Tag Archives: Salah

September, 2018

• 14 September

  Jibril (‘alayhis salam) praises Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

  Question Jibril (‘alayhis salam) told Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi ‘alayhi wa sallam) regarding Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha): “She fasts very often and is often offering Salah, she will be your wife in Jannah too.” Is this Hadith authentic?
• 7 September

  Fast the hot days in anticipation of the Day of Qiyamah

  Question What is the authenticity of this narration? “Fast the hot days in anticipation of the Day of Qiyamah and offer two rak’ahs of Salah in the dark night in anticipation of the dark grave.” -Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu)-
• 6 September

  The virtue of guarding the Muslim camp

  Question Can you please provide reference for the narration below: Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was asked about the reward of guarding the Muslim army at night. He replied “Whoever keeps watch of the security of the Muslims for a night, he will receive the reward of all those who offer Salah and fast.”

August, 2018

• 31 August

  ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on truthfulness and trustworthiness

  Question Kindly provide the reference for this narration. Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Do not let the prayer of a man deceive you nor his fasting. Rather look at the truthfulness of his speech, his trustworthiness whenever he is entrusted, and how he acts whenever he is given wealth/power.”
• 29 August

  The virtue of offering Fajr and ‘Asr Salah

  Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “He who offers Salah before the rising of the sun and before its setting, [i.e. Fajr and ‘Asr], would not enter Jahannam.”
• 7 August

  Reciting twenty rak’ahs of optional Salah between Maghrib and ‘Isha

  Question What is status of this narration and can this specific Hadith be quoted? من صلى بين المغرب والعشاء عشرين ركعة بنى الله له بيتا في الجنة Whoever offers twenty rak’ahs of [optional] Salah between Maghrib and ‘Isha, Allah will build a home in Jannah for him
• 3 August

  Engaging in ‘ibadah between Zuhr and ‘Asr and Maghrib and ‘Isha

  Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) relates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “One who remains awake [in ‘ibadah] between Zuhr and Asr and Maghrib and Isha, will be forgiven and two angels will intercede for him.”
• 3 August

  A narration regarding Janazah Salah

  Question Is this Hadith authentic? قال أحمد بن محمد بن الجراح، وابن مخلد، قالا: حدثنا عمر بن شبة، قال: حدثنا يزيد بن هارون، قال: أخبرنا يحيى بن سعيد، عن نافع، عن ابن عمر أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا صلى على جنازة رفع يديه في كل تكبيرة، وإذا انصرف سلم When Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) performed Janazah …
• 3 August

  A person can acquire the rank of one who fasts and offers Salah by virtue of good character

  Question Is this Hadith authentic Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) narrates, I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) saying: “Verily a Mu’min by virtue of his good conduct, acquires the rank of one who fasts and stands in Salah [during the night].”

July, 2018

• 20 July

  The best gatherings are the most spacious

  Question Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: خير المجالس أوسعها The best gatherings are the most spacious   Have the commentators explained that it is better for the gathering to be more spacious and spread out rather than people being cramped and uncomfortable?
• 13 July

  An unreliable virtue of offering Fajr Salah for forty days with the first takbir

  Question Is this authentic? It appears in a Hadith that whomsoever offers Fajr Salah for forty (40) days without missing the first rak’ah, will not die until he sees his abode in Jannah.
• 9 July

  The rewards for the actions of Hajj

  Question Is the following narration authentic? عن ابن عمر، قال: كنت جالسا مع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم في مسجد منى، فأتاه رجل من الأنصار، ورجل من ثقيف، فسلما، ثم قالا: يا رسول الله، جئنا نسألك، فقال: إن شئتما أخبرتكما بما جئتماني تسألاني عنه فعلت، وإن شئتما أن أمسك وتسألاني فعلت ، فقالا: أخبرنا يا رسول الله، فقال الثقفي للأنصاري: …
• 4 July

  A Hadith on fasting and carrying out other good deeds in Ramadan

  Question Please comment on the status of this narration: من أتى عليه شهر رمضان صحيحا مسلما، صام نهاره، وصلى وردا من ليله، وغض بصره، وحفظ فرجه ولسانه ويده، وحافظ على صلاته مجموعة، وبكر إلى جمعه، فقد صام الشهر، واستكمل الأجر، وأدرك ليلة القدر، وفاز بجائزة الرب