering) Allowed for three or Four Days?

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration in Bayhaqi? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Sacrifice/slaughtering is three days after Yawmun Nahr (10th of Dhul Hijjah/The day of 'Eidul Adha)"

5 Shawwal 143622 July 2015

A Hadith Encouraging Independence

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Seek to be independent from people, even if it be to wash/clean your miswak”

27 Ramadan 143614 July 2015

An Unreliable Narration Explaining the Vast Reward for One Sajdah in Ramadan

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? "Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the first night of Ramadan dawns, the doors of the skies are opened and none of its doors are then closed until the last night of…

3 Ramadan 143620 June 2015

Three Groups of People That Will Enter Jannah Without Reckoning

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا جمع الله الخلائق يوم القيامة، نادى مناد: أين أهل الفضل؟ فيقوم ناس وهم يسير، فينطلقون سراعا إلى الجنة، فتتلقاهم الملائكة، فيقولون: إنا نراكم سراعا إلى الجنة، فمن أنتم؟ فيقولون: نحن أهل الفضل، فيقولون: وما…