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What is the meaning of this hadith about evil of darkening?
>'The Prophet (ﷺ) looked at the moon and he said': "*O Aishah, do you seek refuge with Allah from the evil of this? For indeed this is Al-Ghasiqu Idha Waqab*" (The darkened one as it darkens) - (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا الغاسقِ إِذا وَقَب). Narrated in At-Tirmidhi ([3366][1]) and Abu I'sa...
>'The Prophet (ﷺ) looked at the moon and he said': "*O Aishah, do you seek refuge with Allah from the evil of this? For indeed this is Al-Ghasiqu Idha Waqab*" (The darkened one as it darkens) - (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا الغاسقِ إِذا وَقَب). Narrated in At-Tirmidhi (3366 ) and Abu I'sa classed it Hasan Sahih; it is also narrated in Al-Hakim (2/589 ) who stated its Isnad is Sahih, and Imam Dhahabi agreed; in Musnad Ahmad (24323 , 25711 , 25802 and 26146 ); Ibn Hajar classed it Hasan in Fath al-Bari (8/741 )
I would like to know the meaning of this evil and what is refers to exactly? Is there a commentary or explanation for this narration?
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The hadith about placing hands on chest in musnad ahmed
Following is the hadith in musnad ahmed: > Sayyiduna Hulb (ra) relates, 'I saw the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) turn from both his right and left and I also saw him place this upon his chest.' Yahya (one of the narrators) described this as being the right hand upon the left above the wrist...
Following is the hadith in musnad ahmed:
> Sayyiduna Hulb (ra) relates, 'I saw the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) turn from both his right and left and I also saw him place this upon his chest.' Yahya (one of the narrators) described this as being the right hand upon the left above the wrist joint. (Ahmad 21460.)
Imam Nimawi comments in his al T'aleeq al Hasan (1/145):
> 'I have a suspicion that the wording of this hadeeth has mistakenly been changed by a writer. The correct words would appear to be "Yadhau hadhihi ala hadhihi", i.e., "he would place this hand upon this hand", and not "hadhihi ala sadrihi", i.e., "this hand upon his chest". Only this wording would be in agreement with the narrators own interpretation of the hadeeth as is stated in the narration "Yahya described this as being the right hand upon the left above the wrist joint". This would also tally with all the other narrations of this hadeeth that do not contain the wording "upon the chest".
I know that this is a matter of dispute but I only wanted to know whether imam nimawi's point is valid. Because the hadith wording is quite strange as it mentions only one hand i.e. "place this hand on chest". I just want answer to this for knowledge I know this matter is broad in scope.
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Was Prophet Eesa/Jesus (alaihas salaam) the second last prophet before Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)?
I know there were more than a hundred-thousand prophets. But was wondering if Hazrat Eesa (alaihas salaam) was among the last prophets mentioned in the Quran?
I know there were more than a hundred-thousand prophets. But was wondering if Hazrat Eesa (alaihas salaam) was among the last prophets mentioned in the Quran?
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Authenticity of the prophets?
I have a question regarding the authenticity of the prophets. I do not mean to offend anyone, I’m just asking this to clear my own mind. How can we verify the prophets were truly sent by God, when all we have to verify their claim is the scriptures which the prophets themselves recited and noted dow...
I have a question regarding the authenticity of the prophets. I do not mean to offend anyone, I’m just asking this to clear my own mind.
How can we verify the prophets were truly sent by God, when all we have to verify their claim is the scriptures which the prophets themselves recited and noted down?
thetruth
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Is it ok to take notes on mushaf?
Is it allowable to take small notes, circle some words, underline some words on mushaf (Book of Quran)? It could be helpful while learning tajweed. Is it considered disrespectful?
Is it allowable to take small notes, circle some words, underline some words on mushaf (Book of Quran)? It could be helpful while learning tajweed. Is it considered disrespectful?
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Jul 22, 2012, 10:26 PM
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Would Allah ever decrease our good deeds?
According to Surah Muhammad Verse 35: "So do not weaken and call for peace while you are superior; and Allah is with you and will never deprive you of [the reward of] your deeds." - Quran 47:35 But according to one hadith: Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The one wh...
According to Surah Muhammad Verse 35:
"So do not weaken and call for peace while you are superior; and Allah is with you and will never deprive you of [the reward of] your deeds." - Quran 47:35
But according to one hadith:
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The one who omits to pray Asr, all his good deeds will be lost.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari (553).
