2 Jumadal Akhirah 144128 January 2020
Meaning of the Word Qinnin
QuestionI would like to know the meaning of the word “Qinnin", which is forbidden in a Hadith. Does this word have anything to do with gambling?
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26 Jumadal Ula 144122 January 2020
Meaning of a Word in the Du’a to Recite When Retiring to Bed
QuestionWhat is meant by الندي الأعلى in the following Hadith? بسم الله وضعت جنبي اللهم اغفر لي ذنبي، وأخسئ شيطاني، وفك رهاني، واجعلني في الندي الأعلى
25 Jumadal Ula 144121 January 2020
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Turn His Face Away When Seeing the Moon
QuestionWhat is the reason Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would turn his face away in the following Hadith? أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا رأى الهلال صرف وجهه عنه
1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144129 November 2019
Clarification on an Incident Regarding Abu Musa Al Ash’ari (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionHow is the Hadith in Sahih Bukhari (Hadith: 4397) to be interpreted which states that Sayyiduna Abu Musa Al Ash'ari (radiyallahu 'anhu) went to a woman to check his hair for lice? Is this permissible or is the chain not authentic?
1 Rabi'ul Awwal 144130 October 2019
Meaning of the Hadiths That Encourage the Remembrance of Death
QuestionThere are Hadiths regarding the remembrance of death, what do they mean? Do we remember those who have died or think about that we will die one day?
28 Safar 144128 October 2019
A Question Regarding the Destruction of the Ka’bah
QuestionIn the following Hadith does ذو السويقتين refer to one individual or does it refer to an entire tribe/group of people? «يخرب الكعبة ذو السويقتين من الحبشة»
15 Safar 144115 October 2019
Meaning of the Word Mazamir
QuestionWhat is the meaning of the word 'mizmar/mazamir'? Does it refer to wind instruments only or musical instruments in general?
15 Safar 144115 October 2019
Fasting Whilst on Journey
QuestionCan you please verify and explain the following Hadith: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ - صلى الله عليه وسلم -: «لَيْسَ مِنَ الْبِرِّ الصِّيَامُ فِي السَّفَرِ»
19 Muharram 144119 September 2019
Du’a Is the Weapon of the Believer, Pillar of Din and Light of Heavens and Earth
QuestionI read a Hadith that stated that "Du'a is the weapon of the believer, pillar of Din and light of the heavens and earth." I wanted to know if it is authentic? If yes, how is du'a the light of the heavens and earth? Also, we know that there are…
12 Muharram 144112 September 2019
Meaning of a Hadith on Nikah and Divorce
QuestionWhat is the meaning of the following Hadith? عروة بن الزبير، أن عائشة، أخبرته: أن امرأة رفاعة القرظي جاءت إلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، فقالت: يا رسول الله، إن رفاعة طلقني فبت طلاقي، وإني نكحت بعده عبد الرحمن بن الزبير القرظي، وإنما معه مثل الهدبة، قال رسول الله…
10 Muharram 144110 September 2019
Forgiveness of Minor Sins
QuestionIt is mentioned in this Hadith that sins are forgiven if you say the du'a before sleeping, does it include both major and minor sins?
26 Dhul Hijjah 144028 August 2019
Abstaining from Sin Is True Migration
QuestionWhat is the translation and meaning of the following Hadith: المهاجر من هجر ما نهى الله عنه
25 Dhul Hijjah 144027 August 2019
Three Forbidden Things and Three Things That are Disliked by Allah
QuestionIs there a Hadith along these lines: Allah dislikes three people 1. Makes pledges he does not fulfil 2. Wasteful 3. One who asks a lot If so, who/what does the third person refer to?
24 Dhul Hijjah 144026 August 2019
Meaning of Part of a Hadith in Sahih Muslim Regarding the Abject Poverty of a Tribe from Mudar
QuestionWhat is the translation of "مجتابي النمار" in the following Hadith? عن المنذر بن جرير، عن أبيه، قال: كنا عند رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في صدر النهار، قال: فجاءه قوم حفاة عراة مجتابي النمار أو العباء، متقلدي السيوف، عامتهم من مضر، بل كلهم من مضر فتمعر وجه رسول…
18 Dhul Hijjah 144020 August 2019
A Narration Regarding Wailing Over the Deceased
QuestionWhat is the explanation of the last part of the Hadith? إلا آل فلان عن أم عطية، قالت: لما نزلت هذه الآية: يبايعنك على أن لا يشركن بالله شيئا ولا يعصينك في معروف قالت: كان منه النياحة، قالت: فقلت: يا رسول الله، إلا آل فلان، فإنهم كانوا أسعدوني في الجاهلية،…