29 November 2023
A du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advised Qabisah ibnul Mukhariq (radiyallahu ‘anhu) to recite
Question What is the source and authenticity of this du'a? Allahumma inni as-aluka mimma 'indaka wa afdi 'alayya min fadlika wanshur 'alayya rahmataka wa anzil 'alayya min barakatika
15 November 2023
The du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) recited for ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) when he was sick
Question What is the source of the following du'a? Can it be quoted? Kindly provide the Arabic wording and English translation as well. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. U'idhuka billahil Ahadis Samad…
8 August 2023
Not invoking salutations (durud) upon Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is a sign of being ill-mannered and ungrateful
Question Can this Hadith be quoted? «من الجفاء أن أذكر عند الرجل فلا يصلي علي»
21 June 2023
A recital to receive the reward of one’s missed recitals
Question Is it okay to practice on this Hadith? من قال حين يصبح: {فسبحان الله حين تمسون وحين تصبحون وله الحمد في السماوات والأرض وعشيا وحين تظهرون} إلى {وكذلك تخرجون} [الروم: ١٧ - ١٩] أدرك ما فاته في…
6 March 2023
A du’a for rizq
Question What is the grade of this Hadith for sustenance? «اللهم إنك تعلم سريرتي، وعلانيتي فاقبل معذرتي، وتعلم حاجتي فأعطني سؤلي، وتعلم ما في نفسي فاغفر لي ذنبي. اللهم إني أسألك إيمانا يباشر قلبي،…
16 February 2023
A du’a to recite when proceeding to the Masjid
Question Can this Hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah be quoted? Whoever leaves the house for Salah then says: اللهم إني أسألك بحق السائلين عليك ، وأسألك بحق ممشاي هذا ، فإني لم أخرج أشرا ، ولا بطرا ، ولا…
9 December 2022
An unreliable narration on offering optional Salah after Maghrib on a Thursday
Question Kindly tell me if this Hadith is suitable to practice. Is it authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "One who performs two rak'ahs on a Friday after Maghrib [which in…
5 July 2022
Give the sick hope of living
Question Could you please provide the reference together with the status of the following narration: إذا دخلتم على المريض فنفسوا له في أجله، فإن ذلك لا يرد شيئا ويطيب نفسه……
15 April 2022
The du’a of Adam (‘alayhis salam) when he came to earth
Question Is the du’a of Adam (‘alayhis salam) which he recited at the Ka’bah when he was sent to earth authentic? اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ تَعْلَمُ سَرِيرَتِي وَعَلَانِيَتِي Please mention the Arabic text…
3 December 2021
Ensuring that one recites a portion of Quran daily
Question What is the reference for this Hadith? We used to consider it one of the greatest sins that a man learns the Quran and goes to sleep without reciting something from it. عن أبي العالية قال:…
13 September 2021
Increase in the recitation of ‘La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah’ for it is the plantation of Jannah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Be plentiful in sowing the seeds of paradise for indeed its water is sweet and fresh and its soil is good. Thus, be…
9 June 2021
Another version of the du’a for protecting one’s family and to avert trials
Question Is this du'a authentic? بسم الله على نفسي وأهلي ومالي
8 February 2021
The authenticity of the narrations in Al Adhkar of Imam Nawawi (rahimahullah)
Question What is the status of al-Adhkar of Imam Nawawi (rahimahullah)? Are all the Hadiths suitable for practice?
31 January 2020
Authenticity of the Hadith regarding counting dhikr on the fingers
Question Please verify the authenticity of this Hadith. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Hold fast onto making tasbih [saying Subhanallah], tahlil [saying La ilaha illallah] and glorifying…
17 October 2019
Reciting the beginning Verses of Surah Mu’min and Ayatul Kursi
Question Is this Hadith authentic? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «من قرأ آية الكرسي وأول حم المؤمن عصم ذلك اليوم من كل سوء»……