The Du’a of Distress
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) used to recite the following Du’a at the time of distress: «لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ الْعَظِيمُ…
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Category: Hadith
Weathering the Storm of Misfortune
All misfortune that engulfs man is caused by his actions. Allah Ta’ala says: “All calamities that afflict you are caused by your own doings.” (Surah Shura, Verse: 30)…
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The Latecomer Should Join the Imam Without Delay
Latecomers for the congregational Salah often wait for the Imam to rise for the next rak’ah before joining the Salah. In the following Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) explains…
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10 Points About the Day of ‘Arafah
The day of ‘Arafah is the most important day for a Haji. Whilst only a select few of the Ummah are chosen by Allah Ta’ala to physically be…
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Virtues of Neighbourhood Watching
There are numerous Hadiths that expound on the virtues of protecting/guarding the Muslims and their property. Hereunder are a select few: Sayyiduna Sahl ibn Sa’d as-Sa’idiy (radiyallahu ‘anhu)…
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What We Need to Know About the Six Fasts of Shawwal
As Ramadan departs, we all are encouraged to extend the momentum by observing the six fasts of Shawwal. The famous Hadith in Sahih Muslim states: “Whoever observes the…
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Fasting on ‘Ashura Saturday
Imams Abu Dawud and Tirmidhiy (rahimahumallah) have reported from Sayyidatuna Samma (radiyallahu’anha) that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alaihi wasallam) said: “Don’t fast on Saturdays unless it’s an obligatory fast” i.e., like…
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The Significance of the 15th of Sha’ban
The 15th of Sha’ban, which is commonly referred to as “Laylatul Bara-ah” is one of the significant nights in the Islamic calendar. (refer: Tafsir Razi and Ruhul Ma’aniy,…
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Changing the Route from the ‘Eid Salah
Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that when it was the day of ‘Eid, Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) would attend and return from the ‘Eid salah using different routes. (Sahih…
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Reciting Hadiths of Sahih Bukhariy to Repel Calamity
It is a famous statement among the Muhaddithun: “When reciting Hadith, Allah Ta’ala’s special mercies descend.” (Tadribur Rawi, vol. 4, pg. 540) During times of difficulty, fear and…
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Who Should/Could Attend the Bukhariy Graduation Gatherings?
It’s a common practice in many parts of the world whereby reliable ‘Ulama that complete their lessons of Sahih Bukhariy invite the public to share in the blessings…
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No Sahabiy (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Ever Forged a Hadith!
There have always been enemies of Islam throughout time, who attacked the credibility of the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) from various angles. Those who attack the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) are actually…
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