22 May 2015
The woman who used to comb the hair of the daughter of Fir’awn
Question Is this story authentic? When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was going for Mi'raj, he passed a place from where a fragrance was emanating. Upon inquiry, Jibrail ('alayhis salam) told…
20 May 2015
The hill of Rawha, its masjid and well.
Question A famous well between Badr and Madinah by the name of Bir Rauha has been mentioned as a place where 70 Ambiyaa passed by. Is this authentic? Also, is there any significance to the water of…
20 May 2015
A glad tiding for Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There is among you a person who will fight for the interpretation of the Quran just as I…
14 May 2015
Imam Shafi’i’s du’a for protection when summoned by the Khalifah
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following du'a of Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) as well as the incident behind the du'a. شهد الله أنه لا إله إلا هو الآية... اللهم إني أعوذ بنور قدسك،…
14 May 2015
Brief bio of the Hanafi Scholar; ‘Allamah ‘Abdul Qadir Al-Qurashi
Question Could you tell me about 'Allamah Abdul Qadir Al Qurashi? What other 'allamahs says about him?
11 May 2015
Hadith in Bukhari? I am the city of knowledge, Abu Bakr is its foundation, Umar it’s walls, Uthman its roof and ‘Ali its door
Question Is the following Hadith authentic and is it found in Sahih Bukhari ? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) mentioned: I am the city of knowledge, Abu Bakr is its foundation, Umar it's walls,…
2 May 2015
The conquest of Constantinople
Question What is the status of the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) gave the glad tidings of the conquest of Constantinople?
1 May 2015
The description of the inhabitants of Jannah
Question What is the grade of the following narration? "The people of Jannah will enter Jannah hairless (in their body), beardless, curly haired, with their eyes anointed with kuhl, aged thirty or…
20 April 2015
Hadith on respecting elders, showing mercy on children and acknowledging the right’s of Scholars
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? Sayyiduna 'Ubadah ibn Samit (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "He who does not respect our…
9 April 2015
The complexion of the inmates of Jahannam
Question Based on the following verse of the Holy Quran, يوم تبيض وجوه و تسود وجوه فاما اللذين ابيضت وجوههم ففي رحمة الله, is it correct to say that the inmates of Jahannam will be dark skinned and…
31 March 2015
Loving the Arabs is part of Iman
Question Is the following narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'The love for the Arabs is faith and hatred for them is disbelief. One who loved the Arabs, loves me and one…
31 March 2015
Jannah lies beneath the feet of your mother
Question Is the Hadith 'Paradise lies at the foot of your mother' sahih?
31 March 2015
Hadith of Anas (radiyallahu’anhu) on sunnats
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith ? The Prophet (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) said to Anas ibn Malik: 'O my son! If you could possibly spend your morning and evening without…
27 March 2015
The ink of the scholars
Question The ink of a scholar is more weightier than the blood of a martyr Is this narration authentic?
25 March 2015
Correct wording of the famous Hadith ‘Khayrul quruni qarni’
Question Are the correct words of the famous Hadith: 'Khayrul quruni qarni' or 'Khayru ummati qarni'?