23 November 2022
Sufyan’s ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) explanation of the dhikr to be recited in abundance in ‘Arafah
Question Muhibuddin Tabari mentions in his book Al Qira Liqasid Ummul Qura that once Sufyan ibn 'Uyanah (rahimahullah) was asked by Husayn ibn Marwazi why the du'a which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…
2 November 2022
Shah Waliyullah’s ten ways of remembering Allah/dhikr
Question Kindly elaborate on the 10 categories of dhikr classified by Shah Waliyullah in his book, Hujjatullahil Balighah which are namely: 1. Tasbih 2. Tahmid 3. Tahlil 4. Takbir 5. Asking Allah…
24 October 2022
A dhikr/recital which supersedes other dhikrs
Question Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was reported to have said, "Whoever says the following 100 times in a day, nobody will be able to do a better deed except one who does more." The…
1 April 2022
The incident wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) ordered a Sahabi to recite tasbih for ease in sustenance
Question I want to know the authenticity of this Hadith. Can we recite this Tasbih as mentioned in this Hadith? Once a companion (Sahabi) came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and said the…
25 March 2022
The stingy person and the coward should make dhikr
Question What is the reference of this Hadith? من ضن منكم بالمال أن ينفقه، وخاف العدو أن يجاهده، وخاف الليل أن يكابده فليكثر من قول: لا إله إلا الله، وسبحان الله، والحمد لله، والله أكبر……
14 March 2022
The meadows of Jannah in this world
Question I am looking for the Arabic text and the complete Hadith regarding 'the meadows of Jannah in this world' which is quoted for the virtue of dhikr in Tablighi bayans.
1 March 2022
Simple adhkar taught to Ummu Hani (radiyallahu ‘anha) which yield great rewards
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Umm Hani' bintu Abi Talib (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) walked past me one day so I said, "O Messenger of Allah,…
11 October 2021
Authenticity of the Hadith regarding the virtue of reciting la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah is a cure for ninety nine illnesses, the lightest being depression/anxiety."
24 August 2021
Who is the likeliest to receive intercession from Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?
Question Narrated Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu): I said: "O Allah's Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)! Who will be the luckiest person, who will gain your intercession on the Day of…
2 July 2021
Sayyiduna Abud Darda’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding dhikr
Question Please mention the reference and Arabic text of this narration. The Companion, Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Those whose tongues are moist with the remembrance of Allah…
18 June 2021
Remembering Allah Ta’ala in the marketplace
Question Is this narration authentic? Whoever remembers Allah in the markets once, Allah will remember him a hundred times.
15 June 2021
‘Abdullah Ibn Muhayriz’s statement on speaking in the Masjid
Question Is this narration authentic? Ibn Muhayriz (rahimahullah) is reported to have said: "Speaking in the masjid is idle talk, except for one who is praying, or remembering his Rabb, or asking for…
8 June 2021
A follow up query regarding the tasbih ‘Subhanallahi wa bi hamdihi ‘adada khalqihi’
Question Can the du'a 'Subhanallahi wa bi hamdihi ‘adada khalqihi wa rida nafsihi wa zinata ‘arshihi wa midada kalimatihi' also be said in evening since the Hadith only mentioned morning?
1 June 2021
The best dhikr after Quran
Question Is this Hadith authentic and what are the best words to praise Allah and glorify Him? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told us, that the best words a slave can utter…
15 March 2021
Not remembering Allah will be a cause of regret
Question Is this Hadith authentic? ما جلس قوم مجلسا لم يذكروا الله فيه إلا كان عليهم ترة، وما مشى أحد ممشى لم يذكر الله فيه إلا كان عليه ترة، وما أوى أحد إلى فراشه ولم يذكر الله فيه إلا كان عليه ترة……