Grave

13 Sha'ban 143810 May 2017

The Grave Is the First Stage of the Hereafter

QuestionIs this incident authentic? Whenever he passed by a graveyard, Sayyiduna 'Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) always wept so bitterly that his beard would get wet. Someone asked, "Why is it that you do not weep as much when mention is made of Jannah and Jahannam?" He replied, "I have heard Rasulullah…

29 Rajab 143826 April 2017

A Miracle During the Days of Al Harrah

QuestionIs this narration authentic Sa'id ibn Abdul Aziz (rahimahullah) narrates: "During the Incident of Al Harrah, there was no Adhan or Iqamah proclaimed from Masjid An Nabawi for three days. Sa'id ibn Musayyab (rahimahullah) stayed in Masjid An Nabawi, he used to find out about the time of Salah by…

9 Rajab 14386 April 2017

“I Have Not Been Sent to Sever Ties”

QuestionI have heard a Hadith wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told a Sahabi to kill his father. The Sahabi turned to go and kill his father, but Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) called him back. Please provide the reference and authenticity.

1 Rajab 143829 March 2017

300 Ambiya Buried Around the Ka’bah

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadiths? "Whenever a Nabi would leave his nation, he would go to the Ka'bah to worship Allah and certainly there are 300 graves of Ambiya around the Ka'bah" "The grave of Hud, Salih and Shu'ayb ('alayhimus salam) are in the Haram" "When a…

22 Jumadal Akhirah 143821 March 2017

Surah Mulk Protects from the Punishment of the Grave

QuestionCan you provide the reference for this narration? One of the companions of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) pitched a tent on a grave without knowing that it was a grave. Suddenly he heard a person from the grave reciting Surah Mulk till he completed it. The Companion went to…

27 Rabi'ul Akhir 143826 January 2017

A Person Will Be Shown His Abode in Jannah or Jahannam Daily in the Grave

QuestionI received this message and would like to know if the narration is authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When anyone of you dies, he will be shown his abode in the morning and in the evening, if he belongs to…

23 Rabi'ul Awwal 143823 December 2016

A Query Regarding ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Questioning in the Grave

QuestionIs this narration reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was once explaining what will happen in the grave when the Angels come to question a person. Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) if he will be stable during questioning. When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied…

22 Muharram 143824 October 2016

Charity Extinguishes the Heat of the Grave

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith and can it be quoted? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Charity extinguishes the heat of the grave"

27 Jumadal Ula 14377 March 2016

What to Recite When Throwing Soil in the Grave

QuestionI would like to know if Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and his Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) use to recite the verse: Minha khalaqnakum wa fiha nu'edukum wa minha nukhrijukum taratan ukhra at the time of throwing soil on the deceased person? Please give reference.

3 Jumadal Ula 143712 February 2016

Another Hadith on the Call of the Grave

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Sayyiduna Abu Sa’id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) entered his place of salah and observed some men laughing. He said, “If you constantly remember the destroyer of pleasures, death, I will not see you in that…

2 Rabi'ul Awwal 143714 December 2015

The Six Bounties of a Martyr (Shahid)

QuestionPlease provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration "The martyr (shahid) has six blessings from Allah, he is forgiven from the moment his blood is first shed and will be shown his place in Jannah, he will be spared the trial of the grave, he will be secure…

26 Muharram 14379 November 2015

Be Cautious Regarding Urine Droplets

QuestionIs the following a Hadith and what is the grading? "Be cautious regarding urine since the general punishment of the grave is due to urine"