28 February 2024
A reward for clothing a destitute Muslim
Question Is the following Hadith referring to poor Muslims or all Muslims regardless of rich/poor? «ما من مسلم كسا مسلما ثوبا إلا كان في حفظ من الله ما دام منه عليه خرقة»……
8 December 2023
Explanation of the narrations prohibiting cauterisation
Question Two Hadiths in Sahih Bukhari discourage cautery. What is the wisdom behind the discouragement of cauterisation despite it being a beneficial medical cure?
8 November 2023
Islam’s treatment of women in ‘iddah
Question In the following Hadith, what does احلاسها mean? عن أم سلمة رضي الله عنها: أن امرأة توفي زوجها، فاشتكت عينها، فذكروها للنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، وذكروا له الكحل، وأنه يخاف على عينها، فقال:…
3 November 2023
What does rank/status mean in the famous Hadith on the reward of salutations?
Question Please provide a brief explanation of the Hadith that states "Whoever sends a single salutation [durud] upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) will be raised ten times in status" What does…
25 September 2023
The reason as to why Riba (interest) is worse than adultery
Question Can you please elaborate on a Hadith which mentions something to the effect that consuming Riba is worse than committing Zina with one's own mother? There was a discussion on this in one…
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…