16 August 2024
Seeking knowledge of Din and engaging in optional worship
Question Is there a Hadith which states that the best form of 'Ibadah is to seek knowledge?
16 August 2024
A Hadith regarding thyme/za’tar
Question Is this Hadith authentic? It is narrated from Anas bin Malik (radiyallahu anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "Allah has given the power of speech to the herb, thyme,…
13 August 2024
Another version of the narration on not sleeping after meals
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Digest your food with the Name of Allah and with doing a prayer. And do not go to sleep immediately after eating,…
13 August 2024
An untraceable narration on the virtue of spending time with one’s family
Question What is the authenticity of the following? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A man's sitting beside his family is more beloved in the sight of Allah than his spending the night in…
12 August 2024
Allah Ta’ala sometimes aids Islam through a sinful person
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Abu Hurairah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated: "We witnessed along with Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) the Khaybar (campaign). Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…
12 August 2024
A Salutation for the Fulfilment of Needs
Question Is the following correct? Durud for all needs: Recite the following salutation 41 or 100 times and then make du'a for your particular need: اللهم صل على سيدنا محمد صلاة تقضي بها حاجاتنا……
9 August 2024
The etiquette of greeting when entering at night
Question I am searching for the Hadith which mentions how Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would make salam when he entered. The greeting was such that it would not disturb the sleeping…
9 August 2024
Honour Allah’s commands and Allah will grant you honour
Question Please provide the reference for this statement of Hasan al Basri (rahimahullah): أعز أمر الله يعزك الله
8 August 2024
Imam Malik’s advice to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahumallah) regarding sin
Question Where is it mentioned that when Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) met Imam Malik (rahimahullah), he told him: "I see that Allah placed Nur in your heart so do not extinguish it with the darkness…
8 August 2024
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would perform household chores
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: عن عروة، قال: قلت لعائشة: يا أم المؤمنين، أي شيء كان يصنع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا كان عندك؟ قالت: ما يفعل أحدكم في مهنة أهله،…
7 August 2024
Seek your sustenance early in the morning
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "Search for your rizq (sustenance) in the morning because the morning is a time of blessing and success"
7 August 2024
Abud Darda’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement on silence
Question What is the authenticity of this statement of Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu)? الصمت حكم وقليل فاعله Silence is wisdom, and those who practice it are few
6 August 2024
A narration regarding the virtue of reciting Surah Ikhlas thrice
Question Is this Hadith authentic? من قرأ قل هو الله أحد ثلاث مرات فكأنما قرأ القرآن أجمع
6 August 2024
Allah is Merciful to a mother due to the compassion she showed to her daughters
Question Is the incident regarding a mother giving the last date to her daughters authentic? The Hadith ends with the words: وما يعجبك من ذلك؟ لقد رحمها الله برحمتها صبييها……
5 August 2024
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) engaging in routine household tasks
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: سأل رجل عائشة: هل كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يعمل في بيته شيئا؟ قالت: نعم، كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يخصف نعله، ويخيط…