So the Quran is saying that Allah will never decrease our good deeds but the hadith says if we omit Asr, all our good deeds will be lost. There seems to be a contradiction here. Can somebody comment on this and clear me off this confusion?
Thank you.
user16329
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Is it required to stand in salah with your toes pointing toward Qibla?
Is there any Hadith where we should stand with our toes pointing straight ahead towards Qibla (not outwards as some people naturally stand) similar to when in prostration you should have the toes bent towards the Qibla as well as your fingers pointing towards the Qibla and when kneeling your fingers...
Is there any Hadith where we should stand with our toes pointing straight ahead towards Qibla (not outwards as some people naturally stand) similar to when in prostration you should have the toes bent towards the Qibla as well as your fingers pointing towards the Qibla and when kneeling your fingers point towards Qibla as specific ahadith indicate?
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Jan 4, 2018, 08:13 AM
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How do i know my Ramadan is accepted?
During Ramadan, i prayed a lot to Allah to forgive my bad deeds and accept the good ones. Now it is Eid al fitr and i masturbated, :(, i know it was very dumb of me but i know personally that i have changed and that i worship allah a lot more than i would but i am still commiting some of the sins su...
During Ramadan, i prayed a lot to Allah to forgive my bad deeds and accept the good ones. Now it is Eid al fitr and i masturbated, :(, i know it was very dumb of me but i know personally that i have changed and that i worship allah a lot more than i would but i am still commiting some of the sins such as masturbating but i do not swear anymore, so does this mean my ramadan has been accepted or not accepted because i feel like crying right now ?why did i masturbate :(
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Jul 6, 2016, 04:09 AM
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Is the government responsible for money stolen from libraries?
I want to read certain books & I know they will not be available within my library mainly because of corruption. If I download the ebook(piracy), am I stealing? Will I be held responsible by Allah or will the government get the blame?
I want to read certain books & I know they will not be available within my library mainly because of corruption. If I download the ebook(piracy), am I stealing? Will I be held responsible by Allah or will the government get the blame?
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Jan 25, 2017, 10:59 AM
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How to understand the Hadith "..I do not hesitate to do anything as I hesitate to take the soul of the believer..."?
>(38) Chapter: The humility or modesty or lowliness(38)باب التَّوَاضُعِ > >Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Allah said, 'I will declare war against him who shows hostility to a pious worshipper of Mine. And the most beloved things with which My slave comes nearer to Me, is what I h...
>(38) Chapter: The humility or modesty or lowliness(38)باب التَّوَاضُعِ
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>Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Allah said, 'I will declare war against him who shows hostility to a pious worshipper of Mine. And the most beloved things with which My slave comes nearer to Me, is what I have enjoined upon him; and My slave keeps on coming closer to Me through performing Nawafil (praying or doing extra deeds besides what is obligatory) till I love him, so I become his sense of hearing with which he hears, and his sense of sight with which he sees, and his hand with which he grips, and his leg with which he walks; and if he asks Me, I will give him, and if he asks My protection (Refuge), I will protect him; (i.e. give him My Refuge) and I do not hesitate to do anything as I hesitate to take the soul of the believer, for he hates death, and I hate to disappoint him." (Sahih al-Bukhari )
I want detailed explanation of this sentence from the Hadith above mentioned:
> " I do not hesitate to do anything as I hesitate to take the soul of the believer, for he hates death, and I hate to disappoint him."
Shadab
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Feb 21, 2017, 06:07 AM
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Fasting without getting awake at that time
I haven't woke up for Sehri It's 7:30 in the morning I woke up just now.Can I fast despite of not doing niyat at that time as I wasn't awake at that time? Please help
I haven't woke up for Sehri It's 7:30 in the morning I woke up just now.Can I fast despite of not doing niyat at that time as I wasn't awake at that time? Please help
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Is there any evidence describing a rate at which deeds are written?
When a person is performing good deeds, he is being rewarded. Say, he is helping his parents, so he is attaining hasanat for his act Or say he is committing a sin like listening to music, so sayi'at is recorded for him. But is there any evidence describing the rate at which these hasanat or sayi'at...
When a person is performing good deeds, he is being rewarded. Say, he is helping his parents, so he is attaining hasanat for his act
Or say he is committing a sin like listening to music, so sayi'at is recorded for him.
But is there any evidence describing the rate at which these hasanat or sayi'at are written during the period he was performing it?
