24 August 2021
The prohibition of looking towards the sky in Salah
Question Kindly explain the Hadith in Sahih Muslim which states that one should not lift their eyes to the sky when making du'a as one's eyes would be snatched away. Does this Hadith refer to Salah…
12 August 2021
‘Abdullah’s ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) response to a questioner who was insincere
Question In the following Hadith, what is the meaning of Sayyiduna 'Abdullah's ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) statement 'وكل القرآن قد أحصيت غير هذا' عن أبي وائل، قال: جاء رجل يقال له نهيك بن سنان…
2 August 2021
Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) recited Surah Baqarah in Fajr Salah
Question What is the meaning of the following part of the Hadith? 'فقال: لو طلعت لم تجدنا غافلين' صلى بنا أبو بكر رضي الله عنه صلاة الصبح , فقرأ بسورة البقرة في الركعتين جميعا , فلما انصرف قال: له…
12 July 2021
The reason for the Disbelievers prostrating when Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) recited Surah Najm
Question What is the reason for the disbelievers making Sajdah in the following narration? عن أبي إسحاق، قال: سمعت الأسود، يحدث عن عبد الله، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قرأ والنجم فسجد فيها، وسجد…
29 June 2021
Explanation regarding the Hadith pertaining to the heat and cold of Jahannam
Question How would one explain the following Hadith keeping in mind that different parts of the world have summer and winter at different times? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه…
28 June 2021
Authenticity and explanation of Ibn Sirin’s (rahimahullah) reaction to someone disrespecting Hadith
Question Please provide the explanation and authenticity of this narration: Qatadah (rahimahullah) related: Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) once related a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to a…
17 June 2021
Using yellow dye and a Sahabi kisses the belly of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question What is the meaning of 'حط ورس' in this narration? عن الحسن، أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم لقي رجلا مختضبا بصفرة، وفي يد النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم جريدة، فقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: حط ورس…
17 June 2021
Meaning of Allah’s protection for the one who performs Fajr Salah in congregation
Question Regarding this Hadith, what is one 'protected' from when they perform Fajr Salah in congregation? Does it protect one from capital punishment and diseases?
14 June 2021
A narration regarding raising the hands in Salah
Question Sayyiduna Jabir ibn Samurah (radiyallahu 'anhu) relates that once Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) came out towards us and said: "Why is it that I see you all raising your hands as…
8 June 2021
Clarification regarding the narration on houses in Jannah
Question My question is regarding the below Hadith: "I guarantee a house on the outskirts of Jannah for one who leaves arguments even if he is right, and a house in the middle of Jannah for one who…
8 June 2021
A follow up query regarding the tasbih ‘Subhanallahi wa bi hamdihi ‘adada khalqihi’
Question Can the du'a 'Subhanallahi wa bi hamdihi ‘adada khalqihi wa rida nafsihi wa zinata ‘arshihi wa midada kalimatihi' also be said in evening since the Hadith only mentioned morning?
4 June 2021
Sayyidah ‘Aaishah’s and Sayyiduna ‘Uthman’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) salah on journey
Question Kindly explain the following portion of the Hadith: إنها تأولت كما تأول عثمان عن عائشة رضي الله عنها: أن الصلاة أول ما فرضت ركعتين فأقرت صلاة السفر وأتمت صلاة الحضر. قال الزهرى فقلت…
1 June 2021
The most proficient reciter should lead the Salah
Question What is the explanation of the word أقرؤهم in the following Hadith? عن أبي سعيد الخضري رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا كانوا ثلاثة فليؤمهم أحدهم، وأحقهم بالإمامة…
31 May 2021
The reward for forgiving someone who causes injury
Question Whoever suffers injury to his body by someone in any way and he leaves it for the sake of Allah, it will be an expiation for him What is the meaning of 'Leaving it for the sake of Allah'?
22 April 2021
Meaning of the Hadith: None is given a better gift than patience (sabr)
Question Regarding this Hadith, kindly explain what is meant by the words: ‘No one is granted a gift better and more comprehensive than patience’.