18 August 2015
Can the “manzil” be recited?
Question I would like to find out about the authenticity of “manzil". I came across this Hadith which indicates the recitation of manzil and wanted to know if this Hadith is infact authentic and if…
11 August 2015
Sending salutations [durud], a means of attaining intercession
Question What is the status of following Hadith? Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever sends salutations upon me ten times in…
7 August 2015
Sayyiduna ‘Ali praising Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question Can you please translate and confirm the authenticity of the following narration كان علي إذا ذكر عنده أبو بكر قال: السباق يذكرون السباق قال: والذي نفسي بيده ما استبقنا إلى خير قط إلا سبقنا…
5 August 2015
Hadith about the opportunities that Allah affords us
Question What is status following Hadith? and can it be quoted? Hadith states like this more or less: "Surely in your time from your sustainer there are winds/breeze (Nafahat) ,so search for them…
3 August 2015
A virtue of the ‘Arabs from the “Mudar” tribe
Question Is the following a Hadith? "When the people differ, then justice will be with Mudar"
29 July 2015
Reciting Surah Ikhlas ten times after Fardh Salah
Question What is the status of the following narration and can we practice on it? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whomsoever does the following three actions with Iman, will enter Jannah…
29 July 2015
Suppressing one’s anger, a means of averting Allah’s punishment
Question Is this narration reliable? "Allah abandons the punishment to anyone who can abandon his own anger"
29 July 2015
Drinking water on an empty stomach
Question I would like to know if there is a Hadith where Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) prohibited that water be the first thing drunk in the morning on an empty stomach as this causes different…
22 July 2015
A Hadith encouraging independence
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Seek to be independent from people, even if it be to wash/clean your miswak”
23 June 2015
Words of the du’a at iftar time
Question I have a question regarding to the famous du'a at iftar: "Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa 'ala rizq-ika aftarthu" (Abu Dawud). How weak is this Hadith? Is it suitable for…
2 June 2015
Reciting “La hawla wa la quwwata illah billa” to preserve a bounty (ni’mah)
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "Whosoever wants to preserve a ni'mah [blessing/bounty] that Allah has bestowed upon him, then he should recite 'la hawala wa la quwwata illah billah'…
28 May 2015
Hadith on visiting one’s parent’s grave on Jumu’ah and reciting Surah Yasin
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? "If a person visits the grave of his parents or one of them on Friday and recites Surah Yasin, he will be forgiven"
22 May 2015
The woman who used to comb the hair of the daughter of Fir’awn
Question Is this story authentic? When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was going for Mi'raj, he passed a place from where a fragrance was emanating. Upon inquiry, Jibrail ('alayhis salam) told…
20 May 2015
The hill of Rawha, its masjid and well.
Question A famous well between Badr and Madinah by the name of Bir Rauha has been mentioned as a place where 70 Ambiyaa passed by. Is this authentic? Also, is there any significance to the water of…
15 May 2015
The hearts of kings and leaders are in Allah’s control
Question What is the status of following Hadith Qudsi? Is it an Israely Riwayah (Historical Narration) and can we attribute it to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) as his statement? "I am…