Punishments

11 Muharram 144111 September 2019

Punishment of Allah Despite the Presence of the Pious

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyidah Zaynab bintu Jahsh (radiyallahu 'anha) relates: "I said O Messenger of Allah! Will we be destroyed when there are righteous people among us? He said: '[Yes], If evil deeds increase.'"

6 Muharram 14416 September 2019

Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness) Ensures Safety from Punishment

QuestionI want to know if this Hadith which mentions those who make istighfar will be granted safety from Allah's punishment is authentic? العبد آمن من عذاب الله، ما استغفر الله Translation: A person will be safe from the punishment of Allah as long as he seeks Allah's forgiveness.

21 Dhul Hijjah 144023 August 2019

Boiling Water Will Be Poured on the Inhabitants of Jahannam

QuestionIs this narration reliable? «إن الحميم ليصب على رءوسهم فينفذ الحميم حتى يخلص إلى جوفه فيسلت ما في جوفه حتى يمرق من قدميه وهو الصهر ثم يعاد كما كان»

10 Shawwal 144014 June 2019

The Punishment for Being a Deceptive Leader

QuestionIs this narration reliable? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "No leader or authority spends the dark of night being deceptive in his jurisdiction but that Allah will forbid him from entering Jannah"

10 Sha'ban 144016 April 2019

Commentary on the Narration “Allah Will Not Allow a Person to Fear Twice”

QuestionI wanted to know the status and commentary of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "By My Grandeur, I will never allow my slave to be fearful or fearless twice. If he fears me in the world, I will grant him safety in the Hereafter, but if…

28 Rajab 14404 April 2019

The Punishment for the Orators Who Enjoin Good but Forget About Themselves

QuestionWhat is the source of this narration? رأيت ليلة أسري بي رجالا تقرض شفاههم بمقاريض من نار فقلت يا جبريل من هؤلاء قال هؤلاء خطباء من أمتك يأمرون الناس بالبر وينسون أنفسهم وهم يتلون الكتاب أفلا يعقلون

25 Rajab 14401 April 2019

People Will Consume Wine, Calling It by a Different Name

QuestionCould you mention the reference for this Hadith? ليشربن ناس من أمتي الخمر يسمونها بغير اسمها يعزف على رءوسهم بالمعازف والمغنيات يخسف الله بهم الأرض ويجعل منهم القردة والخنازير

9 Rabi'ul Akhir 144018 December 2018

Caution Against Oppressing in One’s Bequests/Wasiyyah

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this narration. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Sometimes a man and a woman live in the obedience of Allah for sixty years then before they die they cause such harm in their bequests that Jahannam becomes warranted for them" [i.e., They cause harm to…

26 Dhul Qa'dah 14398 August 2018

The Punishment for Those Who Misappropriate Funds

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "There are some men who misappropriate Allah's wealth [such as the funds of the Muslim state, Zakah etc.], the Fire will be their destination on the Day of Qiyamah."

22 Shawwal 14396 July 2018

Snakes in the Grave of a Disbeliever

QuestionIs it true that two snakes will be released upon the disbeliever in his grave? One will be at his head and the other at his feet, they will be biting him until the Day of Qiyamah.