15 August 2017
Sayyiduna Abu Bakr’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) desire to pass away on a Monday
Question Is there any virtue for passing away on a Monday? I have heard that Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) made du'a for death on a Monday.
12 August 2017
A Hadith encouraging marriage and having children
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Marry, as I want you to be more numerous than other nations and do not be like Christian monks"
11 August 2017
Walking in front of one performing Salah
Question Is there a Hadith mentioning a warning for walking in front of one performing Salah?
31 July 2017
A narration regarding Dhul Qarnayn and Tubba’
Question What is status of following narration? ما أدري تبع ألعينا كان أم لا؟ وما أدري ذو القرنين أنبيا كان أم لا؟ Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I don't know if Tubba' is cursed…
28 July 2017
An incident regarding the nation of ‘Aad
Question Is this incident authentic? وعن عبد الله بن قلابة أنه خرج في طلب إبل له، فوقع عليها، فحمل ما قدر عليه مما ثم، وبلغ خبره معاوية فاستحضره، فقص عليه، فبعث إلى كعب فسأله، فقال هي إرم ذات العماد،…
24 July 2017
Abundant istighfar will ensure happiness when one receives his book of deeds
Question Is this narration authentic? من أحب أن تسره صحيفته فليكثر فيها من الاستغفار
19 July 2017
Did an earthquake occur during the time of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?
Question Is there a narration in which there is mention that an earthquake took place in Madinah Munawwarah during the time of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?
6 July 2017
The virtue of giving ghusl to the deceased
Question Is there any suitable Hadith which mentions the virtue of bathing the deceased?
3 July 2017
Expressing happiness on ‘Eid is among the salient features of Islam
Question Where can I find the following statement of Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al 'Asqalani (rahimahullah)? إظهار السرور في الأعياد من شعار الدين Expressing happiness on 'Eid, is from the salient features of…
8 June 2017
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would delay sehri and hasten iftar
Question What is the reference and authenticity of this? كان أصحاب محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم أسرع الناس إفطارا وأبطأه سحورا The Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) were the most hasty to open their fast and…
30 May 2017
Hadiths that ‘can be considered reliable according to Hafiz ibn Hajar’
Question In some of your answers (like here) you say that a Hadith will be declared reliable/authentic according to Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al 'Asqalani (rahimahullah). I was wondering, what do you mean by…
25 April 2017
Who is regarded to be the strongest?
Question Is this Hadith reliable? أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم مر بقوم يصطرعون فقال: ما هذا؟ قالوا: يا رسول الله هذا فلان الصريع ما يصارع أحدا إلا صرعه فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ألا أدلكم على…
24 April 2017
Make du’a after ‘Asr on Friday
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) relates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Friday comprises of twelve hours. There is one in which a Muslim who…
22 April 2017
A Hadith Qudsi regarding worshipping Allah who has created us and sustains us
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith Qudsi? Allah Ta'ala says: "O son of Adam, I created you, sustain you and you worship someone else? Son of Adam, I call you and you flee from me? Son…
29 March 2017
A miracle regarding the height of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is it correct that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would always be taller than anybody who stood next to him?