14 August 2020
Did Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) wear a trouser/pants?
Question I heard from one of my teachers that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had worn a “sirwal" in his lifetime, while another said he never wore it, but approved of it. Would you please…
28 July 2020
Reciting the Quran in a melodious tone
Question What do the words يتغنى بالقرآن that appear in Hadiths mean and what is its interpretation? Would you also please explain the matter of Maqamat in Egypt?
27 July 2020
Preservation of the knowledge of Din during each generation
Question Kindly provide some commentary on the following Hadith: "This sacred knowledge will be borne by the reliable authorities of each successive generation, who will [preserve it and] remove from…
27 July 2020
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) response after hearing the Jews’ reasoning for fasting on ‘Ashura
Question Kindly explain the following words that appear in a Hadith related to ‘Ashura: فنحن أحق وأولى بموسى منكم
24 July 2020
Gifting flowers on a happy occasion
Question There is a trend nowadays, that when there is a happy occasion like a birth, wedding, graduation, etc, flower arrangements are ordered and given as gifts. The flower arrangements are quite…
17 July 2020
Clarification regarding the reward for offering the twelve rak’ahs of Sunnah Salah everyday
Question There is a Hadith in Sahih Muslim and other Hadith collections that whoever prays twelve rak'ahs voluntary prayers in day and night will have a house built for him in Jannah. My question is…
16 July 2020
Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) praised Allah while moving back to the saff (row)
Question Regarding the following Hadith, what was the reason for Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) raising his hands and saying takbir before moving back to the saff (row)? وعن سهل بن سعد…
15 July 2020
Intercession of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to the number of trees and clay on earth
Question Would you be so kind as to please provide the source and authenticity of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has mentioned: "Indeed I hope to intercede on the Day…
14 July 2020
Commentary of the Hadith on the example of a believer who recites the Quran
Question Please provide a brief commentary on the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "The example of a believer who recites the Quran is like that of a citron, it has a…
8 July 2020
The reason for Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) concern during an eclipse
Question I have heard that whenever an eclipse would occur, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would go to the Masjid out of fear and invite the people to perform the Eclipse Salah. Please…
7 July 2020
Explanation of the Hadith regarding Allah is content with a small measure of deeds
Question Please provide an explanation for the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: "When a person is content with a small measure of sustenance from…
6 July 2020
Calamity is commissioned through speech
Question Please provide the reference and explanation of the following: البلاء موكل بالمنطق “Calamity is commissioned/dispatched through speech”
22 June 2020
The wudu of one who is in the state of wudu
Question Kindly explain the meaning of wudu in the following Hadith? Sayyiduna Nazzal ibn Sabrah (rahimahullah) says that he was with Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) after performing Zuhr Salah…
16 June 2020
The complexion of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question When our Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is described as having fair or white skin does this mean that it was literally white or would this indicate a light brown skin color? I have…
16 June 2020
Clarification regarding the meaning of the word “حر”
Question What is the meaning of “حر" in the following Hadith? Does it mean the private part of a woman or illegal sexual intercourse? ليكونن من أمتي أقوام يستحلون الحر والحرير والخمر والمعازف……