Answers from 3 March 2021

19 Rajab 14423 March 2021

Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding the Murder of a Shepherd

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that the climate of Madinah did not suit some people, so Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) ordered them to follow his shepherd, i.e., his camels, and drink their milk and urine. So they followed the shepherd…

19 Rajab 14423 March 2021

Prohibition Against Spying and Searching for Faults of Muslims

QuestionIt has been reported that a man was brought before 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) because his beard had wine. Ibn Mas'ud said: "We have been prohibited from spying [on Muslims] and finding faults [with them]. But we can take to task only and only if the sin is overt."…

19 Rajab 14423 March 2021

A Follow up Query Regarding a Narration on the Will of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionThe following has been attributed to the words of Imam Ghazali (rahimahullah). "O Dawud, you want and I want, so if you submit to what I want, I will take care of what you want. And if you don't submit to what I want, I will exhaust you in what…

19 Rajab 14423 March 2021

Beardless Youth Are a Greater Source of Mischief Than Young Maidens

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Beware of beardless youth for they are a greater source of mischief than young maidens.’