27 May 2014
Sayyiduna Nu’ayman ibn ‘Amr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question There are certain narrations about the pranks of Sayyiduna Nu'ayman ibn Amr (radiyallahu 'anhu), like the narration where he sold Suwaybit ibn Harmalah as a slave to a group of Arabs or…
23 May 2014
How many times to recite ‘istighfar’?
Question There is a narration in Bukhari where Rasulullah (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) says that: I seek forgiveness more than 70 times a day There are also narrations in Abu Dawud and Nasai' which,…
20 May 2014
Prohibition of shaving only part of the head
Question What is the meaning of the hadith below? نهى رسول الله صلي الله عليه و سلم عن القزع Translation: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) prohibited from qaza' (a way of cutting the hair).…
13 May 2014
Is there any benefit in planting on the grave?
Question Is it true that if we plant flowers/plants near a grave stone, then the punishment will be eased and is this because the plants worship Allah?
9 May 2014
Did Nabi (sallallallahu’alayhi wasallam) touch the hand of strange women
Question First of all, may Allah grant you Jannatul Firdaus for your efforts. I've read the following extract of a text. The text contains strong arguments (from my perspective) that it is allowed to…
6 May 2014
Hadith on sea-travel
Question Kindly advise on the authenticity of the hadith of not travelling by sea except for Haj or 'Umrah.
5 May 2014
The Sahabah’s gatherings of Iman
Question In volume 3 of Hayatus Sahabah there is a section pertaining to gatherings of Iman and the eagerness of Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Rawahah (radiyallahu 'anhu) to participate in gatherings of…
2 May 2014
When to recite the du’a of Rajab
Question When should the famous du'a for Rajab be recited? Should it be recited throughout the month or specifically at the beginning only? Many Imams at the Masajid even make du'a in Sha'ban as…
21 April 2014
Women using perfume and leaving the house
Question Is there a Hadith that likens a woman applying perfume and leaving the home to a prostitute. And if so what is the explanation.
11 April 2014
Seven Generations being saved from misguidance
Question I've heard that one who spends time in the path of Allah, his seven generations will be saved from misguidance.
11 April 2014
Do not hate the ‘Ulama
Question Could you please let me know if the following is a Hadith and its reference. “Be an 'Alim (scholar), or one who strives to become one, or at least one who listens (to the 'Ulama) or one who…
11 April 2014
Verification of Hadith: Backbiting is worse than adultery
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Backbiting is worse than adultery?
11 April 2014
Do not delay in five things
Question Please provide the correct translation and reference of the following: Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) advised haste in 5 matters:…
10 April 2014
The ranks of a Shahid (martyr)
Question Being a martyr can be through different forms , for example; passing away in an accident, passing away through an illness, passing away fighting for your deen etc. Is the reward different…
7 April 2014
Du’a to be free of debts and worries
Question Kindly provide the source, background and meaning of this du’a: Allahumma Inni a’udhubika minal hammi wal huzni wa a’udhubika minal 'Ajzi wal kasli wa a’udhubika minal jubni wal bukhl wa…