Hajj & ‘Umrah

9 Sha'ban 14442 March 2023

An Untraceable Version of a Khutbah in Hajjatul Wada’

QuestionIs there any source for the following: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said in the sermon of last Hajj: "I am a trustworthy well-wisher for you. Listen carefully that the devil has become pessimistic and lost hope in you worshipping the idols but by Allah! Shaytan will make you worship…

18 Rajab 14449 February 2023

The Area of the Ka’bah Was Demarcated Before any Other Creation

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? إن الله تعالى خلق موضع البيت قبل الأرض بألفي عام، وكانت زبدة بيضاء على الماء، فدحيت الأرض من تحتها

21 Rabi'ul Awwal 144417 October 2022

The Verse Commanding Tawaf of the Ka’bah

QuestionIn the following Hadith, which Verse of the Quran is being referred to by فلما ذكر الله تعالى الطواف بالبيت، ولم يذكر الصفا والمروة في القرآن حدثنا أبو اليمان، أخبرنا شعيب، عن الزهري، قال عروة: سألت عائشة رضي الله عنها فقلت لها: أرأيت قول الله تعالى: {إن الصفا والمروة من…

24 Muharram 144422 August 2022

The Reward for Protecting One’s Gaze During Hajj

QuestionWhat is the reference for the following narration? In Hajjatul Wada', Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Fadl ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma): "Today is such a day, that whoever controls his eyes, his ears and his tongue against sin, shall be forgiven."

7 Dhul Qa'dah 14437 June 2022

A Conversation Between the Shayatin

QuestionPlease comment and confirm if this narration is authentic? Al-Burzuli said: "Our Shaykh Abu Muhammad Ash-Shabibi narrating from Talib said, "The Shayatin (Devils) of the east and the west became involved in a dispute. Who among them are the greatest deceivers (misleading people)? The devils of the east said to…

5 Jumadal Ula 144310 December 2021

The Stones and Trees Reverberate With Talbiyah

QuestionPlease advise if the following Hadith is authentic: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has said: "When a person recites his talbiyah, every stone and tree on his left and right recites the talbiyah till the end of the earth."

13 Safar 14421 October 2020

Explanation of the Word: ملبدا

QuestionKindly explain the meaning of the word مُلَبِّدًا in the following Hadith: عن عبدالله بن عباس رضي الله عنه: أنَّ رَجُلًا وَقَصَهُ بَعِيرُهُ وَهو مُحْرِمٌ مع رَسولِ اللهِ ﷺ: فأمَرَ به رَسولُ اللهِ ﷺ أَنْ يُغْسَلَ بماءٍ وَسِدْرٍ وَلا يُمَسَّ طِيبًا وَلا يُخَمَّرَ رَأْسُهُ، فإنَّه يُبْعَثُ يَومَ القِيامَةِ مُلَبِّدًا. (Sahih…

13 Safar 14421 October 2020

Translation of the Words in the Talbiyah

QuestionKindly provide the translation for the following portion of the Hadith: لَبَّيْكَ لَبَّيْكَ، وَسَعْدَيْكَ، والْخَيْرُ بيَدَيْكَ لَبَّيْكَ، والرَّغْباءُ إِلَيْكَ والْعَمَلُ عن عبدالله بن عمر رضي الله عنه: أنَّ رَسُولَ اللهِ ﷺ كانَ، إِذا اسْتَوَتْ به راحِلَتُهُ قائِمَةً عِنْدَ مَسْجِدِ ذِي الحُلَيْفَةِ، أَهَلَّ فَقالَ: لَبَّيْكَ اللّٰهُمَّ، لَبَّيْك، لَبَّيْكَ لا شَرِيكَ لكَ…

15 Muharram 14423 September 2020

The Verse That Was Revealed During the Farewell Hajj

QuestionWas the following verse revealed during the Farewell Hajj of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam): "This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion." (Surah Maidah, Verse: 3) Please provide commentary for this verse as well.

24 Rajab 144119 March 2020

Do Hijrah and Hajj Expiate Major Sins?

QuestionDo Hijrah and Hajj have the same effect as accepting Islam as far as wiping out major sins are concerned? عن ابن شُماسة المَهْري قال: حضرنا عمرو بن العاص وهو في سياقة الموت، فبكى طويلًا، وحوَّل وجهه إلى الجدار، فجعل ابنه يقول: يا أبتاه، أما بشرك رسول الله صلى الله…

3 Jumadal Akhirah 144129 January 2020

Nabi (sallallahu ’alayhi wa sallam) Giving Da’wah During Hajj

QuestionDoes the following narration prove: 1. It is Sunnah to visiting people at their homes for the sake of Da’wah. 2. It is Sunnah to visit people at the time of Hajj for the sake of Da’wah. وعند أحمد بإسناد حسن وصححه الحاكم وابن حبان عن جابر مثله وأوله مكث…