Prohibitions

22 Sha'ban 14425 April 2021

Another Hadith Regarding the Detrimental Characteristics of Women

QuestionKindly provide the correct Arabic wording and authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: "The majority of those I saw therein [i.e., in the fire] were women who spread secrets when entrusted; when they are asked, they are stingy, and when they ask others, they…

1 Sha'ban 144215 March 2021

Arabic Text of the Narration Regarding Certain Forbidden Deeds

QuestionCan you provide me with the Arabic text for the Hadith you have cited here: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) forbade carrion, gambling and drums." Ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said, "Every intoxicant is impermissible."

19 Rajab 14423 March 2021

Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding the Murder of a Shepherd

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that the climate of Madinah did not suit some people, so Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) ordered them to follow his shepherd, i.e., his camels, and drink their milk and urine. So they followed the shepherd…

19 Rajab 14423 March 2021

Prohibition Against Spying and Searching for Faults of Muslims

QuestionIt has been reported that a man was brought before 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) because his beard had wine. Ibn Mas'ud said: "We have been prohibited from spying [on Muslims] and finding faults [with them]. But we can take to task only and only if the sin is overt."…

19 Rajab 14423 March 2021

Beardless Youth Are a Greater Source of Mischief Than Young Maidens

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Beware of beardless youth for they are a greater source of mischief than young maidens.’