13 August 2014
Arabic books that ‘Ulama may refer to for fabricated Hadiths
Question What is a good book on the compilation of fabricated (mawdu') Hadiths? I am aware of Al-Mawḍū‘āt al-Kubra but i have read from 'Ulama that many Hadiths are in that book are not really…
9 June 2014
Question regarding the chapters in Sahih Muslim
Question I read a book that mentions that it was the habit of early Muhaddithun to write very little of their own commentary and usually their books were filled with mainly the wordings of the…
2 June 2014
Did Imam Abu Hanifah object to Sahih Bukhari?
Question There is a person who says that Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) had issues with the Hadiths of Sahih Bukhari! Please clarify.
23 May 2014
A book that discusses the Attributes of Allah
Question Is there any book in which we can find the Hadiths that discuss the Sifat (attributes) of Allah (according to Ash'ari madhab)? I thought this could be useful against those who claim that all…
8 April 2014
Differences between Mishkat and Masabih
Question Kindly explain what changes in the form of of additions or subtractions etc. 'Allamah Tibrezi (rahimahullah) made in his Mishkatul Masabih in comparison to the hadith book Masabih?
8 March 2014
Are our deeds presented to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)?
Question Is there any narration which mentions that the deeds of the Ummah are presented to Rasulullah (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?
20 February 2014
Sayyiduna Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reading the Tawrah
Question I have a query concerning the narration in which Sayyiduna Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) reads the Tawrah in the presence of Rasulullah (salallahu 'alayhi wasallam) and the colour of the blessed…
17 February 2014
Du’as in the book "Hisnul Muslim" (A Muslim’s fortress)
Question I have a question in regard to a book I have, called "The Fortress of the Muslim Invocations from the Quran and Sunnah" It was compiled by Sa'id bin Wahf Al-Qahtani. There are many du'as in…
7 February 2014
Is this a fabrication in Fadail-A'mal?
Question A brother sent me and others an email criticizing Fada’il al-A’mal with the following: In Fada’il al-A’mal you will find that some hadiths have been taken from the book called Dhayl al-‘Ali…
6 February 2014
Authenticity and commentary of a du’a in Hizbul A’zam
Question What is the authenticity of the du’a quoted in Al-Hizbul-A'zam: “I seek refuge from the time when the hearts will be like that of non-Arabs (Ajam) and tongues will be of those of Arabs”?…
1 February 2014
Clarification on the miraculous achievements of the ‘Ulama
Question I find the book Fadail A'mal informative in its explaining themes through Quranic Ayah and Ahadith. However, I find some of the other material very strange. For example, in Fazail of salah,…
28 January 2014
Books that discuss the fitnah of Hadith Rejection
Question I received a question regarding inkar (rejection) of Hadith. Can you provide some nice works written on the topic?
16 December 2013
Arabic books on importance of following a madhab
Question I have a concern regarding teaching someone to follow a madhhab. The person is from a background where the family does not adhere to following one specific madhhab. The person’s knowledge is…
16 December 2013
Fadail A'mal mentions Kashf, is this shirk?
Question In the book: Fada’il al-A’mal, first edition 1994 of the English translation. On the end of page 21 of Virtues of Salah, you will find the words ascribing kasha of “seeing sins falling…
9 December 2013
Reading the English Translation of Sahih Bukhari
Question Is it okay to read the translation of Sahih Bukhari by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan?