28 September 2023
A narration mentioning that a Sahabi was teaching his son the events at the birth of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is this Hadith authentic? عن ابى الدرداء رضى الله تعالى عنه انه مر مع النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم الى بيت عامر الانصارى، وكان يعلّم وقائع ولادته صلى الله عليه وسلم لأ بنائه وعشيرته، ويقول: هذا…
16 August 2023
A follow up query regarding a form of salutations [durud] at the beginning, middle and end of one’s speech
Question Regarding your answer on salutations at the beginning, middle and end of one's speech I have come across the following in an English book: Abul 'Abbas (rahimahullah) has said that if anyone…
20 July 2023
A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is this narration authentically attributed to Sayyiduna Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu)? سيرجع قوم من هذه الأمة عند اقتراب الساعة كفارًا! فقال رجل: يا أمير المؤمنين: كفرهم بماذا، أبالإحداث أم…
18 July 2023
Another version of the narration regarding the angel of death visiting homes every day
Question What is the status of this narration? أن ملك الموت قال: إنه ليس في شرقها ولا في غربها أهل بيت مدر ولا وبر إلا وأنا أتصفحهم في كل يوم خمس مرات. فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وآله: «إنما…
16 June 2023
A dhikr to recite four hundred times before proceeding for ‘Eid Salah?
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever said "La ila ha illallahu wahdahu la shari ka lahu lahul mulku wa lahu hamdu yuhyi wa yumitu wa huwa hayyun…
12 June 2023
A form of salutations [durud] at the beginning, middle and end of one’s speech
Question Is there any reference for this salutation? اللهم صل على سيدنا محمد في أول كلامنا ، اللهم صل على سيدنا محمد في أوسط كلامنا ، اللهم صل على سيدنا محمد في آخر كلامنا……
8 June 2023
A narration on the huge reward of salutations [durud] incorrectly referenced to Tirmidhi
Question Please check the authenticity of the following Hadith: Jibril ('alayhis salam) once came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and said, "Allah has given me the knowledge to count every…
7 June 2023
An untraceable Hadith on the benefit of giving charity on behalf of the deceased
Question Is it true that it is narrated in a Hadith something to the effect that when one gives charity on behalf of a deceased person, Jibril ('alayhis salam) together with 70 000 angels present it…
5 June 2023
An untraceable virtue of Bismillah
Question The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever recites 'Bismillah' 21 times after 'Isha Salah will not be harmed by epidemics and will be protected against sudden…
24 May 2023
A Shi’i narration regarding Nabi Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam)
Question Is this Hadith reliable? إنّ الله تبارك وتعالى اتّخذ إبراهيم عبدًا قبل أن يتّخذه نبيًّا، وإن الله اتخذه نبيًّا قبل أن يتّخذه رسولًا، وإن الله اتّخذه رسولًا قبل أن يتّخذه خليلًا، وإن الله…
23 May 2023
A narration stating that Abu Dharr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was well-known among the angels
Question Could you mention the reference and authenticity of Hadith which states that Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu 'anhu) was well-known in the heavens? This was due to him deeming himself small…
8 March 2023
A narration attributed to ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding four types of oceans
Question What is the status of this saying attributed to Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) which is being shared by many people? 'Umar Ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "There are four types…
3 March 2023
A narration on breaking one’s fast for a guest cited in Fiqh books
Question Is this Hadith authentic? من أفطر لحق أخيه يكتب له ثواب الصوم ألف يوم، ومتى قضى يوما مكانه، يكتب له ثواب صوم ألفي يوم
2 March 2023
An untraceable version of a Khutbah in Hajjatul Wada’
Question Is there any source for the following: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said in the sermon of last Hajj: "I am a trustworthy well-wisher for you. Listen carefully that the devil has…