General – Hadith Answers

‘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.”

Eighteen sterling advices of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

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Can you give the statement of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ’anhu) in which he offered eighteen sterling advices about interaction with fellow citizens.

The Great Hanafi Muhadditun

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Is it true that Great Muhaddithun like Imam Yahya ibn Ma’in, Imam ‘Abdullah ibn Mubarak, Imam Waki ibn Jarah, Imam Yahya ibn Sa’id Al-Qattan and the likes (rahimahumullah) were all Hanafis?

I see some people saying they were anti hanafis and regarded them as ahlur rai and some supporting the claim that they indeed followed Imam ‘Azam (rahimahullah) and were Hanafis. Read More »

Ziyad Ibn Subayh

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What is the status of Ziyad ibn Subayh, Abu Maryam? Read More »

Calling the Adhan when moving into a new home?

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I wanted to know if there is any basis for giving adhan when moving to a new house?

Punishment for condoning evil and associating with sinners

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Is this correct?

It was once revealed to Nabi Yusha’ ibn Nun (‘alayhis salam) that a punishment would befall his people and destroy one hundred thousand of them. Sixty thousand of them were sinners, whereas the other forty thousand were outwardly pious people! [In astonishment] Nabi Yusha’ asked, “O Allah! What crime did the pious people commit?” Allah Ta’ala replied, “They associated and interacted with the evil people, ate and drank with them and did not express any anger for the wrongs taking place around them.”

The story of the brick-man

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What is the authenticity of this?

The story of the stone-man whose hand was kissed by Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam).

It is narrated that, after Tabuk, after the war with the Romans, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) and the group paused at the side of the road leading to Madina. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) appeared to a stone mason. Read More »

The name Khalidah

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I would like to know if the name Khalidah (خالدة) was the name of any Sahabiyah?