21 Safar 14374 December 2015
A Virtue of Visiting the Sick
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith: "Whoever visits a Believer, seventy thousand (70 000) Angels pray for his forgiveness"
Du’a
12 Safar 143725 November 2015
Angels Surround the Gathering
QuestionI often hear when I attend Islamic lectures or programs that the Angels descend and wrap their wings around/under all the believers, and say amin when the group du'a is made at the end?
3 Safar 143716 November 2015
The Blessing of a Mother’s Du’a
QuestionI have read an incident in Al Bidayah Wan Nihayah cited on the authority of Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) that during the time of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) a mother had lost her child. She made fervent du'a to Allah and through the blessing of her…
19 Muharram 14372 November 2015
Du’as Are Accepted When the Adhan is Called and When It Rains
QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Two will not be rejected, supplication when the Adhan is being called and at the time of the rain." Is this Hadith authentic?
14 Muharram 143728 October 2015
An Unauthentic Virtue of a Certain Du’a After Adhan
QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadiths? 1) "Whosoever says 'marhaban bil qa-ilina 'adlan marhaban bis salati wa ahlan' when he hears the Muadhin, Allah will record 20000 virtues will be written for him, 20000 of his sins will be forgiven and 20000 of his stages will be elevated"…
13 Muharram 143727 October 2015
The Du’a of Yunus (‘alayhis salam)
QuestionIt is said in a Hadith that if a Muslim recites this verse forty times during illness and dies then his death will be that of Martyrs (Shahid). And if he gets well then his sins will be forgiven. This verse (Ayah) also strengthens one's du'a if recited during du'a.…
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…
8 Muharram 143722 October 2015
Du’as Accepted Upon Seeing the Ka’bah
QuestionDu'as are readily accepted at the first sighting of the Kabah. Is this a Hadith?
12 Dhul Hijjah 143626 September 2015
Accepted/Not Accepted Du’as
QuestionThere are many Hadiths which state that there are special times when duas are always accepted and never rejected. For example it is stated in some Hadiths that du'a made at the time of rain, du'a of a traveler, or du'a made in between the azan and iqamah are never…
20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015
Reference for the Qunut Recited in Witr Salah
QuestionThe famous Du'a recited in Witr "Allahumma Inna Nastaeenuka wa nastaghfiruka" Is this mentioned in the Hadith? Also, are there variations in the wordings?
10 Dhul Qa'dah 143625 August 2015
Meaning of the Hadith Regarding Quran Recital
QuestionThe Hadith which states that if the Quran occupies a person in such a manner that he is unable to make du'a then Allah Ta'ala gives that person better than what he gives the one who asked. Does this mean that if a person is primarily occupied with Quran and…
24 Shawwal 143610 August 2015
The Moment of Acceptance on Friday
QuestionI've read and been told that during Friday or when Jumu'ah khutbah is taking place there is an hour where any du'a made is guaranteed to be accepted. I've been told by some it could be when the Imam is mounting pulpit or descending from it. Please clarify which moment…
17 Shawwal 14363 August 2015
Reciting Surah Hashr Before Sleeping
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised to recite Surah Hashr [Surah: 59] before sleeping and said: "If you pass away you pass away a martyr/ You will be from the people of Jannah"
13 Shawwal 143630 July 2015
Not Making Du’a Due to Being Engaged in Dhikr and Quran Recital
QuestionIs the following Hadith Qudsi authentic? Allah Ta'ala says: "Whosoever does not beg of me due to being engaged in recital of the Quran and engaging in my dhikr, then I will grant him more than I grant those who ask"
2 Ramadan 143619 June 2015
The Entire Creation Prays for Those Who Preach Good
QuestionTabligh, people talk about a narration where the fishes and birds pray for those who go out and do the work of the Prophets. Kindly quote the source, grading and from which, Muhaddith. Jazak'Allah.