26 September 2014
Is it mustahab not to remove hair and nails during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah?
Question A Muslim doing Qurbani should not clip his nails or remove hair, is this correct? Please provide the proof from Hadith for this.
26 September 2014
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) appointing Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) as his vicegerent
Question Kindly comment on the authenticity of the following narration as well as the correct explanation as the Shi'ah misinterpret the Hadith, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to Sayyiduna…
24 September 2014
Two rak’ats before Maghrib
Question Is there any sound Hadith about making two rak'ats before the fard of Maghrib? What is the correct meaning of this Hadith?
24 September 2014
The Sahabi whose conveyance was brought back to life through du’a
Question Please quote the incident (and its reference) of the Sahabi (radiyallahu'anhu) whose donkey died, and it was brought back to life through du' a.
24 September 2014
Authenticity of Salatut Tasbih
Question What is the authenticity of the Hadiths that encourage Salatut Tasbih? I have heard some people label this a bid'ah.
24 September 2014
Allah Ta’ala testing his servant to raise his rank in Jannah
Question What is the original wording and authenticity of the following? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has mentioned that sometimes Allah Ta’ala wishes to elevate the rank of a certain person…
24 September 2014
Allah Ta’ala says: ‘Search for me and you will find me’
Question Is there a Hadith Qudsi which has the words 'Utlubni...' (search for me)
24 September 2014
The number of Sahabah that narrated Hadith
Question What is the total number of Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) that narrated Hadith? Can you kindly provide a complete list of their names?
24 September 2014
Concern for the condition of other Muslims
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? 'Whoever does not care for the affairs of the Muslims is not among us'
22 September 2014
Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) having the name ‘Ahmad’
Question I have heard that our Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) was named 'Ahmad' even before he was born. Please quote a reference for this.
22 September 2014
A lengthy unreliable Hadith on cure with rainwater
Question Please assist with the reference and classification of the following narration. It has become very popular on social media. The Most Wonderful Remedy Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi…
22 September 2014
Hadith on accepting a decent proposal for marriage
Question What's the strength of this hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) said, “If someone proposes whose religion (piety) and…
22 September 2014
Those who will enter Jannah without reckoning
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "There are 70,000 of my people who will enter paradise without being questioned; they are the ones who do not seek remedy by ruqia, the ones who don't…
22 September 2014
Warning against degrading another Muslim
Question Can you kindly explain the meaning of this Hadith? “Whoever eats a meal at the expense of a Muslim, then Allah will feed him a like amount of Jahannam. Whoever clothes himself at the expense…
20 September 2014
The Hadiths in Imam Tabari’s books
Question I recall hearing from scholars to beware of many of the narrations found in the History (Taareekh) of al-Tabari as many of them are weak. However, I wanted to ask if he was more stringent in…