Dhikr

10 Muharram 143724 October 2015

Great Reward for a Simple Tasbih

QuestionPlease confirm the narration which states that Sayyidah Juwayriyyah (radiyallahu 'anha) was on her prayer mat early in the morning, and when Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) came back at mid morning he taught her a special du'a that would've been equivalent to the entire time she sat on her…

6 Muharram 143720 October 2015

Reciting a Certain Dhikr One Hundred Times Daily

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? "Whomsoever recites 'La ilaha illalahul malikul haqqul mubin' one hundred times daily, this will be a means of protection against poverty, he will be safe from the loneliness of the grave, and by virtue of this dhikr, he will knock on the door of Jannah"

22 Dhul Qa'dah 14366 September 2015

The Gardens of Jannah in This World

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When you pass by the meadows of Jannah indulge freely in them!' The Sahabah asked: 'O Messenger of Allah! What are the meadows of Paradise?' He replied: 'The circles/gatherings of 'ilm [Knowledge].'" [Tabarani]

18 Dhul Qa'dah 14362 September 2015

Making the Dhikr of Allah Ta’ala Calmly

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following narration: "We were with Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) on a journey, and some men stood up repeating aloud, 'God is most great;' and the Prophet said, 'O men, be easy on yourselves and do not distress yourselves by raising your voices; truly,…

16 Dhul Qa'dah 143631 August 2015

A Virtue of Takbir, Tasbih and Istighfar

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? A woman once said, O Rasulullah! Inform me of a few words [which I may use for Dhikr] but don't mention too many. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Say, 'Allahu Akbar' ten times, Allah says, 'This is for me'. Say, 'Subhanallah' ten times, Allah…

15 Dhul Qa'dah 143630 August 2015

Reciting the Last Three Surahs After Salah

QuestionIs there any Hadith that instructs reciting Surah Ikhlas, Falaq and Naas after each salah and thereafter blowing onto hands and wiping on one's body? I have come across narrations before sleeping.

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,…

3 Dhul Qa'dah 143618 August 2015

A Dhikr to Be Recited on Eid?

QuestionI would like to know about the following message someone sent on Eidul Fitr. Is it mentioned in a Hadith, what is the status of the Hadith? Whosoever on the Day of Eid recites 'Subhanallahi wa bi hamdihi' three hundred' times, and sends the reward of this recitation to the…

27 Shawwal 143613 August 2015

How to Recite the Tasbih After Salah

QuestionHow should we recite the Tasbih Fatimi after the Fard Salahs? 1) 33 times Subanallah, 33 times Alhamdulillah, 33 times Allahu Akbar and 1 time La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu lahul mulku walahul hamdu wahuwa 'ala kulli shay in qadir. 2) or 33, 33 and 34?

25 Shawwal 143611 August 2015

Glorifying Allah [Tasbih], an Alternative for the Miser and Coward

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith: Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever dreads to endure the night, or is miserly about spending money, or is too cowardly to fight the enemy should say often: 'Glory be to Allah and with…

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

The Origin of “Subhanallahi wal Hamdulillahi”

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? It has become very popular on social media The third kalimah has a unique and very interesting story behind it. It all started before Allah Ta'ala created Adam ('alayhis salam). The Angels were trying to move the 'Arsh (Throne) of Allah Ta'ala but it was…