18 November 2020
Ummu Ma’bad (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question Please provide a brief biography of Ummu Ma'bad.
18 November 2020
Definition and ruling of Tadlis
Question What is the meaning of the word Tadlis and Mudallis with respect to the science of Hadith and also the position of the status or grade of Hadith whose one or more of its transmitter is…
26 October 2020
The status of the sanad; ‘Amr ibn Shu’ayb ‘an abihi ‘an jaddihi
Question Would you be so kind as to please provide me with some information about the sanad (chain of narrators) of عمرو بن شعيب عن أبيه عن جده (on the authority of 'Amr ibn Shu'ayb who reported…
15 October 2020
How many Hadiths did Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah memorise?
Question How many Hadiths did Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) memorise?
8 October 2020
Status of the Hadith narrator Ash’ath ibn Jabir Al Huddani
Question Is the Hadith narrator Ash'ath ibn Jabir Al Huddani acceptable?
16 September 2020
Meaning of the term ‘لا بأس به’ (la ba-sa bihi)
Question If a Muhaddith is saying 'la ba-sa bihi' (لا بأس به) then is he praising a narrator or criticising him?
15 September 2020
A brief bio of Imam Ubbi
Question Kindly provide a brief biography on ‘Allamah Ubbi (rahimahullah) including information on his book. Is Ubbi spelled as الأبي?
14 September 2020
The narrator Jarir ibn Ayyub Al-Bajaly
Question Is the narrator, Jarir ibn Ayyub Al-Bajaly acceptable? He has narrated Hadith in Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah, Hadith no.1886.
1 September 2020
The Hadith narrator; ‘Abdur Rahman ibn Ishaq Abu Shaybah Al Wasiti
Question Is 'Abdur Rahman ibn Ishaq Abu Shaybah Al Wasiti reliable? He appears in the chain of the narration for placing the hands below navel in Salah.
31 August 2020
Brief bio on Imam ‘Ijli
Question Who was Imam ‘Ijli (rahimaullah)? If he has graded a narrator trustworthy, would his grading be accepted among scholars of Hadith?
24 August 2020
Are Hadiths narrated by Sukayn ibn ‘Adbil ‘Aziz found in As Sunnanul Arba’h?
Question Have any of the four authors of Hadith, Imams: Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasai, and Ibn Majah, recorded Hadiths from Sukayn ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz in their famous Hadith compilations? If so, please…
20 August 2020
A follow up query regarding the narration ‘Difficulties and hardships, A sign of Iman’
Question Is the below Hadith sahih as it contains 'Asim ibn Bahdalah who has been criticised for his defective memory ? Sayyiduna Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) once asked Rasulullah…
17 August 2020
Is Abu Khalid Ad-Dalani a reliable narrator?
Question How reliable is the Hadith narrator Abu Khalid Ad-Dalani? He has narrated Hadiths present in Sunan Abi Dawud (3106) as well as Sunan Tirmidhi (2083).
11 August 2020
Status of the Hadith narrator ‘Asim ibn Bahdalah
Question What is the status of narrator 'Asim ibn Abin Najud?
7 August 2020
A brief biography of Yahya ibn Ma’in
Question Who was Imam Yahya ibn Ma’in (rahimahullah)? His name often appears when grading narrators. What is the opinion of Imam Ahmad and other ‘Ulama (rahimahumullah) with regards to him.