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Moulana Farhan Shariff

23 Jumadal Akhirah 144118 February 2020

Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Daughter’s Request

QuestionWhich daughter of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) does the following Hadith refer to and why did he refuse to go in the first instance? Usama (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: ‘Once, one of the daughters of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) sent a message to him while we were…

19 Jumadal Akhirah 144114 February 2020

Shaytan Urinating in One’s Ear

QuestionIs there any Hadith that states that if one misses his Fajr Salah then Shaytan urinates in his ear? Also, what is the meaning of urinating in the ear?

17 Jumadal Akhirah 144112 February 2020

Definitions of Certain Sitting Postures

QuestionAre the sitting postures known as الاحتباء and القرفصاء the same? عن أبى سعيد الخدرى رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم-كان إذا جلس احتبى بيده (Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith: 4846) عن قيلة بنت مخرمة رضي الله عنها أنها رأت النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم وهو قاعد…

12 Jumadal Akhirah 14417 February 2020

Explanation of When the Missed ‘Asr Salah Was Performed

QuestionIn the two narrations below, one Hadith seems to indicate that the missed 'Asr Salah was read after the Maghrib Salah whilst the other indicates that the missed 'Asr Salah was read before the Maghrib Salah. What is the explanation and/or tatbiq for this? عن على رضي الله عنه قال:…

11 Jumadal Akhirah 14416 February 2020

Consult Your Heart

Question«استفت قلبك» Can the above-mentioned Hadith be explained in its correct context, due to many people misusing this Hadith?

10 Jumadal Akhirah 14415 February 2020

Iman Being Taken Away

QuestionI have a question with regards to the following Hadith in Mishkah: عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه قال: حدثنا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حديثين رأيت أحدهما وأنا أنتظر الآخر، حدثنا أن الأمانة نزلت في جذر قلوب الرجال ثم علموا من القرآن ثم علموا من السنة وحدثنا عن رفعها،…

9 Jumadal Akhirah 14414 February 2020

Being Aided in Sustenance Via the Weak Among You

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? In a Hadith Qudsi, Allah Ta’ala says: “Search for me among your weak ones, for verily, you are being aided and provided rizq [sustenance] via your weak ones.”

5 Jumadal Akhirah 144131 January 2020

Duration of Imam Mahdi’s Rule

QuestionPlease inform me on the correct amount of years that the Mahdi will rule for taking into consideration the following Hadiths: 1. “Indeed there will be a Mahdi who comes in my Ummah (ruling) living for five, or seven, or nine.” – Zayd was the one in doubt – He…

2 Jumadal Akhirah 144128 January 2020

Du’a of Ja’far As-Sadiq (rahimahullah)

QuestionCould the respected ‘Ulama kindly indicate to the authenticity of the following du’a along with the meaning. اللّٰهُمَّ احْرُسْنِي بِعَيْنِكَ الَّتِي لَا تَنَامُ، وَاكْنُفْنِي بِرُكْنِكَ الَّذِي لَا يُرَامُ، وَارْحَمْنِي بِقُدْرَتِكَ عَلَيَّ فَلَا أَهْلِكَ وَأَنْتَ رَجائِي، رَبِّ كَم مِّنْ نِعْمَةٍ أَنَعَمْتَ بِهَا عَلَيَّ قَلَّ لَكَ بِهَا شُكْرِي وَكَم مِّنْ بَلِيَّةٍ ابْتَلَيْتَنِي…

1 Jumadal Akhirah 144127 January 2020

Trial in Wealth

QuestionKindly translate the following Hadith: أخبرنا محمد بن أبي سعيد، أبنا زاهر بن أحمد، أبنا محمد بن معاذ، ثنا الحسين بن الحسن، ثنا عبد الوهاب الثقفي، عن إسحاق بن سويد، عن مطرف، أن رجلا من أصحاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حدثه، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم…

26 Jumadal Ula 144122 January 2020

Yellow Dyeing of the Beard

QuestionPlease provide the authenticity and explanation of the following narration: Zayd ibn 'Umar (rahimahullah) has reported that Ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) used to dye his beard using the colour yellow [so profusely] until even his clothes became full [i.e., became dyed] of yellowness. He was asked: “Why do you dye…