18 July 2018
The reward for walking Hajj
Question What is the status of this narration? عَنْ زَاذَانَ، قَالَ: مَرِضَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ مَرْضَةً ثَقُلَ مِنْهَا، فَجَمَعَ إِلَيْهِ بَنِيهِ وَأَهْلَهُ، فَقَالَ: إِنِّي سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ…
29 May 2018
‘Break your fast with dates for there is barakah in it’
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When one of you breaks his fast, then let him do so with dates, for there is divine blessing in it. If dates are not…
21 May 2018
Allah Ta’ala forgives the Muslims on the first night of Ramadan
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that once when the Ramadan month arrived, the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) exclaimed: "Subhanallah!…
8 May 2018
The value and reward of one years Salah and fasting
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Talhah ibn 'Ubaydillah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that two men came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) who had accepted Islam at the same time. One…
28 March 2018
Surahs to recite in the two rak’ahs Nafl after witr
Question There is a Hadith in Musnad Ahmad that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to recite Surah Zilzal and Surah Kafirun in two rak’ahs after Witr. Is this Hadith authentic?
22 March 2018
Two rak’ahs after witr
Question There is a Hadith in Sahih ibn Hibban that Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: This journey is strenuous and exhausting. If you pray Witr, offer two rak'ahs afterwards if…
13 December 2017
Ibn ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) eagerness to follow the Sunnah
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? Kathir ibn Jumhan says: "I saw Ibn Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) walking between As-Safa and Al-Marwah. I said: 'Are you walking?' He said: 'If I am…
12 December 2017
Yahya (‘alayhis salam) and the advice given to the Bani Israil
Question Is this narration authentic? عن الحارث الأشعري، أن نبي الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إن الله أمر يحيى بن زكريا بخمس كلمات: أن يعمل بهن، وأن يأمر بني إسرائيل أن يعملوا بهن، فكاد أن يبطئ، فقال…
29 November 2017
Charity of a poor person
Question Is this narration authentic? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: سبق درهم مائة ألف قالوا: يا رسول الله، كيف يسبق درهم مائة ألف؟ قال:رجل له درهمان فأخذ أحدهما فتصدق به، وآخر له مال كثير فأخذ من…
13 November 2017
Reference for the du’a ‘Allahumma hasibni hisabay yasira’
Question What is the reference and authenticity of the following du'a? اللهم حاسبني حسابا يسيرا Allahumma hasibni hisabay yasira O Allah! Grant me an easy reckoning
27 September 2017
Frequenting the Masjid is a sign of Iman
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If you see a man frequenting the Masjid, bear witness to his Iman for Allah Ta'ala says: Only he…
13 September 2017
Teach your children Salah when they are seven years old
Question What is the grade of this Hadith from Tirmidhi: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Teach/Command a child to recite Salah when he/she is seven years old and beat him for it [i.e. if…
5 August 2017
The importance of breast feeding and ensuring that one’s child does not starve
Question Is this Hadith reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "While I was sleeping two men (Angels) came to me, held my upper arms, and took me to a rocky mountain. They said,…
7 July 2017
Some narrations on the latecomer joining the Salah
Question Can this narration be quoted? It is narrated that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When you come to join the prayer and find us in prostration, then you should join in the…
5 June 2017
The rebellious devils are chained in Ramadan, the doors of Jannah are opened and the doors of Jahannam are sealed
Question Please verify the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the first night of Ramadan enters, the Shayatin and rebellious Jinnat are chained, the doors of…