Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave
Q: Are the following Ahadith?
(1) "Seek knowledge even though it be in China.”
(2) “Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave.”
(3) Also, is there a difference of opinion among the 'Ulama on the above?
Authentication
Cleaning the utensils with one's finger after eating
Q: Is the statement below correct:
UTENSIL SEEKS FORGIVENESS
It was the practice of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) that after eating he would lick the utensil clean with his finger and not leave behind even a tiny speck of food and drink. He would even lick his fingers clean of any food particles. Rasulullaah Salallahu Alayhi Wasallam ordered his followers to also do the same, as has been mentioned in many Ahadith. In fact, great virtues have been mentioned for this.
In a narration of Tirmizi it has been mentioned that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: "The one who eats in a plate, then licks it clean (with his finger), the utensil seeks forgiveness for him."
In another narration it is mentioned that the utensil prays for him in the words: " May Allah free you from the fire as you have freed me from shaitaan (by not leaving any food behind for shaitaan)" (Mishkaat).
One should therefore always wipe the utensil clean and not leave behind anything for shaitaan.
Green eyes
Q: Is it correct that Nabi Kareem (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said that people with green eyes should not be trusted?
The story of a Sahaabi who could not recite the kalimah at the time of death
Q: I would like to ask Mufti Saheb regarding this story. What is the status of this story? Can we use it for targheeb and tarheeb?
There is a story narrated in the hadith that there was a youngster in the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) who was in his dying moments. It was told to Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) that this youngster cannot recite the Kalimah Tayyibah. Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) came to him and asked as to what the problem was. He said, “O Rasul of Allah, there is something like a lock upon my heart.” When they enquired on his condition, it was found that his mother was displeased with him.
Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) called for his mother and said to her that if someone had to light a huge fire and wants to throw her son into it, will you intercede on his behalf? She said, “Yes, O Rasul of Allah, I will.” Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said, "If this is so, then forgive his mistake." She forgave all that he did. He was then told to recite the Kalimah Tayyibah, which he immediately did. Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) thanked Allah Ta’ala that through him a person was saved from the fire.
Reciting Surah Ikhlaas two hundred times
Q: I read somewhere that if we pray Surah ikhlass one hundred times, 25 years of sins will be forgiven and if we pray two hundred times then 50 years of sins are forgiven, inshaAllah. Does that mean we have to pray the set amount every day or after every salaah or just once in our lifetime? And if we pray that amount for our deceased family, will their 25 or 50 years of sins be forgiven? And if so, do we have to pray for each member of our family separately or can we include all of them together?
Hadith question
Q: Is there any credible or authentic narration which states that Hawa (the mother of mankind), Sarah (the mother of the Prophet Isaac), Princess Hajrah of Egypt (the mother of Prophet Ismael), Queen Asiya (the wife of the Pharaoh of the time of Musa) and/or Hazrat Mariam (the mother of Prophet Isa) were present at the birth of Rasool (Sallalla hu alaihi wa Sallam)? A Barelwi brother once told me that Hazrat Mariam (the mother of Prophet Isa) was also present, whilst this article states from the Jamiatul Ulama states that the other four ladies were present: http://jamiat.org.za/blog/miraculous-birth-of-our-beloved-nabi-s-a-w/ However I have not come across any lecture on the Seerah nor any book of Seerah mentioning that any of these five women were present. Furthermore Shaykh Maulana Ibrahim Mogra of the UK said that it is false to state that Hazrat Mariam was present. Can the Mufti please clarify the true position of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah?
Will a sinful woman take four male to Jahannum
Q: I had heard an Islamic lecture saying that a sinful woman will take four males i.e. her father, brother, husband and son along with her to hell because they did not stop her from committing sin. But is it not that every individual is responsible for their own deeds. And Allah (SWT) will not punish or reward an individual because of the deeds done by others?
The parents of Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)
Q: I have presented three hadith regarding the parents of Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Also at the bottom I have presented some opinions which show good news. Which is correct?
Hadith question
Q: I always meet this one uncle who I sometimes sit and talk with. He is just over 80 years of age. He wanted to know if there is any Hadith or mention in Qur'an about Almighty Allah being more merciful and forgiving to someone who reaches the age of 90 or any old age. He said he did ask some Imaam before but he still never got an answer so I said I will try my best to find out for him and let him know.
Surah Ikhlaas
Q: Is it true that if you read Surah ikhlaas 200 times, you will get the benefit of 500 years of prayer?