QuestionI 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 add some clarity to this matter? Kindly please translate the word “sirwal" as well.
QuestionWhat 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?
QuestionKindly 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 it the alterations of the excessive, the interpolations of the corrupt, and the false interpretations of the ignorant."
QuestionKindly explain the following words that appear in a Hadith related to ‘Ashura: فنحن أحق وأولى بموسى منكم
QuestionThere is a trend nowadays, that when there is a happy occasion like a birth, wedding, graduation, etc, flower arrangements are ordered and given as gifts. The flower arrangements are quite expensive. The more stylish the arrangement, the higher the price. When we intervene and try explaining that rather spend…
QuestionThere is a Hadith in Sahih Muslim and other Hadith collections that whoever prays twelve rak'ahs voluntary prayers in day and night will have a house built for him in Jannah. My question is if any one prays these twelve rak'ahs daily, will he receive a house daily in Jannah?
QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, what was the reason for Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) raising his hands and saying takbir before moving back to the saff (row)? وعن سهل بن سعد الساعدى رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ذهب إلى بنى عمرو بن عوف ليصلح بينهم…
QuestionWould you be so kind as to please provide the source and authenticity of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has mentioned: "Indeed I hope to intercede on the Day of Qiyamah as the number of trees and clay on the earth." Kindly clarify what is meant by…
QuestionPlease provide a brief commentary on the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "The example of a believer who recites the Quran is like that of a citron, it has a pleasant smell and a sweet taste. And the example of a believer who does not recite the…
QuestionI have heard that whenever an eclipse would occur, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would go to the Masjid out of fear and invite the people to perform the Eclipse Salah. Please explain why this would cause Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to get frightened?
QuestionPlease provide an explanation for the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: "When a person is content with a small measure of sustenance from Allah, Allah will be content with a small measure of deeds from him." (Shu’abul Iman, Hadith: 4265 and 9531)
QuestionPlease provide the reference and explanation of the following: البلاء موكل بالمنطق “Calamity is commissioned/dispatched through speech”
QuestionKindly 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 whilst he sat with some people in the courtyard of the masjid. Water was then brought. He did masah of the face…
QuestionWhen 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 read in many narrations the word white but this does not make sense to me as…
QuestionWhat 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