10 October 2022
An incident wherein the Jinn/Shayatin intervened and prevented people from accepting Islam
Question In Ad Durrul Manthur, under the commentary of Ayah 6 in Surah Jinn, a narration is mentioned which talks about how a Jinn played with a people regarding an idol they worshipped which ends…
7 April 2022
Another version of the narration regarding a woman should remain concealed
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A woman is 'awrah. Thus, hold her at home. Because, when she is about to go outdoor, and her kinsmen ask, 'Where are…
25 February 2022
A Jinn attempts to distract Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) while in Salah
Question Please cite the complete Hadith: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Last night a big 'Ifrit from the jinns came to me and wanted to interrupt my Salah [or said something similar] but…
1 February 2018
Eating with two fingers
Question I have come across some narrations which prohibit eating with two fingers as Shaytan does so. Are these authentic?
29 January 2018
Calling the Adhan when moving into a new home?
Question I wanted to know if there is any basis for giving adhan when moving to a new house?
24 November 2017
Eating seven ‘Ajwah for seven days
Question Is it stated in any Hadith that eating seven 'Ajwah dates every morning for seven days will save a person from being affected with black magic etc.?
22 November 2017
Narrations on the white rooster
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadiths and are there other narrations like these? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: "The white rooster is my friend,…
9 November 2017
Touch of Shaytan at childbirth
Question Narrated Sa'id Ibnul Musayib, Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said: “I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) saying, ‘There is none born among the off-spring of Adam, but Shaytan…
27 October 2017
Seek Allah’s protection against Shaytan when hearing a donkey bray
Question When hearing a donkey bray are we asked to seek Allah's protection from Shaytan?
9 September 2017
An incident regarding Shaytan appearing before Imam Ahmad on his deathbed
Question Is this narration suitable to quote: قال لي عبد الله بن أحمد بن حنبل: حضرت أبي الوفاة فجلست عنده، وبيدي الخرقة، وهو في النزع؛ لأشد لحييه، فكان يغرق حتى نظن أن قد قضي، ثم يفيق، ويقول: لا بعد…
28 August 2017
Shaytan’s name before being banished from Jannah
Question What was Shaytan's first name before being banished from Jannah?
25 August 2017
Switching on the lights at Maghrib time
Question Is it Sunnah to turn on all of the lights in one's house just before Maghrib, or is that just a Bangladeshi/Indian tradition?
25 August 2017
A narration on Adam (‘alayhis salam) and what transpired after eating from the tree
Question What is authenticity of this narration? كانت الشجرة التي نهى الله عنها آدم وزوجته السنبلة، فلما أكلا منها بدت لهما سوآتهما، وكان الذي وارى عنهما من سوآتهما أظفارهما، وطفقا يخصفان عليهما من…
21 August 2017
Were the Jinn the first to reside on earth before Humans?
Question What is the level of authenticity of this narration? Ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) states, "The first to reside on earth were the Jinn. They spread corruption and bloodshed in it and…
10 August 2017
What to do for protection and blessings in a new home/business premises?
Question Are there any deeds prescribed from the prophetic practice to be fulfilled after purchasing a new home or business? I have seen many engage in a khatam of Surah Baqarah or a majlis of dhikr…