Fathul Bari

7 Dhul Hijjah 144128 July 2020

Reciting the Quran in a Melodious Tone

QuestionWhat do the words يتغنى بالقرآن that appear in Hadiths mean and what is its interpretation? Would you also please explain the matter of Maqamat in Egypt?

2 Dhul Hijjah 144123 July 2020

Gaining Two Rewards While Reciting the Quran

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, is it correct to translate the word “أجران” as “double”? And is the Hadith implicating that the one who recites with difficulty receives a greater reward? عن عائشة رضي الله عنها عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: مثل الذي يقرأ القرآن وهو حافظ له مع…

30 Dhul Qa'dah 144121 July 2020

Consuming Camel Urine for Medical Purposes

QuestionI would like to know if there is a Hadith that makes mention of the consumption of camel urine for shifa (i.e., medicinal purposes). Is it authentic? And if so, can the Hadith be used to validate the usage of camel urine? Please provide some commentary on the Hadith.

29 Dhul Qa'dah 144120 July 2020

Ensuring a Woman Experiences Desire Before Intercourse

QuestionImam Ibn Qudamah, a renowned Hambali Jurist, mentions a narration in which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was reported to have said: "Do not begin intercourse until she has experienced desire like the desire you experience, lest you fulfil your desires before she does." Can you please verify the above?

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144116 July 2020

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Praised Allah While Moving Back to the Saff (Row)

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, what was the reason for Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) raising his hands and saying takbir before moving back to the saff (row)? وعن سهل بن سعد الساعدى رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ذهب إلى بنى عمرو بن عوف ليصلح بينهم…

23 Dhul Qa'dah 144114 July 2020

Commentary of the Hadith on the Example of a Believer Who Recites the Quran

QuestionPlease provide a brief commentary on the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "The example of a believer who recites the Quran is like that of a citron, it has a pleasant smell and a sweet taste. And the example of a believer who does not recite the…

15 Dhul Qa'dah 14416 July 2020

Safety and Security in the Muslim Empire

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? 'Adiy ibn Hatim (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessing be upon him, said: فإن طالت بك حياة، لترين الظعينة ترتحل من الحيرة، حتى تطوف بالكعبة لا تخاف أحدا إلا الله If you live long enough, you will see a woman travelling from…

27 Shawwal 144119 June 2020

Our Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Generosity

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) received a garment from someone. When he wore it and came out, someone from the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) saw him and he asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) for it. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) immediately went to his…

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

Clarification Regarding the Meaning of the Word “حر”

QuestionWhat is the meaning of “حر" in the following Hadith? Does it mean the private part of a woman or illegal sexual intercourse? ليكونن من أمتي أقوام يستحلون الحر والحرير والخمر والمعازف

1 Ramadan 144124 April 2020

Is Yunus (‘alayhis salam) Attributed to His Father or Mother?

QuestionI have heard that historians say that Yunus ('alayhis salam), like 'Isa ('alayhis salam) had been attributed to his mother, but I read in Sahih Bukhari, wherein mention is made that he is attributed to his father. (Hadith: 3413 "ونسبه الى ابيه") Could you please explain?

23 Rajab 144118 March 2020

Caution Against Hoarding Food

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? "Whoever hoards food [and keeps it from] the Muslims, Allah will afflict him with leprosy and bankruptcy."