Charity

20 Muharram 143911 October 2017

The Benefits of Charity

QuestionIs the following Hadith suitable to quote? إن صدقة المسلم تزيد في العمر و تمنع ميتة السوء و يذهب الله بها الكبر و الفخر

19 Dhul Hijjah 143811 September 2017

“The Poor Are Your Good Deeds”

QuestionIs this narration authentic? فقراؤكم حسناتكم The poor are [a means] of your good deeds

5 Dhul Hijjah 143828 August 2017

Do Not Delay in Charity

QuestionIs the following authentic enough to narrate? بادروا بالصدقة فإن البلاء لا يتخطاها Similarly what is the correct wording of the first part: بادروا or باكروا . If both then which is better to use?

30 Dhul Qa'dah 143823 August 2017

Explanation of a Hadith on Charity

QuestionHow do we reconcile between the following two narrations? 1. If the wife or treasurer spends from the owner's wealth then both will get equal/full reward [... min ghayri ay yunqasa min ujurihim shayan.] (Sahih Muslim) and 2. The Hadith in Sahih Muslim as well, where it appears both will…

26 Dhul Qa'dah 143819 August 2017

A Monk Was Forgiven Due to Charity

QuestionWhat is the reference for this incident? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, “A monk worshipped Allah in his hermitage for sixty years. Then a woman came and laid down at his side, so he laid down with her and was intimate (in adultery) with her for six nights.…

29 Jumadal Akhirah 143828 March 2017

The Reward for a Morsel Given in Charity Increases to the Size of Mount Uhud

QuestionCould you verify the authenticity of this narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Certainly Allah Ta'ala rears and increases the reward of a date or morsel given in charity just as one of you rears a foal or young camel, until the reward reaches the size of Mount Uhud"

21 Rabi'ul Akhir 143820 January 2017

Remembering Allah, The Best Deed and Highest in Rank

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Should I not inform you of the best of your deeds which are the purest in the sight of your Rabb, the highest in ranks, which is better for you than spending gold and silver in charity…

8 Safar 14389 November 2016

Carrying Out Good Deeds Protects One from an Evil Death

QuestionCan you translate the following Hadith and provide the authenticity? صنائع المعروف تقي مصارع السوء وصدقة السر تطفئ غضب الرب وصلة الرحم تزيد في العمر

7 Safar 14388 November 2016

Two Detrimental Characteristics of Women

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the Hadith below Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O womenfolk, you should give charity and ask seek abundant forgiveness [as this will protect you from Jahannam] for I saw you in bulk among the dwellers of Jahannam. A woman among them said: 'Why is…

22 Muharram 143824 October 2016

Charity Extinguishes the Heat of the Grave

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith and can it be quoted? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Charity extinguishes the heat of the grave"