2 November 2022
Shah Waliyullah’s ten ways of remembering Allah/dhikr
Question Kindly elaborate on the 10 categories of dhikr classified by Shah Waliyullah in his book, Hujjatullahil Balighah which are namely: 1. Tasbih 2. Tahmid 3. Tahlil 4. Takbir 5. Asking Allah…
25 October 2022
Clarification on the pronunciation of a word regarding the haram
Question Is there any difference in the translation of the following i.e. if it is pronounced as الحَرَم (with a fathah on the Ha) or as الحُرُم (with a dammah on the Ha)? «خمس لا جناح على من قتلهن…
17 October 2022
The verse commanding Tawaf of the Ka’bah
Question In the following Hadith, which Verse of the Quran is being referred to by فلما ذكر الله تعالى الطواف بالبيت، ولم يذكر الصفا والمروة في القرآن حدثنا أبو اليمان ، أخبرنا شعيب، عن الزهري، قال…
12 August 2022
We were ordered to seek forgiveness on behalf of the Sahabah, not swear them!
Question Kindly comment regarding the source and authenticity of the following passage I came across: The following du’a teaches one how to seek Allah's forgiveness for the believers who passed away…
3 August 2022
Impermissibility of wishing for death due to trials and tribulations
Question Kindly explain the Hadith wherein a man will roll on the grave wishing he was in it due to the prevalent trials and fitan of the time. Is this action of the man positive or negative? …
29 July 2022
Clarification regarding the Hadith on the fragrance for women
Question In some Hadiths, it is mentioned that women's fragrances can have colour but little or no smell. What type of fragrance is this and what is the point of applying a fragrance if it does not…
7 June 2022
Explanation of the Hadith لا ضرر ولا ضرار
Question Kindly provide the authenticity and explanation for the following Hadith: لا ضرر ولاضرار
18 May 2022
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) informs a Sahabiyyah how to clean herself after ghusl
Question In the following Hadith does تتبعي بها أثر الدم refer to the applying scent on the body or garment? عن عائشة، أن امرأة سألت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم عن غسلها من المحيض، فأمرها كيف تغتسل،…
5 April 2022
Meaning of the Hadith “Let your home suffice you”
Question What is the meaning of (part of the Hadith) "Let your house be sufficient for you"?
7 March 2022
Reason for ‘Amr ibnul ‘As (radiyallahu ‘anhu) asking Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) “Who is the most beloved person to you?”
Question In your answer here, regarding Sayyiduna 'Amr ibnul 'As (radiyallahu 'anhu) being appointed as the leader of the army of Dhatus Salasil, he asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) "Who is…
25 February 2022
Vinegar is regarded to be a gravy
Question What is the explanation of the following Hadith? عن أم هانئ بنت أبي طالب قالت: دخل علي رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: هل عندكم شيء؟ فقلت: لا، إلا كسر يابسة وخل، فقال النبي صلى الله عليه…
21 February 2022
A house which has dates will never suffer hunger
Question Kindly provide the explanation of the following Hadith: عن عائشة، قالت: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: يا عائشة، بيت لا تمر فيه جياع أهله، يا عائشة، بيت لا تمر فيه جياع أهله……
15 February 2022
Commentary on the narration cautioning against committing sins in private
Question What is the meaning of this Hadith which you have answered here? Sayyiduna Thawban (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “I certainly know of people…
9 February 2022
Clarification regarding the narration on Madinah being a sanctuary
Question Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Madinah is a sanctuary from that place to that. Its trees should not be cut and no heresy should be innovated nor any sin should be committed in…
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……