16 November 2018
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) dismisses a minister due to lack of compassion
Question Please mention the reference of this incident? استعمل عمر رضي الله عنه رجلا من بني أسد على عمل فدخل ليسلم عليه فأتى عمر ببعض ولده، فقبله فقال له الأسدي: أتقبل هذا يا أمير المؤمنين؟ فوالله ما…
14 November 2018
Providing for one’s divorced or widowed daughter
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Shall I not tell you [one of the] greatest forms of charity? [It is to provide for your] daughter who comes back to…
7 November 2018
An unreliable Hadith on the virtues of a pregnant woman when she gives birth
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) addressed women and said: "Aren't you pleased that when a woman falls pregnant through her husband and he is happy with…
31 October 2018
Making du’a for one’s parents after Salah
Question Is this narration authentic: قال سفيان بن عيينة: من صلى الصلوات الخمس فقد شكر الله تعالى، ومن دعا لوالديه في أدبار الصلوات فقد شكرهما……
17 October 2018
Children seeking forgiveness for their deceased parents
Question Is this narration authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "The one who has passed away will move up in his position, and he will say, 'O my Rabb, what's going on?' It…
28 September 2018
A narration about a father teaching his child etiquette
Question Is this suitable to quote? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "It is better for a father to discipline/teach etiquette to his son than to give one entire measure (one sa') of…
19 September 2018
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was the most compassionate towards his family
Question Could you verify this narration? Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I never saw anyone who was more compassionate towards his family than Allah's Messenger (sallallahu…
17 September 2018
Making one’s parents happy
Question What is the status of the following narration? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: نومك على السرير برا بوالديك تضحكهما، ويضحكانك أفضل من جهادك بالسيف في سبيل الله عز وجل……
12 September 2018
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) explains the virtues of Surah Mulk
Question Is this narration authentic? عن عكرمة عن ابن عباس أنه قال لرجل: ألا أتحفك بحديث تفرح به؟ قال: بلى، قال: اقرأ تبارك الذي بيده الملك وعلمها أهلك وجميع ولدك وصبيان بيتك وجيرانك، فإنها المنجية…
10 September 2018
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) exclusive time with Allah
Question What is reference of following narration? لي مع الله وقت لا يسع فيه ملك مقرب ولا نبي مرسل
1 August 2018
A follow up query on the Hadith regarding kindness to relatives wiping away sins
Question I have read the Hadith answer regarding kindness to relatives wiping away sins. I have heard another Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked him 'Are your parents alive' and…
31 July 2018
Kindness to relatives wipes away sins
Question Could you reference the narration? A person came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and said, "I have committed a sin, how can I repent?' Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, 'Is…
19 July 2018
A narration regarding Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha) and her progeny
Question Please authenticate this Hadith. Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Fatima (radiyallahu 'anha) has protected her…
13 July 2018
Marry, for Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had many wives
Question Is the following authentic? Marry, for the best person of this ummah [Nabi sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam] had many wives. The reference given is Sahih Bukhari.
5 July 2018
Angels descend when a girl is born
Question How authentic is this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When a girl is born, Allah Ta'ala sends His angels to that house. They come to the dwellers of the house and…