General – Hadith Answers

Covering ankles with socks

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Someone asked me if you wear pants above your ankle then why you wear socks to cover it?

What is a good answer to this question? Read More »

Some rewards for salah in Masjidul Aqsa

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What is the reward of performing Salah in Masjidul Aqsa?

The classical Scholars amassing many chains for each narration

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I have a question about this statement:

“لا أفهم الحديث حتى أجمعه من أربعين وجها”

I wanted to know who it was said by and whether or not scholars have made similar remarks about this topic. Read More »

English translation of Hadith terminologies

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Are there any books on Usulul Hadith in the English language that make an effort to translate the technical terms into English and not merely transliterate it. Read More »

Qualities of the shepherds

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Is there a Hadith stating that shepherds or people who look after sheep and cows are calm?

Another version of the narration regarding the reward for saying ‘La ilaha illallah Allahu Akbar Wa la Hawla wa la Quwwata illa billah’

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I have read the Hadith answer regarding the virtue of reading ‘La ilaha illallahu wallahu akbaru wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.’

I have heard another Hadith which adds the words ‘Subhanallah’ and ‘Alhamdulillah’ also. Which version is correct?

A follow up query on the Hadith regarding holding on to the Quran during the time of fitnah

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Regarding this answer, In the last line of the Hadith, Can هُدِي be read مجهول?

And hence, translation: ‘And whoever invites to it, will be guided to the straight path.”

‘Ibadah on the nights before the two ‘Eids

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Does any Hadith state that one should endeavour to spend night of 1st Shawwal (night of ‘Eidul Fitr) in ‘ibadah. Also, please point out to its authenticity.

The nine books of Hadith

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Most of us know about the six famous books of Hadith, but I wanted to know about the nine famous books of Hadith.

Which three additional collections are included and the reason for their inclusion? Read More »

Thulathiyyat of Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah)

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What is the meaning of: thulathiyyat of Imam Bukhari?

Correct wording of a du’a

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In the du’a:

اللهم إني أسألك الصحة والعفة، والأمانة وحسن الخلق، والرضا بالقدر

Is it الرضا or رضا?

The twelve generations/brackets of narrators

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I am looking for a resource that mentions the twelve generations of narrators of Hadith, the Arabic terminology as well as the English explanation. Read More »

Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu’anhu) advise on winter warmth

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Please provide the original source, and comment on the authenticity of this narration.

Sulaym ibn ‘Aamir narrates that when winter would come, Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) would be extra mindful of them and write to them, advising:

“Winter, which is an enemy, has come, so prepare for it with wool, leathers socks, and socks. Use wool as your under-clothing and outer-clothing, because the cold is an enemy that enters quickly but leaves slowly.”