9 February 2017
When did Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) accept Islam?
Question Did Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah (radiyallahu 'anhu) accept Islam before The Conquest of Makkah or after?
2 February 2017
Hadiths on forgetting the Quran
Question Are there any Hadiths regarding a punishment for forgetting the Quran?
31 January 2017
A Tabi’i’s statement regarding sleeping with wudu
Question Is this narration authentic? "Whoever retires to bed in the state of wudu and falls off to sleep while engaging in the dhikr of Allah Ta'ala, his bed will be regarded as a Masjid. He will…
20 January 2017
Translation of one part of a narration regarding the sequence of the Surahs of the Quran
Question What is the meaning of 'مما' in the following Hadith? فقال عثمان: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم مما يأتي عليه الزمان وهو ينزل عليه السور ذوات العدد……
19 December 2016
The Hadith ‘The one who performs istikharah will not be unsuccessful’
Question Where can I find this Hadith and is it authentic? "The one who performs istikharah will not be unsuccessful and the one who makes mashwarah [takes counsel] will never regret"
14 December 2016
Speaking lies blackens the heart
Question Does it appear in a Hadith that speaking lies blackens the heart?
12 December 2016
The incident of Nabi Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) forgetting to say insha Allah
Question Is there a Hadith in which is mentioned Nabi Sulayman ('alayhis salaam) forgetting to say insha Allah before going to his wives and as a result the children conceived were not as desired?…
30 November 2016
Who killed Abu Jahl?
Question Who killed Abu Jahl apart from Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu)? عَنْ صَالِحِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عَوْفٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، قَالَ…
28 November 2016
‘Humayra’ – the Pet name of Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question Is this Hadith sahih? On one occasion Rasulullah (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) addressed Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu'anha) with the words: "O Humayra, do you wish to watch them?" [The…
28 November 2016
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) offering two rak’ahs after ‘Asr
Question Please confirm whether the following Hadith is authentic and the source: Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reports, "By Allah, Who took away the Prophet, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…
25 November 2016
Sahabi poking his wife?
Question I heard an incident of a Sahabi (radiyallahu'anhu) poking his wife while making salah. The speaker mentions the meaning of the Hadith: 'Make salah in the innermost place in your room' is to…
22 November 2016
The meaning of the word ‘ghasiq’
Question What is the meaning of the word 'ghasiq' in the following Hadith, 'A'udhu billahi min sharri hadhal ghasiq idha waqab'
21 November 2016
The Hadith “The plaintiff should provide the evidence and the oath is obliged on the defendant”
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "It is the plaintiff who should provide the evidence, and the oath is obliged on the one that…
17 November 2016
‘The believers are like one building, they support each other’
Question Is this narration sound? المؤمن للمؤمن كالبنيان، يشد بعضه بعضا 'The believers are like a building, they support and strengthen each other'
15 November 2016
Simplicity is part of Iman
Question Is this narration sound? "Simplicity is [a distinguishing trait] of Faith"