20 Dhul Hijjah 1436 | 6 October 2015
An Unauthentic Narration Regarding a Dream of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question What is the status of the following Hadith in Kanzul 'Ummal? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "I saw my Rabb in a dream in the form of a youngster with long hair, wearing gold shoes…
30 Dhul Qa'dah 1436 | 16 September 2015
Hadith on Spending Five Nights of the Year in ‘Ibadah [Worship]
Question Is this Hadith suitable to quote? Sayyiduna Mu'adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The one who enlivens five nights of the year…
29 Dhul Qa'dah 1436 | 15 September 2015
The Hirz of Abu Dujanah
Question What is the status of the Hadith regarding the Hirz of Abu Dujana (radiyallahu 'anhu) wherein he was given some verses to write down and place under his pillow for protection?
26 Shawwal 1436 | 14 August 2015
An Unauthentic Virtue of Not Harming People
Question Sayyiduna Abu Kahil (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that one who abstains from troubling people, Allah Ta'ala will save him from the punishment of the grave Is this authentic?
22 Shawwal 1436 | 10 August 2015
Drinking Water in Three Sips and Saying Bismillah Before Each Sip
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "One who drinks in three sips and says 'Bismillah' before each sip and 'Alhamdulillah' after each sip, the water will make dhikr in his belly until he…
9 Shawwal 1436 | 28 July 2015
Sayyiduna ‘Abbas ibn ‘Abdil Muttalib (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is this narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah has taken me as a close friend (Khalil) as…
9 Shawwal 1436 | 28 July 2015
An Unauthentic Virtue of Performing Hajj on Behalf of One’s Parents
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Whoever performs Hajj on behalf of his parents or settles their debts, will be resurrected on the day of Qiyamah with the Righteous.
25 Ramadan 1436 | 14 July 2015
An Unreliable Narration Explaining the Vast Reward for One Sajdah in Ramadan
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? "Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the first night of…
3 Ramadan 1436 | 22 June 2015
An Untraceable Hadith on the Abundant Rewards of Tarawih Salah
Question Is the lengthy Hadith stating the virtue of Tarawih Salah narrated from Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) authentic? "Performing Tarawih on the first night washes all sins, performing on…
1 Ramadan 1436 | 20 June 2015
An Unauthentic Narration on Salutations
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "Sayyiduna Abu Kahil (radiyallahu 'anhu) relates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Abu Kahil, whoever sends salutations on me three times…
22 Sha'ban 1436 | 12 June 2015
An Unauthentic Reward for Fasting in Ramadan
Question Is the following Hadith reported in Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah authentic? "If the servants knew how great Ramadan was, then they would wish that Ramadan lasted all year. Indeed Paradise is…
12 Sha'ban 1436 | 2 June 2015
Does Allah Ta’ala Punish by Causing Children to Die and Making Women Barren?
Question Is the following authentic? Rasulullah ( sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When Allah Ta'ala desires to punish a people(for their sins) he causes their children to die in abundance and…
12 Sha'ban 1436 | 2 June 2015
Barakah (Blessings) in Three Types of Transactions
Question Kindly advise if the following narration is authentic: Sayyiduna Suhayb (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There is Barakah (blessings) in…
8 Sha'ban 1436 | 29 May 2015
An Unauthentic Form of Salah to Be Recited on Friday Eve
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "Whomsoever performs two units of Salah on the eve of Friday, reciting Surah Fatihah and fifteen times Surah Zilzal in each rak'ah, Allah will protect him…
27 Rajab 1436 | 18 May 2015
An Unauthentic Narration on Appointing Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) as the First Khalifah
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "Whoever wishes to live and die like me, and to reside in the Jannah, should acknowledge 'Ali as leader after me, and take those after him as leaders as…