Lataiful Ma’arif

13 Rajab 144315 February 2022

Sinning During the Sacred Months

QuestionI saw a poster which said that sinning during the sacred months is greater. Is this correct?

22 Shawwal 14423 June 2021

The Harm of Intending to Disobey Allah After Ramadan

QuestionCan you mention the source for this statement, who said it and the Arabic text? "Whoever fasts Ramadan while telling himself that when Ramadan ends, he will disobey his Rabb, his fast will be rejected."

7 Muharram 144226 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 this day it is like the charity of an entire year." (Ibn Rajab in Lataiful Ma'arif)

17 Shawwal 144021 June 2019

Marriage to a Maiden of Jannah (Hur) as a Reward for Fasting

QuestionWhat 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…

18 Sha'ban 144024 April 2019

Sha’ban Is a Month to Recite Quran in Abundance

QuestionCould 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

26 Dhul Hijjah 14397 September 2018

Fast the Hot Days in Anticipation of the Day of Qiyamah

QuestionWhat 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)-

15 Ramadan 143930 May 2018

‘Ibadah on the Nights Before the Two Eids

QuestionDoes 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.

17 Jumadal Akhirah 14395 March 2018

Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advise on Winter Warmth

QuestionPlease 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,…