Hadith Answers An online source for Hadith Fatwas
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How authentic is Mullah ‘Ali Al Qari’s book, Al Adab Fi Rajab and can we quote the Hadiths from it?
Literature
The chapters in Al-Adabul Mufrad of Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah)
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Did Imam Bukhari write the chapter headings in Adab Mufrad just like he did for his Sahih? Can his opinions be deduced from the chapter headings in Adab Mufrad?
Books on the topic of Hadith compilation and preservation
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I would like to know what was the procedure of compiling Hadith? Like how was Hadith compiled? Can you please suggest kitabs which I could read that will give me a thorough understanding of this topic.
The Authenticity of Sahih Bukhari
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What answer do you give a person who questions the authenticity of Sahih Bukhari?
How can it be one hundred percent authentic because it was only compiled over 200 years after the death of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)?
A reliable book on the issue of weak Hadiths
Imam Tirmidhi’s (rahimahullah) classification of Hadiths
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In a situation where Imam Tirmidhi mentions a Hadith and says it is acceptable, while the latter Muhaddithun declare it unacceptable, does an A’alim in our times have an option of narrating or not? And what is the better option?
Gradings of Hadiths in Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah
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How to find which Hadith of Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah is authentic (sahih) or sound (hasan) or weak (da’if)?
English translation of Hadith terminologies
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Are there any books on Usulul Hadith in the English language that make an effort to translate the technical terms into English and not merely transliterate it. Read More »
Musnad Rabi’ ibn Habib
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Is this reliable
أَبُو عُبَيْدَةَ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، قَالَ: بَلَغَنِي عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ، قَالَ: رَسْمُ الْمِدَادِ فِي ثَوْبِ أَحَدِكُمْ إِذَا كَانَ يَكْتُبُ عِلْمًا كَالدَّمِ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ ، وَلا يَزَالُ يَنَالُ بِهِ الأَجْرَ مَا دَامَ ذَلِكَ الْمِدَادُ فِي ثَوْبِهِ
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The Hadith book: Misbahuz Zujajah
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Can you please shed some light on ‘Allamah Al-Busiri (rahimahullah) and his book Misbahuz Zujajah.
The nine books of Hadith
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Most of us know about the six famous books of Hadith, but I wanted to know about the nine famous books of Hadith.
Which three additional collections are included and the reason for their inclusion? Read More »
Arabic books that discuss the biographies of Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
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It will be highly appreciated if you can mention some Arabic books that discuss the biographies of Sahabah.
Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu’anhu) foresight
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Where can I find the muwafaqat of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu), (those verses that were revealed in agreement with Sayyiduna ‘Umar radiyallahu ‘anhu’s opinions). Read More »