1 September 2022
A punishment for one who masturbates
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? «يجيء الناكح يده يوم القيامة ويده حبلى»
4 February 2020
Being aided in sustenance via the weak among you
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? In a Hadith Qudsi, Allah Ta’ala says: “Search for me among your weak ones, for verily, you are being aided and provided rizq [sustenance] via your weak…
18 January 2018
The Hadith narrator, Muhammad ibn Yazid Ar Rifa’i
Question What is the status of the Hadith narrator Muhammad ibn Yazid Abu Hisham Ar Rifa'i?
27 March 2017
Greeting strangers of the opposite gender
Question I heard it is sunnah not to greet strangers of the opposite sex. And if greeted not to respond. Kindly advise on its authenticity as I have come across a Hadith in which Nabi (salallahu…
5 October 2016
What to do upon awakening?
Question Can you confirm what is the sunnah after waking up. Should we wash our hand - is this the first thing to do or should we wash it before touching any ustensil.
6 September 2016
Sadaqah upon good news
Question I know there is a Hadith mentioning giving charity [sadaqah] will prevent calamities. Are there any Hadiths mentioning giving sadaqah upon hearing good news or when you experience a good…
1 April 2016
Imam Bukhari’s book, ‘Al Adabul Mufrad’
Question What is the level of authenticity of the book, Al Adabul Mufrad'? Are there some very weak Hadiths inside?
8 March 2016
Two deeds that necessitate Jannah
Question Please provide the reference for the following: "Verily, among the deeds which necessitate forgiveness are making salam and kind words"
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…
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…
4 October 2015
The cloth of Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) which did not burn
Question I heard a story in a bayan that Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) had a cloth. Whenever he desired to clean the cloth, he would throw it into the fire and it would come out clean. When…
30 August 2015
Allah bestows Din [Iman] only to those whom he loves
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? إِنَّ الله يُعْطِي الدُّنْيَا مَنْ يُحِبُّ وَمَنْ لاَ يُحِبُّ وَلاَ يُعْطِي الدِّينَ إِلاَّ لِمَنْ أَحَبَّ Translation Allah bestows the worldly…
19 August 2015
Most beloved daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam)
Question How do you reconcile between the two Hadiths on which was the favourite daughter?