20 August 2015
Was Yusuf’s (‘alayhis salam) prison sentence increased?
Question What is the authenticity of the narration found in the Tafsir books regarding Yusuf ('alayhis salam)? The gist of the narration is as follows: Yusuf ('alayhis salam) has requested his fellow…
19 August 2015
The name of the Angel of death
Question What is the source of the well known name of the Angel of death?
12 August 2015
Hadith about commencing matters with Bismillah
Question Is the following a Hadith? 'Every matter which is started without bismillah is useless'
16 July 2015
Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan (radiyallahu ‘anhu)’s dream before his death
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration and does it imply that the souls of the dead can return to this world? Sayyiduna Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that when the enemy…
9 June 2015
Reciting Surah Ikhlas ten times
Question Is there any narration mentioning virtue of reciting Surah Ikhlas 10 times, or 20 times or more. I know about the narration mentioning reward of reciting it thrice. Any other narration?
4 June 2015
Reciting the Takbir when completing the last few Surahs of the Quran
Question Are there any virtues mentioned in the Hadith for reciting the takbir from Surah Duha to Surah Nas when one is completing a recital of the Quran?
13 August 2014
Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) wearing a woollen/sack like kurta
Question Is the following story authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) had given away all his wealth in the path of Allah Ta'ala and came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) wearing a…
20 June 2014
Hadiths prohibiting wine/alcohol
Question Kindly verify the following Hadiths relating to wine: 1) Wine is the gatherer of sin 2) Wine is the route to indecency and is one of the major sins 3) …And do not take to drinking, for that…
9 June 2014
Hadith on lengthening the beard
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: My Rabb commanded me to lengthen my beard and clip my moustache
1 May 2014
Who was crucified in place of Nabi ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)?
Question I have heard in many Islamic talks regarding the person who was crucified in place of Hadhrat Isa ('alaihis salam) that he was Hadhrat Isa's ('alayhis salam) companion who willingly opted to…
19 March 2014
Did the Banu Israil kill many Ambiya?
Question Is it proven in any narration that the Banu Israil killed many of their prophets?
11 December 2013
Hadith: There is no sword better than Dhul Faqar and no man better than ‘Ali
Question How sound is the Hadith : "There is no sword better than Dhul Faqar and no man better than 'Ali". Is it authentic or fabricated