Commentary

19 Rajab 144321 February 2022

A House Which Has Dates Will Never Suffer Hunger

QuestionKindly provide the explanation of the following Hadith: عن عائشة، قالت: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: يا عائشة، بيت لا تمر فيه جياع أهله، يا عائشة، بيت لا تمر فيه جياع أهله

13 Rajab 144315 February 2022

Commentary on the Narration Cautioning Against Committing Sins in Private

QuestionWhat is the meaning of this Hadith which you have answered here? Sayyiduna Thawban (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “I certainly know of people from my ummah who will come on the Day of Qiyamah with [abundant] good deeds like the white mountains of Tihamah…

7 Rajab 14439 February 2022

Clarification Regarding the Narration on Madinah Being a Sanctuary

QuestionNabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Madinah is a sanctuary from that place to that. Its trees should not be cut and no heresy should be innovated nor any sin should be committed in it, and whoever innovates in it an heresy or commits sins (bad deeds), then he will…

5 Rajab 14437 February 2022

Pronunciation of the Rajab Du’a

QuestionIn the Rajab du'a, what is the correct pronunciation of of the (ب)? Is it في رجبَ or في رجبٍ? اَللّٰهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَناَ فِيْ رَجَب وَشَعْبانَ وَبَلّغْنَا رَمَضَان

13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144320 October 2021

Reason for Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Seeming Upset?

QuestionIs it known why Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was angry in the following Hadith? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: صَلّى بنا رَسولُ اللهِ ﷺ إحْدى صَلاتَيِ العَشِيِّ، إمّا الظُّهْرَ، وإمّا العَصْرَ، فَسَلَّمَ في رَكْعَتَيْنِ، ثُمَّ أتى جِذْعًا في قِبْلَةِ المَسْجِدِ، فاسْتَنَدَ إلَيْها مُغْضَبًا، وفي القَوْمِ أبو بَكْرٍ…

12 Rabi'ul Awwal 144319 October 2021

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Waits for Three Days

QuestionWhere is the following Hadith found and can it be quoted? If possible, what is the lesson from this Hadith? Abdullah ibn Abil Hamsa was a companion who narrates: "Prior to the commencement of the divine mission of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) [i.e. Nubuwwah], I dealt with him in…

24 Muharram 14432 September 2021

A Virtue of Praying Four Rak’ahs (Salatud Duha) in the Morning

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, what is meant by “suffice”? Does it mean that Allah Ta’ala will protect one against misguidance and committing sins? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: "Verily, Allah Ta’ala says: ‘O Son of Adam! Pray to me at the beginning of the day with four units…

15 Muharram 144324 August 2021

The Prohibition of Looking Towards the Sky in Salah

QuestionKindly 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 only?

3 Muharram 144312 August 2021

‘Abdullah’s ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Response to a Questioner Who Was Insincere

QuestionIn 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 إلى عبد الله، فقال: يا أبا عبد الرحمن كيف تقرأ هذا الحرف؟ ألفا تجده أم ياء (من…

23 Dhul Hijjah 14422 August 2021

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Recited Surah Baqarah in Fajr Salah

QuestionWhat 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 عمر رضي الله عنه كادت الشمس تطلع فقال: لو طلعت لم تجدنا غافلين

2 Dhul Hijjah 144212 July 2021

The Reason for the Disbelievers Prostrating When Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Recited Surah Najm

QuestionWhat 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 من كان معه غير أن شيخا أخذ كفا من حصى أو تراب فرفعه إلى جبهته،…