Lisanul Mizan

21 Rajab 14425 March 2021

An Unreliable Narration on the Signs of Allah Ta’ala’s Pleasure and Anger

QuestionThere is a narration recorded by Imam Bayhaqi (rahimahullah) that goes something like the following, but I have neither the full Hadith nor the title of the text. "When Allah is pleased with a people, he makes the rains come on time and the finances of government are held to…

11 Rajab 144223 February 2021

Another Version of the Hadith Regarding the Keys of the Treasure of the Heavens and the Earth

QuestionIs this suitable to quote and practise upon? عن ابن عباس أن عثمان جاء إلى النبي صلّى الله عليه وسلم فقال له: أخبرني عن مقاليد السماوات والأرض فقال: سبحان الله والحمد لله ولا إله إلا الله والله أكبر ولا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله العلي العظيم الأول والآخر والظاهر والباطن…

7 Rajab 144219 February 2021

Ten Noble Traits of Character

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) has said that there are ten noble traits of character: Speaking the truth. [Having] True courage/strength when it comes to the obedience of Allah Ta’ala. Giving to the needy. Returning a good favor. Maintaining family ties. Taking care of…

6 Rajab 144218 February 2021

An Incident Before the Demise of Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this incident? Makhul said, "When Mu'awiyah approached death he gathered his children around him and said to the mother of his sons, 'Show me the consignment which I entrusted with you.' She came back with a container that was sealed and locked. We thought it…

4 Rajab 144216 February 2021

A River in Jannah Called “Rajab”?

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: إن في الجنة نهرًا يقال له: رجب، أشد بياضًا من اللَّبن، وأحلى من العسل، مَن صام يومًا من رجب، سقاه الله من ذلك النهر "Indeed, there is a river in Jannah that is called 'Rajab'. It is whiter than…

11 Jumadal Ula 144226 December 2020

Food Provided to Hazrat Maryam

QuestionPlease provide the status of the following narration: عن أبي أمامة الباهلي رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إن مريم بنت عمران سألت ربها أن يطعمها لحما لا دم فيه، فأطعمها الجراد فقالت: اللهم أعشه بغير رضاع وتابع بينه بغير شياع - يعني الصوت

27 Rabi'ul Awwal 144213 November 2020

Eating Watermelon Before Meals

QuestionAre these benefits of watermelon authentic? البطيخ قبل الطعام يغسل البطن غسلا ويذهب بالداء أصلا

9 Muharram 144228 August 2020

An Unreliable Virtue of Fasting on ‘Ashura

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever fasts on the day of 'Ashura (10th of Muharram) will be granted the reward of ten thousand (10 000) angels."