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Question I have heard in a lecture that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) once told Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) that: ‘May your hand be cut/paralyzed.’ She sat holding that hand fearfully and upon returning, he (i.e Nabi -sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam-) enquired as to what she was doing. Waiting for your words to take effect was the reply. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) …
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July, 2020
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15 July
Not milking an animal completely and leaving some milk for its young
Question What is the source of this Hadith? The Messenger of Allah once passed by a man milking a sheep. He said “Leave some for the lamb for it is the most obedient animal.”
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15 July
Intercession of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to the number of trees and clay on earth
Question Would you be so kind as to please provide the source and authenticity of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has mentioned: ‘Indeed I hope to intercede on the Day of Qiyamah as the number of trees and clay on the earth.’ Kindly clarify what is meant by ‘clay’? Does it mean pebbles on earth?
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14 July
Authenticity of the Hadith regarding supremacy being solely based on taqwa
Question Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “You are not superior to a [white] or black-skinned person, unless you excel him in piety.” (Ahmad) Is this narration reliable?
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14 July
Abu ‘Ubaydah ibn Jarrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) explains non racial supremacy
Question What is the primary source of this narration and is it authentic? It is reported that Abu ‘Ubaydah ibn Jarrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “O people! Yes, I am a man from Quraysh, but there is not a white man [literally: red], nor a black man amongst you who exceeds me in righteousness [taqwa] except that I wish I was …
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14 July
Commentary of the Hadith on the example of a believer who recites the Quran
Question Please provide a brief commentary on the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: ‘The example of a believer who recites the Quran is like that of a citron, it has a pleasant smell and a sweet taste. And the example of a believer who does not recite the Quran is like that of a date, it has no …
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14 July
Sayyidatuna: Ummu Sulaym and Ummu Salamah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question Were the two Sahabiyyah Sayyidah Ummu Sulaym and Sayyidah Ummu Salamah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) one and the same person, or were they two different people? I know that Sayyidah Ummu Sulaym was married to Sayyiduna Abu Talhah and would like to know if Sayyiduna Anas’ mother (radiyallahu ‘anhum) was this same Sahabiyyah. Please also mention where to find biographies on …
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13 July
The status of the narrator; ‘Abdullah ibn Yasar Al Juhani
Question What is the status of the Hadith narrator; ‘Abdullah ibn Yasar Al Juhani?
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13 July
Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on making du’a in abundance
Question Can you please give the reference of this narration? Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Increase supplication as one who constantly knocks on the door it will soon open”
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10 July
The severity of using profanities and swearing a Muslim
Question What is the punishment mentioned in Hadith for swearing a Muslim?
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10 July
The reward of reciting Surahs Hadid, Waqi’ah and Rahman
Question What is the source of this Hadith and is it authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever reads Surahs Hadid, Waqi’ah and Rahman, will be reckoned amongst the dwellers of Jannatul Firdaws (the highest level of Paradise).”
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10 July
Was Hakim ibn Hizam born in the Ka’bah?
Question Is the following narration by Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) and his statement thereafter correct? Is it authentically established that Sayyiduna Hakim ibn Hizam and Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) were both born in the blessed Ka’bah? أخبرنا أبو بكر محمد بن أحمد بن بالويه ثنا إبراهيم بن إسحاق الحربي ثنا مصعب بن عبد الله : فذكر نسب حكيم بن حزام و …
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10 July
Status of the narrator Ibn An’um Al-Afriqi
Question Could you please comment on the status of the Hadith narrator: Abdur Rahman ibn Ziyad ibn An’um Al-Afriqi?