QUESTION Salaam Q1) How many battles did the Prophet SAW fight in his whole life Q2) How many people did the Prophet SAW kill with his own hands in his whole life ANSWER In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Brother in …
Read More »Is “Salah the ‘MI’RAJ’ (Ascension) of a Believer” an Authentic Hadith ?
Question Is this an actual Hadith below? I have heard that it is a fabricated hadith: “Salah is the Miraj of the believer”? …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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