I am specifically looking for the "time interval" in the rate, like "every second", "every blink of the eye", "every breathe" etc., not the "amount" per time interval. In other words, a minimum time gap after which his hasanat or sayi'at will be incremented for the same act because the act is being performed over a span of time.
Since some people are having hard time understanding me, let me state the reason I asked this:
I heard in a gathering, the lecturer say that a women who has not dressed in compliance with Islamic rules, and gone has out in front of non-mahram men will have a grave sin recorded "every second" as long as she is front of them. Now I know do not know that if it was a figure of speech to say "every second", but I am curious to know if Islam describes any such time interval after which hasanat or sayi'at increments (not necessarily by a unit amount).
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What can a man do to satisfy his sexual desires when he cannot have relations with his wife?
I know the fact, that a husband and wife are told to distance themselves while a women is on menstruation, but what and how can a man satisfy his sexual desires? I have come to a point where I cannot focus. I live near arctic circle and it is Ramadan and I can hardly get to have a private time. So n...
I know the fact, that a husband and wife are told to distance themselves while a women is on menstruation, but what and how can a man satisfy his sexual desires?
I have come to a point where I cannot focus. I live near arctic circle and it is Ramadan and I can hardly get to have a private time. So now it has come to a situation, where I cannot focus on myself. What ways or method Islam has allowed to get over a situation like this besides wait?
I have come to a point where I cannot focus. I live near arctic circle and it is Ramadan and I can hardly get to have a private time. So now it has come to a situation, where I cannot focus on myself. What ways or method Islam has allowed to get over a situation like this besides wait?
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Jun 23, 2016, 11:39 PM
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Hadith or verses saying killing a lizard is a reward
Is there any hadith or verse that says to kill a lizard has a reward?? I want some hadith or verses related about killing a lizard.
Is there any hadith or verse that says to kill a lizard has a reward??
I want some hadith or verses related about killing a lizard.
Mahi Mahi
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Oct 29, 2018, 02:15 PM
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Do i read the sunnah rakkats in the mosque
Asalamualykum, Hi i wanted to know, when i go to the mosque for a prayer eg maghrib. "Do i read the 2 rakkath sunnah in the mosque before the 3 rakkath farz or after the 3 rakath fard or do i just not read it in the mosque?" I know how to read all the namaz at home but i wanted to just make clear i...
Asalamualykum,
Hi i wanted to know, when i go to the mosque for a prayer eg maghrib.
"Do i read the 2 rakkath sunnah in the mosque before the 3 rakkath farz or after the 3 rakath fard or do i just not read it in the mosque?"
I know how to read all the namaz at home but i wanted to just make clear i know everything so i can attend the mosque as it is much more rewarding.
Also do i do the same for all of the other salahs fajar, duhur, asar, and isha
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Who were the Prophet's siblings through nursing?
I know of his uncle Hamza ibn Abdul Mutalib, and his cousin Abu Sufyan ibn Al-Harith but I would like a complete list.
I know of his uncle Hamza ibn Abdul Mutalib, and his cousin Abu Sufyan ibn Al-Harith but I would like a complete list.
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Sep 20, 2018, 08:05 PM
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Why is salah performed in a melodious way sometimes?
Why do I hear some Muslims performing salah in a melodious way (like singing) sometimes and sometimes just spoken? Is there a difference?
Why do I hear some Muslims performing salah in a melodious way (like singing) sometimes and sometimes just spoken? Is there a difference?
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Do you need to wear Hijab or Niqab infront of elderly men?
Do you need to wear niqab or hijab infront of elderly non mehram men? References will be great !
Do you need to wear niqab or hijab infront of elderly non mehram men?
References will be great !
Anonymous sister
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Nov 13, 2017, 12:55 AM
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Do I need to wear a veil to touch or move the Quran?
I am new to Islam and I just received a Quran and was told to put it at the highest point in my room so I am going to put a special shelf up for it. Do I need to wear a veil to touch or move the Quran?
I am new to Islam and I just received a Quran and was told to put it at the highest point in my room so I am going to put a special shelf up for it. Do I need to wear a veil to touch or move the Quran?
Charlotte
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Is praying with a child enough for Jumu'ah (congregational) prayer?
If I perform the prayer with my son, or a brother or any child (5-10 years), is my salat considered [Jumu'ah][1] or [Salah al jama'ah][2] or not? [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumu%27ah [2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salah_al_jama%27ah
If I perform the prayer with my son, or a brother or any child (5-10 years), is my salat considered Jumu'ah or Salah al jama'ah or not?
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