Answers from 23 October 2026

12 Jumadal Ula 144823 October 2026

Gathering Information About a Prospective Bride

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, which mentions that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sent a woman to look at another woman and said: شمي عوارضها، وانظري إلى عرقوبيها What is the explanation given for the wisdom behind the instruction of our beloved Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?

12 Jumadal Ula 144823 October 2026

The Narration on the Speaking Lizard

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "A Bedouin from Banu Sulaym was walking while carrying a lizard in his hand. As he approached, he asked: 'Who is this man surrounded by people?' One of the Sahabah replied: 'This is the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)'…