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?
18 February 2019
Lying and Iman never come together
Question Kindly inform me if this is a Hadith? الكذب مجانب للإيمان "Lying and faith never come together"
14 February 2019
“People will remain on good as long as their leaders and guiders are on the straight path”
Question Could you mention the reference for this please? إن الناس لم يزالوا بخير ما استقامت لهم ولاتهم وهداتهم
7 February 2019
The world is three days
Question Please mention the reference and Arabic text of this quote? "The world is three days; As for yesterday, it has vanished along with all that came with it. As for tomorrow, you may never see…
6 December 2018
Not making an effort to rectify one’s faults is among the greatest of calamities
Question Who is this statement attributed to and could you mention the reference? من أعظم المصائب للرجل أن يعلم من نفسه تقصيرا ثم لا يبالي ولا يحزن عليه……
5 December 2018
A follow up query on the narration ‘A believer is not instilled with deception and lies’
Question Regarding this narration 'A Believer is instilled with a number of qualities except deception and lying', you have stated, 'Imam Abu Bakr ibn Abi Shaybah (rahimahullah) has recorded this…