Family

18 Dhul Qa'dah 143931 July 2018

Kindness to Relatives Wipes Away Sins

QuestionCould 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 your mother alive?' He replied, 'She has passed on.' Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, 'Is your khalah…

6 Dhul Qa'dah 143919 July 2018

A Narration Regarding Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha) and Her Progeny

QuestionPlease authenticate this Hadith. Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Fatima (radiyallahu 'anha) has protected her honour and purity in such a way that Allah Ta'ala has protected her progeny from Jahannam."

21 Shawwal 14395 July 2018

Angels Descend When a Girl Is Born

QuestionHow 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 pray that peace may be upon them. The angels then cover the newly born girl with their…

4 Sha'ban 143920 April 2018

Sayyidah ‘Aishah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) Choice of Words

QuestionThere is a narration where Rasullulah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would say to 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha), that I know when you're upset with me because you would say by the Rabb of Ibrahim, and not by the Rabb of Muhammad. Can you please source, and authenticate this Hadith?

30 Rajab 143916 April 2018

One Cause for the Child Being Masculine or Feminine

QuestionI've heard that there is a Hadith that indicates something to the effect that a child will resemble the parent who first achieved climax during coitus. Is this true and from an authentic source? I've since heard others suggest that it relates to gender of baby and not physical resemblance.

4 Rajab 143921 March 2018

No Reward in the Hereafter for the Non Believers

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? 'Adi ibn Hatim, embraced Islam, and is a well-known Companion. One day he asked the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) about his father, praising him because he was a good man, and said, "O Messenger of Allah! My father was good to his relatives, and he…

3 Rajab 143920 March 2018

A Hadith Regarding Children Playing With Sand

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) encouraged children to play with sand. He said "Sand is a pasture for kids" What is the status of the above Hadith?

10 Jumadal Akhirah 143926 February 2018

How to Be an Obedient Child after the Demise of One’s Parents

QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith and the authenticity? A Hadith reports Abu Usayd Malik ibn Rabi'ah (radiyallahu 'anhu) as saying: “While we were sitting in the company of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) , a man of the Banu Salamah tribe came to him and said, “O Rasulullah,…

4 Jumadal Akhirah 143920 February 2018

The Aunt Is Like the Mother

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The maternal aunt is in the position of the mother" [i.e., when it comes to showing compassion and taking care of a child]

15 Jumadal Ula 14391 February 2018

Do Not Sin When With Your Children for This Will Cause Them to Lose Respect

QuestionCould you provide the reference for this narration: أخبرنا مقاتل بن محمد بن بنان العكي قال: حضرت مع أبي وأخي عند أبي إسحاق يعني إبراهيم الحربي فقال إبراهيم لأبي: هؤلاء أولادك؟ قال: نعم، قال: احذر لا يرونك حيث نهاك الله، فتسقط من أعينهم

18 Rabi'ul Awwal 14397 December 2017

The Reward for Parents Who Have Lost Three Children

QuestionIs the following narration reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "No Muslim has three of his children pass away before reaching puberty, but Allah will admit him to Jannah by virtue of His mercy for them"