Nikah

7 Safar 14388 November 2016

Two Detrimental Characteristics of Women

QuestionKindly 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 from Jahannam] for I saw you in bulk among the dwellers of Jahannam. A woman among them said: 'Why is…

1 Safar 14382 November 2016

Reference for the Du’a Before Intercourse

QuestionWhat 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"

22 Muharram 143824 October 2016

The Best of You Are Those Who Are the Best to Their Wives

QuestionPlease 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 best. And the best among you is the one who is best to his wife"

12 Muharram 143814 October 2016

Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s Wife Raises Her Voice

QuestionCan 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 (radiyallahu 'anha) raising her voice to Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu). He said to himself, I am coming…

10 Muharram 143812 October 2016

Meeting for the Sake of Allah

QuestionIs the following narration reliable? عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: أُخْبِرُكُمْ بِرِجَالِكُمْ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ: النَّبِيُّ فِي الْجَنَّةِ، وَالصِّدِّيقُ فِي الْجَنَّةِ، وَالشَّهِيدُ فِي الْجَنَّةِ، وَالرَّجُلُ يَزُورُ أَخَاهُ فِي نَاحِيَةِ الْمِصْرِ لا يَزُورُهُ إِلا لِلَّهِ فِي الْجَنَّة، وَنِسَاؤُكُمْ فِي الْجَنَّةِ: الْوَدُودُ الْوَلُودُ، الَّتِي إِذَا غَضِبَ…

17 Dhul Hijjah 143720 September 2016

Narration Regarding Sayyidah Fatimah’s Wedding (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionIs 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 رضي الله عنها قالت: أعطاني رسول الله آصعا من تمر ومن شعير فقال إذا دخلن عليك نساء…

5 Dhul Qa'dah 14379 August 2016

Explanation on the Marriage Age of ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionThere is a famous narration in Sahih Bukhari confirming that Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) got married at the age of six, and she began to live with Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) at the age of nine. However, some people have rejected the narration because they said it conflicts with…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 14378 August 2016

Occasional Iftar of Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionWhat 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 explanation to it? Some people have called this the sunnah of a Sahabi.

24 Shawwal 143730 July 2016

Remaining Steadfast on Sunnah at All Times

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and explanation of the following narration: لكل عمل شرة ولكل شرة فترة فمن كانت فترته إلى سنتي فقد اهتدى ومن كانت فترته إلى غير ذلك فقد هلك

24 Shawwal 143730 July 2016

What Should One Do When He Sees a Strange Woman?

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and meaning of this Hadith? Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) saw a woman so he entered upon Zaynab bint Jahsh while she was tanning leather and had intercourse with her. He then came out to his companions and said to them, A…