Tag Archives: Du’a

August, 2014

• 20 August

  Famous story of Abu Mi’laq Al Ansari (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

  Question Is the following story authentic? Abu Mi’laq Al Ansari (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was travelling and was approached by an armed thief. The Sahabi requested the thief to allow him to read four rakats of Salah. The thief allowed him and the Sahabi read Salah then made a du’a. A horseman came and killed the thief.
• 6 August

  Translation & reference for a Hadith on du’a

  Question Kindly verify the translation and provide the reference of the following. “Verily your Lord is Generous and Shy. If His servant raises his hands to Him (in supplication) He becomes shy to return them empty.” JazakAllah khairan

July, 2014

• 5 July

  The fasting person and Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)

  Question Please verify the following:  Once Musa (‘alayhis salam) asked Allah ‘Ta’ala O  Allah! You have granted me the honour and privilege of talking to you directly, Have you given this privilege to any other person? Allah Ta’ala replied, O Musa! during the last period I am going to send an Ummah, who will be the Ummah of Muhammad (sallallahu’alayhi …

June, 2014

• 14 June

  Status of the famous du’a for Ramadan

  Question How authentic is the following du’a to be recited at the approach of Ramadan? اَللّٰهُمَّ سَلّمْنِيْ لِرَمَضانَ وَسَلّمْ رَمَضانَ لِيْ وَسَلّمْه لِي مُتَقَبَّلا Allahumma sallimni li Ramadana, wa sallim Ramadana li, wa sallimhu li mutaqabbala.
• 5 June

  Reference for the story of the Bedouin who addressed Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) in his grave

  Question In Ma’ariful Quran, under the Tafsir of Surash Nisa verse 64, Mufti Shafi (rahimullah) mentions a incident of a sahabi who went to the blessed grave of the Prophet (sallah alyhi wassalam) and asked him to pray for his forgiveness. Mufti saheb mentions Bahrul Muheet as the source of this report. Could you please let me know the authenticity …

May, 2014

• 7 May

  Are du’as accepted at the time of marriage?

  Question I heard that du’a is accepted in the gathering where Nikah takes place. Is this mentioned in a sahih Hadith and is it permissible to quote the Hadith?

March, 2014

• 14 March

  The reward for asking forgiveness on behalf of all Muslims

  Question Please verify if this is authentic: If a person asks for forgiveness for the Ummah, like if he says: Allahummaghfirli walil mu’minina wal mu’minat, twenty seven (27) times, then his du’a is readily accepted
• 5 March

  Exact wording of a sunnah du’a for morning & evening

  Question 1. One du’a that is mentioned for the morning is  Allahumma bika asbahna wabika amsayna wa bika nahya wa bika namutu wa ilaikan nushur for the evening its mentioned  Allahumma bika amsayna wabika asbahna wa bika nahya wa bika namutu wa ilaikal masir 2. Is the above version of the evening du’a correct, or is it just Allahumma Bika Amsaina (without …

December, 2013

• 17 December

  Du’a for protection from the hardships of sakarat (pangs of death)

  Question Please cite some important du’as taught by Rasulullah (sallallahu’alaihi wasallam) for protection against a painful death.
• 15 December

  Wiping the hands on the face after du’a

  Question I heard that it is Sunnah to pass the hands over the face after du’a. A salafi scholar says that it is bida’h (an innovation) to do so. What is the proof that it is Sunnah to pass the hands over the face after du’a. Please list the Hadiths which support your answer.