28 June 2018
A follow up query on the Hadith regarding holding on to the Quran during the time of fitnah
Question Regarding this answer, In the last line of the Hadith, Can هُدِي be read مجهول? And hence, translation: 'And whoever invites to it, will be guided to the straight path."
22 June 2018
Reciting Quran aloud with a beautiful voice
Question What is the level of authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Fadalah ibn 'Ubayd (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Indeed, Allah Ta'ala listens more…
21 May 2018
That heart which does not contain any portion of Quran is like a deserted house
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "He in whose heart there is no…
15 May 2018
The beauty of the Quran lies within it
Question Could you provide a reference for this? Whenever Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) saw a Mushaf [copy of the Quran] decorated with silver or gold he would say: 'Do you…
10 May 2018
On the Day of Qiyamah everyone will be exposed and nothing shall be hidden
Question Could you mention the source of this Hadith? "On that day [Qiyamah] you will be exposed and not a secret of you will be hidden"
7 May 2018
The virtue of listening attentively to Quran
Question Can you reference this Hadith? من استمع آية من كتاب الله كانت له نورا يوم القيامة
2 May 2018
Sakinah descends when Quran is being recited
Question Could you verify this narration? A man was reciting Surah Al Kahf and his horse was tied with two ropes beside him. A cloud came down and spread over him and it kept on coming closer and…
18 April 2018
A Hadith Qudsi regarding the reason for creation
Question I would like to know is the following narration authentic? يا عبادي إني ما خلقتكم لأستأنس بكم من وحشة، ولا لأستكثر بكم من قلة، ولا لأستعين بكم على أمرٍ عجزت عنه، إنما خلقتكم لتعبدوني طويلاً،…
12 April 2018
Did Allah recite Surah Taha and Surah Yasin 1000 years before creation?
Question How authentic is the following Hadith? إن الله تبارك وتعالى قرأ طه و يس قبل أن يخلق السماوات والأرض بألف عام، فلما سمعت الملائكة القرآن، قالت: طوبى لأمة ينزل هذا عليها، وطوبى لأجواف تحمل…
11 April 2018
‘If our hearts were pure, we would never have enough of Quran’
Question Could you reference this narration? Amirul Mu'minin Sayyiduna 'Uthman ibn 'Affan (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "If our hearts were pure, we would never have enough of the word of Allah (the…
30 March 2018
‘Abdullah ibn Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) mentions the characteristics of a pious person
Question Please mention the reference for this narration: عن وهب بن كيسان، قال: كتب إلي عبد الله بن الزبير بموعظة: أما بعد فإن لأهل التقوى علامات يعرفون بها ويعرفونها من أنفسهم من صبر على البلاء ورضى…
27 March 2018
Reciting 1000 verses of Quran in the path of Allah
Question Could you verify this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever recites one thousand (1000) verses of the Holy Quran in the path of Allah will be raised with the…
27 February 2018
Every Nabi was given miracles by virtue of which people believed in him
Question What is the translation of the words 'Ma mithluhu' in the Hadith recorded in Sahih Muslim, Kitabul Iman?
20 February 2018
Was Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) able to recite the Quran from birth?
Question What is the accuracy of this statement? 'The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was knowledgeable regarding the Quran and was able to recite the Quran from birth.'
19 February 2018
Warnings against having improper motives
Question What is the status of this Hadith "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: ‘Seek refuge in Allah against the pit of grief.’ The Companions asked, ‘Allah’s Messenger, what is the pit…