28 November 2016
‘Humayra’ – the Pet name of Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question Is this Hadith sahih? On one occasion Rasulullah (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) addressed Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu'anha) with the words: "O Humayra, do you wish to watch them?" [The…
9 November 2016
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s love and loyalty for ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question What is the source of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Sayyidah 'Aaishah in the long tradition of Ummu Zara' narrated by Al Bukhari: "I am in my love and loyalty to you…
8 November 2016
Two detrimental characteristics of women
Question Kindly provide the reference for the Hadith below Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O womenfolk, you should give charity and ask seek abundant forgiveness [as this will protect you…
2 November 2016
Reference for the du’a before intercourse
Question What is the reference for the following du'a before intercourse 'O Allah, protect us from Shaytan and protect any child You grant us from Shaytan'
24 October 2016
The best of you are those who are the best to their wives
Question Please provide the reference for the following narration and confirm whether the translation should be 'his wife' or 'their wives': "The best among the believers is he whose character is the…
14 October 2016
Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s wife raises her voice
Question Can this incident be quoted? A man once came to complain about his wife to Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu). However when he got to the door he heard Ummu Kulthum…
13 October 2016
Whoever increases the number of a gathering, is part of them
Question Is this Hadith authentic? من كثر سواد قوم فهو منهم 'Whoever increases the number of a gathering/group, is part of them'
12 October 2016
The reward for a miscarried child
Question Is there a Hadith which states that a miscarried fetus will take its parents to Jannah?
12 October 2016
Meeting for the sake of Allah
Question Is the following narration reliable? عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ، قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : أُخْبِرُكُمْ بِرِجَالِكُمْ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ : النَّبِيُّ…
20 September 2016
Narration regarding Sayyidah Fatimah’s wedding (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question Is the following narration regarding the nikah of Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha) reliable and does it prove that it is sunnat for the bride's family also to provide a meal? عن أسماء بنت عميس…
31 August 2016
Divorce is disliked by Allah Ta’ala
Question Is this true, that Allah Ta'ala hates divorce?
15 August 2016
Adultery and interest draws the wrath of Allah Ta’ala
Question What is the authenticity of the following? "When zina (adultery) and interest will become rife in a community then they have drawn the wrath of Allah"
9 August 2016
Explanation on the marriage age of ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question There is a famous narration in Sahih Bukhari confirming that Sayyidatuna 'Aaishah (radiyallahu'anha) got married at the age of six, and she began to live with Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi…
8 August 2016
Occasional iftar of Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhuma)
Question What is the status of this narration? ربما افطر ابن عمر بالجماع Sometimes Ibn 'Umar would do iftar by engaging in sexual relations with his wife. Where can it be found and what is the…
5 August 2016
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) racing Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question There is a beautiful Hadith where Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) raced his beloved wife Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) twice. Can you share the source?