19 Muharram 1442 | 9 September 2020
The Reason for the Reward of Passing Away Far from One’s Birthplace
Question Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) says, “A man who was born in Madinah passed away in Madinah. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said ‘If only he passed away…
13 Muharram 1442 | 3 September 2020
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Method of Delivering a Sermon
Question Kindly provide the reasoning/explanation in the following Hadith for the words: كان رَسولُ اللهِ ﷺ إذا خَطَبَ احْمَرَّتْ عَيْناهُ، وَعَلا صَوْتُهُ، واشْتَدَّ غَضَبُهُ، عن جابر بن عبدالله رضي…
13 Muharram 1442 | 3 September 2020
The Verse That Was Revealed During the Farewell Hajj
Question Was the following verse revealed during the Farewell Hajj of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam): "This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have…
11 Muharram 1442 | 1 September 2020
Cursing Time Draws the Wrath of Allah
Question What is the meaning of يؤذيني ابن آدم in the following Hadith? يؤذيني ابن آدم يسب الدهر وأنا الدهر، بيدي الأمر أقلب الليل والنهار……
11 Muharram 1442 | 1 September 2020
Subhanallah and Alhamdulillah Fills What Is Between the Heavens and Earth
Question There is Hadith in Sahih Muslim, Tirmidhi and Sahih Ibn Hibban from Sayyiduna Abu Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) that states: "Subhanallah and alhamdulillah fills what is between Heaven and…
11 Muharram 1442 | 1 September 2020
Cleanliness Is Half of Faith
Question Please provide an explanation for the portion of the Hadith: "Taharah is half of faith".
10 Muharram 1442 | 31 August 2020
Meaning of a Phrase in Sahih Muslim
Question What is the meaning of وأَخَذُوا أخَذاتِهِمْ in the following Hadith? عن المغيرة بن شعبة رضي الله عنه: سَأَلَ مُوسى رَبَّهُ، ما أدْنى أهْلِ الجَنَّةِ مَنْزِلَةً، قالَ: هو رَجُلٌ يَجِيءُ…
29 Dhul Hijjah 1441 | 21 August 2020
The Date Palm Trees of the Banu Nadhir Tribe Being Cut Down and Burnt
Question Would you kindly please provide a detailed commentary of the following Hadith in Sahih Bukhari? The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had the date palm trees of the Banu Nadhir tribe…
28 Dhul Hijjah 1441 | 20 August 2020
Is There a Specific Number or Way to Have Black Seeds as a Cure?
Question I would like to learn if there is any reliable narration that talks about how many grains of black seed Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to take or the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum)…
26 Dhul Hijjah 1441 | 18 August 2020
Do the Virtues of Seeking Knowledge Apply to Secular Education?
Question In the following Hadith: من سلك طريقًا يلتمس فيه علمًا سهل الله له طريقًا إلى الجنة Whosoever sets out in search of knowledge, Allah Ta’ala will ease the way to Jannah for him. What is meant…
25 Dhul Hijjah 1441 | 17 August 2020
Meaning of “Mujahir”
Question What is the meaning of “mujahir" in the following Hadith? كل أمتي معافاة إلا المجاهرين وإن من الإجهار أن يعمل العبد بالليل عملا ثم يصبح قد ستره ربه فيقول: يا فلان قد عملت البارحة كذا وكذا…
22 Dhul Hijjah 1441 | 14 August 2020
Did Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Wear a Trouser/Pants?
Question I heard from one of my teachers that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had worn a “sirwal" in his lifetime, while another said he never wore it, but approved of it. Would you please…
5 Dhul Hijjah 1441 | 28 July 2020
Reciting the Quran in a Melodious Tone
Question What do the words يتغنى بالقرآن that appear in Hadiths mean and what is its interpretation? Would you also please explain the matter of Maqamat in Egypt?
4 Dhul Hijjah 1441 | 27 July 2020
Preservation of the Knowledge of Din During Each Generation
Question Kindly provide some commentary on the following Hadith: "This sacred knowledge will be borne by the reliable authorities of each successive generation, who will [preserve it and] remove from…
4 Dhul Hijjah 1441 | 27 July 2020
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Response After Hearing the Jews’ Reasoning for Fasting on ‘Ashura
Question Kindly explain the following words that appear in a Hadith related to ‘Ashura: فنحن أحق وأولى بموسى منكم