Answers from 17 June 2026

1 Muharram 144817 June 2026

Carrying the Bier for Forty Steps

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? "Whoever carries the Janazah for forty steps, forty of his major sins will be wiped out." Ibn Majah

1 Muharram 144817 June 2026

The Conversation Between Hajjaj and Sa’id ibn Al Jubayr (rahimahullah)

QuestionBefore Hajjaj killed Sa'id ibn Jubayr (rahimahullah), a conversation took place wherein Hajjaj asked him his name, his views on Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), Sayyiduna 'Ali and the Khulafa (radiyallahu 'anhum) etc. Is this conversation that took place authentic?

1 Muharram 144817 June 2026

The Poem: “I Complained to Waki‘ About My Poor Memory”

QuestionIs this poem authentically attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) شكوت إلى وكيع سوء حفظي ... فأرشدني إلى ترك المعاصي وأخبرني بأن العلم نور ... ونور الله لا يهدى لعاصي