Commentary

8 Muharram 143929 September 2017

A Follow up Query on the Hadith on the 24 Parts of Nubuwwah

QuestionWhat are the twenty four/twenty five parts of the Prophethood mentioned in this answer?

8 Muharram 143929 September 2017

Explanation of a Statement of ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the explanation of the following statement in Sahih Muslim, Kitabul Haj: فقال عثمان لعلي كلمة

7 Muharram 143928 September 2017

Explanation of “فقدم علي من سعايته”

QuestionWhat is meant by the following part of the Hadith recorded in Sahih Muslim, Kitabul Hajj? فقدم علي من سعايته

6 Muharram 143927 September 2017

Dhikr, One of the Most Beloved Actions to Allah

QuestionIs this Hadith correct? What time does فارقت عليه رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم refer to? أن مالك بن يخامر حدثهم، أن معاذ بن جبل قال لهم: إن آخر كلام فارقت عليه رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أن قلت: أي الأعمال أحب إلى الله؟ قال: أن تموت ولسانك…

6 Muharram 143927 September 2017

The Flag of Treachery on the Day of Qiyamah

Questionوعن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏لكل غادر لواء عند استه يوم القيامة يرفع له بقدر غدره، ألا لا غادر أعظم غدرًا من أمير عامة‏ Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Everyone who breaks a…

1 Muharram 143922 September 2017

Meaning of the Word “فراش” in a Hadith of Sahih Muslim

QuestionWhat is the meaning of فراش in the following Hadith in Sahih Muslim? عن عبد الله، قال: لما أسري برسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، انتهي به إلى سدرة المنتهى، وهي في السماء السادسة، إليها ينتهي ما يعرج به من الأرض فيقبض منها، وإليها ينتهي ما يهبط به من فوقها…

1 Muharram 143922 September 2017

Meaning of “حرم الحج”

QuestionWhat is meant by "وفي حرم الحج'" (Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)

29 Dhul Hijjah 143821 September 2017

A Follow Up Question on the Du’a to Recite After Fajr and Maghrib for Protection from Jahannam

QuestionWith regard to reading "Allahumma ajirni minan nar" seven times after Fajr and Maghrib, I have two questions: 1. Is there any narration that mentions that this should be said before unfolding one's legs? 2. If one was reading Salah in congregation and says "Allahumma ajirna minan nar" so as…

29 Dhul Hijjah 143821 September 2017

Clarification on What to Recite After Ruku’

QuestionIs there a contradiction between these narrations? 1) Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) says, "When we would read Salah behind Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and he would say 'sami'allahu liman hamidah' then those behind would say, 'sami'allahu liman hamidah.'" (Daraqutni) 2) Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “When the…

28 Dhul Hijjah 143820 September 2017

Did Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Slaughter the Damm Shukr on Behalf of His Wives?

QuestionIn the following narration recorded in Sahih Muslim (1211): أهدى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عن نسائه البقر Does this refer to Damm Shukr?

27 Dhul Hijjah 143819 September 2017

Are Women Prohibited from Red Clothing?

QuestionIs this report correct? 1. 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) wore a dress that was dyed with 'Usfur’ while she was in the state of Ihram. (Usfur, the red substance extracted from safflower) If it is authenic, then it contradicts the following Hadith which prohibits women from wearing such garments: 2. "Woe…

23 Dhul Hijjah 143815 September 2017