Answers from 22 February 2018

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143922 February 2018

Question About Mustakhraj

QuestionHow far up can an author of a Mustakhraj go with his chain? Does it have to connect with the original author’s teacher / teacher’s teacher or can it go further back until the Sahabi? I have read somewhere that if it goes back to the Sahabi then the purpose…

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143922 February 2018

Statement of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Regarding Friends

QuestionIs this statement authentic from Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu)? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Stick with your true brothers. You can live in comfort with them, as they are a delight in times of ease, and you can lean on them in times of hardship. Assume the best about your…

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143922 February 2018

The Virtue of Going Out in Search of Knowledge

QuestionIs this narration reliable? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "He who goes forth in the search of knowledge is considered to be in the path of Allah until he returns"

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143922 February 2018

Ummu Ruman bintu ‘Amir

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "As she was being lowered into her grave, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, 'Anyone who wants to see a Hur [a woman of Jannah], should look at Ummu Ruman."