# Hadith Answers

> A searchable archive of Hadith questions and answers from qualified scholars.

Hadith Answers publishes original scholarly responses on Hadith authenticity, grading, narrators, virtues, practice, and related Islamic subjects. Each canonical answer page clearly separates the submitted question from the scholarly answer and preserves Arabic source quotations.

## Canonical resources

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- [Scholars](https://hadithanswers.com/scholars/): Browse contributors and their answer archives.
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## Citation guidance

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- Preserve the named scholar, publication date, Hadith grading, references, and qualifications stated in the answer.
- Do not infer a ruling or authenticity grade beyond the wording of the published answer.
- Arabic quotations are source text; surrounding English explains their use and assessment.

## Topics

- [Zakah & Charity](https://hadithanswers.com/category/zakah-charity/): 157 published answers.
- [Virtues of deeds](https://hadithanswers.com/category/virtues-of-deeds/): 680 published answers.
- [Trials](https://hadithanswers.com/category/trials/): 123 published answers.
- [Taharah](https://hadithanswers.com/category/taharah/): 120 published answers.
- [Sirah and History](https://hadithanswers.com/category/sirah-history/): 298 published answers.
- [Sickness](https://hadithanswers.com/category/sickness/): 160 published answers.
- [Salah](https://hadithanswers.com/category/salah/): 641 published answers.
- [Sahabah](https://hadithanswers.com/category/sahabah/): 895 published answers.
- [Riqaq](https://hadithanswers.com/category/riqaq/): 160 published answers.
- [Repentance](https://hadithanswers.com/category/repentance/): 103 published answers.
- [Qurbani](https://hadithanswers.com/category/qurbani/): 24 published answers.
- [Quran](https://hadithanswers.com/category/quran/): 492 published answers.
- [Qiyamah](https://hadithanswers.com/category/qiyamah/): 371 published answers.
- [Prohibitions](https://hadithanswers.com/category/prohibitions/): 399 published answers.
- [Pertinent Posts](https://hadithanswers.com/category/pertinent-posts/): 12 published answers.
- [Nikah](https://hadithanswers.com/category/nikah/): 225 published answers.
- [Merits of people & places](https://hadithanswers.com/category/merits-of-people-places/): 334 published answers.
- [Literature](https://hadithanswers.com/category/literature/): 91 published answers.
- [Jinn & Shayatin](https://hadithanswers.com/category/jinn-shayatin/): 71 published answers.
- [Hereafter](https://hadithanswers.com/category/hereafter/): 399 published answers.
- [Hajj & 'Umrah](https://hadithanswers.com/category/haj-umrah/): 182 published answers.
- [Food & Drink](https://hadithanswers.com/category/food-drink/): 378 published answers.
- [Fasting](https://hadithanswers.com/category/fasting/): 216 published answers.
- [Family](https://hadithanswers.com/category/family/): 278 published answers.
- [Etiquettes](https://hadithanswers.com/category/etiquettes/): 467 published answers.
- [Durud & Salutations](https://hadithanswers.com/category/durud-salutations/): 136 published answers.
- [Du'as](https://hadithanswers.com/category/duas/): 723 published answers.
- [Dressing & Appearance](https://hadithanswers.com/category/dressing-appearance/): 243 published answers.
- [Dhikr](https://hadithanswers.com/category/dhikr/): 233 published answers.
- [Death & Janazah](https://hadithanswers.com/category/death-janazah/): 330 published answers.
- [Corporal Punishment](https://hadithanswers.com/category/corporal-punishment/): 9 published answers.
- [Clarification](https://hadithanswers.com/category/clarification/): 171 published answers.
- [Business & Trade](https://hadithanswers.com/category/business-trade/): 149 published answers.
- [Aqidah](https://hadithanswers.com/category/aqidah/): 41 published answers.
- [Announcements](https://hadithanswers.com/category/announcements/): 3 published answers.
- [Ambiya](https://hadithanswers.com/category/ambiya/): 252 published answers.
- [Terminology](https://hadithanswers.com/category/hadith-terminology/): 83 published answers.
- [Narrators](https://hadithanswers.com/category/hadith-narrators/): 207 published answers.
- [Fiqh](https://hadithanswers.com/category/fiqh-of-hadith/): 122 published answers.
- [General](https://hadithanswers.com/category/hadith-information-in-general/): 277 published answers.
- [Translation](https://hadithanswers.com/category/hadith-translation/): 223 published answers.
- [Commentary](https://hadithanswers.com/category/hadith-commentary/): 549 published answers.
- [Reference](https://hadithanswers.com/category/hadith-references/): 2,059 published answers.
- [Authentication](https://hadithanswers.com/category/hadith-authentication/): 3,717 published answers.
- [Latest Answers](https://hadithanswers.com/category/latest-posts/): 6,693 published answers.

