Commentary

10 Rabi'ul Akhir 14473 October 2025

A Nabi Whose People Caused Him to Bleed

QuestionWhich Prophet was Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) referring to in the following Hadith? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: "It is as if I can see Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) speaking of a Prophet whom his people had beaten and wounded. He was wiping the blood from…

21 Sha'ban 144620 February 2025

The harm of not offering Witr Salah

QuestionWhat is the meaning of this narration? Is it marfu'? من أصبح على غير وتر أصبح على رأسه جرير قدر سبعين ذراعا

23 Jumadal Akhirah 144625 December 2024

A Query Regarding Qunut

QuestionIn the following Hadith, what is meant by قبل الركوع? عن عاصم، عن أنس، قال: سألته عن القنوت قبل الركوع، أو بعد الركوع؟ فقال: قبل الركوع، قال: قلت: فإن ناسا يزعمون أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قنت بعد الركوع، فقال: إنما قنت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم…

21 Jumadal Akhirah 144623 December 2024

Do Not Act on Mere Suspicion

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and meaning of this Hadith? "If you have doubts, do not investigate." (Tabarani)

2 Muharram 14469 July 2024

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Wore a Green Striped Ihram

QuestionWhy did Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) wear a green ihram in this Hadith? Ya’la (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated: “Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) made tawaf of the Ka'bah wearing a green mantle under his right armpit with the end over his left shoulder.”

26 Dhul Hijjah 14453 July 2024

Clarification on the Query Regarding Du’a on a Wednesday

QuestionIn this answer, regarding du'a being accepted on a Wednesday, the word صلاتين appears in the Hadith i.e., between two Salahs. How is this interpreted to specifically refer to the period between Zuhr and 'Asr?

27 Shawwal 14456 May 2024

An Unreliable Narration on Gazing at a Woman in Salah

QuestionI have heard that in the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) there would be some companions who would stand in the last row of Salah and would glance at the women behind. Is there any narration like this and is it authentic?

12 Ramadan 144522 March 2024

Clarification on the Hadith Regarding a Short Form of Salatut Tasbih

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith which mentions a short form of Salatut Tasbih? Is the reward for the lengthy version of Salatut Tasbih and this short version the same? Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Ummu Sulaym (radiyallahu 'anha) once came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and…

18 Sha'ban 144528 February 2024

A Reward for Clothing a Destitute Muslim

QuestionIs the following Hadith referring to poor Muslims or all Muslims regardless of rich/poor? «ما من مسلم كسا مسلما ثوبا إلا كان في حفظ من الله ما دام منه عليه خرقة»