24 October 2016
The best of you are those who are the best to their wives
Question Please provide the reference for the following narration and confirm whether the translation should be 'his wife' or 'their wives': "The best among the believers is he whose character is the…
12 October 2016
Allah Ta’ala has more mercy over his servants than a mother over her child
Question Kindly mention the Hadith and incident regarding Allah Ta'ala being more merciful than a mother to her child. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) had asked his companions if the mother…
7 October 2016
‘Do not feed our children Haram’
Question Is the following narration reliable?: :كانت المرأة من الصحابة إذا خرج زوجها في الصباح لطلب الرزق تقول له يا أبو فلان، اتق الله فينا، ولا تأتنا إلا بالحلال الطيب، فإنا نصبر على الجوع ولا نصبر…
3 October 2016
Another version of the Hadith, ‘Every child is born on fitrah’
Question Can you please confirm the reference for this version of the Hadith 'Every child is born on fitrah' Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Every child is born on 'fitrah' (the natural…
30 September 2016
Spending on one’s family is charity
Question What is the reference for this narration? "When a man spends on his family and hopes to be rewarded for it, it is charity for him.
24 September 2016
The companion of Musa (‘alayhis salam) in Jannah
Question Is this incident reliable? “It was said that once Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) asked his Rabb to show him his companion in Jannah. Allah Ta'ala revealed to him, “O Musa! Go to such and such…
5 September 2016
A father’s poem in response to the complaint of his son
Question Is the following narration reliable? :عن أبي سلمة عبيد بن خلصة قال: أخبرنا عبد الله بن نافع المدني عن المنكدر بن محمد عن أبيه عن جابر بن عبد الله قال جاء رجل إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم…
23 August 2016
Leaving what is wrong for the sake of Allah
Question It is reported from the Hadith of Abu Qatadah and Abud Dahma who said: 'We came to a man from the people of the desert and asked him, did you hear a Hadith from the Messenger of Allah…
26 July 2016
An explanation of ‘Joining ties increases one’s lifespan’
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? Abu Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) says: The Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) were once discussing family ties by Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…
22 July 2016
Allah Ta’ala will never cast his beloved into the fire
Question Is the following narration authentic and is there an incident behind this narration? 'Allah Ta'ala will never cast his beloved into Jahannam'
22 July 2016
The three curses of Jibril and the Amin of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question What is the sources and authenticity of this narration: Ka'b ibn 'Ujrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) says that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, “Come near the pulpit so we came close'.…
14 July 2016
A du’a for protecting one’s family and possessions
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? A person came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and said, 'O Rasulullah, I fear over my life, my children, my family and my wealth.'…
21 June 2016
Hadith on treating children equally regarding gifts
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Treat your children equally regarding gifts. If I were to favour anyone, I would have favoured women"
11 June 2016
An unauthentic narration regarding the reward for kissing children
Question Is this Hadith reliable? "Kiss your children often, for each time you kiss them your rank in Jannah is raised. The Angels record your rank in accordance to your kisses. The distance between…
5 May 2016
Travel is a form of punishment
Question Kindly provide the reference for this narration "Travel is a portion of torment"