3 August 2023
A follow up query on the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) told Ummu Salamah and Maymunah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) to observe hijab
Question Regarding the Hadith wherein a blind Sahabi visited Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and the wives were commanded to cover up in front of him, but one of the wives said, but he is blind.…
23 June 2023
Clarification on a morning and evening recital
Question The following Hadith is recorded in Sunan Tirmidhi: «من قال حين يمسي: رضيت بالله ربا، وبالإسلام دينا، وبمحمد نبيا، كان حقا على الله أن يرضيه» Other versions state that it should be recited…
31 May 2023
Commentary of the Hadith “A man will be with whom he loves”
Question Can you quote the Hadith and provide the explanation regarding "A man will be with whom he loves."
8 May 2023
Explanation of a Hadith regarding Allah’s curse
Question Please can you confirm the authenticity of this Hadith: لعن الله الناظر والمنظور إليه Regarding the meaning of "For the one who is being looked towards", is this regarding women who are…
28 March 2023
Commentary of the Hadith regarding seeking protection when a dog barks
Question Is there any specific reason that we should read Ta'awwudh when a dog barks?
24 March 2023
Quran recital is the best form of dhikr in Ramadan
Question Is it correct to say that reciting Quran is the best type of dhikr a person can do during Ramadan?
9 March 2023
Explanation of the Hadith cautioning against playing backgammon
Question Please provide an explanation of this Hadith: "Whoever plays with dice it is as if he has dipped his hands in the flesh and blood of a pig." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 2260)
6 December 2022
Commentary on the narration regarding three vital qualities
Question Can you please provide an explanation for the Hadith below: «من لم يكن فيه واحدة من ثلاث فلا يعتد بشيء من عمل: تقوى تحجزه عن المحارم، أو حلم يكف به السفيه، أو خلق يعيش به في الناس» In…
30 November 2022
The death of a Believer is regarded to be a type of martyrdom
Question Kindly grade and explain the Hadith "Every believer dies as a martyr."
23 November 2022
Sufyan’s ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) explanation of the dhikr to be recited in abundance in ‘Arafah
Question Muhibuddin Tabari mentions in his book Al Qira Liqasid Ummul Qura that once Sufyan ibn 'Uyanah (rahimahullah) was asked by Husayn ibn Marwazi why the du'a which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…
21 November 2022
The Meaning of Fi Sabilillah
Question Can the Hadiths which mention the virtues of "فى سبيل الله" be used for encouraging spending time in tabligh and in jama'ah (khuruj fi sabilillah)?
16 November 2022
Commentary on the Hadith regarding the two exemptions a person will receive for offering Salah with the takbir ula
Question The Hadith mentions that if a person performs Salah for 40 days with the takbir ula will get براءة من النار و براءة من النفاق, i.e. freedom from The Fire and freedom from hypocrisy. Freedom…
10 November 2022
Commentary on the Hadith, “Marriage completes half of Din”
Question "When a man marries, he has fulfilled half of his religion, so let him fear Allah regarding the remaining half?" Regarding this Hadith, is it applicable to women also? And what is the…
9 November 2022
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) enquired regarding ‘azl
Question What is the meaning of the words 'ورغبنا في الفداء' in the following Hadith? عن ابن محيريز، أنه قال: دخلت أنا وأبو صرمة على أبي سعيد الخدري، فسأله أبو صرمة، فقال: يا أبا سعيد، هل سمعت رسول…
2 November 2022
Shah Waliyullah’s ten ways of remembering Allah/dhikr
Question Kindly elaborate on the 10 categories of dhikr classified by Shah Waliyullah in his book, Hujjatullahil Balighah which are namely: 1. Tasbih 2. Tahmid 3. Tahlil 4. Takbir 5. Asking Allah…