## Recently published answers

- [Why Did Allah Ta’ala Allow Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to Be Poisoned?](https://hadithanswers.com/why-did-allah-taala-allow-nabi-sallallahu-alayhi-wa-sallam-to-be-poisoned/): 14 September 2026.
- [A Narration on Seventy Thousand Angels Sending Salutations Upon One Who Recites Durud](https://hadithanswers.com/a-narration-on-seventy-thousand-angels-sending-salutations-upon-one-who-recites-durud/): 14 September 2026.
- [A Du’a for Steadfastness Upon Iman](https://hadithanswers.com/a-dua-for-steadfastness-upon-iman/): 11 September 2026.
- [A Hadith Warning Against Tribalism](https://hadithanswers.com/a-hadith-warning-against-tribalism/): 11 September 2026.
- [People Whose Hearts Are Like the Hearts of Birds](https://hadithanswers.com/people-whose-hearts-are-like-the-hearts-of-birds/): 10 September 2026.
- [A Du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Made When He Had Nothing to Feed His Guest](https://hadithanswers.com/a-dua-nabi-sallallahu-alayhi-wa-sallam-made-when-he-had-nothing-to-feed-his-guest/): 10 September 2026.
- [Does Drinking Water in Three Sips Remove the Desire to Sin?](https://hadithanswers.com/does-drinking-water-in-three-sips-remove-the-desire-to-sin/): 8 September 2026.
- [The Apparent Repetition of Istijmar in a Hadith](https://hadithanswers.com/the-apparent-repetition-of-istijmar-in-a-hadith/): 8 September 2026.
- [Is Ad-Daraqutni Written as One Word or Two?](https://hadithanswers.com/is-ad-daraqutni-written-as-one-word-or-two/): 8 September 2026.
- [Did a Sahabi Burn His Hair to Resemble Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?](https://hadithanswers.com/did-a-sahabi-burn-his-hair-to-resemble-rasulullah-sallallahu-alayhi-wa-sallam/): 8 September 2026.
- [A Statement of Abu Sa‘id Al-Kharraz on Dhikr and Nearness to Allah](https://hadithanswers.com/a-statement-of-abu-said-al-kharraz-on-dhikr-and-nearness-to-allah/): 24 August 2026.
- [Fitnah Before Al-Mahdi](https://hadithanswers.com/fitnah-before-al-mahdi/): 24 August 2026.
- [Passing Away While Engaged in a Good Deed](https://hadithanswers.com/passing-away-while-engaged-in-a-good-deed/): 24 August 2026.
- [Is the Lightness of a Janazah a Sign of Righteousness?](https://hadithanswers.com/is-the-lightness-of-a-janazah-a-sign-of-righteousness/): 24 August 2026.
- [Did ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Claim Knowledge of the Paths of the Heavens?](https://hadithanswers.com/did-ali-radiyallahu-anhu-claim-knowledge-of-the-paths-of-the-heavens/): 21 August 2026.
- [A Narration Attributed to Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Regarding the Lowest Ranking Person in Jannah](https://hadithanswers.com/a-narration-attributed-to-ibn-abbas-radiyallahu-anhuma-regarding-the-lowest-ranking-person-in-jannah/): 21 August 2026.
- [Du‘as for a Newborn Child and His Parents](https://hadithanswers.com/duas-for-a-newborn-child-and-his-parents/): 20 August 2026.
- [The Harm of Desiring Fame](https://hadithanswers.com/the-harm-of-desiring-fame/): 20 August 2026.
- [Entrusting One’s Iman to Allah Ta’ala](https://hadithanswers.com/entrusting-ones-iman-to-allah-taala/): 20 August 2026.
- [An Unreliable Morning and Evening Du‘a](https://hadithanswers.com/an-unreliable-morning-and-evening-dua/): 19 August 2026.
- [The Date of the Passing of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)](https://hadithanswers.com/the-date-of-the-passing-of-rasulullah-sallallahu-alayhi-wa-sallam/): 19 August 2026.
- [Meaning of the Woman, Donkey, and Black Dog Interrupting Prayer](https://hadithanswers.com/meaning-of-the-woman-donkey-and-black-dog-interrupting-prayer/): 19 August 2026.
- [The Famous Description of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) by Ummu Ma’bad (radiyallahu ‘anha)](https://hadithanswers.com/the-famous-description-of-nabi-sallallahu-alayhi-wa-sallam-by-ummu-mabad-radiyallahu-anha/): 19 August 2026.
- [A Narration Regarding Five Types of Women to Avoid Marrying](https://hadithanswers.com/a-narration-regarding-five-types-of-women-to-avoid-marrying/): 18 August 2026.
- [A Du‘a for Congratulating Parents on the Birth of a Child](https://hadithanswers.com/a-dua-for-congratulating-parents-on-the-birth-of-a-child/): 17 August 2026.
