18 February 2020
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) daughter’s request
Question Which daughter of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) does the following Hadith refer to and why did he refuse to go in the first instance? Usama (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: ‘Once, one…
5 December 2019
The narrator; Thumamah ibn ‘Uqbah
Question Is Thumamah ibn 'Uqbah a reliable narrator of Hadith? I have read that Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) reported his Hadith in Al Adab Al Mufrad and Imam Nasai (rahimahullah) has classified him…
31 October 2019
The great reward for suppressing one’s anger for the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala
Question What is the reference for this narration? ما من جرعة أعظم عند الله أجرا من جرعة غيظ كظمها عبد ابتغاء وجه الله
16 October 2019
Four things contribute to happiness
Question Where does the following Hadith appear and what is its authenticity? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Four things contribute to happiness/bliss: 1. A righteous wife 2. A…
12 September 2019
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) spending time with his grandchild
Question What is the reference for this narration: It is reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) held the hand of Hasan or Husayn (radiyallahu 'anhuma) and placed his feet on his own…
27 June 2019
A two faced person cannot be trusted
Question Is this a Hadith? "A person who is two-faced cannot be trusted"
15 May 2019
Another version of the narration regarding Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) greeting if a tree came between them
Question Can you provide the reference for this narration? عن أنس بن مالك أن أصحاب النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كانوا يكونون مجتمعين فتستقبلهم الشجرة فتنطلق طائفة منهم عن يمينها وطائفة عن شمالها فإذا…
13 March 2019
Those who invent tales and those who spread them are equal
Question What is the reference for this narration? Sayyiduna 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "The one who invents tales and those who circulate it are both equal in sinning"
7 March 2019
Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would wipe the hands on the face after du’a
Question Is the following narration from Al Adabul Mufrad reliable? Abu Nu'aym Wahb said: "He saw both Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn Umar and Sayyiduna Ibn Zubayr (radiyallahu 'anhum) wipe their palms over…
5 March 2019
Building extravagant homes, a sign of Qiyamah
Question I am looking for a reference for the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Qiyamah will not occur, until people build [extravagant] homes resembling it to [colourful…
22 January 2019
A du’a to recite when hearing a sneeze
Question Is this narration authentic? عن علي رضي الله عنه قال من قال عند عطسة سمعها الحمد لله رب العالمين على كل حال ما كان، لم يجد وجع الضرس ولا أذن أبدا……
24 December 2018
‘Aaishah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) disapproval of backgammon
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) heard that some people who were living on her property had a backgammon set, so she sent word to them saying: 'If you do not…
16 November 2018
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) dismisses a minister due to lack of compassion
Question Please mention the reference of this incident? استعمل عمر رضي الله عنه رجلا من بني أسد على عمل فدخل ليسلم عليه فأتى عمر ببعض ولده، فقبله فقال له الأسدي: أتقبل هذا يا أمير المؤمنين؟ فوالله ما…
14 November 2018
Providing for one’s divorced or widowed daughter
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Shall I not tell you [one of the] greatest forms of charity? [It is to provide for your] daughter who comes back to…
17 October 2018
Children seeking forgiveness for their deceased parents
Question Is this narration authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "The one who has passed away will move up in his position, and he will say, 'O my Rabb, what's going on?' It…