Contemporary Wrongs

14 Muharram 144025 September 2018

Sayyiduna Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Leaving a Walimah Due to Music

QuestionIs Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) was invited to a walimah [marriage feast]. When he arrived at the house, he heard singing. He halted at the door. He was asked: 'Why have you halted?' He replied, I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) say: "He who increases…

23 Rajab 143820 April 2017

The Existence/Non Existence on Mutawatir Hadiths

QuestionA friend of mine alerted me to an argument that a prominent Salafi inclined Shaykh was making about the existence of Mutawatir Hadiths. He said that not only are there no such thing as Mutawatir Hadiths, but it is impossible to have Mutawatir Hadiths according to the conditions of Mutawatir…

28 Jumadal Akhirah 143827 March 2017

Greeting Strangers of the Opposite Gender

QuestionI 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 'alayhi wa sallam) greeted women.

23 Dhul Hijjah 143726 September 2016

The Enormous Stature of the Earlier Hadith Masters

QuestionIf a Hadith in Tirmidhi has been declared hasan sahih by Imam Tirmidhi (rahimahullah) but declared weak by contemporary 'Ulama after scrutinising the chain. Which ruling would be given preference to?

5 Dhul Qa'dah 14379 August 2016

Explanation on the Marriage Age of ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionThere is a famous narration in Sahih Bukhari confirming that Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) got married at the age of six, and she began to live with Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) at the age of nine. However, some people have rejected the narration because they said it conflicts with…

19 Rajab 143727 April 2016

Status of the Hadiths in Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah

QuestionAre all Hadiths of Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah sahih (technically) or is it only sahih according to Imam Ibn Khuzaymah and other Muhadithun have reservation on their acceptability? Are there any da'if Hadiths in Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah? And what is its rank (overall) in Hadith Books. Is it equal to Sunan…

18 Rajab 143726 April 2016

Cursed are Those Men Who Emulate Women

QuestionPlease provide the Hadith, wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) cursed those men who emulate women and those women who emulate men

24 Jumadal Akhirah 14373 April 2016

Clarification of a Hadith in Sahih Muslim

QuestionWhat do the Hadith scholars say about this Hadith in Sahih Muslim. Narrated by Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas (radiyallahu 'anhu): Muawiyah, the son of Abu Sufyan, gave an order to Sa'd, and told him: "What prevents you that you are refraining from cursing Abu Turab (nickname of 'Ali)?" Sa'd replied:…

14 Shawwal 143631 July 2015

Wudu after Eating Something That Was Cooked on the Fire

QuestionKindly please revert back to me with the authenticity of the below Hadith. As I have been rinsing my mouth after eating my meal whenever I am in wudu. Abu Dawud (Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah) - 195) Abu Sufyan ibn Sa'id ibn al-Mughirah reported that he entered upon Umm Habibah who…

5 Sha'ban 14354 June 2014

A Lengthy Hadith on the Importance of Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil

QuestionI am looking for the correct translation and the reference to the following narration please. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “What will be your condition when your women will become disobedient, your young men will commit great sins, and you will give up Jihad?”