Fathul Bari

20 Muharram 143911 October 2017

Clarification on a Statement of ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionIn the last part of the following Hadith recorded in Sahih Muslim (1246): عن طاوس، قال: قال ابن عباس قال لي معاوية: أعلمت أني قصرت من رأس رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عند المروة بمشقص؟ فقلت له: لا أعلم هذا إلا حجة عليك Who is the pronoun referring to?…

8 Muharram 143929 September 2017

Why Would the Quraysh fast on ‘Ashura?

QuestionOne narration indicates that the Mushrikin used to fast on 'Ashura as well. Is there any history/reason behind their fasting on this day ?

6 Muharram 143927 September 2017

The Flag of Treachery on the Day of Qiyamah

Questionوعن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏لكل غادر لواء عند استه يوم القيامة يرفع له بقدر غدره، ألا لا غادر أعظم غدرًا من أمير عامة‏ Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Everyone who breaks a…

5 Muharram 143926 September 2017

Reciting Surahs Falaq and Nas in Fajr While on Journey

QuestionWhat is authenticity of following narration? عن عقبة بن عامر الجهني قال: كنت مع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم في سفر، فلما طلع الفجر أذن وأقام، ثم أقامني عن يمينه، فقرأ بالمعوذتين، فلما انصرف قال: كيف رأيت؟ قلت: قد رأيت يا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم. قال: فاقرأ بهما…

27 Dhul Hijjah 143819 September 2017

Are Women Prohibited from Red Clothing?

QuestionIs this report correct? 1. 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) wore a dress that was dyed with 'Usfur’ while she was in the state of Ihram. (Usfur, the red substance extracted from safflower) If it is authenic, then it contradicts the following Hadith which prohibits women from wearing such garments: 2. "Woe…

19 Dhul Hijjah 143811 September 2017

Did Any Other Nabi Ride the Buraq?

QuestionWas the Buraq ridden by any other Nabi besides Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?

1 Dhul Hijjah 143824 August 2017

Women in Ihram Draping Cloth over Their Faces

QuestionAre these narrations sahih? (1) Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "We were with Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) while in the state of ihram, and whenever riders would pass by us, we would drape down a cloth from above our heads, and once they passed by we would raise it…

30 Dhul Qa'dah 143823 August 2017

Explanation of a Hadith on Charity

QuestionHow do we reconcile between the following two narrations? 1. If the wife or treasurer spends from the owner's wealth then both will get equal/full reward [... min ghayri ay yunqasa min ujurihim shayan.] (Sahih Muslim) and 2. The Hadith in Sahih Muslim as well, where it appears both will…

30 Dhul Qa'dah 143823 August 2017

Cupping on a Tuesday?

QuestionThere is a Hadith recorded in Sunan Abi Dawud, wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that "Tuesday is a day of blood." What is the status of this narration?

30 Dhul Qa'dah 143823 August 2017

Why the Need for Tawbah from Major Sins?

QuestionIt is often said only sincere tawbah can result in major sins being forgiven, and all those virtues that mention all sins are forgiven only refer to minor sins. Please cite authentic Hadiths, that the Fuqaha have used to confirm this.