Commentary

4 Rajab 143623 April 2015

Holding the Hand of a Fellow Muslim

QuestionNarrated By 'Abdullah ibn Hisham (radiyallahu 'anhu): We were with the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and he was holding the hand of 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu). 'Umar said to Him,

4 Rajab 143623 April 2015

The Seven Most Major Sins

QuestionSome Hadiths warn us about the seven major sins, what are these seven sins?

4 Rajab 143623 April 2015

All Doors of Jannah Open

QuestionAre these Hadiths sahih? 1. On the Day of Resurrection, the eight gates of Paradise will be opened for all people who perform the five daily salah, fast in the month of Ramadan, pay zakat, and refrain from major sins. They will enter it through whichever gate they wish. (Hakim)…

25 Jumadal Akhirah 143615 April 2015

When to Recite the Evening Du’as

QuestionI would like to know what time is the correct time to recite the evening du'as? Is it at 'Asr time or at Maghrib time? I have been reciting the evening adhkar after 'Asr. Is it correct and established? JazakAllah khayran

23 Jumadal Akhirah 143613 April 2015

Objection on the Famous Story of Harith ibn Malik (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIn the daily Ta`lim, the narration was read from Muntakhab Ahadith regarding Harith ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) replying to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) that he is a true mu'min. A brother asked in front of everyone about the authenticity of the narration after it was read. He said that…

19 Jumadal Akhirah 14369 April 2015

A Question Regarding Folding the Trouser Before Salah

QuestionA person asked me about the folding of trousers. He said he has read in Bukhari that you cannot fold the trouser. I told him that covering ankles is sinful and there is something about folding not being good, but go for the less harmful. In the first place ankles…

19 Jumadal Akhirah 14369 April 2015

The Complexion of the Inmates of Jahannam

QuestionBased on the following verse of the Holy Quran, يوم تبيض وجوه و تسود وجوه فاما اللذين ابيضت وجوههم ففي رحمة الله, is it correct to say that the inmates of Jahannam will be dark skinned and the inmates of Jannah will be light skinned.

2 Jumadal Akhirah 143623 March 2015

Difference Between Muslim and Mu’min

QuestionIn several Hadiths, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) seems to differentiate between a Mu'min and a Muslim. For example, in Sunan Tirmidhi, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hand Muslims are safe, and the believer is the one with whom the…

27 Jumadal Ula 143618 March 2015

Every Pomegranate Has a Seed from Jannah?

QuestionI have recently read a Hadith about pomegranates. Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "There is not a pomegranate which does not have a pip from one of the pomegranates of Jannah in it." (Abu Nu'aym) Is it authentic? If so, how can…

21 Jumadal Ula 143612 March 2015

Meaning of Being Protected from “Destruction by Sin”

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever says the following ten times, at the end of every Fajr prayer, while his feet are still folded, before speaking: La ilaha illallahu, wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu, yuhyi wa yumitu, wa huwa 'ala kulli shayin qadir (Translation: None…

2 Safar 143625 November 2014

Hadith Encouraging the Recital of Tasbih, Tahlil and Taqdis

QuestionWhat is the meaning of “taqdis" in the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Hold fast to At-Tasbih, At-Tahlil, and At-Taqdis, and count them upon the fingertips, for indeed they shall be questioned, and they will be made to speak. And do not become heedless, so that you…