Commentary

24 Rabi'ul Akhir 14458 November 2023

Islam’s Treatment of Women in ‘Iddah

QuestionIn the following Hadith, what does احلاسها mean? عن أم سلمة رضي الله عنها: أن امرأة توفي زوجها، فاشتكت عينها، فذكروها للنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، وذكروا له الكحل، وأنه يخاف على عينها، فقال: «لقد كانت إحداكن تمكث في بيتها، في شر أحلاسها - أو: في أحلاسها في شر بيتها…

10 Rabi'ul Awwal 144525 September 2023

The Reason as to Why Riba (Interest) Is Worse Than Adultery

QuestionCan you please elaborate on a Hadith which mentions something to the effect that consuming Riba is worse than committing Zina with one's own mother? There was a discussion on this in one gathering and one of the participants refused to believe that this could be the case.

4 Dhul Hijjah 144423 June 2023

Clarification on a Morning and Evening Recital

QuestionThe following Hadith is recorded in Sunan Tirmidhi: «من قال حين يمسي: رضيت بالله ربا، وبالإسلام دينا، وبمحمد نبيا، كان حقا على الله أن يرضيه» Other versions state that it should be recited thrice. Should a person read it once or thrice? Are they both fine to practice and mention…

17 Shawwal 14448 May 2023

Explanation of a Hadith Regarding Allah’s Curse

QuestionPlease can you confirm the authenticity of this Hadith: لعن الله الناظر والمنظور إليه Regarding the meaning of "For the one who is being looked towards", is this regarding women who are dressed inappropriately and then walk past men?

12 Jumadal Ula 14446 December 2022

Commentary on the Narration Regarding Three Vital Qualities

QuestionCan you please provide an explanation for the Hadith below: «من لم يكن فيه واحدة من ثلاث فلا يعتد بشيء من عمل: تقوى تحجزه عن المحارم، أو حلم يكف به السفيه، أو خلق يعيش به في الناس» In specific, what is the meaning of and reason behind: فلا يعتد بشيء…

26 Rabi'ul Akhir 144421 November 2022

The Meaning of Fi Sabilillah

QuestionCan the Hadiths which mention the virtues of "فى سبيل الله" be used for encouraging spending time in tabligh and in jama'ah (khuruj fi sabilillah)?