Tag Archives: Fathul Bari

February, 2021

• 24 February

  Hadithus Sur (The Hadith of the Trumpet)

  Question A narration has been circulating on social media, the gist of which describes how the Angel of death will eventually take his own life after taking the lives of the other prominent Angels, and then, after nothing remains, Allah Ta’ala calls out making an announcement demonstrating his authority and divinity. Is it really a Hadith, and what is its …
• 23 February

  Talhah’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) hand gets pierced by an arrow

  Question Where is it mentioned that Sayyiduna Talhah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) used himself as a shield to block arrows from reaching Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)?
• 18 February

  A severe punishment for fornication

  Question Is the following narration suitable to quote? قال: ثم مضيت هنيهة، فإذا أنا بنساء تعلقن بِثَدْيِهِنَّ، فَسَمِعَتْهُنَّ يَضْجِجْنَ إِلَى اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ، قُلْتُ: يَا جِبْرِيلُ مَنْ هَؤُلَاءِ النِّسَاءُ؟ قَالَ: هَؤُلَاءِ الزُّنَاةُ مِنْ أُمَّتِكَ. He [i.e. Rasulullah – sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam] said: Thereafter I proceeded for a little while, then suddenly I was by [a group of] women hung by …
• 12 February

  Hadiths on ‘Iddah

  Question Kindly share Hadiths related to the ‘iddah (waiting period), especially if there is a Hadith mentioning virtues for a woman who passes away during it.
• 11 February

  Being cautious with one’s words and utterances

  Question What is the authenticity, Arabic text and the complete translation of this Hadith? “Verily a person utters a word, that he deems harmless, but it results in his falling into the depths of Hellfire.”
• 9 February

  Ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding the origin of menstruation

  Question Is the following narration authentic and is the contents about the origin of menstruation correct? It is narrated from Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) that he said: “The men and women of the Banu Israil used to pray together. If a woman had a [male friend in the congregation], she would wear wooden shoes [that were elevated like …
• 4 February

  Sayyiduna ‘Umar and Hamza (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) lead two rows of Muslims to the Ka’bah

  Question It has been said that Sayyiduna ‘Umar and Hamza (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) led two rows of Muslims towards the Ka’bah to demonstrate the strength of the Muslims to the Quraysh. Are there any authentic references for this story?

January, 2021

• 28 January

  An unreliable narration regarding wealth and poverty

  Question Is there a narration that says if you own less than 60 000 you are a pauper?
• 27 January

  Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) purchases a trouser for four dirhams

  Question Is this narration authentic? قلت: يا رسول الله، وإنك لتلبس السراويل؟ قال: نعم، وبالليل والنهار، وفي السفر والحضر، فإني أمرت بالتستر، فلم أجد شيئا أستر منه

December, 2020

• 23 December

  Musaylamah the liar approaches Madinah

  Question Kindly provide the translation and reference of the following narration: عن ابن عباس قال: قدم مسيلمة الكذاب على عهد رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، فجعل يقول: إن جعل لي محمد الأمر من بعده تبعته، وقدمها في بشر كثير من قومه، فأقبل إليه رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ومعه ثابت بن قيس بن شماس، وفي يد رسول الله …
• 9 December

  Three deeds of Iman

  Question Can you please provide the reference for this Hadith Sayyiduna ‘Ammar ibn Yasir  (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrated; Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: Whoever has three qualities will have completed the faith; fairness from yourself to others, offering peace (salam) to the world, and spending in charity even while poor. (Sahih Bukhari)
• 7 December

  When was the famous poem “Tala’al badru ‘alayna” recited?

  Question When was the famous poem “Tala’al badru ‘alayna” recited? Was it when Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) arrived in Madinah Munawwarah at the time of Hijrah, some other occasion, or on multiple occasions?

November, 2020

• 25 November

  Accolade of Sayyiduna Mus’ab ibn ‘Umayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

  Question Kindly verify if the following statement was made by Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) regarding Sayyiduna Mus’ab ibn ‘Umayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu): “Among the believers are men who have been true to what they have pledged to Allah.” The Prophet then cast his Mubarak eyes over the battle field on which lay the dead companions of Mus’ab and said: “The Messenger …