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19 Dhul Hijjah 144021 August 2019

An Unreliable Virtue of Discharging Zakah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever paid the Zakah on his money when it was due, Allah takes it upon Himself to make him among the companions of the Ambiya.'"

6 Dhul Hijjah 14408 August 2019

A Narration Stating That the Angels Embrace Those Who Arrive for Hajj Walking

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Verily the angels shake hands with the hajis arriving in Makkah mounted [on a conveyance] and embrace those arriving on foot."

6 Dhul Hijjah 14408 August 2019

Did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Make Dhikr When He Was Weaned Off?

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? عن عبد الله بن عباس، قال: كانت حليمة بنت أبي ذؤيب التي أرضعت النبي، صلى الله عليه وسلم، تحدث أنها لما فطمت رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم، تكلم، قالت: سمعته يقول كلاما عجيبا: سمعته يقول: «الله أكبر كبيرا، والحمد لله كثيرا،…

16 Shawwal 144020 June 2019

Authenticity of “Salatul ‘Utaqa” in Shawwal

QuestionSalatul 'Utaqa (Salah of the emancipated) in Shawwal is the Sunnah for those who want to be emancipated from Jahannam. There is a Hadith on the authority of Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) where Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once said: "If someone performs eight rak'ahs in Shawwal, either…

2 Sha'ban 14408 April 2019

An Unreliable Narration on Joining Family Ties

QuestionIs this narration authentic? It is mentioned in a narration: "Whoever guarantees me one thing, I will guarantee four things for him; Guarantee me that you join ties, I will guarantee the following, Your family will love you, your sustenance will be increased, your lifespan will be increased and Allah…

27 Jumadal Akhirah 14405 March 2019

Washing the Feet With Cool Water When Coming Out of the Bath

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Washing the feet with cool water after coming out of the bath prevents headaches."

8 Jumadal Akhirah 144014 February 2019

Giving Due Where It’s Due

QuestionIs this narration authentic? "Sayyiduna Abu Bakr entered the presence of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and sat near him. Thereafter, 'Ali ibn Abi Talib requested permission [to enter], and then he [too] entered. When Abu Bakr saw him, he moved [out of respect] for him. Upon…

5 Jumadal Akhirah 144011 February 2019

Unreliable Virtue of Visiting the Sick

QuestionIs the following authentic? To visit the sick is more beloved in the sight of Allah than 'ibadah for 40 or 50 years

11 Jumadal Ula 144018 January 2019

A Narration on Arbitrating Between Two People

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever arbitrates between two persons who come to him willingly, but passes an unjust verdict is cursed"

29 Safar 14409 November 2018

An Unreliable Virtue of Childbirth

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Each time a woman breastfeeds her child/[gives birth] she receives the reward of freeing a slave"

27 Safar 14407 November 2018

An Unreliable Hadith on the Virtues of a Pregnant Woman When She Gives Birth

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) addressed women and said: "Aren't you pleased that when a woman falls pregnant through her husband and he is happy with her, she will receive a reward equal to a person fasting in the path of Allah and engaging in 'ibadah…

1 Safar 144012 October 2018

A Narration Regarding a Person Who Neglects the Quran

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? من تعلم القرآن وعلق مصحفه لم يتعاهده ولم ينظر فيه جاء يوم القيامة متعلقا به يقول يا رب العالمين إن عبدك هذا اتخذني مهجورا فاقض بيني وبينه