13 October 2016
Whoever increases the number of a gathering, is part of them
Question Is this Hadith authentic? من كثر سواد قوم فهو منهم 'Whoever increases the number of a gathering/group, is part of them'
7 October 2016
Abstain from committing many minor sins
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "Abstain from minor sins for Allah Ta'ala will question you regarding those also" [Do not commit minor sins assuming that they are trivial, for Allah Ta'ala will…
28 September 2016
A narration on speaking in the Masjid
Question Is the following narration authentic? عن الحسن، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: يأتي على الناس زمان يكون حديثهم في مساجدهم في أمر دنياهم، فلا تجالسوهم، فليس لله فيهم حاجة……
27 September 2016
Caution against discussing issues without having the required knowledge
Question I have noticed that a lot of people are very easily giving fatawa these days without even realising or speaking about issues they are not qualified to speak about. Please inform me if this…
7 September 2016
The sin of the people of Lut
Question Are there Quranic verses and authentic Hadiths that discuss homosexuality?
6 September 2016
The effects of immorality being the norm in a community
Question What is the authentication if this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) said: “If ever immorality spreads in a community and there is no sense of shame on its occurrence or…
15 August 2016
Adultery and interest draws the wrath of Allah Ta’ala
Question What is the authenticity of the following? "When zina (adultery) and interest will become rife in a community then they have drawn the wrath of Allah"
3 August 2016
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reprimands a youngster on his deathbed
Question I have heard on many occasions that Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) on his deathbed had admonished a youngster whose pants were below the ankles. Where can I find this narration?
27 July 2016
Hadith on those who plot against the people of Madinah Munawwarah
Question This Hadith has been circulated recently. Please provide the reference. "None plot against the people of Medina but that they will melt away as salt is melted by water"
19 July 2016
A person will be raised with those whom he loves
Question Please verify the authenticity of the following narration: A person will be raised on the Day of Judgment with those whom he imitated in this worldly life.
8 April 2016
Severing ties bring Allah’s punishment without delay
Question What is the authenticity of the following? "There is no sin more likely to bring the punishment of Allah in this world as well as what [punishment] Allah has in store in the Hereafter than…
18 March 2016
Sleeping on the stomach
Question Is it true that when one sleeps on one's stomach then shaytan has coitus with him from behind?
24 February 2016
A Hadith regarding a cursed nikah
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith: 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) related that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) cursed the 'muhill' (the person marrying a woman to…
15 February 2016
Six accursed people
Question What is the status of this narration? Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Six people are such that I have cursed and Allah…
15 December 2015
Two cursed sounds
Question What is the authenticity of the following? Two sounds are cursed in this world as well as the Hereafter, using musical instruments [to express joy] at the time of a bounty and wailing at the…