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 wa sallam) has said: The intelligent person is the one who subjugates his soul/takes account of…
18 February 2020
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) daughter’s request
Question Which daughter of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) 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?
7 February 2020
Explanation of when the missed ‘Asr Salah was performed
Question In the two narrations below, one Hadith seems to indicate that the missed 'Asr Salah was read after the Maghrib Salah whilst the other indicates that the missed 'Asr Salah was read before…
6 February 2020
Consult your heart
Question «استفت قلبك» Can the above-mentioned Hadith be explained in its correct context, due to many people misusing this Hadith?
5 February 2020
Iman being taken away
Question I have a question with regards to the following Hadith in Mishkah: عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه قال: حدثنا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حديثين رأيت أحدهما وأنا أنتظر الآخر، حدثنا أن الأمانة نزلت في…
28 January 2020
Meaning of the word Qinnin
Question I would like to know the meaning of the word “Qinnin", which is forbidden in a Hadith. Does this word have anything to do with gambling?
22 January 2020
Meaning of a word in the du’a to recite when retiring to bed
Question What is meant by الندي الأعلى in the following Hadith? بسم الله وضعت جنبي اللهم اغفر لي ذنبي، وأخسئ شيطاني، وفك رهاني، واجعلني في الندي الأعلى……
21 January 2020
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would turn his face away when seeing the moon
Question What is the reason Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would turn his face away in the following Hadith? أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا رأى الهلال صرف وجهه عنه……
29 November 2019
Clarification on an incident regarding Abu Musa Al Ash’ari (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question How is the Hadith in Sahih Bukhari (Hadith: 4397) to be interpreted which states that Sayyiduna Abu Musa Al Ash'ari (radiyallahu 'anhu) went to a woman to check his hair for lice? Is this…