Prohibitions

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144712 May 2026

A Warning Against Resembling the Enemies of Allah

QuestionI was told of a Hadith which states that whoever wears the clothing of the disbelievers will become the enemies of Allah. ولا تلبسوا ملابس أعدائي، ولا تركبوا مراكب أعدائي؛ فتكونوا أعدائي كما هم أعدائي

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144712 May 2026

The Harms of Zina and Riba

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When fornication and usury spread openly in a town, its people have invited the punishment of Allah upon themselves." (Hakim)

11 Dhul Qa'dah 144728 April 2026

Hadith on the Prohibition of Killing Women in Battle

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? عن رباح بن ربيع أنه أخبره: أنه خرج مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في غزوة غزاها، وكان على المقدمة خالد بن الوليد، فمر رباح وأصحاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم على امرأة قتيل مما أصاب المقدمة، فوقفوا عليها ينظرون،…

10 Dhul Qa'dah 144727 April 2026

The Effects of Sin and the Fruits of Good Deeds

QuestionCan I quote this Hadith? "A sin after a sin is the punishment for the [first] sin, and a good deed after a good deed is the reward for the [first] good deed."

6 Dhul Qa'dah 144723 April 2026

Hadith on the Ant That Bit a Nabi

QuestionRasulullah (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "An ant had bitten a Nabi, and he ordered that the colony of the ants should be burnt. So Allah revealed to him: 'Because of an ant's bite you have burnt a community from amongst the communities which sings My glory.'" What is the…

3 Dhul Qa'dah 144720 April 2026

Charity from Unlawful Wealth

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "If you discharge the Zakah of your wealth, you have fulfilled what is due upon you regarding it. And whoever amasses unlawful wealth, then gives it in charity, will have no reward therein; rather, its burden will remain upon him."

29 Shawwal 144717 April 2026

Explanation of the Hadith on Extinguishing Lamps Before Going to Sleep

QuestionWhat is meant by, "extinguish your lamps" in the following Hadith: "When the wings of the night spread – or when evening comes – keep your children in, for the Shaytans come out at that time. Then, when part of the night has passed, let them go. And close the…

28 Shawwal 144716 April 2026

The Khutbah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) on Unity and Avoiding Division

QuestionPlease provide the reference, translation and authenticity of the following يا أيها الناس، إني قمت فيكم كمقام رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فينا فقال: أوصيكم بأصحابي، ثم الذين يلونهم، ثم الذين يلونهم، ثم يفشو الكذب حتى يحلف الرجل ولا يستحلف، ويشهد الشاهد ولا يستشهد، ألا لا يخلون رجل بامرأة…

26 Shawwal 144714 April 2026

A Narration Regarding Foster Relations

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? عن علي رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، قال: يحرم من الرضاع ما يحرم من النسب، قليله وكثيره