Answers from 23 February 2024

13 Sha'ban 144523 February 2024

Abu Hurayrah’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Version of the Hadith on Treating Neighbours Kindly

QuestionIs this narration and reference correct? Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Jibril kept advising me to be good to neighbours until I thought he would make them my heirs." (Ibn Majah)

13 Sha'ban 144523 February 2024

Incorrect Attribution of a Quote to Hafiz Ibn Hajar Regarding Women

QuestionIs this correct? What is the Arabic text? Ibn Hajar al 'Asqalani (rahimahullah) said: "Often, the high status of women was unknown because of their haya (modesty) and because they used to stay in their homes, so hardly anyone knew their status." (Al Matalibul 'Aliyah)