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Special Salaah,ibaadah for Meraj & Date of Meraj

  Nasihah (Advice): Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (Radiyallahu Anhu) reports that the Prophet of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Be conscious of Allah wherever you are, follow up a bad deed with a good deed it will wipe out the ill effects of the bad deed and interact with people with …

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A Tree in Jannah for Each Time we say ‘SUBHANALLAH’

Question Please verify the authenticity of the Hadith that says if you say Subhanallah, a tree is planted for you in Jannah.  Answer 1. Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu’anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said: I met Nabi Ibrahim (‘alaihis salam) when I was taken on Mi’raj (ascension to the heavens) and he told …

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Which Verses of Surah Baqarah were given During Mi’raj

Question In the following Hadith, which specific verses of Surah Baqarah are referred to (i.e where does it start from)? عن عبدالله بن مسعود: لَمّا أُسْرِيَ برَسولِ اللهِ ﷺ، انْتُهي به إلى سِدْرَةِ المُنْتَهى، وهي في السَّماءِ السّادِسَةِ، إلَيْها يَنْتَهِي ما يُعْرَجُ به مِنَ الأرْضِ فيُقْبَضُ مِنْها، وإلَيْها يَنْتَهِي ما …

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When do I not have to reply to somebody’s salaam?

Question: Sometimes I get really annoyed because I am busy and people keep coming and saying Asalaamu Alaykum. I feel bad if I do not reply but I get really frustrated especially in the masjid as everyone who walks in say salam loudly. Please tell me when do I not …

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Can a person give Sadaqah while in Debt?

  Nasihah (Advice): Do not delay the repayment of a debt   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said, “It is oppression for one with wealth to delay repayment of his debt.” [Sahih Bukhari] ______________________________   Question and Answer:   I have started work recently. …

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Keeping the spark of love alive in marriage

QUESTION I have been married for 3 years now. My wife has very harsh tongue. How can I deal with this? Please also provide practical things which I can implement to increase our bond of love. How can I be more kind to her?  I have seen many marriages crumble and …

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Dr. Zakir Naik & The Fatwa on masturbation

QUESTION Muhtaram Mufti We have come across a video by Zakir Naik wherein he gives a lengthy discussion with regards to masturbation. After reviewing the video, one is left with the strong impression that masturbation is permissible. Till now, the youth knew it to be Haram. However, this has created …

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Riba/Usury will always end up in Poverty and Humiliation

Question Is the following Hadith recorded in Musnad Ahmad authentic? “No matter how much interest you have it will decrease.” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith: 3753)     Answer Imams Ahmad, Hakim (rahimahumallah) and other Muhaddithun have recorded this Hadith. Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa …

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