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Tag Archives: Lataiful Ma’arif

May, 2018

30 May
‘Ibadah on the nights before the two ‘Eids

Question Does any Hadith state that one should endeavour to spend night of 1st Shawwal (night of ‘Eidul Fitr) in ‘ibadah. Also, please point out to its authenticity.

18 April
‘Amr ibn Qays Al Mulai (rahimahullah) would close his business in Sha’ban

Question I have heard of a pious predecessor who would close up his business in Sha’ban so that he could free his time to recite Quran. Who was this pious person?
16 April
Good deeds carried out during the four sacred months hold greater reward

Question Who is this attributed to and please mention the reference? اختص الله أربعة أشهر جعلهن حرما وعظم حرماتهن وجعل الذنب فيهن أعظم وجعل العمل الصالح والأجر أعظم

21 March
Rajab is the month to sow the seeds, Sha’ban to irrigate and Ramadan to reap the harvest

Question Can you mention the reference and Arabic for this? “Rajab is the month to sow the seeds. Sha’ban is the month to irrigate the crop and Ramadan is the month to reap the harvest.”
5 March
Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu’anhu) advise on winter warmth

Question Please provide the original source, and comment on the authenticity of this narration. Sulaym ibn ‘Aamir narrates that when winter would come, Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) would be extra mindful of them and write to them, advising: “Winter, which is an enemy, has come, so prepare for it with wool, leathers socks, and socks. Use wool as your under-clothing …

28 September
Applying surma on the day of ‘Aashura (10th Muharram)- a bid’ah

Question Does the practice of applying surmah on the day of ‘Ashura (10th Muharram) have any proof?

23 August
Ka’b Al Ahbar explains the most beloved place, and time in the sight of Allah Ta’ala

Question What is the reference for this? اختار الله عز وجل البلاد، فأحب البلدان إلى الله عز وجل البلد الحرام، واختار الله الزمان فأحب الزمان إلى الله الأشهر الحرم، وأحب الأشهر إلى الله ذو الحجة، وأحب ذي الحجة إلى الله تعالى العشر الأول منه
23 August
Why the need for tawbah from major sins?

Question It is often said only sincere tawbah can result in major sins being forgiven, and all those virtues that mention all sins are forgiven only refer to minor sins. Please cite authentic Hadiths, that the Fuqaha have used to confirm this.

7 October
Seeking repentance on the day of ‘Aashura

Question Kindly mention the Hadith regarding Allah’s forgiveness on the day of ‘Aashura.

24 October
Fasting during the entire 10 days of Muharram

Question Is there any Hadith mentioning special rewards for fasting first ten (10) days of Muharram?

27 May
Is there any specific form of Salah to be performed on the 15th of Sha’ban?

Question I would like to know the procedure for nafl [optional] Salah for the fifteenth (15th) of Sha’ban.

26 May
Should we fast on the 27th of Rajab?

Question Is there any proof for fasting on the 27th of Rajab?