26 September 2016
The enormous stature of the earlier Hadith Masters
Question If 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…
26 September 2016
Authenticity of a du’a after Adhan for the fulfillment of one’s needs
Question Is this du'a to recite after Adhan for the fulfillment of needs authentic? اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ الصَّادِقَةِ الْمُسْتَجَابَةِ الْمُسْتَجَاب لَهَا دَعْوَة الْحَقِّ، وَكَلِمَةِ…
24 September 2016
A person will be unable to move on the Day of Qiyamah until he is asked a few questions
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Barzah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The feet of the slave of Allah shall…
21 August 2016
Which Sahabi did Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) see?
Question Can you confirm which Sahabi did Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) see?
15 June 2016
The humiliation of debts
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'When Allah wishes to humiliate a person in this world, he places him in debt'
11 June 2016
Sins fall off in ruku’ and sajdah
Question Is this narration authentic? "When a slave stands and prays, all his sins are brought and placed on his head and shoulders. Every time he bows or prostrates, they fall from him"
7 June 2016
Meaning of a statement attributed to Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question What is referred to by 'masaib' in the following statement? 'Subbat alayya masaibu law annaha subbat 'alal ayyami sirna layaliya'
1 May 2016
A Hadith on the perspiration of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) emitting Nur
Question Is the following authentic? Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) says: "Once I was once seated sewing/threading and Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was mending his shoe. The blessed…
5 April 2016
A du’a for settling debts
Question I wanted to know the exact reference for the following narration and is it suitable to quote. Furthermore, is the translation correct? "A man approached Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) and declared,…
1 December 2015
The good deeds of Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) says, "I asked Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) 'does anyone have good deeds equal to the number of stars'?…
4 November 2015
Musa (‘alayhis salam) chasing away a repentant woman
Question Is the following narration authentic? A woman came to Musa ('alayhis salam) and said: "I committed a grave sin. Please pray to Allah that He forgives me." Musa ('alayhis salam): "What did…
6 October 2015
An unauthentic narration regarding a dream of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question What is the status of the following Hadith in Kanzul 'Ummal? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said,"I saw my Rabb in a dream in the form of a youngster with long hair, wearing gold shoes…
25 September 2015
Hadith on the virtue of the Khulafa
Question What is the authenticity of the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Allah, Place the truth with 'Ali wherever he goes"
21 September 2015
An unauthentic Hadith on lowering the gaze on the day of Qiyamah
Question Are the following Hadiths from Al Mustadrak authentic? "On the day of Qiyamah it will be called out that everyone should lower their gazes so that Fatimah the daughter of Muhammad can pass"…
13 September 2015
The virtue of Fajr Salah on a Friday
Question Is 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.