26 December 2024
A narration regarding Allah’s mercy on the day of Qiyamah
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Narrated in Sahih Bukhari: The angels will call to the Believers and they will come in front of their Rabb and Allah will say: "My servants, come closer to…
1 November 2024
A du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would recite to seek forgiveness for all kinds of sins
Question Is this du'a/istighfar authentic? رب اغفر لي خطيئتي وجهلي، وإسرافي في أمري كله، وما أنت أعلم به مني، اللهم اغفر لي خطاياي، وعمدي وجهلي وهزلي، وكل ذلك عندي، اللهم اغفر لي ما قدمت وما أخرت،…
10 September 2024
A virtue of carrying the four sides of the bier
Question What is the status of following narration? من حمل جوانب السرير الأربع كفر الله عنه أربعين كبيرة
1 May 2024
Asking people for forgiveness before Ramadan
Question Is this correct? "It is part of the Sunnah to ask for forgiveness from everyone before the holy month of Ramadan commences."
19 March 2024
Fasting and offering Tarawih Salah will be a means of expiating sins
Question What is the reference for this narration? «إن الله تبارك وتعالى فرض صيام رمضان عليكم وسننت لكم قيامه، فمن صامه وقامه إيمانا واحتسابا خرج من ذنوبه كيوم ولدته أمه»……
16 February 2024
The reward for pelting during the days of Hajj
Question Is there any Hadith that states that one major sin is forgiven for every stone thrown during Rami at the Jamarah?
24 November 2022
The most concise form of istighfar according to Shah Waliyullah
Question What is the reference for the following du'a cited by Shah Waliyullah? اللهم أغفر لي خطيئتي وجهلي، وإسرافي في أمري، وما أنت أعلم به مني، اللهم اغفر لي جدي وهزلي، وخطئي، وعمدي، وكل ذلك عندي…
23 November 2022
The great reward for waiving a debt if the debtor cannot afford it
Question Could you please verify the authenticity of this narration: "There was a wealthy but sinful man who in spite of his sins was generous with his loans. When some of his debtors could not pay…
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,…