Commentary

27 Shawwal 143613 August 2015

Virtue of the First Three Generations of Islam

Question1. Could you please tell us what is the status of the Hadith mentioned in "Tarih Dimashk" of Ibn Asakir? خير القرونِ قرني ثمّ الذين يلونهم، ثمّ الذين يلونهم 2. Is Imam Ash'ari, Imam Maturidi, and Imam Tahawi (rahimahumullah) included in the virtue mentioned in this Hadith, since they lived…

26 Shawwal 143612 August 2015

Muhammad Al-Fatih

QuestionMy question is about the ahadith that supposedly speak of Muhammad al Faatih. The Ashaa'irah and Maturidiyyah (Ahl ul Sunnah) use this Hadith to show that contrary to the claim of the Salafiyyah, this Hadith proves that the Maturidi Aqeedah is sound because the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wal Sallam) said…

24 Shawwal 143610 August 2015

Benefit of Tasbih Fatimi

QuestionIs there any Hadith which states that if one reads Tasbih Fatimi before sleeping one will feel energetic in the morning? JazakAllah Khayran

24 Shawwal 143610 August 2015

The Moment of Acceptance on Friday

QuestionI've read and been told that during Friday or when Jumu'ah khutbah is taking place there is an hour where any du'a made is guaranteed to be accepted. I've been told by some it could be when the Imam is mounting pulpit or descending from it. Please clarify which moment…

14 Shawwal 143631 July 2015

The Religion of Islam is Easy

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "This religion is easy. Whoever makes it hard will only defeat himself"

10 Shawwal 143627 July 2015

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Islam

QuestionI came across the following Hadith in Sahih Bukhari: I heard Sa'id ibn Zayd ibn 'Amr ibn Nufail saying in the mosque of Al-Kufa: "By Allah, I have seen myself tied and forced by 'Umar to leave Islam before 'Umar himself embraced Islam…[...]" My question is: How does this fit…

7 Shawwal 143624 July 2015

Keeping Children Indoors When Night Sets In

QuestionWhat is meant by "when the darkness of the night envelopes" in the following Hadith? Which time is it referring to? 'Ata (rahimahullah) related that he heard Jabir ibn 'Abdullah (radiyallahu 'anhu) say that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "When the darkness of the night envelops–or it becomes…

4 Shawwal 143621 July 2015

Sayyidah Hawwa Was Created From the Rib of Nabi Adam (‘alayhimas salam)

QuestionI want to know that whether Sayyidah Hawwa was created from the ribs of Nabi Adam ('alayhis salam) or the Hadith that states so has a metaphorical meaning? And is the story of Sayyidah Hawwa's creation from Nabi Adam ('alayhis salam) from Israili Rawayat ? Lastly, what is the meaning…

26 Ramadan 143613 July 2015

Meaning of a Poem That Sayyidatuna ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) Recited Upon Visiting the Grave of Her Brother

QuestionCan you please provide a background as to who was "companions of Jadhimah" as mentioned in the following Hadith: حَدَّثَنَا الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللهِ بْنِ أَبِي مُلَيْكَةَ، قَالَ تُوُفِّيَ عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ أَبِي بَكْرٍ بِحُبْشِيٍّ قَالَ فَحُمِلَ إِلَى مَكَّةَ فَدُفِنَ فِيهَا…

8 Ramadan 143625 June 2015

Unlimited Reward for Striving in the Path of Allah

QuestionI have seen a Hadith saying Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Striving in the part of Allah is better than all the good you can do for your family." The reference was mustadrak. How do we explain above Hadith with the other that says: the best of you is…