Answers from 18 September 2018

7 Muharram 144018 September 2018

Reference for the Narration on the Risks of Associating With an Innovator

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration on the risks of associating with an innovator? Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said: "Whoever associates with an innovator puts himself at risk of one of three things: 1) That he cause trouble for others [his association with this person can be understood by others…

7 Muharram 144018 September 2018

Passing One’s Hand on the Head of an Orphan on ‘Ashura

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Pass your hand over the head of an orphan on the day of 'Aashura, it will be as though you have done good to the orphans of the entire Ummah."