Hadith

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 …

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 …

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 …

  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, …

Question What is the source of the following Hadith and can it be quoted? “Saying Bismillah before entering the toilet creates a barrier between a person and the Jinn.”     Answer This Hadith is recorded in many Hadith collections, including Sunan Tirmidhi, Sunan Ibn Majah and Musnad Bazzar. Sayyiduna …

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 …

  Nasihah (Advice): The best Jihad for a woman   Sayyidah Aa’isha Radiyallahu anha narrates: I said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! We consider Jihad as the best deed.” Rasulullah (ﷺ) said, “The best Jihad (for women) is a Hajj Mabrur (an accepted Hajj).” (Sahih Bukhari) ________________________________   Question and Answer:   …

  Nasihah (Advice): The evil act of homosexuality Sayyiduna Jaabir Radhiyallahu Anhu who reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, “There is nothing I fear more for my Ummah than the deed of the people of Lut (Alayhi salaam).” (Tirmidhi) ________________________________________   Question and Answer: Q. I am a …

Question: There are parents who allow or insist on their children studying subjects, after school, that are not appropriate for Muslims, e.g. Ballet, Modern dancing, Drama, Band, Piano, Cheer-leading etc.There are parents who allow or insist on their children studying subjects, after school, (not required, but optional), that are not …

The 3 Levels of Forbidding Evil Question What is the source and authenticity of the Hadith regarding the three levels of ‘nahi ‘anil munkar’. i.e. Stopping the evil with one’s hands, by means of the tongue and with his heart. Answer Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration as part …