Tag Archives: Mirqat

August, 2019

• 8 August

  Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) manner of du’a in Salatul Istisqa (Salah seeking rain)

  Question In the following Hadith, what is the meaning of ‘أشار بظهر كفيه’? عن أنس بن مالك أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم استسقى، فأشار بظهر كفيه إلى السماء

July, 2019

• 26 July

  Hasan’s Al Basri (rahimahullah) advice to a father regarding his daughter’s marriage

  Question Can you mention the Arabic text and reference for this narration? Hasan Al Basri (rahimahullah) said: “Marry your daughter to the one who fears Allah. If he loves her, he will honour her. If he hates her, he will not oppress her.”
• 23 July

  A pious wife is the best object of benefit in this world as she will assist her husband with the Hereafter

  Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The world is mata’ [to take benefit from], and the best object of benefit is a pious woman”
• 17 July

  Another du’a to recite when pelting the jamarat

  Question Is the following du’a to be recited at the time of pelting established from the books of Hadith? رغما للشيطان ورضا للرحمن Raghman lish shaytan wa ridan lir Rahman
• 16 July

  Explanation of the words: Children of Isma’il (ولد إسماعيل)

  Question I have come across this statement in a few Hadiths wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) mentions that the virtue of a certain action is like emancipating a slave from the children of Nabi Isma’il (‘alayhis salam). For example, Imam Muslim narrates: من قال: لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء …

June, 2019

• 21 June

  Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) prophecy regarding the conquest of the Persians

  Question I would like to know the reference for the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “When my Ummah walks proudly/struts about and their servants are the children of kings; children of Persians and Romans, the worst of them will be given authority over the best of them.”

May, 2019

• 6 May

  Pronunciation of the Hadith on gifting

  Question What is the correct pronunciation of the following Hadith? تهادوا تحابوا Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Give gifts to each other, you will love each other”

April, 2019

• 25 April

  Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) reply when questioned regarding khilafah

  Question What is the commentary of the following narration ? عن علي قال: قيل يا رسول الله من نؤمّر بعدك؟ قال: إن تؤمّروا أبا بكر تجدوه أمينا زاهدا في الدنيا راغبا في الآخرة وإن تؤمّروا عمر تجدوه قويا أمينا لا يخاف في الله لومة لائم وإن تؤمّروا عليا -ولا أراكم فاعلين- تجدوه هاديا مهديا، يأخذ بكم الطريق المستقيم

March, 2019

• 6 March

  A believing male should not hate his wife due to one evil characteristic of hers

  Question Please verify the authenticity of this Hadith. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “A believing man should not hate a believing woman; if he dislikes one of her characteristics, he will be pleased with another”

February, 2019

• 28 February

  Missing three Jumu’ahs

  Question I wanted to know the status of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever neglects Jumu’ah [due to laziness and carelessness] three times without an excuse, then Allah sets a seal upon his heart.” Could you also explain what does ‘seal’ mean and what is regarded as a valid excuse?
• 27 February

  The poor entering Jannah earlier than the rich

  Question Regarding the Hadith wherein the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “The poor will enter Jannah five hundred years before the rich.” Does this apply to all the rich people, even those that spend lavishly in charity? Please can you give a commentary on this Hadith.
• 27 February

  Four essential things man needs and will not be questioned about if acquired through halal sources

  Question Is this narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The son of Adam does not have a right [need] except to the following; A house in which to live, a garment to cover the private portions of his body, dry bread and water.”
• 13 February

  A difficult ascent lies ahead

  Question I wanted to know the authenticity and meaning of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “In front of you is a difficult ascent, which those who are heavily laden cannot get over.” Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) then said, “I therefore wish to lighten up for that ascent”