12 March 2019
Hanging out children’s clothing after sunset
Question Is there a Hadith which prohibits hanging out children's clothes on a washing line after sunset?
4 March 2019
Another version of the incident wherein ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) only had dates to offer a woman and her daughters
Question What is the reference for this narration and can it be quoted? "A woman entered upon Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) with her two daughters and she gave the woman three dates. The…
13 February 2019
Calling the Adhan and Iqamah in the ears of a newborn
Question Please provide some proofs for performing Adhan and Iqamah for a newborn baby.
6 February 2019
Three du’as [supplications] that are not rejected
Question Can you provide the reference for this: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Three prayers (supplications) are not rejected, there is no doubt in this; The du'a of a father, the du'a…
23 January 2019
When a child says ‘Bismillah’
Question Is the following an authentic narration? It is reported from Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the teacher says to a…
13 December 2018
‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) only has one date in her home which she gives in charity and the virtue of caring for daughters
Question I am looking for the incident regarding when a lady came to Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) with two daughters to beg. Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) only had one date to spare…
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…
7 November 2018
An unreliable Hadith on the virtues of a pregnant woman when she gives birth
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) addressed women and said: "Aren't you pleased that when a woman falls pregnant through her husband and he is happy with…
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…
19 September 2018
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was the most compassionate towards his family
Question Could you verify this narration? Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I never saw anyone who was more compassionate towards his family than Allah's Messenger (sallallahu…
5 July 2018
Angels descend when a girl is born
Question How authentic is this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When a girl is born, Allah Ta'ala sends His angels to that house. They come to the dwellers of the house and…
4 June 2018
A narration regarding loving one’s sons
Question Is this a Hadith? "Love your sons, for daughters love themselves"
16 April 2018
One cause for the child being masculine or feminine
Question I've heard that there is a Hadith that indicates something to the effect that a child will resemble the parent who first achieved climax during coitus. Is this true and from an authentic…
20 March 2018
A Hadith regarding children playing with sand
Question Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) encouraged children to play with sand. He said "Sand is a pasture for kids" What is the status of the above Hadith?