5 September 2016
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)’s grand daughter: Umamah bint Zaynab
Question Not much is known about this grand daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam). I came across this narration, and would like to know the source and if they are authentic? Abu…
25 August 2016
Is the total lifespan of this Ummah 1500 years?
Question What is the reliability of this Hadith? The life of my community will not extend over more than 1500 years.
23 August 2016
The general status of the virtues of Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu’anhu)
Question I have been told that Ibnul Jawzi and Ibn Hajar 'Asqalani (rahimahumallah) have said that all the virtues of Mu'awiyah (radiyallahu'anhu) are fabricated. Is this correct?
8 August 2016
The nafl (optional) fasts of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question I know it is Sunnah to fast three days every month and that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would fast on the 13th, 14th and 15th of every month as well as every Monday and Thursday. My…
2 August 2016
Trustworthiness will be removed
Question Is this a Hadith? 'People are like camels. Out of a hundred you can scarcely find one mount'
26 July 2016
An explanation of ‘Joining ties increases one’s lifespan’
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? Abu Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) says: The Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) were once discussing family ties by Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…
15 July 2016
The 99 names of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)
Question Can you please clarify the following about the 99 names of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) 1) Does Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) have 99 names? 2) Is this not bordering on shirk…
15 July 2016
Explanation of a statement regarding the abrogated verses of the Quran
Question Please confirm the original source of this Hadith and what did Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) mean when he says "Many verses have gone"? Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu…
24 June 2016
How many times should the dhikr after salah be recited
Question I would like to know about the Hadith mentioned below in Sahih Bukhari. I have read in other narrations that, the count should be 33, 33 and 34. Can I follow this narration and recite only…
24 June 2016
The lineage of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)
Question Is this lineage of Nabi (sallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) authentic? 1. Sayyiduna Muhammad 2. ibn 'Abdullah, 3. ibn 'Abdul Muttalib (also known as Shaybah), 4. ibn Hashim, (also known…
21 June 2016
The signs of Laylatul Qadr
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “The Night of Decree is a calm night,…
21 June 2016
There is nothing equal to fasting in reward
Question Is this authentic? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, 'You must fast, for there is nothing equal to it in reward'
3 June 2016
A Hadith regarding interlocking the fingers
Question What is the grade of the following Hadith? إذا توضأ أحدكم، فأحسن وضوءه، ثم خرج عامدا إلى المسجد، فلا يشبكن يده، فإنه في صلاة "When one of you performs ablution properly and then proceeds for…
25 April 2016
Saying ‘Subhanallah’ or ‘Allahu Akbar’ when suprised
Question Is saying 'Subhanallah' when expressing surprise or amazement proven in Hadith?
4 April 2016
Rinsing the mouth after eating
Question Is it Sunnah to rinse the mouth before or/and after eating?