8 October 2015
An unauthentic narration regarding ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and the Hajarul Aswad
Question What is the status of the lengthy narration wherein Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that he once performed Haj with Sayyiduna 'Umar and Sayyiduna 'Umar was unaware…
8 October 2015
Islam will always be superior
Question What is the authenticity of the following? "Islam is superior and nothing is superior to it"
4 October 2015
The cloth of Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) which did not burn
Question I heard a story in a bayan that Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) had a cloth. Whenever he desired to clean the cloth, he would throw it into the fire and it would come out clean. When…
25 September 2015
Hadith on the virtue of the Khulafa
Question What is the authenticity of the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Allah, Place the truth with 'Ali wherever he goes"
22 September 2015
Another virtue of Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question I am searching for the Hadith, wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that some people of the Bani Israel were inspired [by Allah to the truth and to say the correct things]…
22 September 2015
The Taqwa and simplicity of Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Please relate the incident of Sayyidah Ummud Darda (radiyallahu 'anha) and Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu), wherein Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) responded that…
22 September 2015
A virtue of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding his closeness to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question I can't find the source to the Hadith 'I would have taken Abu Bakr as a Khalil [close bosom friend]'. Is it authentic? Does this confirm the rank of Abu Bakr?
21 September 2015
An unauthentic Hadith on lowering the gaze on the day of Qiyamah
Question Are the following Hadiths from Al Mustadrak authentic? "On the day of Qiyamah it will be called out that everyone should lower their gazes so that Fatimah the daughter of Muhammad can pass"…
18 September 2015
The wings of Ja’far ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question There is a narration wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that Sayyiduna Ja'far will have wings and he will be flying in Jannah with the Angels? What book is this narration from,…
17 September 2015
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s du’as for Sayyiduna Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Are the following du'as that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) made for Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah authentic? 1) O Allah! Teach Mu'awiyah the Book and arithmetic, and protect him from the…
17 September 2015
Sayyiduna ‘Umar and the hypocrite who was not pleased with the decision of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is the following incident authentic and suitable to quote? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) mentions that a hypocrite by the name of Bishr once had an argument with a…
16 September 2015
Can a woman lead men in salah?
Question Is there a Hadith in which Ummu Waraqa lead both men and women in prayer? I have heard that Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) appointed her to lead a group of men and women in…
15 September 2015
The Hirz of Abu Dujanah
Question What is the status of the Hadith regarding the Hirz of Abu Dujana (radiyallahu 'anhu) wherein he was given some verses to write down and place under his pillow for protection?
13 September 2015
Sayyiduna Hamzah’s mutilation
Question I have been told that the incident of Hinda mutilating the body of Hadrat Hamzah is a Shia fabrication. Can you kindly shed light on this please
10 September 2015
Reciting Surah Fatihah seven times as a means of cure
Question Is reciting Surah Fatihah seven times as ruqyah [as a means of cure] established from any Hadith?