Hadith

The shia rawafid and Beloved Muawiyah Radhiyallahu Anhu

Question: Salaam Mufti: I wanted to ask about Shias and Muawiya/Ali (Radiyallahoanhum to both). Many Shias say that Muawiya (RA) and his successors cursed Ali during Jummah khutbah for years. Is this true, because I can find no legitimate source of this other than Shia propaganda? Also, why do Shias …

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Qurbani and cutting hair and nails

  Question What is the preferred view regarding cutting hair and nails from 1st Dhū al-Ḥijjah onwards for the person who intends to perform Qurbānī? Is it true that according to Imam Abū Ḥanīfah, it is permissible to do so and it is not desirable to avoid doing so? بسم الله …

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Surah Waqi’ah – Surah of Poverty

Question I have been reading that the Hadiths regarding the benefits of Surah Waqi’ah increasing sustenance maybe weak. What is the authenticity and when should we recite it?   Answer The Hadith mentions ‘Surah Waqi’ah will become a protection from poverty for the one who recites it every night.’ The …

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Women Working – A Sign of the Day of Judgement

Question Is there a Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said that women will enter the workforce before the coming of Judgement Day? I read it as one of the signs of the hour.   Answer Imam Tabarani (rahimahullah) has recorded a narration of such nature on the …

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Fasting on a Friday

Nasihah (Advice): Forgiveness on the 15th Night of Sha’baan Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Radiyallahu anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “On the 15th night of Sha’baan, Allah Ta’ala’s mercy descends to the first sky and He forgives all except the polytheists and those who harbour enmity for their …

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Fast of 15 Shaban

By Islamic Portal Fast of 15 Shaʿbān in the ḥanafī school Question (1) I understand that fasting in the month of Shaʿbān is sunnah, however, my question is specifically in relation to the fast of 15 Shaʿbān, does it hold any additional significance in the ḥanafī school of thought? I am …

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Reciting Surah Mulk at the onset of Maghrib

  Nasihah (Advice): The Most Beloved Deed to Allah Ta’ala   Sayyiduna Abdullah radiyallahu anhu narrated: “I asked Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, “Which deed is the dearest to Allah?” He replied, “To offer the prayers at their early stated fixed times.” I asked, “What is the next (in goodness)?” He replied, …

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What’s Up With Muslims and Dogs?

Response to the article in Huffington Post by Ingrid Mattson, ‘What’s up with Muslims and dogs.’ Question: An article appeared in the Huffington Post ‘What’s up with Muslims and dogs’ written by Ingrid Mattson. She attempts to prove that prohibition of dogs is a cultural issue and has nothing to …

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