Shu’abul Iman

7 Jumadal Akhirah 144013 February 2019

A Difficult Ascent Lies Ahead

QuestionI wanted to know the authenticity and meaning of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "In front of you is a difficult ascent, which those who are heavily laden cannot get over." Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) then said, "I therefore wish to lighten up for that ascent"

22 Jumadal Ula 144029 January 2019

Surah Yasin in the Tawrah

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Surah Yasin is called 'Al Mu'immah' in the Tawrah.' It was enquired, 'What is Al Mu'immah?' Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied, 'It contains for its reader the benefits of this world, it removes from him the dread of…

11 Jumadal Ula 144018 January 2019

The Reward for Giving Ghusl, Enshrouding and Digging a Grave for a Deceased Person

QuestionWhat is status of the following narration? من غسل ميتا فكتم عليه غفر له أربعين مرة ومن كفن ميتا كساه الله من السندس واستبرق الجنة ومن حفر لميت قبرا فأجنه فيه أجرى له من الأجر كأجر مسكن أسكنه إلى يوم القيامة

20 Rabi'ul Awwal 144029 November 2018

Being Blessed With a Clear Mind

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? قد أفلح من رزق لبا

13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144022 November 2018

Praising Allah Ta’ala When One Becomes Ill and Not Being Displeased With His Decision

QuestionCould you confirm the source of this Hadith? إذا مرض العبد بعث الله إليه ملكين، فيقول انظرا ماذا يقول لعواده؟ فإن هو إذا جاؤه حمد الله واثنى عليه، رفعا ذلك إلى الله عز وجل، وهو أعلم، فيقول لعبدي علي إن توفيته أن أدخله الجنة، وإن أنا شفيته أن أبدل له…

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 144015 November 2018

Zaynul ‘Aabidin (rahimahullah) Frees His Slave Girl

QuestionCould you mention the reference for this incident? On one occasion, Zaynul 'Aabidin (rahimahullah) was performing wudu while his slave girl was assisting him by pouring the water onto his limbs from a pitcher. As she was pouring the water, it so happened that the pitcher fell from her hand,…

8 Safar 144019 October 2018

‘Abdullah’s ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Advice Regarding Company

QuestionWhat is the translation of the below? لا تعترض فيما لا يعنيك، واعتزل عدوك، واحذر خليلك إلا الأمين، ولا أمين إلا من خشي الله، ولا تصحب فاجرا كي تتعلم من فجوره، ولا تفش إليه سرك، واستشر في أمرك الذين يخشون الله عز وجل

29 Muharram 144010 October 2018

Sins Cause Bodily Weakness and Hardness of the Heart

QuestionCan you mention the reference for this narration? إن للذنوب ضعفا في القوة وقسوة في القلب وإن للحسنات قوة في البدن ونورا في القلب

21 Muharram 14402 October 2018

Fasting and offering Jumu’ah Salah in Madinah Munawwarah

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Fasting the month of Ramadan in Madinah is like fasting one thousand months elsewhere, and one Jumu'ah prayer in Madinah is like one thousand offered elsewhere."