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?
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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…
9 Rabi'ul Akhir 144822 September 2026
The Warning Against Continuously Remaining Behind from the First Saff
QuestionI have heard that a person who intentionally keeps away from the first Saff for Salah is warned in the Hadith that Allah Ta‘ala will keep him back in the Fire. What is the reference for this and its explanation?
1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144814 September 2026
Why Did Allah Ta’ala Allow Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to Be Poisoned?
QuestionIs it authentic that a Jewish woman poisoned Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? Why did Allah Ta'ala allow this to happen to His beloved Nabi?
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
5 Rabi'ul Awwal 144819 August 2026
Meaning of the Woman, Donkey, and Black Dog Interrupting Prayer
QuestionWhat is meant by the Hadith which mentions that the woman, the donkey and the black dog interrupt the prayer (قطع الصلاة)? Furthermore, why have only these three things been mentioned?
29 Safar 144814 August 2026
A Follow-Up Query Regarding the Complexion of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionIn your answer here, you discuss the complexion of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Why is it necessary to specify whether he was brown, tan or black? What bearing does his complexion have on his role as Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? Racism will always be the weapon used to…
11 Safar 144827 July 2026
Authenticity and Meaning of A Hadith on Separating a Mother from Her Child
QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever separates a mother from her child, Allah will separate him from his loved ones on the Day of Qiyamah.” Is this Hadith authentic, and what is it referring to?
2 Muharram 144818 June 2026
The Severe Warning Against Altering Property Boundaries
QuestionPlease provide some commentary on this Hadith. لعن الله من سرق منار الأرض Allah curses anyone who steals the signposts of the land
10 Dhul Hijjah 144727 May 2026
Commentary on the Hadith Regarding Misappropriation of Funds
QuestionPlease provide some commentary on the following Hadith: إن رجالاً يتخوضون في مال الله بغير حق، فلهم النار يوم القيامة “There are some men who misappropriate Allah’s wealth [such as the funds of the Muslim state, Zakah etc.], the fire [of Jahannam] will be their destination on the Day of…
8 Dhul Hijjah 144725 May 2026
The Hadith on the Euphrates River and the Coming of Imam Mahdi
QuestionIs there any mention in the Hadith that says the Imam Mahdi will come right after the Euphrates River reveals the mountain of gold?
25 Dhul Qa'dah 144712 May 2026
Another Version of the Duʿa When Beginning a Journey
QuestionDo the words (الحور بعد الكور) appear in any of the du'as recited when beginning a journey, and what do they mean?
22 Dhul Qa'dah 14479 May 2026
The Hadith on the Number of People Promised Jannah Without Reckoning
QuestionIn the following Hadith, does the total number come to 4,9 million or 4,9 billion? وعدني ربي أن يدخل الجنة من أمتي سبعين ألفا بغير حساب ولا عذاب، مع كل ألف سبعين ألفا، وثلاث حثيات من حثيات ربي
29 Shawwal 144717 April 2026
Explanation of the Hadith on Extinguishing Lamps Before Going to Sleep
QuestionWhat is meant by, "extinguish your lamps" in the following Hadith: "When the wings of the night spread – or when evening comes – keep your children in, for the Shaytans come out at that time. Then, when part of the night has passed, let them go. And close the…
25 Shawwal 144713 April 2026
Reconciliation of the Hadiths on Salah Before and After The Eid Salah
QuestionHow do we reconcile these two Hadiths? خرج النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يوم العيد فصلى ركعتين، لم يصل قبلها ولا بعدها كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لا يصلي قبل العيد شيئا، فإذا رجع إلى منزله صلى ركعتين