Grave

11 Jumadal Ula 144018 January 2019

The Reward for Giving Ghusl, Enshrouding and Digging a Grave for a Deceased Person

QuestionWhat is status of the following narration? من غسل ميتا فكتم عليه غفر له أربعين مرة ومن كفن ميتا كساه الله من السندس واستبرق الجنة ومن حفر لميت قبرا فأجنه فيه أجرى له من الأجر كأجر مسكن أسكنه إلى يوم القيامة

1 Safar 144012 October 2018

Adhan at the Graveside?

QuestionI received a message from a relative who said that giving adhan at the time of burial is a Sunnah. I can't seem to find this in any Hadith. Can you please comment on this?

2 Muharram 144013 September 2018

An Angel Conveys Our Salutations [Durud] to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) by Taking Our Names

QuestionWhat is the explanation and authenticity of the following Hadith? يا عمار، إن لله ملكا أعطاه أسماع الخلائق كلها، وهو قائم على قبري، إذا مت إلى يوم القيامة، فليس أحد من أمتي يصلي علي صلاة إلا أسماه باسمه، واسم أبيه، قال: يا محمد، صلى عليك فلان، فيصلي الرب على ذلك…

1 Muharram 144012 September 2018

‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Explains the Virtues of Surah Mulk

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن عكرمة عن ابن عباس أنه قال لرجل: ألا أتحفك بحديث تفرح به؟ قال: بلى، قال: اقرأ تبارك الذي بيده الملك وعلمها أهلك وجميع ولدك وصبيان بيتك وجيرانك، فإنها المنجية والمجادلة تجادل أو تخاصم يوم القيامة عند ربها لقارئها، وتطلب له أن ينجيه من عذاب النار…

29 Dhul Hijjah 143910 September 2018

Qiyamah Will Not Come Until Those Who Passed Away Are Envied

QuestionCould you reference the narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Qiyamah will not be established until a man when passing by a grave of someone will say, 'If only I were in his place’"

22 Dhul Hijjah 14393 September 2018

Seeking Protection from Dajjal and Debt

QuestionCould you reference the narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to invoke Allah in Salah, "O Allah, I seek refuge in you from the punishment of the grave, and from the trial of Dajjal, and from the trial of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge in you…

10 Dhul Qa'dah 143923 July 2018

The Horrifying Sight of the Grave

QuestionIs the following narration reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I have not seen a sight more horrifying than [the punishment] of the grave."

22 Shawwal 14396 July 2018

Snakes in the Grave of a Disbeliever

QuestionIs it true that two snakes will be released upon the disbeliever in his grave? One will be at his head and the other at his feet, they will be biting him until the Day of Qiyamah.

7 Shawwal 143921 June 2018

The Value of Two Rak’ahs of Salah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once passed a grave and asked, 'Who is buried here?' The Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) replied, 'So and so person.' Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) thereupon said, 'Offering two rak'ahs of Salah is more beloved to him than your entire world.'

11 Rajab 143928 March 2018

Prepare for the Grave

QuestionWhat is the reference of this Hadith? عن البراء قال كنا مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في جنازة فجلس على شفير القبر فبكى حتى بل الثرى ثم قال يا إخواني لمثل هذا فأعدوا

19 Muharram 143910 October 2017

Allah Ta’ala Will Keep Those Who Have Iman Steadfast in the Grave

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? عن عائشة، قالت: قلت: يا رسول الله! تبتلى هذه الأمة في قبورها، فكيف بي وأنا امرأة ضعيفة؟، قال: يثبت الله الذين آمنوا بالقول الثابت في الحياة الدنيا وفي الآخرة