22 August 2022
The reward for protecting one’s gaze during Hajj
Question What is the reference for the following narration? In Hajjatul Wada', Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Fadl ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma): "Today is such a day, that whoever…
27 June 2022
An unreliable Hadith on the virtue of earning a halal livelihood
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever earns money lawfully from halal, will be forgiven with the first morsel [of that halal income] he puts in his…
31 March 2022
Fasting together with fulfilling the rights of Ramadan ensures forgiveness
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan,…
3 March 2022
The best du’a for the deceased
Question Is this a Hadith? ما أفضل ما يقال على الميت؟ فقال: الاستغفار
15 December 2021
Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) asks Allah Ta’ala for three favours
Question Kindly mention the reference and the Arabic text of this Hadith? When Nabi Sulayman ibn Dawud finished building Baytul Maqdis/Masjid Al Aqsa, he asked Allah for three things: (1) Judgement…
8 December 2021
The virtue of forty people offering Janazah Salah seeking intercession for the deceased
Question In your answer here you have alluded to a narration which mentions forty people offering Janazah Salah. Can you provide the text for the narration?
19 November 2021
Increase in istighfar [seeking forgiveness] for you do not know when Allah’s mercy will descend
Question What is the reference for this Hadith? Be abundant in seeking Allah's forgiveness. In your homes, at your table, on your travel, in the market place, in your gatherings. Wherever you may be,…
26 October 2021
Seeking forgiveness for one’s self and the believers daily
Question What is the status of the following narration: عن ام سلمة رضي الله عنه قالت قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم من قال كل يوم اللهم اغفر لي وللمؤمنين والمؤمنات الحق به من كل مؤمن حسنة……
5 August 2021
Allah Ta’ala loves to accept excuses to forgive a person
Question Kindly mention the source of this Hadith ليس أحد أحب إليه العذر من الله
29 March 2021
Maymun’s ibn Mihran statement regarding seeking forgiveness on behalf of ‘Uthman and ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question Is this narration authentic? كان ميمون بن مهران يقول: إن أقواما يقولون: لا يسعنا أن نستغفر لعثمان وعلي، وأنا أقول غفر الله لعثمان وعلي وطلحة والزبير……
25 March 2021
The complete narration regarding the reward for asking forgiveness on behalf of all Muslims
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "Whoever seeks forgiveness for the believing men and women every day twenty-seven times will be among those whose prayers are answered and those by whom the people…
4 March 2021
Another version of the Hadith regarding children seeking forgiveness for their deceased parents
Question What is the source of this Hadith? عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إن الرجل ليرقى الدرجة، فيقول: ما هذا؟ فيقال: باستغفار ولدك من بعدك لك……
2 February 2021
Istighfar/Seeking forgiveness before sleeping
Question What is the status of this Hadith? Narrated Abu Sa'id (radiyallahu 'anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever says when he goes to bed thrice: 'I seek the…