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February, 2020

• 26 February

  Reconciliation between the Hadiths on sickness and plague

  Question Both Imams Bukhari and Muslim have narrated a Hadith on the authority of Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: ‘There is no ‘adwa [transmission of infectious disease] and no tiyarah [superstitious belief in bird omens].’ (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 5776, and Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 2224) However, the following Hadith indicates that there are some …
• 25 February

  A narration regarding black magic done on Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

  Question There is a Hadith in Mustadrak Al Hakim (Hadith 8074) reported on the authority of Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Arqam (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding magic that was done on Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Is it authentic?
• 25 February

  Allah Ta’ala will not cast a merciful glance towards a woman who complains of her husband

  Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Allah Ta’ala will certainly not cast His glance [of mercy] towards a woman who in spite of her dependence on her husband, complains of him!”
• 24 February

  The bearer of the Quran is the bearer of the flag of Islam

  Question How reliable is this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The bearer of the Quran is the bearer of the flag of Islam. He who honours him has honoured Allah and whoever insults and despises him the curse of Allah is upon him.”
• 24 February

  Allah Ta’ala is with the person who remembers Him

  Question What is the reference for this narration and can it be quoted? “I am with My slave when he remembers Me and till his lips move while remembering Me”
• 21 February

  Another version of the Hadith regarding the severity of death and the Hereafter

  Question Regarding your answer here, please provide the full narration as recorded in Tabarani. Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The son of Adam never encountered anything more severe since Allah created him than death and death is the easiest of what is to come.”
• 20 February

  Making du’a in abundance

  Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “If one of you asks then he should ask in abundance for he asks his Rabb”
• 20 February

  Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) gently rectifies Khuraym Al Asadi (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

  Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Khuraym Al Asadi is an amazing person. [There are two issues that need to be rectified]; If it were not for his long hair and his trousers dangling below his trousers.”
• 19 February

  The true meaning of forgiving someone according to Abul Husayn Al Warraq

  Question Please provide exact reference of this narration and the Arabic text: Al Bayhaqi reports that Husayn Al Warraq (rahimahullah) said: “Nobility in pardon is that you do not mention the betrayal of your friend after you pardoned him.”
• 19 February

  At what Salah time will ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam) decscend?

  Question At what Salah time will Nabi ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam) descend?
• 19 February

  ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding cutting the hand of a thief

  Question What is the reference and authenticity of this statement of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? إذا كان اللص ظريفا لم يقطع
• 19 February

  Description of Jibril (‘alayhis salam)

  Question Is there any narration on the description of Jibril (‘alayhis salam)?
• 18 February

  Authenticity of the narration regarding abandoning a Muslim and defending a Muslim’s honour

  Question Can you provide the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Any Muslim who will desert/abandon a Muslim who is confronted with a situation wherein his respect and honour is being violated, Allah Ta’ala will desert him in a situation when [he will be in need] of His help. Any Muslim who will come to the …