Answers from 17 April 2017

20 Rajab 143817 April 2017

Authenticity of a Statement of ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) once made a gesture to show that Sayyidah Safiyyah (radiyallahu 'anha) was short or she said that Sayyidah Safiyyah was short. In response to this, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "You have uttered such a statement, if it had to be…

20 Rajab 143817 April 2017

Adultery [Zina] of the Limbs

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following narration: "Adultery of the eyes is when it looks [at that which is haram], adultery of the ears is when it listens [to haram], adultery of the tongue is uttering [haram], adultery of the hand is touching [what is impermissible to touch], adultery…

20 Rajab 143817 April 2017

Seek a Ruling from Your Heart

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Wabisah ibn Ma'bad (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "I came close to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) until my knees touched his. He asked: 'O Wabisah, should I inform you of what you came to ask or will you ask?' I replied: 'O Messenger of Allah, inform…

20 Rajab 143817 April 2017

A Woman Should Remain Concealed

QuestionKindly verify this Hadith. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "A woman should remain concealed. When she leaves her home Shaytan stares at her [to misguide her and misguide others through her]/Shaytan beautifies her so that men will stare at her"

20 Rajab 143817 April 2017

Abu Sufyan’s Meeting With Hiraql

QuestionThere is a famous Hadith where Abu Sufyan was essentially giving da'wah from a king after asking him a series of questions regarding Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam). Can you cite this Hadith, and comment whether it is sahih?