3 November 2022
An untraceable Hadith stating that Allah creates an angel when a person sends salutations (durud)
Question Is there any chain for this narration? «إن لله ملكاً له جناحان أحدهما بالمشرق والآخر بالمغرب فإذا صلى العبد علي حبا انغمس في الماء ثم ينتفض فيخلق الله من كل قطرة منه ملكاً يستغفر لذلك المصلي…
2 November 2022
A follow up query regarding a narration on ‘Uzayr (‘alayhis salam)
Question In one of your answers entitled "A narration regarding 'Uzayr ('alayhis salam)" you mention that al-Dhahabi (rahimahullah) concurs with Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) regarding his grading of a…
2 November 2022
Shah Waliyullah’s ten ways of remembering Allah/dhikr
Question Kindly elaborate on the 10 categories of dhikr classified by Shah Waliyullah in his book, Hujjatullahil Balighah which are namely: 1. Tasbih 2. Tahmid 3. Tahlil 4. Takbir 5. Asking Allah…
2 November 2022
The great reward a woman can receive for taking care of her home
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The housework that one of you does is enough to reach the level of those men who fight in the way of Allah."
1 November 2022
Mu’adh (radiyallahu ‘anhu) explains the rights a woman enjoys over her husband
Question Is this narration authentic? Mu'adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu 'anhu) was asked: "What are the duties of the wife?" He said: "(some of them are) cooking and clothing herself as the husband…
1 November 2022
A person who knows his true reality and humbles himself will be saved
Question Is the following a Hadith? "A man who knows his worth will not be ruined"
1 November 2022
A narration regarding multiple Adams (‘alayhis salam)
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah created 100 000 Adams."
31 October 2022
The prohibition of marrying one’s foster relatives
Question In the following Hadith, who does the personal pronoun in the word "تدعنا" refer to? عن علي، قال: قلت: يا رسول الله، ما لك تنوق في قريش وتدعنا؟ فقال: «وعندكم شيء؟» قلت: نعم، بنت حمزة، فقال…
31 October 2022
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) prophecy regarding a man who committed suicide
Question I heard a Hadith but I do not know authentic is it. A Sahabi was fighting with full vigour and courage but it was said that he is going to Jahannam. When other Sahabah heard this, they were…
28 October 2022
A hard heart is a form of punishment in this world
Question What is the correct reference for this statement and Which Malik is this? Malik (rahimahullah) said: "A servant is not struck with a punishment greater than having a hard heart"
27 October 2022
Another du’a to recite when looking in the mirror
Question What is the reference for this du'a when looking in the mirror and is it suitable to recite? All praise is due to Allah, Who created my composition in due proportion and with perfect…
27 October 2022
Pronunciation of the name of the famous saint, Sariy as Saqati
Question What is the correct pronunciation of the following name? سري السقطي Sirri or Sariy Saqti or Saqati?
26 October 2022
Reciting ‘La ilaha illallah’ seventy thousand times
Question Is there a Hadith stating that if a person recites 'La ilaha illallah' 70 000 times, he is guaranteed Jannah/ safety from Jahannam?
26 October 2022
A narration appearing in Al Arba’unal Wad’aniyyah
Question I would like to know if the following wordings which form part of a longer Hadith are authentic. Hereunder are some of the wordings. وقد رأيتم الليل والنهار كيف يبليان كل جديد، ويقربان كل…
26 October 2022
A narration stating a virtue of offering Salah under the Mizab of the Ka’bah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "He who performs two rak'ahs below the Mizab Rahmah [the water spout at the top of the Ka'bah] is purified of all…