Tag Archives: Mirqat

February, 2019

• 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”
• 8 February

  Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) prohibited the killing of four creatures/animals

  Question عن ابن عباس قال: إن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم نهى عن قتل أربع من الدواب النملة، والنحلة، والهدهد، والصرد Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) relates, “Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) prohibited killing four animals/creatures; Ants, bees, hoopoes and a [type of bird whose half body is white and the other half is black and has a lot …
• 6 February

  ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) concern when he could not find locusts

  Question I would like to know In Mishkatul Masabih, under the book of trials, the chapter of the signs of Qiyamah, what is the pronunciation and translation of the word أري? يسأل عن الجراد هل أري منه شيئا

January, 2019

• 18 January

  Reciting Surah Takathur and Ikhlas when visiting the graveyard

  Question I would like to query the authenticity of a Hadith which states that one should read Surah Takathur and Surah Ikhlas when visiting the grave.

November, 2018

• 29 November

  Being blessed with a clear mind

  Question What is status of following narration? قد أفلح من رزق لبا
• 13 November

  Pronunciation of a word in the last Hadith of Mishkatul Masabih

  Question With regard to the last Hadith of Mishkatul Masabih, is the word recited as one تَتِمُّوْنَ [with a fathah on the taa] or تُتِمُّوْنَ [dammah on the taa]?

September, 2018

• 12 September

  Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) performed ‘Aaishah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) Janazah Salah

  Question Is this correct? ‘Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) performed the Janazah Salah of Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha).’

May, 2018

• 16 May

  A question regarding those who are deprived on Laylatul Qadr

  Question I have seen many Hadiths which mention that those who are deprived of the good of Laylatul Qadr are deprived of all good. Is this referring to people who choose to be deprived on this great night by not carrying out good deeds?

March, 2018

• 22 March

  Clarification on the pronunciation of a word of the istikharah du’a

  Question In the istikharah du’a, is it ‘Faqdirhu li’ [with a kasrah on the dal] or is it ‘Faqdurhu li’ [with a dammah on the dal]?

February, 2018

• 21 February

  Meaning of a Hadith in Sahih Muslim

  Question In this famous Hadith, what is the correct meaning and explanation of the words ساعة و ساعة? روى مسلم عن أبي عثمان النهدي عن حنظلة الأسيدي قال: وكان من كتاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: لقيني أبو بكر  فقال كيف أنت يا حنظلة؟ قال: قلت: نافق حنظلة!  قال: سبحان الله، ما تقول؟ قال:  قلت: نكون عند رسول الله صلى عليه وسلم يذكرنا بالنار والجنة حتى كأنا رأي عين، فإذا …
• 20 February

  The punishment for using black dye

  Question من خضب بالسواد سود الله وجهه يوم القيامة Is this Hadith suitable to quote? What is meant by ‘سنده لين’? (Mirqat)

November, 2017

• 28 November

  Additions to the du’a ‘Allahumma Antas Salam’

  Question Is this du’a mentioned in any Hadith and is there any virtue for reciting it? اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ السَّلَامُ وَمِنْكَ السَّلَامُ وَإِلَيْكَ يَرْجِعُ السَّلَامُ فَحَيِّنَا رَبَّنَا بِالسَّلَامِ وَأَدْخِلْنَا دَارَكَ دَارَ السَّلَامِ تَبَارَكت رَبنَا وَتَعَالَيْت يَا ذَا الْجلَال وَالْإِكْرَام Allahumma Antas Salam wa minkas Salam wa ilayka yarji’us salam fahayyina Rabbana bis salam wa adkhilna daraka daras salam tabarakta Rabbana wa …
• 20 November

  Three good qualities

  Question What is the status, translation and explanation of the following Hadith Sharif: ثلاث لا يغل عليهن قلب مسلم: إخلاص العمل لله، والنصح لأئمة المسلمين، ولزوم جماعتهم