Hadith

Rewards For Salah In Masjidul Aqsa

Question What is the reward of performing Salah in Masjidul Aqsa?   Answer Masjidul Aqsa is the third most virtuous masjid on earth. Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) has encouraged salah therein in several narrations, one of which is cited below:   Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said …

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The reason the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) were victorious

Question Where is this narration, and what is its authenticity? Hiraql asked the Roman army who got defeated: How is it that they defeated you, whereas they also human like you, and your number is double theirs, how is this possible? One old person replied: Because they perform Salah at …

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Nikah in the Month of Safar

Question and Answer: Q. I would like to know if it is permissible to marry in the month of safar as i am planning a nikah in the month of Safar, i have been told that it is not permissible to marry in those months, please could u clarify this for …

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The Jurisprudence Behind The Different Forms Of Zikr

Question: Kindly comment on the different forms of zikr, loud, soft, collective, individual in the majid and elsewhere. Is it a bidah and what is the definition of bidah? Explain it contextually. Answer: General loud dhikr is clearly proven from many Ahadith. See the following Hadith: إِنَّ لِلَّهِ مَلاَئِكَةً يَطُوفُونَ …

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The Day of Khalas; The Day Madinah Munawwarah is Cleansed of Hypocrites

Question Is there any narration regarding Dajjal camping outside Madinah and pointing towards Masjid of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to his followers and addressing it as the Palace of Ahmad?     Answer Imams Hakim and Ahmad (rahimahumallah) have recorded the following narration: Sayyiduna Mihjan ibnul Adra’ (radiyallahu …

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Dajjal Will Not Be Allowed To Enter Four Masjids

Question I came across this hadith, and would like to know: Is this Hadith authentic? Does it mean that Masjidul Aqsa will be protected from Dajjal i.e. that he cannot enter it? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “I have been warning you about Dajjal who has one abraded eye.” …

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Places and times where du’aas are answered

Question: What are the times, places and situations where du’aa’ is answered? And what is meant by the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) “Dabr al-salawaat al-maktoobah (following the prescribed prayers)”? Is the prayer of a father for his child answered, or is it …

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Is There any Benefit in Planting on The Grave?

hadithanswers.com Question Is it true that if we plant flowers/plants near a grave stone, then the punishment will be eased and is this because the plants worship Allah?   Answer Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu’anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) passed by two graves whose inmates were being punished. Rasulullah …

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The Effect of Haraam Lasts For Forty Days

Question Is it true that if a person eats or drinks anything haram, intentionally or unknowingly, then his du’as and ibadaat will not be accepted for forty (40) days? Does the same ruling apply to intoxicants? Jazakallah     Answer I have come across the following: Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhuma) reports …

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