Tag Archives: Du’a

July, 2016

• 25 July

  The du’a of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) for those who shave their head

  Question Can you provide the reference for the narration wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) made du’a thrice for those who shaved their head and once for those who trim their hair when coming out of ihram?

May, 2016

• 4 May

  How should one begin du’a?

  Question Please provide the translation and reference of this narration إِذَا صَلَّى أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَبْدَأْ بِتَحْمِيدِ اللَّهِ وَالثَّنَاءِ عَلَيْهِ ثُمَّ لِيُصَلِّ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ثُمَّ لِيَدْعُ بَعْدُ بِمَا شَاءَ
• 4 May

  Imam Shafi’i’s visits to the grave of Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahumallah)

  Question I want to know the authenticity of this incident and the reliability of the narrators of this story. Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) used to visit the grave of Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah), pray two rakats and ask du’a to Allah, he found these du’as to be effective.

April, 2016

• 29 April

  Du’a is the essence of worship

  Question Kindly confirm the authenticity of the Hadith “Du’a is the essence of worship”
• 12 April

  Du’a when removing the garments

  Question Is it true that we should recite the following when removing our clothes: bismillahi ladhi la ilaha ilahu  بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ
• 6 April

  The du’a of Adam (‘alayhis salam)

  Question What is the source for this narration? “When Allah Ta’ala sent Adam (‘alayhis salam) to the Earth he went to Ka’bah, prayed two units of Salah then Allah inspired him to say the following supplication: ‘O Allah, you know what I keep secret and what is open so accept my excuse, you are aware of my needs so grant …
• 4 April

  Hadith about how one can be saved from Jahannam

  Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Jibril said to me, O Muhammad, Allah will address me on the Day of Qiyamah and say,  O Jibril, Why do I see so and so, the son of so and so amidst those destined for Jahannam? I (Jibril) will say, O My Rabb, We …

March, 2016

• 23 March

  Benefit of the du’a of the Angels

  Question Various Hadiths say that the Angels will make du’a for you (for example if you make du’a for a brother without him knowing or if you sleep the night in wudu). What is the significance of the Angels making d’ua for you? Are the du’as of the Angels always accepted or do they have a higher chance of being …
• 22 March

  There is nothing more honorable to Allah than du’a

  Question What is the authenticity of the Hadith “There is nothing more honorable [better] to Allah than du’a”?
• 6 March

  What does the ‘seal’ of rewards mean?

  Question My question is about this Hadith found in Mustadrak Hakim: “…He who performs wudu and recites the following du’a, it will be recorded on a scroll and then sealed with a seal and it will not be broken till the day of Qiyamah: Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika la ilaha illa anta astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayh. My question is, what is …
• 5 March

  Question about a narration regarding durud [salutations]

  Question Does this narration go against the sahih Hadith which says durud ibrahim is the best durud [salutation] of all? What is the authenticity of this narration, and is its du’a found in any Hadith book? وعن أبي محمد عبد الله الموصلي المعروف بابن المشتهر وكان فاضلاً أنه قال من أراد أن يحمد الله تعالى بأفضل ما حمده أحد من خلقه من الأولين والآخرين والملائكة …
• 5 March

  Du’a between Adhan and Iqamah

  Question What is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The du’a made between Adhan and Iqamah is not rejected.”

February, 2016

• 22 February

  The effect of saying the word: Ya Rabbi

  Question How many times should we recite: Ya Rabb? 1. ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: “When the servant said,”O Lord! [Ya Rabb]” four times. Allah said, “I am listening to you, my servant. Ask and you will be granted.” 2. I have seen another narration of Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) where he said: “Whenever a servant said,”O Lord! O Lord!” Allah said,”I am …