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23 Rajab 143523 May 2014

How Many Times to Recite “Istighfar”?

QuestionThere is a narration in Bukhari where Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) says that: I seek forgiveness more than 70 times a day There are also narrations in Abu Dawud and Nasai' which, if I am correct, asks for 100 times a day. Please classify if the narrations in Abu…

25 Jumadal Akhirah 143526 April 2014

The Great Reward for Farming

QuestionIs the following from the Hadith?: "The farmer is rewarded for whatever he produces whether directly by his actions or not, so much so that even when birds, ants and other insects eat from the produce, he is rewarded"

17 Jumadal Akhirah 143518 April 2014

Sunnah Postures of Eating

QuestionIs there a Hadith regarding sitting in a specific posture while eating? What is the grade of the Hadith?

9 Jumadal Akhirah 143510 April 2014

The Ranks of a Shahid (Martyr)

QuestionBeing a martyr can be through different forms, for example; passing away in an accident, passing away through an illness, passing away fighting for your deen etc. Is the reward different for the martyrs? In short, are their rewards according to their ranks, or what?

25 Jumadal Ula 143527 March 2014

The Marriage Age of Sayyidatuna ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionWhat is the most verified age of the marriage and consummation of marriage thereafter of Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) to Rasulullah (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? Famously known to be 6 and 9 respectively but is this supported in view of narrations and views of our salaf or not?

20 Jumadal Ula 143522 March 2014

Will a Shahid (Martyr) Be Liable for his Debts?

QuestionDear 'Ulama, we often hear that one will not be forgiven for the debts that he fails to repay. Even the shahid (martyr) will not be forgiven for this. Does this warning apply to all types of debtors? or is there some detail to this? What if one has a…

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

Correct Translation of a Hadith on the Good Fortune of a Believer

QuestionPlease confirm the translation and reference for the following Hadith: “The believer is indeed wonderful. When goodness comes to him, he praises Allah and offers shukr (gratitude), and when misfortune strikes him, he praises Allah and adopts sabr (patience).”

2 Jumadal Ula 14354 March 2014

Meaning of a Hadith

QuestionWhat does the Hadith "Do not single out any specific night for 'ibadah" mean?

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014

Hadith on Killing Lizards

QuestionIn Sahih Muslim there is a Hadith in which we are told to kill lizards (gecko). What kind of lizard is being referred to? Are we allowed to kill only this kind of lizard or any lizard?

16 Rabi'ul Akhir 143517 February 2014

The Meaning of Al Birr

QuestionAfter listening to last Friday's khutbah at our masjid here in Palmerston North, New Zealand, I am very curious to know about the word "Al-Birr" and its meaning and where and why Allah Ta'ala has used it in Quran. Your reply will enlighten our knowledge and will allow us to…