18 April 2022
Be mindful of your children’s Salah and ensure that they are habitually carrying out good deeds
Question Please confirm the reference of this narration: حافظوا على أبنائكم في الصلاة، ثم تعودوا/وعوّدوهم الخير؛ فإنما الخير بالعادة
8 April 2022
‘Aaisha’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) statement regarding a girl when she turns nine years old
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "When a girl reaches nine years of age she is a woman."
7 April 2022
Another version of the narration regarding a woman should remain concealed
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A woman is 'awrah. Thus, hold her at home. Because, when she is about to go outdoor, and her kinsmen ask, 'Where are…
11 March 2022
An intelligent person thinks before speaking whereas a fool just blurts out
Question What is the source of this narration? لسان العاقل من وراء قلبه، فإذا عرض له قول نظر, فإن كان له قال، وإن كان عليه أمسك, ولسان الأحمق أمام قلبه، فإذا عرض له القول قال عليه أو له……
23 February 2022
Fasting seven days in Rajab
Question Is the following narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whosoever observes seven fasts in the month of Rajab, the seven doors of Hell will be closed for him."…
22 February 2022
‘Umar asks Ubayy ibn Ka’b (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) regarding Taqwa
Question What is the reference for the following narration? سأل أمير المؤمنين عمر أبيّ ابن كعب فقال له: ما التقوى؟ فقال أبيّ: يا أمير المؤمنين أما سلكت طريقًا فيه شوك؟! فقال: نعم، قال: فماذا فعلت؟…
19 November 2021
Increase in istighfar [seeking forgiveness] for you do not know when Allah’s mercy will descend
Question What is the reference for this Hadith? Be abundant in seeking Allah's forgiveness. In your homes, at your table, on your travel, in the market place, in your gatherings. Wherever you may be,…
22 October 2021
Ishaq ibn Rahuyah (rahimahullah) marries a woman due to her collection of books
Question I am looking for a incident of a scholar who married a woman after her husband passed on. She had a good selection of books.
13 October 2021
The honourable ones are the bearers of the Quran and those who engage in ‘ibadah at tahajjud
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? أشراف امتي حملة القران و أصحاب اليل
2 September 2021
Jibril (‘alayhis salam) advises Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to recite a du’a when distressed
Question What is the reference for this narration? No affliction afflicted Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) but Jibril ('alayhis salam) came down advising him to recite this du'a: I have…
31 August 2021
A miraculous incident regarding Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and a deceased replying from the grave
Question Is this incident authentic? Imam Bayhaqi states in Dalailun Nubuwwah that once Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) invited a man to Islam. He said that he would accept Islam if Nabi…
25 August 2021
An unreliable narration regarding feeding a fasting person on the day of ‘Aashura
Question How reliable is this Hadith? "Whoever gives iftar to a person on the day of Ashura, it is as the whole nation of Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) broke fast by him"
12 August 2021
There are many avenues of good but only a few take advantage
Question Can you please give me the source of the following Hadith? الخير كثير ومن يعمل به قليل
12 August 2021
Reciting ten verses of Surah Baqarah to retain the Quran
Question Is there a narration something to the effect that states if a person recites Surah Fatihah, Surah Baqarah till 'Muflihun', Ayatul Kursi and 'Aamanar Rasoolu...' Then one won't forget the…
4 August 2021
Reciting the Quran with musical melodies
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? اقرءوا القرآن بلحون العرب وأصواتها، وإياكم ولحون أهل الكتابين، وأهل الفسق، فإنه سيجيء بعدي قوم يرجّعون بالقرآن ترجيع الغناء والرهبانية والنوح، لا…