Commentary

2 Muharram 143716 October 2015

The Example of a Miser and One Who Spends

QuestionIs the following report reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The example of a miser and the one who spends is the example of two men chain-mail from their chest to their collar bones. When the spender spends, his shirt expands over his body until it covers his fingertips…

22 Dhul Hijjah 14366 October 2015

“Say Muslim, not Mumin”

QuestionIt was narrated from 'Amir ibn Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas that his father said: "The Prophet (sallallahu ’alayhi wa sallam) gave a share (of some spoils of war) to some men and not to others. Sa'd (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: 'O Messenger of Allah, you gave to so-and-so and so-and-so, but…

21 Dhul Hijjah 14365 October 2015

Meaning of: “Don’t Let Witr Salah Be Like Maghrib”

QuestionWhat is meant by the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Don't make witr 3 rak'ats, and do not let it resemble maghrib. Read witr with 5 or 7 rak’ats" (Narrated by Daraqutni and Hakim 1138 authenticated by Imam Dhahabi in Talkis)

14 Dhul Hijjah 143628 September 2015

Hadith About One Who Passes Away En Route to Hajj

QuestionA narration mentions that a person who passes away whilst on their way for Hajj or Umrah will receive the reward of performing Hajj / Umrah till the day of Qiyamah. Does this Hadith refer to a person who passes away whilst in Ihram only on the way to Makkah…

12 Dhul Hijjah 143626 September 2015

Accepted/Not Accepted Du’as

QuestionThere are many Hadiths which state that there are special times when duas are always accepted and never rejected. For example it is stated in some Hadiths that du'a made at the time of rain, du'a of a traveler, or du'a made in between the azan and iqamah are never…

10 Dhul Qa'dah 143625 August 2015

Meaning of the Hadith Regarding Quran Recital

QuestionThe Hadith which states that if the Quran occupies a person in such a manner that he is unable to make du'a then Allah Ta'ala gives that person better than what he gives the one who asked. Does this mean that if a person is primarily occupied with Quran and…

3 Dhul Qa'dah 143618 August 2015

Warning Against Preceding the Imam

QuestionWhoever goes before the imam in any posture of Salah his face will change to a donkey. Is this a Hadith? and if yes what is the explanation?

28 Shawwal 143614 August 2015

Relying Solely on Belief in Allah With Conviction and Not Carrying Out Good Deeds

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) were discussing 'La ilaha illallah' and whoever says this will enter Jannah. They decided later not to tell anyone otherwise they would not perform good deeds and rely on this only. Which book is this in and what is this…