26 August 2020
Fasting and giving charity on ‘Ashura
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…
22 October 2019
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 2019
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…
24 April 2019
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 2019
Why would Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) fast extra in Sha’ban?
Question I heard that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would fast more in Sha'ban than in other months. What is the reason for this?
7 September 2018
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."…
30 May 2018
‘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 2018
‘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 2018
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 2018
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 2018
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…
28 September 2017
Applying surma on the day of ‘Ashura (10th Muharram)- a bid’ah
Question Does the practice of applying surmah on the day of 'Ashura (10th Muharram) have any proof?
23 August 2017
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…
23 August 2017
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…
7 October 2016
Seeking repentance on the day of ‘Ashura
Question Kindly mention the Hadith regarding Allah's forgiveness on the day of 'Ashura.