22 November 2023
A narration stating that Allah Ta’ala Himself takes the soul of one who drowns
Question Is this authentic? Allah Ta'ala Himself removes the soul of the martyr of water i.e., of the person who drowns
20 November 2023
The du’a Jibril (‘alayhis salam) brought to recite when sick
Question What is the source of the following du’a? Can it be quoted? Kindly provide the Arabic wording and English translation as well Bismillahi arqik wallahu yashfika min kulli da-in yu-dhika wa…
20 November 2023
A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding angels not entering one’s home
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that Angels do not even enter a house that has wine, a drum, a tambourine or a flute. Even the prayers of the inhabitants of…
17 November 2023
Khawlah bintul Azwar
Question I would like to know if there was any female Sahabiyyah by the name of Khawlah bint Al Azwar or if there is any authentic narrations regarding her?
15 November 2023
A du’a to recite for fever and pain
Question What is the source of the following du’a? Can it be quoted? Kindly provide the Arabic wording and English translation as well Bismillahil Kabir A'udhu billahul 'Azimi min sharri kulli 'irqin…
15 November 2023
The du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) recited for ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) when he was sick
Question What is the source of the following du'a? Can it be quoted? Kindly provide the Arabic wording and English translation as well. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. U'idhuka billahil Ahadis Samad…
14 November 2023
The three signs and characteristics of a hypocrite
Question I would like to know if this Hadith is authentic. "Whoever has three traits is a hypocrite, even if he fasts, prays, goes to Hajj and Umrah, and claims to be a Muslim. When he speaks, he…
10 November 2023
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) blocks his ears upon hearing a musical instrument
Question Can this narration be quoted? It is narrated from 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) that once he was on a journey and heard the sound of a flute. He immediately blocked his ears with…
10 November 2023
Singing/music leads to zina
Question Can this be quoted? Fudayl ibn 'Iyad (rahimahullah), the famous ascetic said: "Singing is the stepping stone to fornication."
9 November 2023
Musical instruments and wine will cause punishment
Question Can this Hadith be quoted? "In this Ummah, there will be people who will be sunk into the earth, deformed, and upon whom stones will rain from heaven. The Ṣaḥabi (radiyallahu 'anhu) asked…
9 November 2023
The worst characteristic according to Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is status of following narration from Tabarani? حدثنا محمد بن حيان المازني، ثنا عمرو بن مرزوق، أنا شعبة، عن أبي إسحاق، عن أبي الأحوص، عن عبد الله، قال: ألأم أخلاق المؤمن: الفحش……
8 November 2023
Islam’s treatment of women in ‘iddah
Question In the following Hadith, what does احلاسها mean? عن أم سلمة رضي الله عنها: أن امرأة توفي زوجها، فاشتكت عينها، فذكروها للنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، وذكروا له الكحل، وأنه يخاف على عينها، فقال:…
8 November 2023
The famous Hadith on the reward of salutations [durud]
Question What is the reference of the Hadith regarding the reward of salutations [durud]; Allah will send ten mercies upon him, ten sins will be forgiven and ten ranks raised?
3 November 2023
What does rank/status mean in the famous Hadith on the reward of salutations?
Question Please provide a brief explanation of the Hadith that states "Whoever sends a single salutation [durud] upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) will be raised ten times in status" What does…
3 November 2023
Ahnaf ibn Qays (rahimahullah) expresses surprise at man’s arrogance
Question Please mention the reference of this narration "It is amazing that the son of Adam is arrogant when he came out of the urinal passage twice"