Commentary

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

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…

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

18 Shawwal 14476 April 2026

Explanation of Nabi’s (sallallahu ʿalayhi wa sallam) Statement to ʿAishah (radiyallahu ʿAnha): “You Are Like the Female Companions of Yusuf (ʿalayhis salam)”

QuestionWhy was Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) compared to the female companions of Yusuf (‘alayhis salam) in the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to ‘Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha): "Order Abu Bakr to lead the people in Salah." She replied," Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted person, and when he stands…

22 Jumadal Ula 144713 November 2025

Imam Bayhaqi’s (rahimahullah) Commentary on the Hadith about Tawakkul

QuestionWhat is the status of the Hadith and the commentary? لو أنكم كنتم توكلون على الله حق توكله لرزقتم كما يرزق الطير تغدو خماصا وتروح بطانا قال الإمام أحمد رحمه الله تعالى: وليس في هذا الحديث دلالة على القعود عن الكسب، بل فيه ما يدل على طلب الرزق؛ لأن الطير…

2 Jumadal Ula 144724 October 2025

Commentary on the Hadith Regarding Offering Four Rak’ahs in the Morning

QuestionDoes this Hadith refer to the Duha prayer or the Fajr prayer? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: “Verily, Allah Ta’ala says: ‘O Son of Adam! Pray to me at the beginning of the day with four units [rak’ahs] and I shall thereby suffice you at the end of…