Al Isabah

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 144325 November 2021

Meaning of the Word حليف

QuestionKindly explain the meaning of the word حليفه in the following Hadith: عن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: جاءت سهلة بنت سهيل إلى النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم فقالت يا رسول الله إنى أرى فى وجه أبى حذيفة من دخول سالم وهو حليفه. فقال النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم: أرضعيه.…

16 Ramadan 144228 April 2021

Complete Hadith Regarding Jannah, Jahannam, and the Detrimental Characteristics of Women

QuestionKindly provide the complete Arabic, translation and authenticity of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has said: "The majority of those I saw therein [i.e., in the fire] were women who spread secrets when entrusted; when they are asked, they are stingy, and when they ask others, they…

2 Sha'ban 144216 March 2021

A Justification for Leaving Out Congregational Prayer?

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: ‘Verily there were [many] prophets belonging to Allah [Ta’ala]; all of them used to hunt or search for prey. Regarding congregational prayer, your love for [wanting to attend] the congregation as well as…

12 Jumadal Akhirah 144226 January 2021

Severity of the Fitnah of the West

QuestionAre the Hadiths that have been cited in the chapter of "The Fitnah from the Maghrib Region" of Nu’aym ibn Hammad’s (rahimahullah) compilation authentic? For example, the following narration wherein it is reported that: Sayyiduna ‘Ismah ibn Qays (radiyallahu ‘anhu) used to seek refuge in Allah Ta’ala from the fitnah…

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 14428 December 2020

Two Hadiths on Encouraging Others to Recite the Quran

QuestionI have come across these two narrations which have a slight variation in wording. Kindly mention which version is correct. Or are both acceptable? أَنْبَأَنِي أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَنَّ أَبَا عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْعُكْبَرِيَّ أَخْبَرَهُمْ، أنا أَبُو الْقَاسِمِ الْبَغَوِيُّ، ثنا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ عُمَرَ بْنِ الأَقْطَعِ، ثنا بَقِيَّةُ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ…

19 Muharram 14427 September 2020

Who Was Muhammad ibn Hanafiyyah?

QuestionWho was Muhammad ibn Hanafiyyah (rahimahullah)? How was he the son of Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)?