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Answers from 31 May 2017

5 Ramadan 143831 May 2017

Abu Dharr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and the Miracle of Zamzam

QuestionCan you mention the reference for this, please? Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu anhu) said to 'Abdullah ibn As Samit (rahimahullah), "O my nephew! I stayed for thirty (30) days and nights without anything to consume but the water of Zamzam. Through the blessings of drinking Zamzam, I put on so…

5 Ramadan 143831 May 2017

Can a Weak Narration Rise to Acceptance With Corroboration?

QuestionIn your answers, I have seen you many times, mention a weak narration is raised to level of hasan. I was wondering if, this is in accordance with the methodology of earlier Hadith scholars such as from the Salaf or a modern-day invention?

5 Ramadan 143831 May 2017

“No One Is to Pray/Fast on Behalf of Another…”

QuestionIs there a contradiction between these Hadiths? Ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “No one is to pray on behalf of another and no one is to fast on behalf of another but may feed on his behalf." 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) narrated that Rasulullah…