12 July 2018
The best thing and worst thing a man can be given
Question What is the reference for this narration and can it be quoted? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The best thing a believing man can be given is good character, and…
11 July 2018
Obscenity and excessive talking are branches of hypocrisy
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? البذاء والبيان شعبتان من النفاق
28 June 2018
The etiquette of seeking permission before entering
Question What is the authenticity of this? Sayyiduna Kaladah ibn Hambal (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I entered upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) without greeting or seeking permission. He said,…
27 June 2018
A fabricated narration on performing ablution after making musafahah with a disbeliever
Question Is this narration authentic? من صافح يهوديا أو نصرانيا فليتوضأ وليغسل يده
5 June 2018
Removing shoes when eating
Question Is there any Hadith about the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) prohibiting from eating with shoes on? If so, is it reliable?
22 March 2018
Always take the good interpretation of a statement if possible
Question Is this statement authentically attributed to Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu)? "Do not think badly of a word uttered by your brother, when you can find a good interpretation for it."
28 February 2018
Eighteen sterling advices of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Can you give the statement of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ’anhu) in which he offered eighteen sterling advices about interaction with fellow citizens.
6 June 2016
What oil did our Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) use?
Question Which oils were used by Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) on the hair?
3 May 2016
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advice regarding family ties in his final illness
Question What is the reference for the narration which states Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised to maintain family ties in his final illness?
28 April 2016
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s description in the Tawrah
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? "By Allah, Muhammad is described in Tawrah with some of the qualities attributed to him in the Quran as follows: "O Prophet ! We have sent you as…
26 April 2016
Du’a when entering a shopping centre
Question Please provide the reference for the following du'a: بسم الله, اللهم إني أسألك خير هذه السوق و خير ما فيها و أعوذبك من شرها و شر ما فيها, اللهم إني أعوذ بك أن أصيب فيها صفقة خاسرة …
19 April 2016
Tolerating difference of opinion
Question Is there a narration from one of the salaf that goes like this, that if you see someone follow a different opinion or imam then do not stop him. Is this how we approach difference of…
12 April 2016
Du’a when removing the garments
Question Is it true that we should recite the following when removing our clothes: bismillahi ladhi la ilaha ilahu بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا……
4 April 2016
Rinsing the mouth after eating
Question Is it Sunnah to rinse the mouth before or/and after eating?
18 March 2016
The reward for consoling a Believer
Question What is the reference for this Hadith? "There is no believer who consoles his brother at the time of a calamity but that Allah Ta'ala will clothe him with noble garments on the Day of…