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15 Dhul Hijjah 14387 September 2017

Clarification Regarding Certain Terms Used in Sahih Muslim

QuestionWhat is meant by 'riwayatan' in the following Hadith in Sahih Muslim under the chapter of fasting: Qala Abu Bakr 'riwayatan' wa qala 'Amrun 'yablughu bihin Nabiyya sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam'

14 Dhul Hijjah 14386 September 2017

The Different Wordings for the Takbirs of Tashriq

QuestionThe takbirs of tashriq have some versions citing Allahu Akbar twice in the beginning and the strength given is reliable. There is another version doing its rounds on social media citing Allahu Akbar thrice in the beginning and the strength given as authentic. Is it permissible to read both? Is…

14 Dhul Hijjah 14386 September 2017

Clarification on a Hadith in Sahih Muslim Regarding Fasting

QuestionIn the following narration recorded in Sahih Muslim, did Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) break his fast after commencing it or was he not fasting from the beginning? ”دعا بقدح من ماء فرفعه حتى نظر الناس إليه ثم شرب“ 'Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) called for a glass of water,…

7 Dhul Hijjah 143830 August 2017

Can One Sheep/Goat Suffice for Many People in Udhiyah/Qurbani?

QuestionRecently on social media people were saying that there is no need to slaughter more than one sheep or goat per household. They quoted the following Hadiths to substantiate this: 1. Narrated by 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) and Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) that when Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) wanted to…

30 Dhul Qa'dah 143823 August 2017

Explanation of a Hadith on Charity

QuestionHow do we reconcile between the following two narrations? 1. If the wife or treasurer spends from the owner's wealth then both will get equal/full reward [... min ghayri ay yunqasa min ujurihim shayan.] (Sahih Muslim) and 2. The Hadith in Sahih Muslim as well, where it appears both will…

29 Dhul Qa'dah 143822 August 2017

The Position of the Turban Tail

Question.وَعَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ حُرَيْثٍ: أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ - صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ - خَطَبَ وَعَلَيْهِ عِمَامَةٌ سَوْدَاءُ، قَدْ أَرْخَى طَرَفَيْهَا بَيْنَ كَتِفَيْهِ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ In this Hadith I would like to know whether the two ends of the turban were at the front between the two shoulders or at the back…

17 Dhul Qa'dah 143810 August 2017

Explanation of Part of a Hadith on Zakah

QuestionWhat is the explanation of the following words in Sahih Muslim? "Ma yanqimu Ibnu Jamilin illa annahu kana faqiran fa aghnahullah"

11 Dhul Qa'dah 14384 August 2017

A Disliked Sitting Posture

QuestionPlease advise regarding the authenticity and commentary of this Hadith: 'Amr ibn 'Al Sharid quoted his father Sharid as saying: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) came upon me when I was sitting thus: having my left hand behind my back and leaning on the fleshy part of it, and said:…

11 Dhul Qa'dah 14384 August 2017

Treating People According to Their Status

QuestionSayyiduna Maymun ibn Abi Shabib (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: A beggar asked 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) for charity and she gave him a piece of bread. Thereafter, one well-dressed person asked her for charity and she invited him to sit down and served him food. When she was asked about the reason…

8 Dhul Qa'dah 14381 August 2017

Meaning of Part of a Hadith on Eclipse

QuestionRegarding Salatul Kusuf [Salah performed during an eclipse], what is the meaning of these words in Sahih Muslim, "Yukhaw wifullaahu bihima ibadah"?