Nasihah (Advice): The importance of sighting the moon Sayyiduna Kuraib Radhiyallaahu Anhu reported that Ummul Fadl, daughter of Harith, sent her son (Fadl) to Mu’aawiya (Radhiyallahu Anhu) in Shaam. He (Fadl) says, “I arrived in Shaam, and fulfilled her (his mother’s) needs and the month of Ramadaan commenced. I …
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Performing Witr Salaah after 10 Rakaats of Taraweeh in the Haram
Nasihah (Advice): The Virtue of Taraweeh Salaah Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever stands in Prayer during the month of Ramadan out of faith and in hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” [Sahih Bukhari] _________________________ Question and …
Read More »First to inform people about Ramadan – Fabricated Hadith
Question: The following Hadith is widespread over the internet and I would like to know whether these are the words of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam): “If one informs another about Ramadan first, then hell fire will become forbidden for that individual” I couldn’t find the reference. Is this Hadith …
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Nasihah (Advice): A scent more pleasant than musk Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “The smell which is emitted from the mouth of a fasting person is more pleasant to Allah than the scent of musk.” [Sunan Tirmidhi] ______________________________ Question and Answer: …
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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 …
Read More »Timeframe for women to make up missed fasts of Ramadaan
Nasihah (Advice): The Dua of a Fasting Person Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “The supplications of three are not rejected: the supplication of a parent, the supplication of a fasting person and the supplication of a traveller.” [Bayhaqi] __________________________________ Question …
Read More »Keeping the sixty Kaffarah Fasts consecutively
Nasihah (Advice): A scent more pleasant than musk Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “The smell which is emitted from the mouth of a fasting person is more pleasant to Allah than the scent of musk.” [Sunan Tirmidhi] __________________________________ Question and Answer: …
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