Commentary

4 Dhul Qa'dah 14378 August 2016

Occasional Iftar of Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? ربما افطر ابن عمر بالجماع Sometimes Ibn 'Umar would do iftar by engaging in sexual relations with his wife. Where can it be found and what is the explanation to it? Some people have called this the sunnah of a Sahabi.

4 Dhul Qa'dah 14378 August 2016

The Nafl (Optional) Fasts of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionI know it is Sunnah to fast three days every month and that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would fast on the 13th, 14th and 15th of every month as well as every Monday and Thursday. My question is which method from the aforementioned combinations will be Sunnah?

4 Dhul Qa'dah 14378 August 2016

Who is “Ahlul Hadith” Referring to?

QuestionSome Salafis say that their name Ahlul Hadith is found in Hadith. They quote a Hadith of Shu'abul Iman which states that Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) referred to the people of Hadith as "Ahlul Hadith". Please provide this narration and its authenticity.

28 Shawwal 14373 August 2016

Explanation Regarding the Word “Bukur”

QuestionIn the Hadith you have answered here, what exact time does the Arabic word “bukur" refer to? Is it after Fajr but before sunrise or immediately after sunrise?

24 Shawwal 143730 July 2016

Remaining Steadfast on Sunnah at All Times

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and explanation of the following narration: لكل عمل شرة ولكل شرة فترة فمن كانت فترته إلى سنتي فقد اهتدى ومن كانت فترته إلى غير ذلك فقد هلك

24 Shawwal 143730 July 2016

What Should One Do When He Sees a Strange Woman?

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and meaning of this Hadith? Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) saw a woman so he entered upon Zaynab bint Jahsh while she was tanning leather and had intercourse with her. He then came out to his companions and said to them, A…

20 Shawwal 143726 July 2016

An Explanation of “Joining Ties Increases One’s Lifespan”

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Abu Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) says: The Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) were once discussing family ties by Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). So they said, 'Whomsoever joins family ties, his lifespan will increase'. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) explained, 'A person's lifespan will not…

9 Shawwal 143715 July 2016

Explanation of a Statement Regarding the Abrogated Verses of the Quran

QuestionPlease confirm the original source of this Hadith and what did Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) mean when he says "Many verses have gone"? Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) reportedly said, "Let none of you say, 'I have got the whole Quran, how does he know what all of…

18 Ramadan 143724 June 2016

How Many Times Should the Dhikr After Salah be Recited

QuestionI would like to know about the Hadith mentioned below in Sahih Bukhari. I have read in other narrations that, the count should be 33, 33 and 34. Can I follow this narration and recite only 10 times after each fard salah. Reciting 10 times is quicker than 33 times.…

3 Ramadan 14379 June 2016

Clarification on Hadiths Regarding Good/Bad Intentions

Question1) The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "What I fear for you the most is the minor shirk, that is ar-riya. Allah will say on the Day of Judgement when He is rewarding the people for their actions: Go to those for whom you did riya for in the…