3 December 2020
The importance and virtues of studying the Arabic language
Question Kindly provide a few narrations regarding virtues and specialties of the Arabic language along with the importance of its study.
2 December 2020
An unreliable narration regarding Abu Bakr’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) entry into Jannah
Question Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I said to Jibril when he took me on the Night Journey (al-Isra) up to heaven: "O Jibril, will my…
17 January 2020
Another narration on the intentions people will have when performing Hajj and ‘Umrah
Question Kindly translate and authenticate this narration. عند ذلك يا سلمان! يحج الناس إلى هذا البيت الحرام، تحج ملوكهم لهوا وتنزها، وأغنياؤهم للتجارة، ومساكينهم للمسألة وقراؤهم رياء وسمعة.……
8 November 2019
An unreliable Hadith on the virtue of offering Salah while carrying a sword
Question Is this Hadith authentic? صلاة الرجل متقلدا سيفه تفضل على صلاة غير المتقلد سبع مائة ضعف
17 October 2019
A narration in Tarikh Baghdad regarding making du’a for mercy for the entire ummah
Question Please clarify the authenticity of the following Hadith and is it suitable to quote? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ما من دعاء أحب إلى الله من أن يقول العبد: اللهم ارحم أمة محمد رحمة…
7 October 2019
An unreliable narration stating that the angels make du’a for the mujahid who hangs his sword on his neck
Question What is the status of this narration? إن الله عز وجل يباهي بالـمتقلد سيفه في سبيل الله ملائكته وهم يصلون عليه ما دام متقلده……
1 October 2019
Looking at the face of ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is status of following narration? النظر إلى وجه علي عبادة "Looking at the face of 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) is an act of worship"
12 September 2019
An unreliable narration on the beauty of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is this Hadith reliable? هبط عليّ جبريل عليه السلام فقال: يا محمد إن الله عز وجل يقرأ عليك السلام ويقول: حبيبي أني كسوت حسن يوسف من نور الكرسي، وكسوت حسن وجهك من نور عرشي، وما خلقت خلقا أحسن…
23 August 2019
A fabricated narration on loving ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is this narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Loving 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) eats up evil deeds just as fire eats wood"
14 June 2019
Providing water for people causes sins to fall away
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When your sins are plentiful, then continuously provide…
17 May 2019
‘Abdullah’s ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah) mannerism was comparable to that of the Sahabah
Question Could you kindly reference this narration? Sufyan ibn 'Uyaynah (rahimahullah) said: "I looked to the affairs of the Sahabah [i.e., their social conduct, business dealings, mannerisms, etc.]…
30 April 2019
The world is more bewitching/charming than Harut and Marut
Question What is the status of the following Hadith? احذروا الدنيا فإنها أسحر من هاروت وماروت
18 April 2019
A poem attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) regarding Allah Ta’ala’s forgiveness
Question I wanted the reference for the following statement: Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) said: My sin burdened me heavily. But when I measured it against Your Grace, O Rabb, Your forgiveness came out…
29 January 2019
Surah Yasin in the Tawrah
Question Is 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…
5 September 2018
There are many avenues of good
Question I am looking for a reference for the following Hadith: الخير كثير وقليل فاعله