hadithanswers.com Question In some Hadiths it is mentioned that our deeds are presented to Allah Ta’ala in Sha’ban, but some places mention it to take place on Laylatul Qadr. Which is the correct view? Answer Allah Ta’ala is All Aware of man’s deeds. From time to time, these deeds are presented …
Read More »The Night of 27th Rajab.
QUESTION I recently received a mail from a brother which says that fasting and staying up on the 27th of Rajab is baseless and it quotes the following Hadith: It is narrated by Hazrat Ibn Abbas (RA) that the Prophet (SAW) forbade the fasts of Rajab. (Ibn Majah). This was …
Read More »𝗪hy is 𝗦uicide 𝗛aram 𝗪hen 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗛 𝗛ates 𝗬ou?
𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Why is suicide haram when Allah hates you? Wouldn’t it be better to die instead of causing pain to people around me by living? Can a suicide person be granted Shifa’ah of the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam? 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿: I am sorry that you are feeling despondent …
Read More »Yazid & Beloved Muawiyah RadhiyAllahu Anhu
Question: Mawiyah RA fought a battle with the IV Caliph Ali RA where thousands of Muslims were killed and he appointed Yazeed as successor who than killed Hazrat Husain (RA) in Karbala. Can you explain this? (Question posted as received) Answer: Wa Alaykumus Salaam Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu You enquire …
Read More »Can homosexual behaviour be justified in Islam?
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 …
Read More »Punishments For Not Forbidding Evil
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 …
Read More »Taraweeh,“Eight or Twenty?”
The Truth In The Light of Ahadeeth The following article, Taraweeh 8 or 20 is written by Moulana Zakariyya Memon as thesis for his Iftaa course. This article makes useful read to understand the issue clearly. The format is well laid out and well substantiated. May Allah accept …
Read More »Can a person be gay and Muslim?
Nasihah (Advice): The accursed act of homosexuality Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Abbas radiyallahu anhuma reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, ‘…Allah’s curse be upon those who commit the action of the people of Lut.’ (Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam repeated this curse thrice) [Sahih Ibn Hibban] ______________________________ Question …
Read More »Rajab FAQ
1. RAJAB IS THE MONTH TO SOW THE SEEDS, SHA’BAN TO IRRIGATE AND RAMADAN TO REAP THE HARVEST Question Can you mention the reference and Arabic for this? “Rajab is the month to sow the seeds. Sha’ban is the month to irrigate the crop and Ramadan is the month to …
Read More »Why is there Suffering in the World?
Nasihah (Advice): The infinite mercy of Allah Ta’ala Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Allah Ta’ala has divided mercies into one hundred parts, out of which He has sent down only one for jinn, mankind, animals and insects, through which they love one another and have compassion …
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