Du’a

24 Rajab 143613 May 2015

The Du’a of Yusuf (‘alayhis salam) and His Imprisonment

QuestionKindly provide the source of this narration: ان يوسف عليه السلام لما طال عليه الوقت في السجن قال: يارب جعلتني في السجن طويلاً! فقال الله: أنت سألت السجن فأعطيناك، ولو سألت العافية لعافيناك وقد ورد في القرآن على لسان يوسف عليه السلام: قال ربّ السجن أحبُّ إليّ مما يدعونني إليه…

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143627 March 2015

Du’a When Wearing Clothes

QuestionIs this reliable? Before wearing clothes recite: "All praise is for Allah who gave me this garment to wear and granted it to me without my strength and power" Whoever recites this will have his former and latter sins will be forgiven.

2 Jumadal Akhirah 143623 March 2015

Hadith on the Intercession of a Haji

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Musa Al Ash'ari (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Haji shall intercede on behalf of four hundred families or he said four hundred people from his family, and verily he returns from Hajj (sinless) as on the day…

22 Dhul Qa'dah 143517 September 2014

How to Commence Du’a

QuestionMy question is what is closer to the Sunnah: to praise Allah Ta'ala, then send salutations on the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and make du'a or to send salutations before praising Allah Ta'ala? Some people send salutations first, saying this is the practice of our elders. Please clarify.

23 Shawwal 143520 August 2014

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

QuestionIs 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…

9 Shawwal 14356 August 2014

Translation and Reference for a Hadith on Du’a

QuestionKindly 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

7 Ramadan 14355 July 2014

The Fasting Person and Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionPlease 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…

15 Sha'ban 143514 June 2014

Status of the Famous Du’a for Ramadan

QuestionHow 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.

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Are Du’as Accepted at the Time of Marriage?

QuestionI 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?

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

The Reward for Asking Forgiveness on Behalf of all Muslims

QuestionPlease 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"

3 Jumadal Ula 14355 March 2014

Exact Wording of a Sunnah Du’a for Morning and Evening

Question1. 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 it is mentioned Allahumma bika amsayna wabika asbahna wa bika nahya wa bika namutu wa ilaikal masir 2. Is the above version of…