20 November 2023
A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding angels not entering one’s home
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that Angels do not even enter a house that has wine, a drum, a tambourine or a flute. Even the prayers of the inhabitants of…
14 November 2023
The three signs and characteristics of a hypocrite
Question I would like to know if this Hadith is authentic. "Whoever has three traits is a hypocrite, even if he fasts, prays, goes to Hajj and Umrah, and claims to be a Muslim. When he speaks, he…
10 November 2023
Singing/music leads to zina
Question Can this be quoted? Fudayl ibn 'Iyad (rahimahullah), the famous ascetic said: "Singing is the stepping stone to fornication."
9 November 2023
Musical instruments and wine will cause punishment
Question Can this Hadith be quoted? "In this Ummah, there will be people who will be sunk into the earth, deformed, and upon whom stones will rain from heaven. The Ṣaḥabi (radiyallahu 'anhu) asked…
24 October 2023
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) requests a Sahabi with a good name to milk a camel
Question What is the validity of this Hadith? Once Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked people to milk a sheep. One of them got up to milk and Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked his name;…
29 September 2023
A narration attributed to Hasan al Basri (rahimahullah) regarding true deprivation
Question Is this authentic? وجاء رجل إلى الحسن البصري فقال له: إني أعصي الله وأذنب، وأرى الله يعطيني ويفتح علي من الدنيا، ولا أجد أني محروم من شيء. فقال له الحسن: هل تقوم الليل فقال: لا، فقال: كفاك…
29 September 2023
Spread salam and refrain from engaging in futilities
Question What is the status of this narration? أفشوا السلام تسلموا، والأشرة شر
28 September 2023
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) sought permission to castrate themselves while out in battle
Question In which Hadith does it appear that a Sahabi asked permission from Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to cut his private parts so that he may not indulge in any forbidden act?
25 September 2023
The reason as to why Riba (interest) is worse than adultery
Question Can you please elaborate on a Hadith which mentions something to the effect that consuming Riba is worse than committing Zina with one's own mother? There was a discussion on this in one…
21 September 2023
Muslims cursing each other is among those deeds that will inevitably draw the punishment of Allah
Question Is it understood from any Hadith that Allah's punishment is inevitable when Muslims curse each other frequently?
9 August 2023
Prohibition against debating over taqdir
Question Can you please tell me in which Hadith books does this appear? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) came out to us while we were discussing taqdir. He became angry such that…
3 August 2023
A follow up query on the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) told Ummu Salamah and Maymunah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) to observe hijab
Question Regarding the Hadith wherein a blind Sahabi visited Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and the wives were commanded to cover up in front of him, but one of the wives said, but he is blind.…
3 August 2023
Offering Salah with devotion; Whether in solitude or with people
Question Is this narration suitable to quote? "Whoever prays a prayer while people are watching, let them pray the same way when they are alone; otherwise, it is merely showing off, and Allah is not…
1 August 2023
Defaming a Muslim is the real cause of destruction
Question What is the source of this Hadith? خرجت مع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم حاجا، فكان الناس يأتونه فمن قال: يا رسول الله سعيت قبل أن أطوف أو قدمت شيئا، أو أخرت شيئا، فكان يقول: «لا حرج لا حرج إلا…
31 July 2023
Choosing to be labelled retrogressive rather than committing acts of indecency
Question Please give me the reference of this Hadith: "There will come a time when a man will be given a choice between being labelled incompetent and committing immorality. Whoever lives until that…