Tag Archives: Fathul Bari

February, 2021

• 9 February

  Ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding the origin of menstruation

  Question Is the following narration authentic and is the contents about the origin of menstruation correct? It is narrated from Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) that he said: “The men and women of the Banu Israil used to pray together. If a woman had a [male friend in the congregation], she would wear wooden shoes [that were elevated like …
• 4 February

  Sayyiduna ‘Umar and Hamza (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) lead two rows of Muslims to the Ka’bah

  Question It has been said that Sayyiduna ‘Umar and Hamza (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) led two rows of Muslims towards the Ka’bah to demonstrate the strength of the Muslims to the Quraysh. Are there any authentic references for this story?

January, 2021

• 28 January

  An unreliable narration regarding wealth and poverty

  Question Is there a narration that says if you own less than 60 000 you are a pauper?
• 27 January

  Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) purchases a trouser for four dirhams

  Question Is this narration authentic? قلت: يا رسول الله، وإنك لتلبس السراويل؟ قال: نعم، وبالليل والنهار، وفي السفر والحضر، فإني أمرت بالتستر، فلم أجد شيئا أستر منه

December, 2020

• 23 December

  Musaylamah the liar approaches Madinah

  Question Kindly provide the translation and reference of the following narration: عن ابن عباس قال: قدم مسيلمة الكذاب على عهد رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، فجعل يقول: إن جعل لي محمد الأمر من بعده تبعته، وقدمها في بشر كثير من قومه، فأقبل إليه رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ومعه ثابت بن قيس بن شماس، وفي يد رسول الله …
• 9 December

  Three deeds of Iman

  Question Can you please provide the reference for this Hadith Sayyiduna ‘Ammar ibn Yasir  (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) narrated; Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: Whoever has three qualities will have completed the faith; fairness from yourself to others, offering peace (salam) to the world, and spending in charity even while poor. (Sahih Bukhari)
• 7 December

  When was the famous poem “Tala’al badru ‘alayna” recited?

  Question When was the famous poem “Tala’al badru ‘alayna” recited? Was it when Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) arrived in Madinah Munawwarah at the time of Hijrah, some other occasion, or on multiple occasions?

November, 2020

• 25 November

  Accolade of Sayyiduna Mus’ab ibn ‘Umayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

  Question Kindly verify if the following statement was made by Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) regarding Sayyiduna Mus’ab ibn ‘Umayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu): “Among the believers are men who have been true to what they have pledged to Allah.” The Prophet then cast his Mubarak eyes over the battle field on which lay the dead companions of Mus’ab and said: “The Messenger …
• 19 November

  Difference between ذر and نملة

  Question Regarding the following chapter and Hadith in Sunan Abi Dawud, what is the difference between ذر and نملة? باب فى قتل الذر عن أبي هريرة:رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: نزَل نبيٌّ مِن الأنبياءِ تحت شجَرةٍ فلدغَتْهُ نملةٌ، فأمَر بجَهازِهِ فأُخرِجَ مِن تَحتِها، ثمَّ أمَر فأُحرِقَتْ، فأوحى اللهُ إليه: فهلّا نَملةً واحدةً؟! (Sunan Abi Dawud, …
• 17 November

  The Hadith: La khilabah

  Question Kindly provide a reference for the Hadith لا خلابة Is it a du’a to read when trading or not? And can it be read at all occasions?
• 14 November

  Translation of the words used to describe the qualities to look for in a spouse

  Question Kindly provide the translation for the following portion of the Hadith: فاظْفَرْ بذاتِ الدِّينِ، تَرِبَتْ يَداكَ
• 12 November

  Types of gourd mentioned in Hadith

  Question What exactly are الدباء (Ad-Dubba) and القرع (Al-qar’u) which are mentioned in the Hadith to be beloved to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)?
• 9 November

  Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) name; Al ‘Aqib

  Question I saw the following quote: “It is obvious that the words ‘and Al-‘Aqib is he after whom there is no prophet’ have been added as a commentary by a companion or someone afterwards.” (Mirqat, Volume 5, Page 376). How authentic is this statement which was said by Mulla Ali Qari?