23 March 2018
A du’a of Sa’id ibn Jubayr (rahimahullah)
Question Is this du'a found in Hadith? اللهم إني أسألك صدق التوكل عليك وحسن الظن بك Allahumma inni as-aluka sidqat tawakkuli 'alayka wa husnaz dhanni bika O Allah! I ask You to grant me true reliance…
1 February 2018
The worst fitnah according to Sayyiduna Hudhayfah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is this report authentic? Sayyiduna Hudhayfah (radiyallahu 'anhu) was asked, 'What is the biggest fitnah?' He replied, That good and evil is presented to you and you do not know which of…
24 January 2018
Do not praise a person in his presence
Question Is this narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Beware of praising one another [in each others presence] for it is slaughtering [as this will lead to pride and…
22 December 2017
Respecting a piece of paper on which Allah’s name is written
Question What is the reference for the following Hadith and authenticity? أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم مر على كتاب على الأرض فقال: لفتى معه: ما هذا؟ قال: بسم الله قال: لعن الله من فعل هذا، ولا تضعوا…
18 December 2017
The four characteristics of the Ambiya
Question Is the following a Hadith? "There are four characteristic of the Messengers; Modesty, using 'itr [fragrance], using the Miswak, and marriage"
18 December 2017
An incident displaying the love Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had for his grandson
Question Is this Hadith authentic? It was narrated from Sa'id ibn Abi Rashid that Ya'la ibn Murrah told them that: "They had gone out with Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to a meal to which they…
13 December 2017
Everyone should have a sense of possessiveness over their wives
Question Is this Hadith authentic? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إني غيور وإن إبراهيم كان غيورا وما من امرئ لا يغار إلا منكوس القلب……
12 December 2017
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was ordered to recite Quran to Ubayy ibn Ka’b (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the source, and authenticity of this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Sayyiduna Ubayy ibn Ka'b: "I have been commanded to recite the Quran to you."
7 December 2017
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas’s (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) ruling on the janazah of a kafir
Question عن سعيد بن جبير، قال: مات رجل نصراني وله ابن مسلم، فلم يتبعه فقال ابن عباس: كان ينبغي له أن يتبعه، ويدفنه، ويستغفر له في حياته……
1 December 2017
A Hadith regarding the inheritance of a hermaphrodite
Question Is this Hadith reliable? عن ابن عباس أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم سئل عن مولود ولد له قبل وذكر: من أين يورث؟ فقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: يورث من حيث يبول Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi…
28 November 2017
Another version of the du’a to recite when it rains
Question In the du'a to recite when it rains, is there a Hadith with the words اللهُمَّ سَيْبًا نَافِعًا Allahumma sayban nafi'a (with a س)
27 November 2017
A du’a of Dawud (‘alayhis salam)
Question What is the reference of this du'a? اللهم إني أعوذ بك من غنى يطغي، ومن فقر ينسي، ومن هوى يردي، ومن عمل يخزي Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min ghinan yutghi, wa min faqrin yunsi, wa min hawan…
24 November 2017
Eating seven ‘Ajwah for seven days
Question Is it stated in any Hadith that eating seven 'Ajwah dates every morning for seven days will save a person from being affected with black magic etc.?
22 November 2017
The importance of a good appearance
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once advised the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum): "You are on your way to meet your brothers. Don a good dress and mend your…
20 November 2017
Du’a for protection from Shirk
Question Is this Hadith correct: "If someone reads the following du'a three times, then his shirk related sins will be forgiven, الَّلهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أُشْرِكَ بِكَ وأَنا أَعلَمُ…