Having conviction that Allah Ta’ala will most certainly forgive

Question What is the authenticity of this narration? A man asked, "Who is in the worst state?" Sufyan at-Thawri (rahimahullah) replied while crying, "Someone who thinks Allah…


Drinking Zam-zam to one’s fill is a means of cure

Question What is the reference of this narration and is it suitable to quote? من شرب منها حتى يتضلع أحدثت له شفاء، وأخرجت له داء


The benefits of Zam-Zam

Question What is the reference of this narration and is it suitable to quote? زمزم لما شربت له إن شربته تريد الشفاء شفاك الله وإن شربته تريد أن يقطع ظماك قطعه وإن شربته تريد أن…


Engaging in Salah, fasting and charity

Question What is the reference for this narration? Salah takes a person halfway along the path Fasting takes him to the Kings door Charity takes him by the hand and enters him…


Having conviction that Allah Ta’ala will most certainly forgive

Question What is the authenticity of this narration? A man asked, "Who is in the worst state?" Sufyan at-Thawri (rahimahullah) replied while crying, "Someone who thinks Allah…


An unreliable narration on the reward of using a miswak

Question Is this Hadith authentic? «صلاة بسواك تعدل أربعمائة صلاة بغير سواك»


Commentary on the narration regarding three vital qualities

Question Can you please provide an explanation for the Hadith below: «من لم يكن فيه واحدة من ثلاث فلا يعتد بشيء من عمل: تقوى تحجزه عن المحارم، أو حلم يكف به السفيه، أو خلق يعيش به…


The death of a Believer is regarded to be a type of martyrdom

Question Kindly grade and explain the Hadith "Every believer dies as a martyr."


The severe punishments for not discharging Zakah

Question What is the translation/explanation of the following part of the Hadith: ونِواءً على أهْلِ الإسْلامِ This is part of a lengthy narration which appears in Sahih Muslim…


Nothing will decrease Allah’s treasures

Question What is the translation of the following Hadith especially the last part الليل والنهار? «يا ابن آدم، أنفق، أنفق عليك» وقال: «يمين الله ملأى سحاء، لا يغيضها شيء، الليل…


A follow up query regarding the children of Ummul Muminin Sawdah bintu Zam’ah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

Question I have seen your answer regarding the stepchildren of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). I have read an article that states Sayyidah Sawdah had five children. Can you…


Pronunciation of the name of the famous saint; Abu Yazid

Question What is the correct pronunciation of the name of the saint; Abu Yazid البسطامي Is it Bistami or Bastami?


Narrations cited in Fiqh books

Question If a Fiqh book or a Jurist cites a narration of a Sahabi or a Tabi'i without a chain of narration, do we consider it to be authentic or is it treated as a weak Hadiths?


A follow up query regarding a narration on ‘Uzayr (‘alayhis salam)

Question In one of your answers entitled "A narration regarding 'Uzayr ('alayhis salam)" you mention that al-Dhahabi (rahimahullah) concurs with Imam Hakim (rahimahullah)…


Intricacies in Hadith grading

Question If a Hadith is graded da'if (weak) by some Muhaddithun and mawdu' (fabricated) by other Muhaddithun, how do you reconcile between the two?


The status of the marasil of Sa’id ibn Musayyab (rahimahullah)

Question What is the status of the marasil of Sa'id ibn Musayyab (rahimahullah)?


The narrator; Muhammad ibn Sulayman Luwayn

Question What is the definition of the word لوين (Luwayn) found in Mustalah books?


A brief bio of the Sahabi, ‘Amr ibn Akhtab (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

Question What is mentioned regarding the Sahabi; Sayyiduna ‘Amr ibn Akhtab (radiyallahu ‘anhu)?