General – Hadith Answers

The Hadiths of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (radiyallahu’anhuma)

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How many Hadiths did Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr bin Aas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) narrate?

Nabi’s (Sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) marriage to Sayyidah Ummu Habibah (radiyallahu’anha)

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I would like to ask, when did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) marry Sayyidah Ummu Habibah (radiyallahu ‘anha) was it before the Conquest of Makkah or after?

The well of Rumah which Sayyiduna ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) purchased

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The incident wherein Sayyiduna ‘Uthman (radiyallahu’ anhu) purchased the well of Rumah for the Muslims in Madinah Munawwarah is well known.

My question is: Did he purchase the well from a Sahabi or from a Jew? Read More »

Pronunciation of the name ابن ماجه

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Does one recite ابن ماجه or ابن ماجة? Is the taa changed into haa or not? If yes, why? Read More »

The Khatm-Kwajgan

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Is there any basis for the following that is recited when there is any problem?

Read 3 × durud sharif
Read 360 × du’a
Read 360 × Surah Inshirah (الم نشرح) with بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Read 360 × du’a
Read 3 × durud sharif

Du’a- La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah- La malja a wa la manja minallahi illa ilayhi

لا حَوْلَ وَ لاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللهِ لاَ مَلْجَأَ وَ لاَ مَنْجَا مِنَ اللهِ إِلاَّ إِلَيْهِ

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.