25 May 2021
Opening one’s fast with honey
Question Is this correct? When breaking your fast, break it with honey. Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to like sweet edible things and honey."
23 April 2021
An unreliable Hadith regarding expenditure in Ramadan
Question Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The expenses spent in Ramadan, Allah will not hold a person accountable for on the Day of Resurrection." Can this narration be quoted?
22 April 2021
Allah Ta’ala glances upon the ummah on the first night of Ramadan
Question I have come across this and it was quoted as a narration. Is this something found in Hadith? "On the first night of Ramadan, Allah Ta'ala gazes upon all of humanity, His creation. If Allah…
19 April 2021
Authenticity of the Hadith stating that suhur is full of blessings
Question Please can you give the authenticity and Arabic text of your previous answer: "Suhur is full of blessings. Hence, do not omit it, even if one is able to have a sip of water at the time of…
14 April 2021
Partake of suhur to assist with fasting during the day
Question Partake of Sehri to assist with fasting during the day and have a siesta to assist with standing up for prayer at night
13 April 2021
Ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding how the Sahabah would receive Ramadan
Question What is the reference for this narration? سئل ابن مسعود:كيف كنتم تستقبلون رمضان؟ قال:ما كان احدنا يجرؤ على استقبال الهلال وفي قلبه ذرة حقد على أخيه المسلم……
1 March 2021
Cities in the Hereafter reserved for those who fast in Rajab?
Question Is this Hadith authentic? إن لله مدائن لا يدخلها إلا من صام رجب
16 November 2020
The reward on ‘Eidul Fitr for the one who completes the duties of the month of Ramadan
Question I heard various scholars in our country citing a narration during the 'Eidul Fitr sermon. The Hadith roughly states our Most Gracious Master, Allah Ta’ala, asking the angels what the reward…
28 August 2020
An unreliable virtue of fasting on ‘Aashura
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever fasts on the day of 'Aashura (10th of Muharram) will be granted the reward of ten thousand…
27 July 2020
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) response after hearing the Jews’ reasoning for fasting on ‘Aashura
Question Kindly explain the following words that appear in a Hadith related to ‘Aashura: فنحن أحق وأولى بموسى منكم
25 July 2020
An unreliable virtue of fasting on the 1st of Dhul Hijjah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "On the first night of Dhul Hijjah, Ibrahim ('alayhis salam) was born. Whomsoever fasts on that day it will be an…
9 July 2020
Whomsoever is mindful of and protects three things will be a close friend of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is this narration reliable? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Three things whomsoever protects, are truly my friends and whoever destroys them is my enemy; Prayer,…
15 October 2019
Fasting whilst on journey
Question Can you please verify and explain the following Hadith: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ - صلى الله عليه وسلم -: "لَيْسَ مِنَ الْبِرِّ الصِّيَامُ فِي السَّفَرِ"……
16 April 2019
Why would Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) fast extra in Sha’ban?
Question I heard that Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) would fast more in Sha'ban than in other months. What is the reason for this?
17 September 2018
Fasting will serve as a shield as long as one abstains from backbiting
Question Can you mention the reference for this narration? الصيام جنة ما لم يخرقها صاحبها وخرقها الغيبة