Misbahuz Zujajah

17 Jumadal Akhirah 14478 December 2025

A Du’a for Entering and Exiting the Masjid

QuestionWhat is the reference for this du'a? When anyone of enters the masjid, let him send salutations upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), then let him say: 'Allahummaftahli abwaba rahmatik.' And when he leaves, let him send salutations upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and say: 'Allahumma' simni minash shatanir…

11 Ramadan 144611 March 2025

Abstaining from Sin While Fasting

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? رب صائم ليس له من صيامه إلا الجوع، ورب قائم ليس له من قيامه إلا السهر

4 Dhul Qa'dah 144424 May 2023

Wearing Shoes While Seated

QuestionWhat is the strength of the Hadith which says one must be in seated/sitting down when wearing shoes or trousers?

2 Sha'ban 144216 March 2021

A Justification for Leaving Out Congregational Prayer?

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: ‘Verily there were [many] prophets belonging to Allah [Ta’ala]; all of them used to hunt or search for prey. Regarding congregational prayer, your love for [wanting to attend] the congregation as well as…

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 144220 October 2020

Do Not Forsake Supper Even If It Is a Handful of Dates

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: "Do not forsake eating at night (supper) even though it may be a handful of dates because forsaking the night meal brings on old age." (Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith: 3355)

17 Sha'ban 144023 April 2019

Caring for Three Daughters

QuestionIs this authentic Sayyiduna Uqbah ibn 'Amir (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Whoever has three daughters and he is patient with them, he gives them food and drink, and he clothes them, then they will be his shield from Jahannam on the Day…

24 Jumadal Ula 144031 January 2019

The Evil Example of an Alcoholic

QuestionCould you kindly provide a reference for this Hadith. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The one who consumes intoxicants is (compared to the one) that worships idols."

7 Dhul Qa'dah 143920 July 2018

The Hadith Book: Misbahuz Zujajah

QuestionCan you please shed some light on 'Allamah Al-Busiri (rahimahullah) and his book Misbahuz Zujajah.

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.

14 Ramadan 143929 May 2018

Giving Water to Drink

QuestionGiving water to drink where water is available is equal to freeing a slave and where water isn't available it is equal to reviving a dead Is this a Hadith?

3 Jumadal Akhirah 143919 February 2018

Warnings Against Having Improper Motives

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Seek refuge in Allah against the pit of grief.’ The Companions asked, ‘Allah’s Messenger, what is the pit of grief?’ He replied, ‘It is a river in Hell against which even Hell seeks refuge four hundred times…

10 Rabi'ul Awwal 143929 November 2017

Offering Isha Salah in Congregation for Forty Days in Any Masjid

Questionعَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَقُولُ ”مَنْ صَلَّى فِي مَسْجِدٍ جَمَاعَةً أَرْبَعِينَ لَيْلَةً لاَ تَفُوتُهُ الرَّكْعَةُ الأُولَى مِنْ صَلاَةِ الْعِشَاءِ كَتَبَ اللَّهُ لَهُ بِهَا عِتْقًا مِنَ النَّارِ‏“ ‏