5 December 2016
Translation of the supplication to recite during thunder
Question What is the translation of the verse cited in this answer and what is the significance of reciting it? سبحان الذي يُسَبِّحُ الرعدُ بحمدِهِ والملائكةُ من خِيفَتِه……
3 December 2016
What to recite when hearing thunder
Question Can you kindly reference this? 'Amir ibn 'Abdullah ibn Az-Zubayr would recite verse 13 of Surah Ra'd when hearing thunder.
1 December 2016
When to recite Surah Waqi’ah?
Question I have been reading that the Hadiths regarding the benefits of Surah Waqi'ah increasing sustenance maybe weak. What is the authenticity and when should we recite it?
23 November 2016
Caution against reciting Quran without pondering and reflecting
Question What is the meaning of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Soon people will emerge from my Ummah who drink the Quran like they drink milk"
22 November 2016
When did Quran revelation start mentioning men and women together?
Question Can you please verify if this statement is a Hadith and if it's authentic. A woman came to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) and asked him why all the verses in the Quran mentioned…
10 November 2016
Mu’adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on the trials and tribulations to come
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? Trials in Din will come after you. In these trials and tribulations, wealth will be in great abundance and the Quran will be opened until even a…
7 November 2016
A virtue of habitually reciting Quran looking into the Mushaf?
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "Whosoever habitually recites the Quran while looking inside, Allah Ta'ala will allow him to enjoy his eyesight for as long as he remains in this world" [i.e. He…
10 October 2016
Reciting Bismillah together with Surah Fatihah
Question I heard of a Hadith stating that reciting Bismillah jointly with Surah Fatihah has special rewards and virtues. What is the Hadith and is it authentic?
7 October 2016
Reciting 10 verses of Surah Baqarah
Question I have heard that one who recites ten verses of Surah Baqarah, will not forget the Quran. 1. Is this authentic? 2. When should this be recited and how many times?
5 October 2016
The virtue of learning a few verses of the Holy Quran
Question Please mention the full narration which says that learning two verses of the Holy Quran is better than two camels and learning three verses is better than three camels.
4 October 2016
What to recite after reading the Quran
Question I have received a message which I would like to have verified. It pertains to the recitation of a particular du'a after reading the Quran. It is preferred, on finishing the recitation of the…
29 September 2016
Do the Angels visit the grave of one who learns and teaches the Quran?
Question Is the following narration suitable to quote? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu), "O Abu Hurayrah! Teach the Quran to people and learn…
6 September 2016
Sadaqah upon good news
Question I know there is a Hadith mentioning giving charity [sadaqah] will prevent calamities. Are there any Hadiths mentioning giving sadaqah upon hearing good news or when you experience a good…
2 August 2016
Reciting a Surah before sleeping
Question What is the authenticity of this narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Any Muslim that retires to bed, and recites a surah from the Kitab of Allah, Allah Ta’ala will…
2 August 2016
Surah Takathur is equivalent to one thousand verses
Question I came across a Hadith which states reading Surah At Takathur is like reciting one thousand verses. Is this authentic?