28 Safar 1448 | 12 August 2026
A Narration on Reciting Bismillah Before Applying Oil
Question Is this authentic: "Whoever fails to read Bismillah when oiling the hair is joined by 70 devils"
27 Safar 1448 | 11 August 2026
A Hadith Concerning a Husband’s Rights
Question What is the reference for this Hadith? "If the woman knew the full extent of the right of her husband, she would not sit in his presence while he was eating his lunch and dinner until he was…
15 Muharram 1448 | 1 July 2026
Sayyidah Khadijah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) Reply to Salam from Allah
Question Is the narration regarding Sayyidah Khadijas (radiyallahu 'anha) response to Salam from Allah authentic?
6 Muharram 1448 | 22 June 2026
A Du‘a to Recite When Wearing New Clothing
Question Is this narration suitable to quote? عن سالم بن أبي الجعد قال إذا لبس الإنسان الثوب الجديد فقال اللهم اجعلها ثيابا مباركة نشكر فيها نعمتك ونحسن فيها عبادتك ونعمل فيها بطاعتك لم يجاوز ترقوته…
23 Dhul Qa'dah 1447 | 12 May 2026
Another Version of the Duʿa When Beginning a Journey
Question Do the words (الحور بعد الكور) appear in any of the du'as recited when beginning a journey, and what do they mean?
5 Dhul Qa'dah 1447 | 24 April 2026
Another Hadith on Eating Together to Attain Barakah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "Eat together and mention Allah's Name, and it will be blessed."
5 Dhul Qa'dah 1447 | 24 April 2026
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) Describes Jannah to the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum)
Question What is the status of this narration? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ذات يوم لأصحابه : ألا مشمر للجنة ؟ فإن الجنة لا خطر لها ، هي ورب الكعبة نور يتلألأ ، وريحانة تهتز ، وقصر مشيد ، ونهر…
27 Shawwal 1447 | 17 April 2026
Explanation of the Hadith on Extinguishing Lamps Before Going to Sleep
Question What is meant by, "extinguish your lamps" in the following Hadith: "When the wings of the night spread – or when evening comes – keep your children in, for the Shaytans come out at that…
19 Shawwal 1447 | 9 April 2026
A Narration Warning Against Speaking While the Imam Is Delivering the Jumu’ah Khutbah
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? من تكلم يوم الجمعة والإمام يخطب، فهو كمثل الحمار يحمل أسفارا، والذي يقول له: أنصت، ليس له جمعة……
12 Shawwal 1447 | 2 April 2026
ʿAbdullah ibnul Mubarak (rahimahullah) Describes a Lowly Person
Question Please provide the reference for this: Imam 'Abdullah Ibnul Mubarak (rahimahullah) was asked: "Who is the lowly person?" He said: "The one who mentions high prices in front of his guest."
3 Shawwal 1447 | 24 March 2026
The Sahabah’s (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Etiquette of Eating With Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)
Question Kindly provide the reference and translation of this Hadith: كنا إذا حضرنا مع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم طعاما لم نضع أيدينا حتى يبدأ رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فيضع يده……
6 Ramadan 1447 | 25 February 2026
Honouring an Invitation and What the Fasting Person Should Do
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When one of you is invited [to a meal], he must accept. If he is fasting, he should pray (i.e. make supplication…
27 Sha'ban 1447 | 17 February 2026
Reciting Surah Ikhlas When Entering One’s Home
Question Is this Hadith authentic? من قرأ قل هو الله أحد حين يدخل منزله نفت الفقر عن أهل ذلك المنزل والجيران
9 Sha'ban 1447 | 30 January 2026
The Caution of Ibn ‘Awn (rahimahullah) in Dealing With His Mother
Question What is the reference for this narration? "It is narrated that Ibn Awn's mother called him, and his voice rose above hers, so he feared (the consequences) and freed two slaves."
24 Jumadal Akhirah 1447 | 17 December 2025
Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) on the Etiquette of Hospitality
Question I require a reference for this quotation, please: Imam Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said: "When your brother visits you, do not ask him, "Will you eat?" or "Should I bring you something?"…