8 February 2017
Caring for orphans
Question Please verify this narration. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The best house among the Muslims is a house in which there is an orphan who is treated well and the worst house among…
3 December 2016
What to recite when hearing thunder
Question Can you kindly reference this? 'Amir ibn 'Abdullah ibn Az-Zubayr would recite verse 13 of Surah Ra'd when hearing thunder.
3 November 2016
The mannerisms and characteristics of the Ambiya
Question Could you provide the reference for this narration "Indeed good manners, pious ways and adopting moderation are a portion from the twenty five portions of Nubuwwah"
22 October 2016
The stench of backbiting
Question There is a narration regarding backbiting giving a foul odor like a corpse. Is this Hadith authentic?
11 October 2016
Goats and Sheep as a source of Barakah?
Question Please advise if the following Hadith relating to goats are authentic: 1. Sayyiduna Khalid (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "If three goats remain…
4 August 2016
The importance of being kind and seeing to the needs of one’s neighbour
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? "Many a person's neighbour will be clinging to him on the Day of Qiyamah saying, 'O my Rabb! This person shut his doors upon me and deprived…
21 July 2016
Do not quarrel with your brother and do not make fun of him
Question Is this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Do not argue with your brother, do not make fun of your brother, and do not make a promise for him only to break it"
22 April 2016
Maintaining ties with the friends of one’s parents
Question Is this Hadith reliable? "Maintain what your father loved. Do not cut it off lest Allah puts out your light."
18 March 2016
A du’a for protection from major and minor shirk
Question I would appreciate the correct translation of the following Hadith and the reference. On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Abu Bakr! Shirk [Pride/Arrogance] is…
15 March 2016
The bounty of having good health, a dwelling and food
Question Please provide the authenticity of the following narration: "Whoever among you wakes up in the morning secured in his dwelling/among his family, healthy in his body, having his food for the…
23 November 2015
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)’s advice to a murderer
Question Is the following incident authentic? A person once asked Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) that he was in love with a girl but his proposal was rejected. When somebody…
20 November 2015
A deed better than optional fasting, Salah and charity
Question Please provide the reference for the following Hadith and confirm if authentic or not: "Do you know what is better than charity, fasting and prayer? It is keeping peace and good relations…
17 November 2015
Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) attending to the need of a bedouin
Question Who the Sahabi mentioned in following Hadith? حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مَعْمَرٍ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ صُهَيْبٍ،…
16 November 2015
The best names for children
Question Is the following narration authentic and suitable to quote? عبد الله بن جراد قال: صحبني رجل من مؤتة فأتى النبي عليه الصلاة والسلام وأنا معه فقال: يارسول الله ! ولد لى مولود فما اخير الاسماء…
26 October 2015
Sayyiduna Ali’s famous statement regarding loving and hating in moderation
Question Is the following a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) or the statements of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu)? "Love your beloved moderately, perhaps someday you will hate/dislike…