Daraqutni

12 Safar 14392 November 2017

Using Water Heated by the Sun

QuestionI remember reading somewhere a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) that water heated by the sun should not be used because there is the possibility of contracting white leprosy. Is there such a Hadith?

5 Safar 143926 October 2017

Do Not Call Your Father by His Name and Do Not Walk Ahead of Him

QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? أن أبا هريرة أبصر رجلين، فقال لأحدهما: ما هذا منك؟ فقال: أبي، فقال: لا تسمه باسمه، ولا تمش أمامه، ولا تجلس قبله

29 Dhul Hijjah 143821 September 2017

Clarification on What to Recite After Ruku’

QuestionIs there a contradiction between these narrations? 1) Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) says, "When we would read Salah behind Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and he would say 'sami'allahu liman hamidah' then those behind would say, 'sami'allahu liman hamidah.'" (Daraqutni) 2) Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “When the…

28 Safar 143829 November 2016

Islam Consists of Eight Portions

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? "Islam consists of eight portions; Islam, Salah, Zakah, Fasting, Hajj, Enjoining good, Prohibiting evil and Jihad in the path of Allah. Certainly one who does not [hold on] to one share is at a loss"

6 Muharram 14388 October 2016

A Fabrication Regarding Husayn and Ibrahim (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? It is stated that once Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) placed Husayn (radiyallahu 'anhu) on his right thigh and his own son Ibrahim on his left thigh. Jibril appeared and said, "Allah will not allow you to keep them both, so choose…

21 Shawwal 143727 July 2016

Authenticity of a Du’a Recited at Iftar

QuestionCan you confirm the source and authenticity of this du'a which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would recite at iftar? ﺫَﻫَﺐَ ﺍﻟﻈَّﻤَﺄُ ﻭَﺍﺑْﺘَﻠَّﺖْ ﺍﻟْﻌُﺮُﻭﻕُ ﻭَﺛَﺒَﺖَ ﺍﻷ‌َﺟْﺮُ ﺇِﻥْ ﺷَﺎﺀَ ﺍﻟﻠﻪُ (Dhahabadh dhamau, wabtallatil ‘uruqu wa thabatal ajru inshallah)

26 Muharram 14379 November 2015

Be Cautious Regarding Urine Droplets

QuestionIs the following a Hadith and what is the grading? "Be cautious regarding urine since the general punishment of the grave is due to urine"

6 Muharram 143720 October 2015

Reciting a Certain Dhikr One Hundred Times Daily

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? "Whomsoever recites 'La ilaha illalahul malikul haqqul mubin' one hundred times daily, this will be a means of protection against poverty, he will be safe from the loneliness of the grave, and by virtue of this dhikr, he will knock on the door of Jannah"

24 Dhul Hijjah 14368 October 2015

Islam Will Always Be Superior

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following? "Islam is superior and nothing is superior to it"

21 Dhul Hijjah 14365 October 2015

Meaning of: “Don’t Let Witr Salah Be Like Maghrib”

QuestionWhat is meant by the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Don't make witr 3 rak'ats, and do not let it resemble maghrib. Read witr with 5 or 7 rak’ats" (Narrated by Daraqutni and Hakim 1138 authenticated by Imam Dhahabi in Talkis)

17 Dhul Hijjah 14361 October 2015

Touching the Quran With Wudu

QuestionWhat is the basis in the Quran and Hadith (with the authenticity of the Hadiths) for touching the Quran with wudu?

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Can a Woman Lead Men in Salah?

QuestionIs there a Hadith in which Ummu Waraqa lead both men and women in prayer? I have heard that Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) appointed her to lead a group of men and women in prayer. The example of Ummu Waraqah is based on a hadith found to be…

29 Dhul Qa'dah 143613 September 2015

The Virtue of Fajr Salah on a Friday

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that the Fajr of Jumu'ah is better or more rewarding than Jumu'ah Salah itself? If so can you mention the reference and it's authentication.

21 Sha'ban 14369 June 2015

Cleansing the Utensils of the Mushrikun Before Using Them

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith Daraqutni reported from Sayyiduna Abu Tha'labah Al Khushani (radiyallahu 'anhu) who said: "I said: O Rasulullah! We interact with the Mushrikun [polytheists] and we do not have vessels other than their vessels." He replied: 'Avoid it as much as you can, but…