28 Muharram 14409 October 2018
A Believer in the Masjid Is Like a Fish in Water
QuestionIs the following a Hadith? "A believer in the Masjid is like a fish in the water and a hypocrite in the Masjid is like a bird in the cage"
Masjid
2 Rajab 143919 March 2018
Al Masjidul Aqsa, the Second Masjid Whose Foundations Were Laid
QuestionCould you mention the reference of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates, I asked "O Messenger of Allah, Which was the first Masjid built on the surface of the earth?' He replied, 'Al Masjidul Haram [in Makkah].' I then asked, 'Which was built next?' He said, Al Masjidul…
28 Rabi'ul Akhir 143916 January 2018
The Reward for Those Who Habitually Frequent the Masjid
QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? عن أنس قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن الله لينادي يوم القيامة أين جيراني أين جيراني قال: فتقول الملائكة ربنا ومن ينبغي أن يجاورك فيقول أين عمار المساجد
25 Safar 143915 November 2017
Eating Raw Garlic
QuestionIs there any Hadith preventing the eating of raw garlic?
6 Muharram 143927 September 2017
Frequenting the Masjid Is a Sign of Iman
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If you see a man frequenting the Masjid, bear witness to his Iman for Allah Ta'ala says: Only he will frequent the Masjids who believes in Allah and the Last Day, establishes Salah and discharges Zakah"
19 Dhul Hijjah 143811 September 2017
Women Being Prevented from Going to the Masjid
QuestionAre there Hadiths about Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhum) specifically preventing women from going to the masjid? I have always come across the following Hadith in relation to this issue: "Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) said: 'If the Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was alive to see what women are doing now,…
29 Dhul Qa'dah 143822 August 2017
Living Close to the Masjid but Not Frequenting it Is a Sign of Hypocrisy
QuestionWhat is the source of this narration? كفى علماً عَلَى النفاق أن يكون الرَّجُلُ جار المسجد لا يرى فِيهِ
19 Dhul Qa'dah 143812 August 2017
Using the Diminutive Form When Referring to a Masjid or Quran
QuestionIs there an authentic narration which disallows using the diminutive form when referring to a Masjid, the Holy Quran or Humans i.e., men and women?
18 Dhul Qa'dah 143811 August 2017
Offering Salah at Home Without a Valid Excuse
QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever hears the Adhan and does not respond to it [i.e., does not offer Salah at the Masjid], then [his Salah at home] has no [value], except for those who have a valid reason"
9 Dhul Qa'dah 14382 August 2017
Another Narration on Three People Under the Care and Protection of Allah Ta’ala
QuestionWhat is authenticity of following narration? ثلاثة كلهم ضامن على الله، إن عاش رزق وكفي، وإن مات أدخله الله الجنة: من دخل بيته فسلم، فهو ضامن على الله، ومن خرج إلى المسجد، فهو ضامن على الله، ومن خرج في سبيل الله فهو ضامن على الله
16 Shawwal 143811 July 2017
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the Sahabah Would Engage in Light-Hearted Conversation After Fajr
QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would sit with the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhu) after Fajr Salah until sunrise. They would sometimes discuss the days of jahiliyyah [ignorance]. They would laugh and Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would smile"
11 Shawwal 14386 July 2017
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Ordered That the Masjids Be Cleaned and Perfumed
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) commanded that Masjids be built among houses [i.e., in each Neighbourhood and locality] and that they be cleaned and perfumed"
21 Rajab 143818 April 2017
Sources of good; alleviating distress, concealing faults, seeking knowledge and gathering to recite Quran
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? It is reported on the authority of Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whosoever removes a worldly grief from a believer, Allah will remove from him one of the grievances of the Day of Qiyamah. Whosoever alleviates the needs of…
9 Rajab 14386 April 2017
A Du’a for When Entering the Masjid
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this du'a? اعوذ بالله...وًسلطانه القديم
25 Jumadal Akhirah 143824 March 2017
A Statement on the Virtue of Feeding a Morsel to a Hungry Person
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? لقمة في بطن الجائع أفضل من عمارة ألف جامع "Feeding one morsel to a hungry person is more virtuous than constructing 1000 Masjids"