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9 Rajab 14359 May 2014

Did Nabi (sallallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) touch the hand of strange women

QuestionFirst of all, may Allah grant you Jannatul Firdaus for your efforts. I've read the following extract of a text. The text contains strong arguments (from my perspective) that it is allowed to touch non-Mahram women, as long as there is no fear of desire. I always thought that would…

6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

A Hadith Regarding Sea Travel

QuestionKindly advise on the authenticity of the Hadith of not travelling by sea except for Hajj or 'Umrah.

24 Jumadal Akhirah 143525 April 2014

Proof for Masah on the Nape

QuestionWhat is the reason for the Hanafi madhhab stating that one should do masah of the nape during wudu? Is there any proof for this from Hadith?

20 Jumadal Akhirah 143521 April 2014

Is Cupping (Hijamah) Outdated?

QuestionWhat is the status of cupping /hijamah in Islam? Is it a "forgotten" Sunnah? In which case, is it's revival a commendable act worthy of great potential reward or would it now be seen as an outdated therapy that no longer applies given the advances of modern medicine?

17 Jumadal Akhirah 143518 April 2014

One Woman Leading Others in Salah

QuestionThere is a Hadith in Tabarani and Musnad Ahmad that says ''There is no good in women's congregation." What is the status of this Hadith? There is also a report from Ali saying a woman can never be an imam, but Hadiths in Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah said 'Aishah and…

15 Jumadal Akhirah 143516 April 2014

Should We Address the Deceased After Burial?

QuestionAfter the burial of the deceased some people give adhan on the grave, and they say “It comforts the dead in the horrid loneliness of the grave”, is the calling of the adhan permissible and is this proven from the sunnah or the sahabah? After the burial of the deceased…

22 Jumadal Ula 143524 March 2014

Proof for Placing the Hands Below the Navel in Salah

QuestionIs the following narration Sahih with the extra wording "under the navel": Sayyiduna Wa'il ibn Hujr (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports: "I saw the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) placing his right hand over his left hand in Salah, below the Navel." (Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah) How many manuscripts have the additional…

22 Jumadal Ula 143524 March 2014

Avert Corporal Punishment When in Doubt

QuestionIs there a Hadith that says drop the corporal punishment (hadd) where there is doubts? I heard it is in Tirmidhi can you show me the Hadith please and is it sahih?

22 Jumadal Ula 143524 March 2014

Hadith: The Fast Only Breaks with Something Entering the Stomach

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration: "Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reports that Rasulullah (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once entered and said: 'O 'Aishah, do you have a piece of bread'? Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) says that she brought a piece of bread for Nabi (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam),…