24 March 2020
Explanation of the word ‘istidraj’
Question Please provide the authenticity and commentary of the narration below: In a Hadith narrated from Sayyiduna ‘Uqbah bin ‘Amir (radiyallahu ‘anhu), Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:…
18 March 2020
Caution against hoarding food
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? "Whoever hoards food [and keeps it from] the Muslims, Allah will afflict him with leprosy and bankruptcy."
17 February 2020
Arabic text of the narration regarding the effects of immorality being the norm in a community
Question Can you provide the full narration and Arabic text of the following narration: "If ever immorality spreads in a community and there is no sense of shame on its occurrence or mentioning it…
17 February 2020
Translation of a statement of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding judging people
Question Please translate the following: عن عمر رضي الله عنه قال: ومن يظهر منكم شرا ظننا به شرا وأبغضناه عليه سرائركم فيما بينكم وبين ربكم……
29 January 2020
Abud Darda’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice regarding hating the sin and not the sinner
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? عن أبي قلابة، أن أبا الدرداء مر على رجل قد أصاب ذنبا، فكانوا يسبونه، فقال: أرأيتم لو وجدتموه في قليب ألم تكونوا مستخرجيه؟ قالوا: بلى، قال: فلا…
28 January 2020
Meaning of the word Qinnin
Question I would like to know the meaning of the word 'Qinnin', which is forbidden in a Hadith. Does this word have anything to do with gambling?
3 December 2019
Turning away one’s gaze from a strange woman
Question What is the reference of this Hadith and can it be quoted? Sayyiduna Jarir ibn 'Abdillah Al Bajali (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: "I asked Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) regarding…
30 April 2019
Shaving the head in response to calamity
Question Is there any narration which mentions that one should shave one's head after one's parents or close relative has passed away? If no, is there any reason why people act according to this?
26 November 2018
Associating with an innovator will cause spiritual illness
Question What is the translation of the below quote? وعن الحسن: لا تجالس صاحب بدعة فإنه يمرض قلبك
5 November 2018
Fudayl’s ibn ‘Iyad (rahimahullah) quote on harming a believer
Question Can you mention the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Fudayl ibn 'Iyad (rahimahullah) said: "By Allah! It is not permissible for you to harm a dog or swine without reason, then…
11 October 2018
Covering ankles with socks
Question Someone asked me if you wear pants above your ankle then why you wear socks to cover it? What is a good answer to this question?
25 September 2018
Sayyiduna Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu’anhu) leaving a Walimah due to music
Question Is Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) was invited to a walimah [marriage feast]. When he arrived at the house, he heard singing. He halted at the door. He…
24 July 2018
Explanation of the words: ‘As habul ahwa’
Question In the following text does أهل الأهواء specifically refer to people of innovation or does it have a more general meaning (people of desire)? عَنِ الْحَسَنِ وَابْنِ سِيرِينَ: أَنَّهُمَا…