14 Rabi'ul Awwal 144529 September 2023
Spread Salam and Refrain from Engaging in Futilities
QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? أفشوا السلام تسلموا، والأشرة شر
Prohibitions
13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144528 September 2023
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Sought Permission to Castrate Themselves While Out in Battle
QuestionIn 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?
10 Rabi'ul Awwal 144525 September 2023
The Reason as to Why Riba (Interest) Is Worse Than Adultery
QuestionCan 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 gathering and one of the participants refused to believe that this could be the case.
6 Rabi'ul Awwal 144521 September 2023
Muslims Cursing Each Other Is Among Those Deeds That Will Inevitably Draw the Punishment of Allah
QuestionIs it understood from any Hadith that Allah's punishment is inevitable when Muslims curse each other frequently?
22 Muharram 14459 August 2023
Prohibition Against Debating Over Taqdir
QuestionCan 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 his face became red as if a pomegranate was bursting through his cheeks. He said: "Is…
16 Muharram 14453 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
QuestionRegarding 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. My question is: What did Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) say in response to his…
16 Muharram 14453 August 2023
Offering Salah with Devotion; Whether in Solitude or with People
QuestionIs 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 to be trivialized." (Ibn Abi Shaybah)
14 Muharram 14451 August 2023
Defaming a Muslim Is the Real Cause of Destruction
QuestionWhat 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 على رجل اقترض عرض رجل مسلم وهو ظالم، فذلك الذي…
13 Muharram 144531 July 2023
Choosing to Be Labelled Retrogressive Rather than Committing Acts of Indecency
QuestionPlease 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 time should choose incompetence over immorality."
27 Dhul Qa'dah 144416 June 2023
Another Narration Instructing Women to Keep to the Sides of the Pathway
QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) told the women, "Draw back! For you must not walk in the middle of the road; keep to the sides of the road." Then women kept so close to the wall that their garments rubbed against it.
26 Dhul Qa'dah 144415 June 2023
Women Should Walk on the Sides of the Pathway and Not the Middle
QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "It is not for the women (to walk in) the middle of the path."
20 Dhul Qa'dah 14449 June 2023
The Consensus of the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) on the Sin of Homosexuality
QuestionWhat is the Arabic wording for this and where can I find the quote? Ibn Qayyim [d. 751 A.H]: "There was consensus among the Sahabah on this point that there is no sin that causes more corruption than the sin of homosexuality. It is second only to the sin of…
9 Dhul Qa'dah 144429 May 2023
Narrations Prohibiting Women from Displaying Their Beauty to Strange Men
QuestionCan you please mention a Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) spoke about a woman displaying her beauty to strange men (tabarruj)?
17 Shawwal 14448 May 2023
Explanation of a Hadith Regarding Allah’s Curse
QuestionPlease can you confirm the authenticity of this Hadith: لعن الله الناظر والمنظور إليه Regarding the meaning of "For the one who is being looked towards", is this regarding women who are dressed inappropriately and then walk past men?
19 Ramadan 144410 April 2023
The Severity of Not Fasting in Ramadan Without a Valid Reason
QuestionIs this correctly attributed to Imam Dhahabi? Imam Dhahabi (rahimahullah) said: "Whoever leaves fasting in Ramadan without being sick or having any other excuse is more evil than the adulterer, the one who eats up wealth falsely, and drinks alcohol profusely (is addicted to it)."