7 February 2022
Pronunciation of the Rajab du’a
Question In the Rajab du'a, what is the correct pronunciation of of the (ب)? Is it في رجبَ or في رجبٍ? اَللّٰهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَناَ فِيْ رَجَب وَشَعْبانَ وَبَلّغْنَا رَمَضَان……
17 December 2021
Commentary of the Hadith on the Foresight of a Believer
Question What is the explanation of "firasah" and is the Hadith "Beware the firasah of a believer" suitable to quote?
20 October 2021
Reason for Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) seeming upset?
Question Is it known why Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was angry in the following Hadith? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: صَلّى بنا رَسولُ اللهِ ﷺ إحْدى صَلاتَيِ العَشِيِّ، إمّا الظُّهْرَ،…
19 October 2021
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) waits for three days
Question Where is the following Hadith found and can it be quoted? If possible, what is the lesson from this Hadith? Abdullah ibn Abil Hamsa was a companion who narrates: "Prior to the commencement…
16 September 2021
Explanation of a word in the du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would recite when leaving home
Question In the below-mentioned du'a to recite when leaving home, can the word أضلّ in the abovementioned narration be taken to mean guidance as far as navigation i.e., for one not to lose his way or…
15 September 2021
Commentary on the Hadith regarding offering Salah for forty days with the initial takbir
Question Please explain regarding the Hadith on performing Salah for forty days in congregation, wherein a person will achieve two certificates. Is it a condition for the forty days to be consecutive…
2 September 2021
A Virtue of praying four rak’ahs (Salatud Duha) in the morning
Question Regarding the following Hadith, what is meant by “suffice”? Does it mean that Allah Ta’ala will protect one against misguidance and committing sins? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)…
30 August 2021
Commentary on the Hadith regarding the two pleasures of a fasting person
Question In the following Hadith, does "فطره" mean iftar or 'Eidul Fitr? للصائم فرحتان: فرحة عند فطره، وفرحة عند لقاء ربه
24 August 2021
The prohibition of looking towards the sky in Salah
Question Kindly explain the Hadith in Sahih Muslim which states that one should not lift their eyes to the sky when making du'a as one's eyes would be snatched away. Does this Hadith refer to Salah…
12 August 2021
‘Abdullah’s ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) response to a questioner who was insincere
Question In the following Hadith, what is the meaning of Sayyiduna 'Abdullah's ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) statement "وكل القرآن قد أحصيت غير هذا" عن أبي وائل، قال: جاء رجل يقال له نهيك بن سنان…
2 August 2021
Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) recited Surah Baqarah in Fajr Salah
Question What is the meaning of the following part of the Hadith? ”فقال: لو طلعت لم تجدنا غافلين“ صلى بنا أبو بكر رضي الله عنه صلاة الصبح، فقرأ بسورة البقرة في الركعتين جميعا، فلما انصرف قال: له عمر…
12 July 2021
The reason for the Disbelievers prostrating when Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) recited Surah Najm
Question What is the reason for the disbelievers making Sajdah in the following narration? عن أبي إسحاق، قال: سمعت الأسود، يحدث عن عبد الله، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قرأ والنجم فسجد فيها، وسجد…
29 June 2021
Explanation regarding the Hadith pertaining to the heat and cold of Jahannam
Question How would one explain the following Hadith keeping in mind that different parts of the world have summer and winter at different times? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه…
28 June 2021
Authenticity and explanation of Ibn Sirin’s (rahimahullah) reaction to someone disrespecting Hadith
Question Please provide the explanation and authenticity of this narration: Qatadah (rahimahullah) related: "Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) once related a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to a…
17 June 2021
Using yellow dye and a Sahabi kisses the belly of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question What is the meaning of "حط ورس" in this narration? عن الحسن، أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم لقي رجلا مختضبا بصفرة، وفي يد النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم جريدة، فقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: حط ورس…