12 August 2024
Allah Ta’ala sometimes aids Islam through a sinful person
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Abu Hurairah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated: "We witnessed along with Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) the Khaybar (campaign). Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…
24 July 2024
A longer lifespan benefits a believer
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? «لا يتمنى أحدكم الموت، ولا يدع به من قبل أن يأتيه» None of you should wish for death or pray for it before it comes to him……
17 July 2024
The martyrdom of Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhu) should certainly make a Muslim grief struck
Question Is this attribution correct? What is the reference? Ibn Kathir (rahimahullah) said: Al Husayn (radiyallahu 'anhu) was a devoted worshipper, and a courageous and generous man. But there is…
28 June 2024
A follow up query regarding the narration on backbiting
Question I saw a Hadith on your website regarding backbiting which is not authentic. The following is a longer version. Is this version authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Beware of…
23 May 2024
Clarification regarding a narration on lowering the gaze
Question Is this a Hadith? "Lower your gaze otherwise your face will be darkened"
14 May 2024
Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) on knowledge and worldly pleasures
Question Please provide the reference for this narration: ما ازداد عبد علما فازداد في الدنيا رغبة إلا ازداد من الله بعدا
1 April 2024
Ascribing partners to Allah Ta’ala: The greatest sin
Question Who narrated the following Hadith? I asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), "Which sin is the greatest?" He replied, "That you ascribe partners to Allah Who created you."
11 March 2024
Those who curse others are in actual fact cursed
Question I would like to ask regarding the authenticity of the following narration: 'Ali ibn Abi Talib said: "The cursers are cursed."
6 March 2024
Do not assist oppressive leaders
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Verily, there will be rulers after me, so do not affirm their lies, nor help them in their wrongdoing. Whoever affirms…
8 February 2024
A narration on speaking the truth
Question Kindly provide a reference for this Hadith. "Speak the truth even if you see your ruin or death in it, for in it, is your salvation. Leave falsehood even if may hold out to you the promise…
14 December 2023
Every intoxicant is haram
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Every intoxicant is khamr and every intoxicant is forbidden. He who drinks wine in this world and dies while he is…
8 December 2023
Explanation of the narrations prohibiting cauterisation
Question Two Hadiths in Sahih Bukhari discourage cautery. What is the wisdom behind the discouragement of cauterisation despite it being a beneficial medical cure?
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."