14 October 2014
Popular Hadith regarding Sham (Syria)
Question Is this Hadith authentic? It is extensively shared on social media amongst the youth: Salamah bin Nufail (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: While I was sitting with the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu…
3 October 2014
Correct translation of the Hadith on the continuity of fitnah (trials)
Question Kindly inform as to which is the correct translation to the following Hadith - 'beads of a rosary' or 'pieces of a necklace'. Rasulullah (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said, “...signs…
24 September 2014
Allah Ta’ala testing his servant to raise his rank in Jannah
Question What is the original wording and authenticity of the following? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has mentioned that sometimes Allah Ta’ala wishes to elevate the rank of a certain person…
18 September 2014
Hastening to do good before trials and tribulations
Question I humbly request if you could explain the following Hadith: 'Hasten to perform good deeds before the emergence of trials like pieces of a dark night. A man will awake as a believer and end…
17 September 2014
A Hadith warning against the Shi’ah
Question Kindly verify the authenticity of the following Hadith: يظهر في آخر الزمان قوم يسمون الرافضه يرفضون الاسلام Translation: Towards the end of time a nation called the 'Rafidah' (a type of…
13 August 2014
Hadith on black flags
Question Can you please comment on the gradation of this narration? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) says: 'When you see the black flags, remain where you are and do not move your hands or your…
11 August 2014
Hadith on the appearance of a beast before Qiyamah
Question What is the status of this narration? Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullah) reported that Abuz Zubayr (rahimahullah) described the beast and said:
6 August 2014
Narrations which neither you nor your forefathers heard…
Question Long ago I read a Hadith: It was mentioned, that there will come a time upon the people, in which new opinions will appear that have not been known previously. Could you please cite the…
15 May 2014
Verification of Hadith; Soon people will invite each other plotting against you"
Question Is the following narration authentic? The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Soon people will invite each other plotting against you like how a person eating invites others to…
8 February 2014
The grave of a believer squeezing him
Question In Mishkat it is mentioned that the grave of Sa'd (radiyallahu 'anhu) was closed upon him. Is there any reason for this, or does this mean that everyone's grave closes upon him
28 January 2014
Books that discuss the fitnah of Hadith Rejection
Question I received a question regarding inkar (rejection) of Hadith. Can you provide some nice works written on the topic?
17 December 2013
Is it possible to conquer my Shaytan?
Question I want to conquer the shay tan (demon) in me and convert it into a Muslim. Is this possible?