2 September 2015
A Hadith on averting corporal punishment (hadd)
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? "Avert the infliction of prescribed penalties on Muslims as much as you can, and if there is any way out, let a man go, for it is better…
15 October 2014
Reference for an Incident of the Justice of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhu)
Question I heard an incident regarding Umar (radiyallahu'anhu) taking action against someone who slapped a non Muslim. I think he called the man in question all the way from Egypt. Can you provide…
24 March 2014
Avert corporal punishment when in doubt
Question Is there a Hadith that says drop the corporal punishment (hadd) where there is doubts? I heard it is in Tirmidhi can you show me the Hadith please and is it sahih?
27 February 2014
Prohibition of slapping the face
Question 1) Is hitting/disciplining on the face, for example, slapping etc allowed in Islam? 2) Is there any reference to this statement: 'The place where the ustad (teacher) hits the student, will…
7 December 2013
Proofs for cutting the hand of a thief from the wrist
Question: I wanted to ask a quick question about the verse in the Quran 5:38 that talks about cutting the hand of the thief. The sunnah says to cut at the wrist but I haven’t been able to locate any…