Literature

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

Difference in Hadith Wording Between the Primary and Secondary Source

QuestionWhen studying Hadith, there are many instances wherein the author of a book like Riyadus Salihin, may cite a Hadith with certain words and reference it to a Hadith book like Sahih Bukhari, but when we refer to the primary source, then the wording is different. What are rules regarding…

9 Jumadal Akhirah 14414 February 2020

Books That Gather the Statements/Incidents of the Salaf

QuestionAre 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 (narrations that soften the heart)? Which are the best and most reliable books to use for this purpose?

27 Muharram 144127 September 2019

Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) Pointing Out an Error

QuestionWhat 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 اللهِ ﷺ، فَقالَ عُمَرُ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عنْه: رَضِينا باللَّهِ رَبًّا، وَبالإسْلامِ دِينًا، وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رَسولًا، وَبِبَيْعَتِنا بَيْعَةً. قالَ: فَسُئِلَ عن صِيامِ…

2 Sha'ban 14408 April 2019

Hadiths in Fiqh Books

QuestionAre the Hadith narrations in the Hidayah Fiqh manual authentic?

11 Rajab 144018 March 2019

The Book; Al Adab Fi Rajab

QuestionHow authentic is Mulla 'Ali Al Qari's book, Al Adab Fi Rajab and can we quote the Hadiths from it?

4 Rajab 144011 March 2019

Books on the topic of Hadith Compilation and Preservation

QuestionI 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.

6 Safar 144017 October 2018

The Authenticity of Sahih Bukhari

QuestionWhat 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 wa sallam)?

8 Muharram 144019 September 2018

Imam Tirmidhi’s (rahimahullah) Classification of Hadiths

QuestionIn 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?