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  • Earning a reward equal to Hajj and 'Umrah

    I want to know is this an authentic Hadeeth: The Prophet  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ) says: “Whoever reads Fajr (for men, specifically in Jama'ah, for women at home, in Jama'ah, or wherever) and remembers Allaah until sunrise (that is, reads Qur'aan, memorizes chapters, etc.), then prays two Raka'h (units) of Shurooq (sunrise) he will.. More

  • The praying person is talking to his Lord

    Is there a Hadeeth stating that making the pilgrimage to Makkah starting from Jerusalem will ensure forgiveness of your past and future sins. And what are the references of the many Hadeeth that says more or less that "The praying person is talking to his Lord The Almighty. So, he should know what he is saying and none of you should make his voice.. More

  • Explanation needed of some narrations

    There are few sayings of The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, that I do not clearly understand. I was hoping you could elaborate on them. They are: * Leave the birds alone secure in their nests. * Entertain people according to their standing. *Beware of the cry of the oppresses one, for there is no bar between it and Allaah. * He.. More

  • His wife disputes authenticity of Hadeeth and Seerah

    I have just got married this summer with a new convert to Islaam. She comes from a family that is very close to their Protestant faith. The reason she left her parent's religion is for two fold: 1) she could not conceive that the trinity was true, 2) she no longer believed in the authenticity of the Bible because it was written by men... More

  • Celebrating the death of a Wali

    I have a friend whose family performs a celebration every year to commemorate the life of a Wali who used to be highly respected by their previous generations in Pakistan. Although he passed away decades ago, the family gather people in a mosque, and talk about the Wali and pray for him. Is this right? Or is it shirk?.. More

  • Celebrating Kandoori

    What is Kandoori? Is it an Arabic Word? If a person invite me for a kandoori without mentioning any recital or anybody’s birthday, can I go for the kandoori only to have meal?.. More

  • What the Hadith forbids is the same as what the Qur'an forbids

    Allah says in the Qur'aan (interpretation of meaning): "Say (O Muhammad): I find not in that which has been inspired to me anything forbidden to be eaten by one who wishes to eat it, unless it be Maitah (a dead animal), orblood poured forth (by slaughtering or the like)or the flesh of swine (pork); ..."(6:145). But we know from Hadith that.. More

  • Following the example of Prophet Muhammad in one's life

    I informed you about the site which said that we do not have to emulate Prophet Mohammed(S) in political establishment of Islam. You answered to this the verse 33:21 which says in the Messenger(S) of Allah you have a good example to follow. I send this answer to the site and this is how they gave the reply-The Holy Prophet(S) is indeed a perfect.. More

  • The Prophet’s visit to Al-Baqee (graveyard) at night secretly

    Is this Hadith authentic? If so, please give the background and tashreeh. He (Muhammad b. Qais) then reported that it was 'Aisha who had narrated this: Should I not narrate to you about myself and about the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him)? We said: Yes. She said: When it was my turn for Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) to spend.. More

  • Hadith about the double-faced people

    I would like you to inform me about if there is any Hadith which says: "The worst among you in the day of judgment is the double-faced one." .. More

  • Ponder about the creation of Allah...

    What is the meaning of the following Hadith: “Reflect upon the creation and do not reflect upon Allah” (Silsilat as-saheehah, 1788) .. More

  • Cupping as a cure

    I would like to know about cupping because I have heart problems... More

  • Celebrating Prophet's birth month

    I have a question regarding this month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, as this month our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) was born and died. In our locality its religious custom that after night prayer, in all mosques there is reciting of Qur'an the whole night till Fajr time. They recite on loud speakers. What should we do when.. More

  • Celebrating Prophet's Birthday Is an Innovation

    What is the fatwa on reciting Mawleed un Nabhi on day of meelad un Nabi Prophet Muhammad? .. More

  • Eating with one finger

    I heard that there is a Hadith that prohibited eatingwith one finger in Islam because Iblees eatswith one finger. Is this Hadith right?.. More