4 February 2020
Books that gather the statements/incidents of the Salaf
Question Are there any books that specifically gather the sayings and anecdotes of the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) Tabi'un in relation to encouraging good deeds, zuhd (asceticism) and riqaq…
30 January 2020
Hadith commentaries other than the famous commentaries on the Sihah sittah
Question Where can I find explanations of Hadith besides the commentaries of the Sihah Sittah and other famous Hadith books other than Faydul Qadir?
27 September 2019
Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) pointing out an error
Question What is the explanation of فَسَكَتْنا عن ذِكْرِ الخَمِيسِ لَمّا نُراهُ وَهْمًا in the following Hadith: عن أبي قتادة الأنصاري: أنَّ رَسولَ اللهِ ﷺ سُئِلَ عن صَوْمِهِ؟ قالَ: فَغَضِبَ رَسولُ…
2 May 2019
Difference among the madhabs in Usulul Hadith
Question Is it true that the Usul al-Hadith of the Hanafi Madhab differs from other Madhahib? Which books should a Hanafi student study in the subject?
8 April 2019
Hadiths in Fiqh books
Question Are the Hadith narrations in the Hidayah Fiqh manual authentic?
18 March 2019
The book; Al Adab Fi Rajab
Question How authentic is Mulla 'Ali Al Qari's book, Al Adab Fi Rajab and can we quote the Hadiths from it?
14 March 2019
The chapters in Al-Adabul Mufrad of Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah)
Question 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?
11 March 2019
Books on the topic of Hadith compilation and preservation
Question 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…
17 October 2018
The Authenticity of Sahih Bukhari
Question 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…
8 October 2018
A reliable book on the issue of weak Hadiths
Question Which kitabs can be used to research the topic of the usage of weak Hadiths?
19 September 2018
Imam Tirmidhi’s (rahimahullah) classification of Hadiths
Question 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…
14 September 2018
Gradings of Hadiths in Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah
Question How to find which Hadith of Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah is authentic (sahih) or sound (hasan) or weak (da'if)?
31 July 2018
English translation of Hadith terminologies
Question 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.