Commentary

19 Dhul Qa'dah 144229 June 2021

Explanation Regarding the Hadith Pertaining to the Heat and Cold of Jahannam

QuestionHow 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 وسلم قال:] قالتِ النّارُ: رَبِّ أَكَلَ بَعْضِي بَعْضًا، فَأْذَنْ لي أَتَنَفَّسْ، فَأْذِنْ لَها بنَفَسَيْنِ، نَفَسٍ…

7 Dhul Qa'dah 144217 June 2021

Using Yellow Dye and a Sahabi Kisses the Belly of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhat 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 قال: فطعن بالجريدة في بطن الرجل، وقال: ألم أنهك عن هذا قال:…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 144214 June 2021

A Narration Regarding Raising the Hands in Salah

QuestionSayyiduna 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 though they are the tails of stubborn horses. Be tranquil in Salah." [Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 430] Please explain…

27 Shawwal 14428 June 2021

Clarification Regarding the Narration on Houses in Jannah

QuestionMy 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 abandons lies even when joking, and a house in the highest part of…

23 Shawwal 14424 June 2021

Sayyidah ‘Aishah’s and Sayyiduna ‘Uthman’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Salah on Journey

QuestionKindly 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 الزهري: فقلت لعروة: ما بال عائشة تتم فى السفر قال إنها تأولت كما تأول عثمان

20 Shawwal 14421 June 2021

The Most Proficient Reciter Should Lead the Salah

QuestionWhat 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 أقرؤهم

19 Shawwal 144231 May 2021

The Reward for Forgiving Someone Who Causes Injury

QuestionWhoever 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"?

7 Ramadan 144219 April 2021

Women Leaving Their Homes for Their Needs

QuestionIn the following Hadith, what does needs refer to? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O women! You have been allowed by Allah to go out for your needs." What does "needs" mean?

24 Sha'ban 14427 April 2021

Following the Ways of the Banu Israil, Handspan by Handspan

QuestionKindly provide the reference, authenticity, and explanation of the following narration: Sayyiduna Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has narrated that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "You will most definitely follow the ways of those before you, handspan by handspan, arm’s length by arm’s length, so much so that if…

16 Sha'ban 144230 March 2021

A Narration Regarding Sayyidah Hawwa

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and meaning of this Hadith? "And were it not for Hawwa, no woman would ever mislead her husband."