Commentary

18 Jumadal Ula 144830 October 2026

Did the Sahabah Narrate Every Hadith They Heard?

QuestionDid the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) narrate every Hadith they heard from Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)? If not, would that be regarded as concealing knowledge (kitmanul ‘ilm)?

17 Jumadal Ula 144829 October 2026

The Correct Pronunciation of a Word in a Hadith of Sahih Muslim

QuestionWhat is the correct dabt/pronunciation of the word (ضار) at the end of the following Hadith? with Tashdid or without? أن رجلا جاء إلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: إني أعزل عن امرأتي، فقال له رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: لم تفعل ذلك؟ فقال الرجل: أشفق على…

15 Jumadal Ula 144827 October 2026

The Two Primary Causes of Entry Into Jannah or Jahannam

QuestionKindly explain this Hadith: عن جابر قال: أتى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم رجل، فقال: يا رسول الله، ما الموجبتان؟ فقال: من مات لا يشرك بالله شيئا دخل الجنة، ومن مات يشرك بالله شيئا دخل النار.

15 Jumadal Ula 144827 October 2026

Meaning of “The Concluding Verses of Surah Baqarah”

QuestionWhich verses are meant by “the concluding verses (khawatim) of Surah Baqarah”: the last two or the last three? This is with reference to the following: It was one of the gifts given on the night of Mi‘raj. It is recommended to recite it before sleeping. It is to be…

14 Jumadal Ula 144826 October 2026

Explanation of the Hadith Regarding the Abandonment of Madinah

QuestionPlease provide the correct reference and a commentary on the following Hadith: “The people will abandon Madinah while it is in a good condition, and only wild animals and birds will remain there. The last people to be gathered will be two shepherds from Muzaynah who will head towards Madinah…

11 Jumadal Ula 144823 October 2026

Gathering Information About a Prospective Bride

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, which mentions that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sent a woman to look at another woman and said: شمي عوارضها، وانظري إلى عرقوبيها What is the explanation given for the wisdom behind the instruction of our beloved Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?

7 Jumadal Ula 144819 October 2026

Completing the Quran in Three Days or Less

QuestionI have heard that we are not allowed to complete the Quran Karim in less than three days. Is this correct? I have also heard of many pious predecessors completing the Quran in less than three days.

26 Rabi'ul Akhir 14489 October 2026

Which Is the Seventy-Third Deviated Sect?

QuestionIn a Hadith, we are told that there will be 73 different sects in this Ummah, one more than the previous Ummahs. Which sect is this referring to?

12 Rabi'ul Akhir 144825 September 2026

Does the Hadith on Remaining Behind from the First Saff Refer to Salah or Jihad?

QuestionCould the first saff in the following hadith be referring to the first Saff in Jihad, or does it mean both Salah and Jihad or only Salah? Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “People will continue remaining behind from the first row until Allah…

25 Rabi'ul Awwal 14488 September 2026

The Apparent Repetition of Istijmar in a Hadith

QuestionIn the following Hadith, is there a difference in the meaning/explanation of the first and last parts, as it appears to be a repetition? الاستجمار تو، ورمي الجمار تو، والسعي بين الصفا والمروة تو، والطواف تو، وإذا استجمر أحدكم فليستجمر بتو