Fathul Bari

2 Dhul Hijjah 14375 September 2016

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s Grand Daughter: Umamah bint Zaynab

QuestionNot much is known about this grand daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). I came across this narration, and would like to know the source and if they are authentic? Abu Qatadah reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was offering his salah and Umamah bint Zaynab was on…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 14378 August 2016

The Nafl (Optional) Fasts of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionI 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 question is which method from the aforementioned combinations will be Sunnah?

27 Shawwal 14372 August 2016

Trustworthiness Will Be Removed

QuestionIs this a Hadith? "People are like camels. Out of a hundred you can scarcely find one mount"

20 Shawwal 143726 July 2016

An Explanation of “Joining Ties Increases One’s Lifespan”

QuestionWhat 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 sallam). So they said, 'Whomsoever joins family ties, his lifespan will increase'. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) explained, 'A person's lifespan will not…

9 Shawwal 143715 July 2016

The 99 Names of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionCan you please clarify the following about the 99 names of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) 1) Does Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) have 99 names? 2) Is this not bordering on shirk because Allah gave Himself (for lack of a better word) 99 names and this is 'elevating' our…

9 Shawwal 143715 July 2016

Explanation of a Statement Regarding the Abrogated Verses of the Quran

QuestionPlease 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 'anhuma) reportedly said, "Let none of you say, 'I have got the whole Quran, how does he know what all of…

18 Ramadan 143724 June 2016

How Many Times Should the Dhikr After Salah be Recited

QuestionI 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 10 times after each fard salah. Reciting 10 times is quicker than 33 times.…

18 Ramadan 143724 June 2016

The Lineage of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs 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 as 'Amr), 5. ibn 'Abd Munaf (also known as Al Mughira), 6. ibn Qusayy (also known as Zayd), 7. ibn Kilab,…

15 Ramadan 143721 June 2016

The Signs of Laylatul Qadr

QuestionWhat 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, neither hot nor cold and the sun arises on it [the next morning] red and feeble.” (Ibn Khuzaymah)

15 Ramadan 143721 June 2016

There Is Nothing Equal to Fasting in Reward

QuestionIs this authentic? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "You must fast, for there is nothing equal to it in reward”"

26 Sha'ban 14373 June 2016

A Hadith Regarding Interlocking the Fingers

QuestionWhat 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 Salah, then he should not interlock his fingers for [it is as though] he is…