- [A Narration Regarding the Angels Who Remain at the Grave of a Believer](https://hadithanswers.com/a-narration-regarding-the-angels-who-remain-at-the-grave-of-a-believer/): 17 August 2026.
- [A Query Regarding Istighfar 100 Times](https://hadithanswers.com/a-query-regarding-istighfar-100-times/): 17 August 2026.
- [A Terrible Provision for the Hereafter](https://hadithanswers.com/a-terrible-provision-for-the-hereafter/): 17 August 2026.
- [A Follow-Up Query Regarding the Complexion of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)](https://hadithanswers.com/a-follow-up-query-regarding-the-complexion-of-rasulullah-sallallahu-alayhi-wa-sallam/): 14 August 2026.
- [A Quote Attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) About Being Treated Poorly](https://hadithanswers.com/a-quote-attributed-to-ali-radiyallahu-anhu-about-being-treated-poorly/): 14 August 2026.
- [Deeds That Erase Sins and Raise Ranks](https://hadithanswers.com/deeds-that-erase-sins-and-raise-ranks/): 13 August 2026.
- [A Narration on the Practices of the People of Lut (‘alayhis salam)](https://hadithanswers.com/a-narration-on-the-practices-of-the-people-of-lut-alayhis-salam/): 13 August 2026.
- [A Du‘a Attributed to Dawud (‘alayhis salam) for Four Noble Qualities](https://hadithanswers.com/a-dua-attributed-to-dawud-alayhis-salam-for-four-noble-qualities/): 13 August 2026.
- [Authenticity of the Hadith on Asking Allah for One’s Needs During the Fajr Salah](https://hadithanswers.com/authenticity-of-the-hadith-on-asking-allah-for-ones-needs-during-the-fajr-salah/): 13 August 2026.
- [The Closest Way to Allah Ta’ala Is Through a Hidden Sajdah](https://hadithanswers.com/the-closest-way-to-allah-taala-is-through-a-hidden-sajdah/): 12 August 2026.
- [The Best Type of Jihad](https://hadithanswers.com/the-best-type-of-jihad/): 12 August 2026.
- [Hudhayfah’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Mission on the Cold Night of Ahzab](https://hadithanswers.com/hudhayfahs-radiyallahu-anhu-mission-on-the-cold-night-of-ahzab/): 12 August 2026.
- [A Narration on Reciting Bismillah Before Applying Oil](https://hadithanswers.com/a-narration-on-reciting-bismillah-before-applying-oil/): 12 August 2026.
- [The Reward for Reciting Tahlil](https://hadithanswers.com/the-reward-for-reciting-tahlil/): 11 August 2026.
- [The Quran Is a Source of Light](https://hadithanswers.com/the-quran-is-a-source-of-light/): 11 August 2026.
- [A Hadith Concerning a Husband’s Rights](https://hadithanswers.com/a-hadith-concerning-a-husbands-rights/): 11 August 2026.
- [A Form of Durud According to the Number of Every Illness and Cure](https://hadithanswers.com/a-form-of-durud-according-to-the-number-of-every-illness-and-cure/): 11 August 2026.
- [A Bedouin’s Condolence to Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) at the Passing of His Father](https://hadithanswers.com/a-bedouins-condolence-to-ibn-abbas-radiyallahu-anhuma-at-the-passing-of-his-father/): 10 August 2026.
- [The Gravediggers Among the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum)](https://hadithanswers.com/the-gravediggers-among-the-sahabah-radiyallahu-anhum/): 10 August 2026.
- [Imam Abu Dawud’s Silence and the Meaning of Salih](https://hadithanswers.com/imam-abu-dawuds-silence-and-the-meaning-of-salih/): 7 August 2026.
- [A Hadith on the Value of the Takbir Ula](https://hadithanswers.com/a-hadith-on-the-value-of-the-takbir-ula/): 7 August 2026.
- [Authenticity of a Hadith Regarding the Virtue of the City Merv](https://hadithanswers.com/authenticity-of-a-hadith-regarding-the-virtue-of-the-city-merv/): 7 August 2026.
- [The Authenticity of the Statement: “Who Will Believe Me, O Khadijah?”](https://hadithanswers.com/the-authenticity-of-the-statement-who-will-believe-me-o-khadijah/): 6 August 2026.
- [The Death of Nabi Harun (‘alayhis salam)](https://hadithanswers.com/the-death-of-nabi-harun-alayhis-salam/): 5 August 2026.
- [Respect for Mu‘awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu): A Test of One’s Regard for the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum)](https://hadithanswers.com/respect-for-muawiyah-radiyallahu-anhu-a-test-of-ones-regard-for-the-sahabah-radiyallahu-anhum/): 4 August 2026.