Fathul Bari

18 Shawwal 14476 April 2026

Explanation of Nabi’s (sallallahu ʿalayhi wa sallam) Statement to ʿAishah (radiyallahu ʿAnha): “You Are Like the Female Companions of Yusuf (ʿalayhis salam)”

QuestionWhy was Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) compared to the female companions of Yusuf (‘alayhis salam) in the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to ‘Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha): "Order Abu Bakr to lead the people in Salah." She replied," Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted person, and when he stands…

17 Sha'ban 14475 February 2026

The Rewards for Good Deeds Never Perish

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? البر لا يبلى، والإثم لا ينسى، والديان لا يموت، فكن كما شئت كما تدين تدان

26 Jumadal Ula 144717 November 2025

Authenticity of the Hadith on Saying ‘Ya Rabbi’

QuestionWhat is the grade of this narration? Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the servant said, 'O Lord! [Ya Rabb] four times. Allah said, 'I am listening to you, my servant. Ask and you will be granted."

10 Rabi'ul Akhir 14473 October 2025

A Nabi Whose People Caused Him to Bleed

QuestionWhich Prophet was Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) referring to in the following Hadith? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: "It is as if I can see Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) speaking of a Prophet whom his people had beaten and wounded. He was wiping the blood from…

11 Rabi'ul Awwal 14474 September 2025

A Hadith on the Punishment for Wine, Haram Entertainment and Severing Family Ties

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? يبيت قوم من هذه الأمة على طعام وشراب ولهو، فيصبحون قد مسخوا خنازير، وليخسفن بقبائل فيها وفي دور فيها، حتى يصبحوا فيقولوا خسف الليلة ببني فلان خسف الليلة بدار بني فلان، وأرسلت عليهم حصباء حجارة كما أرسلت على قوم لوط، وأرسلت عليهم…

28 Dhul Hijjah 144625 June 2025

Madinah Munawwarah Will Be Abandoned

QuestionIs there a narration that Madinah will become empty to such an extent that a wolf will come and sit between the two pillars?

29 Dhul Qa'dah 144627 May 2025

The Importance of Reciting the Quran Habitually

QuestionI am looking for a reference of this quotation of Hafiz Ibn Hajar (rahimahullah): "The one who recites the Quran regularly will find that their tongue becomes accustomed to it and reciting it becomes easy. But if they abandon it, the recitation will become heavy and difficult for them."

12 Ramadan 144612 March 2025

Using one’s wife’s dowry to purchase honey as a remedy

QuestionIs this authentic? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that if anyone falls ill then he must request his wife for some money from her mahr and he should use it to buy honey. Then he must put some rain water into it and drink the mixture. Insha Allah, he will…

4 Ramadan 14464 March 2025

The Importance of Remembering Allah, Making Wudu and Offering Salah Upon Awakening

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? ما أحد ينام إلا ضرب على سماخه بجرير معقد، فإن هو استيقظ فذكر الله عز وجل حلت عقدة، وإن استيقظ فتوضأ حلت عقدة أخرى، فإن قام فصلى حلت العقد كلهن، فإن هو استيقظ ولم يتوضأ ولم يصل أصبح العقد كلها كهيئتها، وبال الشيطان في أذنيه

21 Sha'ban 144620 February 2025

The harm of not offering Witr Salah

QuestionWhat is the meaning of this narration? Is it marfu'? من أصبح على غير وتر أصبح على رأسه جرير قدر سبعين ذراعا