Hands or knees first? The authentic method of sujood

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم A summary of the different opinions First Opinion: It is obligatory to place the hands before the knees. This view was held by the Dhāhirīs. Second Opinion: It is recommended to place the hands before the knees. This was the view of the Mālikīs, and one narration from Imām Ahmad. ItContinue reading “Hands or knees first? The authentic method of sujood”

Weak hadīth: Wiping the face after making du’ā

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Narration of ‘Umar Abū Mūsā Muḥammad ibn al-Muthannā > Ibrāhīm ibn Ya’qūb > Hammād ibn ʿĪsā al-Juhanī > Handhalah ibn Abī Sufyān al-Jumahīyyu > Sālim ibn ʿAbdillāh > his father > ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattāb who narrated: انَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا رَفَعَ يَدَيْهِ فِي الدُّعَاءِ لَمْ يَحُطَّهُمَا حَتَّىContinue reading “Weak hadīth: Wiping the face after making du’ā”

The narrations of the 73 sects and their authenticity

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The sādiq al-masdūq (the truthful and believed) Prophet (ﷺ) foretold that his Ummah would inevitably experience division. This division serves as a test for this Ummah and is a condemnation of those who deviate and distance themselves from Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamā’ah, as well (as it being) a warning against divisionContinue reading “The narrations of the 73 sects and their authenticity”

Does removing the socks break wudu

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Imām Al-Albānī said: Scholars have also differed on the ruling for someone who removes their khuff (leather socks) and it’s types [such as socks or shoes] after performing wudū and wiping over them. They hold three views: 1. The first view: His wudū remains valid, and there is nothing further requiredContinue reading “Does removing the socks break wudu”

Adhkar series part 5: dua for protection from diseases like cancer

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Hadīth 1. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبَرَصِ وَالْجُنُونِ وَالْجُذَامِ وَمِنْ سَيِّئِ الأَسْقَامِ (Allāhumma innī a’ūdhu bika minal-baras wal-junūn wal-judhām wa min sayyi-il-asqām) “Oh Allāh, I seek refuge in You from leprosy, insanity, vitiligo, and the worst of diseases.” (Abū Dawūd 1554. Declared Sahīh by Al-Albānī) IbnContinue reading “Adhkar series part 5: dua for protection from diseases like cancer”

Ruling on using rosary/prayer beads and weak ahadeeth used to support it’s allowance

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Allāh says: قُلۡ إِن كُنتُمۡ تُحِبُّونَ ٱللَّهَ فَٱتَّبِعُونِي يُحۡبِبۡكُمُ ٱللَّهُ وَيَغۡفِرۡ لَكُمۡ ذُنُوبَكُمۡۚ وَٱللَّهُ غَفُورٞ رَّحِيمٞ ٣١Say (Oh Muhammad): “If you (really) love Allāh then follow me (i.e. the Sunnah), Allāh will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allāh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (3:31)The Prophet (ﷺ) said: فَإِنَّContinue reading “Ruling on using rosary/prayer beads and weak ahadeeth used to support it’s allowance”

A neglected Sunnah: to sit Iq’aa between the two prostrations

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Summary: Al-Albānī said: “He (ﷺ) would sometimes practice iq’ā [to rest on both his heels and feet]. Al-Iq’ā has come from the hadīth of Ibn ‘Abbās in Sahīh Muslim and Abū Dawūd and Al-Tirmidhī, who declared it Sahīh and others authenticated it; see (Al-Sahīhah 383), and from the hadith of Ibn ‘UmarContinue reading “A neglected Sunnah: to sit Iq’aa between the two prostrations”

Is reciting surah al-kahf on Friday recommended

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Summary: Ibn Qūdamah said: It is recommend to recite Sūrah al-Kahf on Friday. (al-Mughnī 2/313) Al-Nawawī said: “It is recommended to recite Sūrah al-Kahf on the day (of Friday). Al-Shāfī’i said in the book al-Umm: I recommend reciting it on Friday night [i.e. Thursday night according to the Gregorian calendar]. ”Continue reading “Is reciting surah al-kahf on Friday recommended”

Adhkar series part 4: Supplications for sadness, grief, distress and adversity

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Allāhumma innī a’ūdhu bika minal-hammi, wal-hazani, wal-‘ajzi, wal-kasali, wal-bukhli, wal-jubni, wa dala’i-ddayn, wa ghalabatir-rijāl Narrated by Anas that the prophet (ﷺ) would say: ‏ “‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ ‏”‏‏ “O Allāh! I seek refuge with You from sadness andContinue reading “Adhkar series part 4: Supplications for sadness, grief, distress and adversity”

Praying two rak’ah when leaving ones home and upon entering

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The prophet (ﷺ) said: إذا خرجتَ من منزِلِك فصلِّ ركعتينِ تمنعانِكَ مخرجَ السُّوءِ و إذا دخلْتَ إلى منزِلِك فصلِّ ركعتينِ تمنعانِكَ مدْخلَ السُّوءِ “When you leave your home then pray two rak’ah; to prevent you from an evil exit. And when you enter your home pray two rak’ah; to prevent youContinue reading “Praying two rak’ah when leaving ones home and upon entering”