Abu Dawud

28 Rabi'ul Awwal 144811 September 2026

A Hadith Warning Against Tribalism

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following hadith? ليس منا من دعا إلى عصبية، وليس منا من قاتل على عصبية، وليس منا من مات على عصبية

22 Safar 14487 August 2026

Imam Abu Dawud’s Silence and the Meaning of Salih

QuestionWhat is the preferred and correct view regarding the Hadiths in Sunan Abi Dawud about which Imam Abu Dawud (rahimahullah) remained silent? He described such Hadiths as salih. What does this mean in Hadith terminology, and what ruling may be given on them?

15 Muharram 14481 July 2026

A Narration Regarding the Martyr at Sea

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? شهيد البحر مثل شهيدي البر ، والمائد في البحر كالمتشحط في دمه في البر ، وما بين الموجتين كقاطع الدنيا في طاعة الله ، وإن الله عز وجل وكل ملك الموت بقبض الأرواح إلا شهيد البحر ، فإنه يتولى قبض أرواحهم ويغفر لشهيد…

10 Dhul Hijjah 144727 May 2026

Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Sacrificed a Ram for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIn which Hadith book can I find the following Hadith? عن حنش قال رأيت عليا يضحي بكبشين فقلت له ما هذا فقال إن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أوصاني أن أضحي عنه فأنا أضحي عنه

9 Dhul Hijjah 144726 May 2026

Virtue of the 10th and 11th of Dhul Hijjah

QuestionCould you please provide the reference for the following Hadith and confirm whether it is authentic? إن أعظم الأيام عند الله يوم النحر، ثم يوم القر

10 Dhul Qa'dah 144727 April 2026

Clarification Regarding the Hadith on the Virtue of a Widowed Mother

QuestionIt was mentioned in the old books: "I am the first one who holds onto heaven. There is a woman who wants to get into heaven before me. I asked, "O Jibril, who is this woman?" He said, "This is a woman whose husband died and left her children, and…

9 Dhul Qa'dah 144726 April 2026

Authenticity of the Hadith on Banu Qantura, The Small Eyed, Broad Faced People

QuestionIs the Hadith in Sunan Abi Dawud about people of small eyes fighting the Muslims in the city on the Tigris River authentic?

7 Dhul Qa'dah 144724 April 2026

Another Hadith on Eating Together to Attain Barakah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "Eat together and mention Allah's Name, and it will be blessed."

22 Ramadan 144711 March 2026

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam) Loved Butter and Dates

QuestionIs there a Hadith like this? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to love dates and butter.

25 Sha'ban 144713 February 2026

Three Qualities That Lead to Success in This World and the Hereafter

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? عن عمران بن حصين قال: ثلاث يدرك بهن العبد رغائب الدنيا والآخرة، الصبر عند البلاء، والرضا بالقضاء، والدعاء في الرخاء

17 Sha'ban 14475 February 2026

Sayyiduna ‘Ali’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Brief Description of the Nature of This World

QuestionWhat is the source of this narration? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) was asked to describe the world. He said, "Shall I make it long or short?" They said, "Rather, make it short." He said: "Its lawful (halal) is accountable, and its unlawful (haram) is the Fire."

21 Jumadal Ula 144712 November 2025

Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) perspective on trials and prosperity

QuestionWhat is the reference of this narration? 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "It matters not to me in what condition I awaken—whether in circumstances I desire or those I detest—for I know not whether the good lies in what pleases me or in what displeases me."

20 Jumadal Ula 144711 November 2025