22 June 2020
The wudu of one who is in the state of wudu
Question Kindly explain the meaning of wudu in the following Hadith? Sayyiduna Nazzal ibn Sabrah (rahimahullah) says that he was with Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) after performing Zuhr Salah…
16 June 2020
The complexion of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question When our Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is described as having fair or white skin does this mean that it was literally white or would this indicate a light brown skin color? I have…
16 June 2020
Clarification regarding the meaning of the word ‘حر’
Question What is the meaning of 'حر' in the following Hadith? Does it mean the private part of a woman or illegal sexual intercourse? ليكونن من أمتي أقوام يستحلون الحر والحرير والخمر والمعازف……
16 June 2020
Explanation of ‘Seek forgiveness for your brother’
Question Please provide a brief commentary of the following Hadith: “When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would finish the burial of the deceased, he would stay by the grave and say, ‘Seek…
11 June 2020
Narrations neither you nor your forefathers have heard
Question Please explain the following narration: Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: ‘Towards the end of time there will be…
5 June 2020
Commentary on the Hadith regarding carrying out tasks thoroughly
Question I would like to ask if the following Hadith is authentic and what does it mean? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Verily, Allah loves that when anyone of you does a job he should…
2 June 2020
Did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) offer Salah in Masjidul Aqsa during Mi’raj?
Question There is a Hadith in Sahih ibn Hibban which mentions that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) did not offer prayers in Masjidul Aqsa during Mi'raj, what is the authenticity of this…
24 April 2020
Is Yunus (‘alayhis salam) attributed to his father or mother?
Question I have heard that historians say that Yunus ('alayhis salam), like 'Isa ('alayhis salam) had been attributed to his mother, but I read in Sahih Bukhari, wherein mention is made that he is…
22 April 2020
The Jinn and devils imprisoned by Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) will emerge before Qiyamah
Question Could you please provide the reference for the Hadith regarding the appearance of Jinn/Shayatin that were imprisoned by Nabi Sulayman ('alayhis salam) in human form near the end of times who…
21 April 2020
Recital of Surah Kahf and protection from Dajjal
Question Reciting Surah Kahf will protect a person from Dajjal. Is this specific to Friday or any day?
24 March 2020
Explanation of the word ‘istidraj’
Question Please provide the authenticity and commentary of the narration below: In a Hadith narrated from Sayyiduna ‘Uqbah bin ‘Amir (radiyallahu ‘anhu), Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:…
19 March 2020
Do Hijrah and Hajj expiate major sins?
Question Do Hijrah and Hajj have the same effect as accepting Islam as far as wiping out major sins are concerned? عن ابن شماسة المهرى قال: حضرنا عمرو بن العاص رضي الله عنه وهو فى سياقة الموت. فبكى…
3 March 2020
Commentary of the narration regarding the intelligent person
Question Please provide a brief commentary on the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: The intelligent person is the one who subjugates his soul/takes account of…
18 February 2020
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) daughter’s request
Question Which daughter of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) does the following Hadith refer to and why did he refuse to go in the first instance? Usama (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: ‘Once, one…
14 February 2020
Shaytan urinating in one’s ear
Question Is there any Hadith that states that if one misses his Fajr Salah then Shaytan urinates in his ear? Also, what is the meaning of urinating in the ear?