Commentary – Hadith Answers

Explanation of the Hadith ‘Divorce is disliked by Allah Ta’ala’

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Please provide a brief explanation of the following Hadith:

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: ‘The most detestable of all permissible deeds to Allah is divorce’ Read More »

Following the ways of the Banu Israil, handspan by handspan

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Kindly provide the reference, authenticity, and explanation of the following narration:

Sayyiduna Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has narrated that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: ‘You will most definitely follow the ways of those before you, handspan by handspan, arm’s length by arm’s length, so much so that if they were to enter a lizard’s hole, you would certainly enter it [as well].’

We asked: ‘O Rasulullah [sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam], [Are you referring to] the Jews and Christians?

He replied: ‘Whom else?’ Read More »

A narration regarding Sayyidah Hawwa

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What is the authenticity and meaning of this Hadith?

“And were it not for Hawwa, no woman would ever mislead her husband.”

Sayyiduna Ja’far, Zayd and ‘Ali (radiyallahu’anhum) being elated at the words of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)

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Kindly provide the reference and explanation of the following Hadith:

قال علي رضي الله عنه : أتيت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنا و جعفر وزيد، فقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم لزيد : أنت مولاي، فحجل

Meaning of the word ‘Al batalah’

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What is the meaning of the word ‘Al batalah’ in the Hadith regarding Surah Baqarah?

A misinterpretation of the Hadith regarding staying at home for protection

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Staying home [during Covid times] is a Prophetic teaching:

“Those who stay at home to protect themselves and others are under the protection of Allah.” – Musnad Ahmad

A follow up query regarding keeping children indoors when night sets in

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In the question you have answered here regarding keeping children indoors when night sets in, does this also apply to adults?

Prohibition against spying and searching for faults of Muslims

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It has been reported that a man was brought before ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) because his beard had wine. Ibn Mas’ud said:

“We have been prohibited from spying [on Muslims] and finding faults [with them]. But we can take to task only and only if the sin is overt.

(Abu Dawud)

Please can you give commentary for the above Hadith.

Practising on Sunnah when people abandon it

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Regarding the Hadith, “Whoever revives a Sunnah at the time of corruption of my Ummah, will get the reward of a hundred martyrs.”

Does this reward apply to general Sunnahs as well, e.g. by applying surma to the eyes before sleeping, or by reading the masnun du’a before wudu?

Please elaborate.

What is meant by the heart dying due excessive laughter?

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What is the meaning of the heart dying due to excessive laughter?

Explanation of the narration regarding giving charity without delay

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I would like to know the level of this Hadith regarding sadaqah and charity repelling calamities. I would also like to know the meaning and any commentary.

باكروا بالصدقة فإن البلاء لا يتخطاها

“Give charity without delay, for indeed, calamity cannot overcome it” (Tirmidhi)

Harms of travelling alone

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Kindly explain the following Hadith:

Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) has narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: ‘If the people knew what I know about travelling alone, then not a single rider would travel alone at night.’

(Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 2998) Read More »

Being cautious with one’s words and utterances

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What is the authenticity, Arabic text and the complete translation of this Hadith?

“Verily a person utters a word, that he deems harmless, but it results in his falling into the depths of Hellfire.”