Answers from 5 May 2015

16 Rajab 14365 May 2015

The Meaning of the Term: “Muttafaqun ‘Alayh” (Agreed Upon)

QuestionWhen referencing a Hadith, the 'Ulama sometimes mention the phrase: "muttafaqun 'alayh" متفق عليه (agreed upon) Does it mean that Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim narrate that Hadith exactly word for word or does it mean they narrate it with similar wordings and not exact words? Jazakallahu Khairan

16 Rajab 14365 May 2015

Abundant Rewards for Salutations on Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs the following Hadith reliable? It has been reported by Sayyiduna ibn Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The reward of the person who recites the following durud, will be the cause of much work (of writing) for seventy angels for one thousand days." Those words…

16 Rajab 14365 May 2015

The Intentions That People Will Have When Performing Hajj

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Soon the rich ones from among my Ummah will perform Hajj for the sake of travel and holiday, the middle class will perform Hajj for commercial purposes, the 'Ulama/Qurra will perform Hajj for the sake of…