Commentary

11 Sha'ban 14388 May 2017

An Explanation of a Khutbah of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Regarding Appointing a Successor

QuestionKindly provide an explanatory translation of the following part of the Hadith wherein Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) delivered a khutbah and said: فالخلافة شورى بين هؤلاء الستة، الذين توفي رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وهو عنهم راض، وإني قد علمت أن أقواما يطعنون في هذا الأمر، أنا ضربتهم بيدي…

21 Rajab 143818 April 2017

Explanation of Hadith in Sahih Muslim

QuestionWhat is the explanation of the Hadith where it appears that the qiyam of the first two rak'ahs of 'Asr were equal in length to the qiyam of the second two rak'ahs of Zuhr, whereas the first two rak'ahs of 'Asr has a surah together with Surah Fatihah and the…

8 Rajab 14385 April 2017

It Is Disliked to Have More Than One Requires

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "One bed [is sufficient] for a man, one for his wife and a third for a guest. The fourth one is for Shaytan"

6 Rajab 14383 April 2017

The Land of Sham

QuestionReferring to the Hadith where it is mentioned that the "best of places to live" and "take refuge" is in Syria and Yemen. In fact, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) made du'a, “Allahumma barik fi Shamina” and “Allahumma barik fi Yaminina”. How would one explain this Hadith in the present…

14 Jumadal Akhirah 143813 March 2017

Getting Married in Shawwal

QuestionCan we say it is recommended to get married in Shawwal because of the narration of Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) got married to her in Shawwal, or it was just coincidence?

25 Jumadal Ula 143822 February 2017

Music Leads to Hypocrisy

QuestionCan you please grade the following Hadith and give an explanation: Music makes hypocrisy grow in the heart just as water makes crops grow.

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

Raising the Finger When Making Istighfar

QuestionIs there a specific way this should be done? والاستغفار أن تشير بأصبع واحدة "When asking for forgiveness you should point with one finger"

2 Jumadal Ula 143830 January 2017

Ruling of Going Out for Long Periods in the Path of Allah

QuestionI have come across a narration in Hayatus Sahabah from which it is understood that Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) passed a decision that a man could not go in the path of Allah and leave his wife for more than 4 - 6 months. Keeping this narration in mind, what…

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143821 January 2017

Is Satellite Communication a Sign of Qiyamah?

QuestionA lecturer quoted a narration that suggests Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) mentioned 'satellite dishes that communicate' as a sign of Qiyamah. He says the Hadith refers to people watching television and not maintaining family ties. I don't know Arabic or the Hadith but he says the Hadith is reported…