30 November 2018
Taking one’s time before issuing a fatwa/legal verdict
Question What is the grading of the following Hadith? أجرؤكم على الفتيا أجرؤكم على النار
22 November 2018
Knowledge which is not passed on is like a treasure which is hoarded
Question Kindly provide the reference for this narration: Sayyiduna Salman Al Farisi (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "Knowledge which is not transmitted/spread is like a treasure which is hoarded."
25 September 2018
Do not be deterred from Allah’s Path
Question عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ قَالَ خَطَّ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّ خَطًّا بِيَدِهِ ثُمَّ قَالَ هَذَا سَبِيلُ اللَّهِ مُسْتَقِيمًا قَالَ ثُمَّ خَطَّ عَنْ يَمِينِهِ وَشِمَالِهِ…
18 September 2018
Did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) use the words ‘Ulama Su’?
Question Is there any Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used the words 'Ulama Su' [Evil Scholars]?
10 August 2018
Reciting Quran melodiously should make you fear Allah
Question What is the reference for this narration and can it be quoted? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Truly, the person having the best voice with the Qur'an is the one whom, when you…
24 July 2018
Explanation of the words: ‘As habul ahwa’
Question In the following text does أهل الأهواء specifically refer to people of innovation or does it have a more general meaning (people of desire)? عَنِ الْحَسَنِ وَابْنِ سِيرِينَ: أَنَّهُمَا…
27 June 2018
Caution against having the incorrect intention when seeking knowledge
Question What is the authenticity of this narration please: Sayyiduna Ka'b ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever seeks knowledge in order…
5 June 2018
Removing shoes when eating
Question Is there any Hadith about the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) prohibiting from eating with shoes on? If so, is it reliable?
17 May 2018
When ‘Ulama pass away, this is a sign of the destruction of people
Question Please mention the reference for this narration: حدثنا أبو أسامة قال حدثنا ثابت بن زيد قال أنبأنا هلال بن خباب أبو العلاء قال: سألت سعيد بن جبير , قلت: يا أبا عبد الله, ما علامة هلاك الناس؟…
12 April 2018
Did Allah recite Surah Taha and Surah Yasin 1000 years before creation?
Question How authentic is the following Hadith? إن الله تبارك وتعالى قرأ طه و يس قبل أن يخلق السماوات والأرض بألف عام، فلما سمعت الملائكة القرآن، قالت: طوبى لأمة ينزل هذا عليها، وطوبى لأجواف تحمل…
22 March 2018
Two rak’ahs after witr
Question There is a Hadith in Sahih ibn Hibban that Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: This journey is strenuous and exhausting. If you pray Witr, offer two rak'ahs afterwards if…
9 October 2017
Food particles that are picked from the teeth
Question Is there any Hadith regarding the food particles that are stuck in the teeth. I have heard that it is haram to eat the food particles taken out from the teeth.
9 October 2017
Surah Fatihah; a cure for all illness?
Question I know that Surah Fatihah can be recited to cure scorpion stings from the Hadith of Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri. But can Surah Fatihah be used to cure all illnesses and health problems in general…
17 August 2017
How often would the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) eat?
Question When people follow diets they say that it is good to eat snacks during the day and a total of 5-6 times a day. Is there anything mentioned in the Hadith regarding how often a person should…
10 August 2017
What to do for protection and blessings in a new home/business premises?
Question Are there any deeds prescribed from the prophetic practice to be fulfilled after purchasing a new home or business? I have seen many engage in a khatam of Surah Baqarah or a majlis of dhikr…