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11 Jumadal Akhirah 14416 February 2020

Consult Your Heart

Question«استفت قلبك» Can the above-mentioned Hadith be explained in its correct context, due to many people misusing this Hadith?

8 Jumadal Akhirah 14413 February 2020

Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding Surahs Which Paint the Scene of Qiyamah

QuestionWhat is the level of authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If anyone would like to see the Day of Qiyamah, as if it were before his eyes, he should recite the Surah 'Idhash shamsu kuwwirat' (Takwir: 81), Surah 'Idhas samaun fatarat' (lnfitar: 82) and Surah…

5 Jumadal Akhirah 144131 January 2020

Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding Counting Dhikr on the Fingers

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this Hadith. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Hold fast onto making tasbih [saying Subhanallah], tahlil [saying La ilaha illallah] and glorifying Allah, and count them on your fingers for they [your fingers] will be questioned and asked to speak."

21 Rabi'ul Akhir 144119 December 2019

The Reward of Leaving Home for Salah in the State of Wudu

QuestionSayyiduna Abu Umamah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "One who leaves home in the state of wudu to proceed to the Masjid for fard salah secures the reward of a Haji in the state of ihram." (Sunan Abi Dawud)

18 Rabi'ul Akhir 144116 December 2019

A Narration Stating That the Angel of Death Visits Homes Every Day

Questionعن جعفر بن محمد، عن أبيه قال: سمعت الحارث بن الخزرج الأنصاري يقول: حدثني أبي: أنه سمع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يطلب إلى ملك الموت عليه السلام عند رأس رجل من الأنصار فقال: يا ملك الموت ارفق بصاحبي، فإنه مؤمن. قال ملك الموت عليه السلام: يا محمد طب…

20 Rabi'ul Awwal 144118 November 2019

Allah Ta’ala Does Not Expose a Sinner the First Time He Perpetrates a Crime

QuestionI am looking for a narration that states that a man was caught stealing during the Caliphate Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu). When Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) was going to mete out the punishment for stealing [i.e., cutting his hand], he begged for mercy and said that it was the first…

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 14414 November 2019

A Narration Regarding Musa (‘alayhis salam) on the Day of Resurrection

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? «أنا أول من تنشق عنه الأرض يوم القيامة، فأنفض التراب عن رأسي، فآتي قائمة العرش، فأجد موسى قائما عندها، فلا أدري أنفض التراب عن رأسه قبلي، أو كان ممن استثنى الله»

15 Safar 144115 October 2019

Meaning of the Word Mazamir

QuestionWhat is the meaning of the word 'mizmar/mazamir'? Does it refer to wind instruments only or musical instruments in general?

26 Dhul Hijjah 144028 August 2019

A Hadith Regarding Oaths

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) heard a man taking an oath [using his father's name] and said: "Do not take oaths using your father's name. Whoever takes an oath by Allah, let him fulfil his oath, and if an oath is sworn for…

26 Dhul Qa'dah 144029 July 2019

Remember Death While in Salah

QuestionCan this narration be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Remember death when you offer Salah, for if a man remembers death when in Salah, he will strive to perform his Salah in an excellent manner."

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144016 July 2019

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Offer Salah Behind a Certain Pillar

QuestionWhat is the significance of this spot which was sought in the following Hadith? حدثنا يزيد بن أبي عبيد، قال: كنت آتي مع سلمة بن الأكوع فيصلي عند الأسطوانة التي عند المصحف، فقلت: يا أبا مسلم، أراك تتحرى الصلاة عند هذه الأسطوانة، قال: فإني رأيت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم…