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  • Total number of authentic ahaadeeth

    We read that Ibn Hajr (in his responce to Ibn Salah) said that the total amount of authentic hadiths, according to Ibn Qattan, Ibn Mahdi, Ahmad, and others is 4400 (or so) in number, and Ibn Rajab attributed (aproximately) 4000 to the count of Abu Daawud. Our question is: Do these reports only include what has been narrated from the Prophet, sallallaahu.. More

  • Hadeeth about intimacy with 100 virgins in Paradise

    Abu Hurayrah narrate that the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam,was asked, “Will we have sexual intercourse with our wives in Paradise?” He answered, “A person wil have sexual intercourse with 100 virgins in one morning.” Bayhaqi, Bazar, Tabaraani. Is this hadith authentic? .. More

  • ‘Umar's letter to drunkard with verses from Soorah Ghaafir

    Assalaamu alaykum. I read the narration in Tafseer Ibn Katheer and Al-Qurtubi, who quoted from Tafseer Ibn Abi Hatim and Hilyat-ul-Awliyaa’ that ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattaab wrote a letter to a drunkard and wrote Surah Ghaafir (chapter 40 of the Quran) verses 1-3, due to which that drunkard repented. See the Tafseer (exegesis) of chapter 40, verses 1-3... More

  • A weak hadeeth cited by At-Tabaraani about signs of the Hour

    Assalaamu alaykum. I recentlyread a hadith which states 23 signs about the end of times. This hadith was narrated by Ibn Mas‘ood, may Allaah be pleased with him, from the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. I read the hadith on a Facebook post, which states that this hadith was collected from Al-Mujamul Kabir At-Tabarani. The hadith number is.. More

  • Weak hadeeth about supplication with hand on forehead

    Anas, may Allaah be pleased with thim, reports that it was the practice of our beloved Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, after the prayer to place his right hand on his forehead (and in some narrations on his head) and recite the following supplication: "In the name of Allaah. None is worthy of worship but Allah, The Most Merciful, The Ever.. More

  • Only righteous seek forgiveness for scholar

    Assalaamu alaykum. There is a hadith that goes as follows: “And everyone in the heavens and on earth asks forgiveness for the knowledgeable person, even the fish in the deepest of waters asks for his forgiveness.” [Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, Tirmidhi No. 2835 - Saheeh (authentic)] Does this 'everyone' include non-Muslims. And if so, then how? .. More

  • Intentionally looking at ‘Awrah of fellow Muslim

    Assalaamu alaykum. Please answer this immediately. I am very anxious about this. I heard that if I look at someone's ‘Awrah (what should be covered of the body) intentionally, my prayers will not be accepted for 40 days. Is this true? May Allaah bless you. .. More

  • Hadeeth describing woman who goes out perfumed as adulteress

    Is it permissible for a woman to wear perfume when she goes out or visits relatives? If she does so, is she considered an adulteress, and is she thus required to make ghusl (ritual bath) of janabah (state of major ritual impurity)? If she is indeed an adulteress, is she to be subjected to the corporal punishment of adultery? Please clarify this in light.. More

  • Meaning of ‘Aa’ishah's hadeeth: “He died on my turn in my house...”

    I would like to know the authenticity of this hadith and also what it means? I am confused! ‘Aa’ishah added, “He died on the day of my usual turn at my house. Allah took him unto Him while his head was between my chest and my neck and his saliva was mixed with my saliva.” [Saheeh Al-Bukhaari 7: 62: 144] .. More

  • Weak hadeeth about tear of repentance wiping seas of Hellfire

    Is there any authentic hadith that states that one tear of regret of repentance will wipe up oceans of fire of Hell? .. More

  • Meaning of ‘a soul which is never satisfied’

    I know that there is a supplication which says 'protect me from a soul which is never satisfied', so is it okay to supplicate 'give me a soul which is always satisfied', or are we not supposed to always get what we want? .. More

  • Starting with oneself when giving charity

    The Prophet said: "Start with your own self and give charity to it, and then if there is something left over from it, give it to your own family, and then if there is anything left over from your family, give it to your relatives, and if there is something left after giving to your relatives, give it to such and such, saying 'to whoever is in front.. More

  • Hadeeth about tanned damsel in Paradise

    Does the inclusion of the following hadith in Faydh Al-Qadeer mean that it is authentic? I entered Paradise and saw a damsel with exceedingly tanned skin (Adma) and beautiful dark (red) lips, so I asked Jibreel (Gabriel), "Who is this?" And he replied, "Indeed, Allaah, The Exalted, knows what Ja‘far ibn Abi Taalib desires, and that is tannd skin.. More

  • Incredibly beautiful Hoori mentioned in Haadi Al-Arwaah

    Assalaamu alaykum. How authentic is it that there is a Hoori (maiden of Paradise) in Paradise that is so beautiful that the people would die if they were to look at her beauty? .. More

  • No contradiction between not asking people and accepting gifts

    The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam,responded, "Never seek others' help in your affairs, do not lean on others, even if it is a small piece of Miswaak (tooth stick)." But did the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, not have a shirt with stripes or something and asked someone to get another shirt. He also said to take what is given freely... More