Commentary

24 Dhul Hijjah 144026 August 2019

Meaning of Part of a Hadith in Sahih Muslim Regarding the Abject Poverty of a Tribe from Mudar

QuestionWhat is the translation of "مجتابي النمار" in the following Hadith? عن المنذر بن جرير، عن أبيه، قال: كنا عند رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في صدر النهار، قال: فجاءه قوم حفاة عراة مجتابي النمار أو العباء، متقلدي السيوف، عامتهم من مضر، بل كلهم من مضر فتمعر وجه رسول…

19 Safar 14399 November 2017

Meaning of “Awjah”

QuestionSometimes in a Hadith commentary, the commentator says "هو أوجه". What does this mean?

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014

Hadith on Killing Lizards

QuestionIn Sahih Muslim there is a Hadith in which we are told to kill lizards (gecko). What kind of lizard is being referred to? Are we allowed to kill only this kind of lizard or any lizard?

16 Rabi'ul Akhir 143517 February 2014

The Meaning of Al Birr

QuestionAfter listening to last Friday's khutbah at our masjid here in Palmerston North, New Zealand, I am very curious to know about the word "Al-Birr" and its meaning and where and why Allah Ta'ala has used it in Quran. Your reply will enlighten our knowledge and will allow us to…

7 Rabi'ul Akhir 14358 February 2014

The Grave of a Believer Squeezing Him

QuestionKindly provide some commentary on the narration in Mishkat regarding the grave of Sayyiduna Sa'd (radiyallahu 'anhu) closing upon him. Is there a specific reason mentioned for this, or does this apply to everyone after being buried?