Fathul Bari

24 Sha'ban 14427 April 2021

Following the Ways of the Banu Israil, Handspan by Handspan

QuestionKindly provide the reference, authenticity, and explanation of the following narration: Sayyiduna Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has narrated that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "You will most definitely follow the ways of those before you, handspan by handspan, arm’s length by arm’s length, so much so that if…

16 Sha'ban 144230 March 2021

A Narration Regarding Sayyidah Hawwa

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and meaning of this Hadith? "And were it not for Hawwa, no woman would ever mislead her husband."

11 Sha'ban 144225 March 2021

Ummud Darda (rahimahallah) Visits the Sick

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and interpretation of this narration? عن الحارث بن عبد الله الأنصاري قال: رأيت أم الدرداء على رحالها أعواد ليس عليها غشاء، عائدة لرجل من أهل المسجد من الأنصار

27 Rajab 144211 March 2021

Long Moustaches, a Salient Feature of the Non-Believers

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: "Whoever does not take from his moustache [i.e., trim/shave it], then he is not from us." (Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 2761) I have heard that the reasoning for this was because a long, luxurious moustache was a sign of arrogance. Is there any evidence…

19 Rajab 14423 March 2021

Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding the Murder of a Shepherd

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that the climate of Madinah did not suit some people, so Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) ordered them to follow his shepherd, i.e., his camels, and drink their milk and urine. So they followed the shepherd…

12 Rajab 144224 February 2021

Hadithus Sur (The Hadith of the Trumpet)

QuestionA narration has been circulating on social media, the gist of which describes how the Angel of death will eventually take his own life after taking the lives of the other prominent Angels, and then, after nothing remains, Allah Ta’ala calls out making an announcement demonstrating his authority and divinity.…

6 Rajab 144218 February 2021

A Severe Punishment for Fornication

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? قال: ثم مضيت هنيهة، فإذا أنا بنساء تعلقن بِثَدْيِهِنَّ، فَسَمِعَتْهُنَّ يَضْجِجْنَ إِلَى اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ، قُلْتُ: يَا جِبْرِيلُ مَنْ هَؤُلَاءِ النِّسَاءُ؟ قَالَ: هَؤُلَاءِ الزُّنَاةُ مِنْ أُمَّتِكَ. He [i.e., Rasulullah – sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam] said: Thereafter I proceeded for a little while, then…

29 Jumadal Akhirah 144212 February 2021

Hadiths on ‘Iddah

QuestionKindly share Hadiths related to the ‘iddah (waiting period), especially if there is a Hadith mentioning virtues for a woman who passes away during it.

28 Jumadal Akhirah 144211 February 2021

Being Cautious with One’s Words and Utterances

QuestionWhat is the authenticity, Arabic text and the complete translation of this Hadith? "Verily a person utters a word, that he deems harmless, but it results in his falling into the depths of Hellfire."

26 Jumadal Akhirah 14429 February 2021

Ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Statement Regarding the Origin of Menstruation

QuestionIs 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],…