31 July 2019
A narration regarding learning languages other than Arabic
Question Is this narration authentic? It was narrated that 'Ata said: "Do not learn the languages of the non-Arabs and do not enter upon them in their churches, for the Divine wrath is descending…
29 July 2019
Allah Ta’ala orders Musa (‘alayhis salam) to remain in the state of wudu
Question What is status of following narration? إن الله أوحى إلى موسى أن توضأ، فإن لم تفعل فأصابتك مصيبة، فلا تلومن إلا نفسك
29 July 2019
Remember death while in Salah
Question Can this narration be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Remember death when you offer Salah, for if a man remembers death when in Salah, he will strive to perform his…
17 July 2019
Only a wicked person does not forgive others
Question Is this a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? اللئيم لا يوفّق للعفو من ضيق صدره
16 July 2019
Anas’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) fatwa regarding making up missed fasts of Ramadan
Question Can you confirm the source of this verdict of Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu)? عن أنس (رضي الله عنه) قال: إن شئت فاقض رمضان متتابعا وإن شئت متفرقا If you wish, you could make up the…
21 June 2019
Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) would dedicate the entire night to the recital of Quran
Question Please could you mention the reference for this? On one occasion, some of the Fuqaha (Jurists) of Egypt entered the presence of Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) at the time of sehri. On entering…
20 June 2019
Nabi’s (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) intercession for replying to the adhan
Question Is there a Hadith about Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) saying that he will intercede for those who reply to the adhan?
13 May 2019
A narration stating Ibn ‘Abbas’s (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) view on carrion
Question Is this Hadith authentic? It is reported that Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said regarding carrion, "What is forbidden is what is eaten i.e. its meat. As for its skin,…
2 May 2019
Proof for the method of Sajdah for females
Question Is there any proof from Hadith or from the statements of the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) or Tabi'un regarding the Hanafi method of Sajdah for females?
18 April 2019
A poem attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) regarding Allah Ta’ala’s forgiveness
Question I wanted the reference for the following statement: Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) said: My sin burdened me heavily. But when I measured it against Your Grace, O Rabb, Your forgiveness came out…
10 April 2019
‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) warning against observing non Muslim festivities
Question What is the reference for this narration? اجتنبوا أعداء الله في عيدهم Refrain from [celebrating with] the enemies of Allah on their festive days
8 April 2019
The parable of a believer when he is afflicted by illness or fever
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Abdur Rahman ibn Azhar reported: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Verily the parable of the believer, when he is afflicted by illness…
8 March 2019
Loving the family of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is this authentic? 'Abdur Rahman ibn Abi Layla reports from his father that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: No one can become a [true] believer until he loves me more than his life…
7 March 2019
Musa (‘alayhis salam) asks Allah Ta’ala how to show gratitude
Question Is there any narration which states Musa ('alayhis salam) once asked Allah Ta'ala regarding gratitude (shukr)? Allah Ta'ala said "Keep your tongue moist in dhikr."
7 March 2019
Forbidden parts of a halal animal
Question How authentic is the Hadith that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) disliked eating testicles and other parts of a sheep? Can you quote the full Hadith please?