Fiqh

Nasihah (Advice): The Virtue of Performing a Sajdah Tilaawah   Sayyiduna Abu Huraira radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasllam) said, “When the son of Adam recites a verse of prostration and he prostrates, Shaitaan withdraws and he weeps and he says: Woe to me! The son of Adam was …

Question:  There has been much discussion with regards to celebrating 12th Rabī al-Awwal. You must be well aware of all the academic arguments in that regard. Without delving into academic gymnastics, your brief thoughts on this issue will be well appreciated. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, …

__ Nasihah (Advice): The great Tabi-ee Imam Abdullah ibn Mubarak (Rahimahullah) said:   “Isnaad (having an authentic source for matters pertaining to religion) is Deen itself. Therefore, be careful of your sources of Deen” (Sahih Muslim) _____________________________________________ Question and Answer: Q. A few days ago, I received a bbm with a Hadith …

  Nasihah (Advice): Beware of oppressing one’s heirs   Rasulullah sallahu alaihi wa sallam said, “Sometimes a man and a woman live in the obedience of Allah for sixty years then before they die they cause such harm in their bequests that Jahannam becomes warranted for them.” [I.e. they cause harm …

  Nasihah (Advice): Angels descend to record your Prayers   Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “A group of Angels stay with you by night and another group of Angels by day. They meet together at the time of afternoon prayer and dawn prayer, then …

Question I am looking for the narration wherein Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) offered Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha) in marriage to Sayyiduna ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu).     Answer Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration. Hereunder is the complete incident: Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) …

  Nasihah (Advice): The mercy of Allah exceeds the mercy of one’s own mother   Umar ibn al-Khattab Radiyallahu anhu reported: “Some prisoners of war were brought to Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, and a nursing woman was among them. Whenever she found a child among the prisoners, she would take …

  Nasihah (Advice): The Protection of Allah Ta’ala Sayyiduna Jundub ibn Abdullah Radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “The one who performs the Fajr Salaah will be under the protection of Allah Ta’ala.” (Sahih Muslim) ______________________________   Question and Answer:   Q. If a person wakes up 10 …

  Nasihah (Advice): Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam wore a ring on his left hand   Sayyiduna Anas ibn Maalik radiyallahu anhuma reported that the ring of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was worn on this – and he pointed to the little finger on his left hand. [Sahih Muslim] ______________________________   …

Nasihah (Advice): Spouses helping each other pray at night   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “May Allah have mercy on a man who stands at night to pray and wakes his wife to pray. If she refuses, he sprinkles water on her face. May Allah …