Jahannam

15 Muharram 14423 September 2020

Jibril (‘alayhis salam) Describes Jahannam

QuestionSayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Jibril ('alayhis salam) came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) at an unusual time. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) stood up and said, 'O Jibril, why has your complexion changed?' Jibril ('alayhis salam) replied, 'I have only come as Allah has ordered regarding the keys…

2 Dhul Qa'dah 144123 June 2020

The Gruesome Punishment of the Inhabitants of Jahannam

QuestionHow sound is the Hadith in Sunan Tirmidhi (2587) wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that a person will be grilled by the fire until his upper lip is folded up reaching the middle of his head? Also explain regarding the strength of the chain, "Darraj reporting from Abul…

3 Rajab 144127 February 2020

Jahannam Will Request the Believers to Cross Over the Bridge (Sirat) Swiftly

QuestionI would like to get a reference for the following Hadith regarding the speech of Jahannam when the believers are crossing the bridge (sirat) over it: Jahannam will say to Believers on the Day of Qiyamah: "O Believer! Pass over me [quickly], for your light is extinguishing/cooling my flames."

28 Jumadal Ula 144124 January 2020

Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding the Call of the Grave

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and the Arabic text version of this Hadith you have answered here: Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) says: "Once we walked with a janazah in the company of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Upon reaching the graveyard, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sat at the side…

26 Jumadal Ula 144122 January 2020

Meaning of a Word in the Du’a to Recite When Retiring to Bed

QuestionWhat is meant by الندي الأعلى in the following Hadith? بسم الله وضعت جنبي اللهم اغفر لي ذنبي، وأخسئ شيطاني، وفك رهاني، واجعلني في الندي الأعلى

21 Dhul Hijjah 144023 August 2019

Boiling Water Will Be Poured on the Inhabitants of Jahannam

QuestionIs this narration reliable? «إن الحميم ليصب على رءوسهم فينفذ الحميم حتى يخلص إلى جوفه فيسلت ما في جوفه حتى يمرق من قدميه وهو الصهر ثم يعاد كما كان»

5 Dhul Hijjah 14407 August 2019

The Day of ‘Arafah; the Best Day in the Sight of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? «ما من يوم أفضل عند الله من يوم عرفة ينزل الله إلى السماء الدنيا فيباهي بأهل الأرض أهل السماء، فيقول: انظروا إلى عبادي شعثا غبرا ضاحين جاؤوا من كل فج عميق يرجون رحمتي، ولم يروا عذابي، فلم ير يوم أكثر عتقا من النار من يوم عرفة»

3 Dhul Hijjah 14405 August 2019

Crying/Weeping Out of the Fear of Allah

QuestionWhat is the reference of this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A man who weeps for fear of Allah will not enter Jahannam until milk goes back into the udder."

7 Dhul Qa'dah 144010 July 2019

Four People Who Did Not Accept Islam and Will Be Tested on the Day of Qiyamah

QuestionCan you please provide commentary on the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There are four who will be judged by Allah on the Day of Qiyamah; A deaf person who cannot hear at all, an insane person, an old [senile] person and a man who [lived and]…

10 Shawwal 144014 June 2019

The Punishment for Being a Deceptive Leader

QuestionIs this narration reliable? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "No leader or authority spends the dark of night being deceptive in his jurisdiction but that Allah will forbid him from entering Jannah"