Terminology

23 Dhul Qa'dah 143518 September 2014

The Strict Rules of the Hadith Masters

QuestionI once heard in a lecture that the scholars of the past were very strict on grading the authenticity of the narrators of hadith. The lecturer stated that there are some narrators who were graded as weak because they were seen eating while walking. Also, some narrator was deemed weak…

8 Shawwal 14355 August 2014

Ruling on Untraceable Hadiths

QuestionI have read that some Hadiths are untraceable. What is the ruling on stories and Hadiths that cannot be found? Should such Hadiths be propagated or abstinence be kept. Jazakallah kayran for your efforts.

10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014

Question Regarding the Chapters in Sahih Muslim

QuestionI read a book that mentions that it was the habit of early Muhaddithun to write very little of their own commentary and usually their books were filled with mainly the wordings of the Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). So much so that Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) did not even write…

10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014

Imam Bukhari’s Terminology: “Fihi Nazr”

QuestionRespected Mawlana, What is meant when Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) says the following regarding a narrator? "fihi nazrun" فيه نظر or "Fi Hadithi nazrun" في حديثه نظر Jazakallahu khayran.

5 Jumadal Ula 14357 March 2014

Difference Between Sunnah and Adab

QuestionWhat is the difference between Sunnah and adab? Is Sunnah something proven from Hadith and adab not proven from Hadith? What is the need for adab if we have the Sunnah of Nabi (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?

16 Rabi'ul Akhir 143517 February 2014

The Meaning of Al Birr

QuestionAfter listening to last Friday's khutbah at our masjid here in Palmerston North, New Zealand, I am very curious to know about the word "Al-Birr" and its meaning and where and why Allah Ta'ala has used it in Quran. Your reply will enlighten our knowledge and will allow us to…