3 November 2015
Salatul Istisqa (Salah seeking rain)
Question Is there mention of Salatul Istisqa in the Hadith and did Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) perform it? What is the procedure of performing it and is there a difference of opinion in…
2 November 2015
Hadith regarding beef
Question Is there a Hadith where Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that the meat of a cow contains disease?
2 November 2015
Explanation of the Hadith, ‘Clothed yet naked’
Question Is the following a Hadith? "Close to Qiyamah there will be women dressed but naked in reality" If yes what is the explanation of the Hadith?
2 November 2015
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) engaging in household chores
Question Is there an authentic Hadith stating that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would engage in household chores?
2 November 2015
The rights of an elder brother over his younger siblings
Question Is the following a Hadith? "The rights of an elder brother that are due to be fulfilled by a younger brother is the same rights as a child has to fulfill for his Father?
2 November 2015
Prostrating after Witr Salah, reciting a supplication and Ayatul Kursi
Question Kindly confirm the source and authenticity of the following Hadith: ما من مؤمن ولا مؤمنة يسجد عقب الوتر سجدتين ويقول في سجوده سبوح قدوس رب الملائكة والروح خمس مرات لا يرفع رأسه حتى يغفر الله…
29 October 2015
A virtue of Yazid ibn Mu’awiyah?
Question Is there a virtue of Yazid ibn Mu'awiyah mentioned in the Hadith?
29 October 2015
The importance of takbir ula according to a Tabi’i
Question Kindly translate the following and is it suitable to quote? عن إبراهيم رحمه الله قال إذا رأيت الرجل يتهاون في التكبيرة الأولى فاغسل يدك منه……
28 October 2015
Do not look at who is saying, rather look at what is being said
Question Is the following a Hadith? "Do not look at who is saying, rather look at what is being said"
28 October 2015
Fast when you see the moon and stop fasting when you see the moon
Question What is the authenticity of the following narrations: 1) "When you see the crescent moon fast, and when you see the crescent moon break the fast" 2) "Fast by its sighting and stop fasting by…
28 October 2015
Another supposed virtue for a pregnant woman
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "When a woman is pregnant, she deserves the reward of a fasting person who is steadfast, humble and obedient and is fighting in the path of Allah. When…
28 October 2015
An unauthentic virtue of a certain du’a after Adhan
Question What is the status of the following Hadiths? 1) "Whosoever says 'marhaban bil qa-ilina 'adlan marhaban bis salati wa ahlan' when he hears the Muadhin, Allah will record 20000 virtues will be…
27 October 2015
Being Allah conscious, a means of purification
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was asked: "How can a person purify himself?" Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)…
27 October 2015
The du’a of Yunus (‘alayhis salam)
Question It is said in a Hadith that if a Muslim recites this verse forty times during illness and dies then his death will be that of Martyrs (Shahid). And if he gets well then his sins will be…
27 October 2015
A virtue of Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Harithah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly confirm if the following narration is authentic? 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) never sent Zayd ibn Harithah on a campaign but he…