Tag Archives: Lataiful Ma’arif

February, 2021

22 February
Rajab is like the wind, Sha’ban like the clouds and Ramadan like the rain

Question Can you mention the proper source and Arabic for this quote? The example of the month of Rajab is like the wind, Sha’ ban like clouds and Ramadan like the rain

8 October
Fasting on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during the sacred months

Question Kindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following Hadiths: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is reported to have mentioned that: “The reward of 700 years of worship will be recorded for that person who fasts on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays of the sacred months [of Rajab, Zil Qa’dah, Zil Hajjah and Muharram.] Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is also reported …

26 August
Fasting and giving charity on ‘Aashura

Question ‘On the authority of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibnul ‘As (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) that he said, “Whoever fasts ‘Ashura’ it is as if he has fasted the entire year. And whoever gives charity this day it is like the charity of an entire year.” (Ibn Rajab in Lataiful Ma’arif)

22 October
A Hadith Qudsi stating that Allah Ta’ala is eager to meet the righteous

Question Is this Hadith Qudsi authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Allah Ta’ala says: ‘The righteous long to meet me but I am more eager to meet them.'”

21 June
Marriage to a Maiden of Jannah (Hur) as a reward for fasting

Question What is the status of the below? Is it a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and who is Al Hasan? Al Hasan (rahimahullah) said: “A maiden of Jannah will speak to the Wali of Allah while he is laying with her on [the shore of] a river of honey in Jannah, while she hands him a glass …

24 April
Sha’ban is a month to recite Quran in abundance

Question Could you mention the reference for this please? شهر شعبان شهر القراء The month of Sha’ban is the month of the Quran reciters i.e. The month to recite the Quran in abundance
16 April
Why would Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) fast extra in Sha’ban?

Question I heard that Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) would fast more in Sha’ban than in other months. What is the reason for this?

7 September
Fast the hot days in anticipation of the Day of Qiyamah

Question What is the authenticity of this narration? “Fast the hot days in anticipation of the Day of Qiyamah and offer two rak’ahs of Salah in the dark night in anticipation of the dark grave.” -Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu)-

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 …

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