5 March 2021
Speak good, you will gain rewards
Question Kindly translate the following Hadith from Musnadush Shihab: قولوا خيرا تغنموا، واسكتوا عن شر تسلموا
3 March 2021
Beardless youth are a greater source of mischief than young maidens
Question Is the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: ‘Beware of beardless youth for they are a…
25 February 2021
If modesty were to take the form of a man, it would be a righteous man
Question Is this suitable to quote? "If modesty were to take the form of a man, he would be a righteous man. If shamelessness were to take the form of a man, he would be an evil man."
19 February 2021
Ten noble traits of character
Question Is the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) has said that there are ten noble traits of character: Speaking the truth. [Having] True courage/strength…
19 February 2021
Excessive laughter causes the heart to die
Question Is this narration authentic? عن أبي هريرة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: لا تكثروا الضحك، فإن كثرة الضحك تميت القلب……
16 February 2021
The complete narration regarding if someone insults you, do not retaliate
Question Please can you mention the entire narration which is answered here Sayyiduna Jabir ibn Sulaym (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "...If any…
15 February 2021
Harms of travelling alone
Question Kindly explain the following Hadith: Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) has narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: ‘If the people knew what I know about…
10 February 2021
If someone insults you, do not retaliate
Question Is this a Hadith? "And if a person reviles you and dishonours you with what he knows of you then do not degrade him (back) with what you know of him for the curse (of abuse) will only be…
26 December 2020
The masnun method of shaking someone’s hand
Question I was told that there exists a Hadith wherein mention is made that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) used to give a firm handshake whilst making Musafahah (i.e. shaking hands) [meaning to…
22 December 2020
An unreliable Hadith regarding sitting in direct sunlight
Question Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised people to avoid sitting in direct sunlight because it spoils the clothing, causes a person to smell with perspiration and also causes…
19 November 2020
Difference between ذر and نملة
Question Regarding the following chapter and Hadith in Sunan Abi Dawud, what is the difference between ذر and نملة? باب فى قتل الذر عن أبي هريرة:رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: نزَل…
18 September 2020
Speaking a white lie in an attempt to reconcile between people
Question Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: ‘The one who attempts to reconcile between people and speaks good (in order to avert dispute), or conveys good is not a liar.’ Ibn Shihab…
19 August 2020
Another narration regarding ghibah and adultery
Question I have located this Hadith in Al Mu'jamul Awsat and wanted to know the authenticity: الغيبة اشد من الزنا Backbiting is worse than adultery
12 August 2020
The actions of those who backbite
Question Is there a Hadith reported from Sayyiduna Mu'adh (radiyallahu 'anhu) which states that there is a guard angel in the skies who does not let the actions of the people who backbite pass him…
7 August 2020
A Believer seeks excuses for his brother and a hypocrite seeks faults
Question What is the reference and Arabic text of this narration? Ibn Manazil (rahimahullah) said: "A believer seeks excuses for his brother while the hypocrite seeks mistakes."