Tag Archives: Fathul Mulhim

October, 2021

• 13 October

  Madinah is a respected place and even the weakest Muslim’s covenant should be honoured

  Question What is the meaning of the following words يسعى بها أدناهم، فمن أخفر مسلما in this Hadith: المدينة حرم، فمن أحدث فيها حدثا، أو آوى محدثا، فعليه لعنة الله والملائكة والناس أجمعين، لا يقبل منه يوم القيامة عدل، ولا صرف وحدثنا أبو بكر بن النضر بن أبي النضر، حدثني أبو النضر، حدثني عبيد الله الأشجعي، عن سفيان، عن الأعمش، …

August, 2021

• 30 August

  Commentary on the Hadith regarding the two pleasures of a fasting person

  Question In the following Hadith, does ‘فطره’ mean iftar or ‘Eidul Fitr? للصائم فرحتان: فرحة عند فطره، وفرحة عند لقاء ربه
• 25 August

  Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would kiss ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) while fasting

  Question Please verify this narration? Allah’s Messenger used to kiss me while observing fast; and who among you can control his desire as the Messenger of Allah could control his desire?
• 24 August

  The prohibition of looking towards the sky in Salah

  Question Kindly explain the Hadith in Sahih Muslim which states that one should not lift their eyes to the sky when making du’a as one’s eyes would be snatched away. Does this Hadith refer to Salah only?
• 12 August

  ‘Abdullah’s ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) response to a questioner who was insincere

  Question In the following Hadith, what is the meaning of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah’s ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement ‘وكل القرآن قد أحصيت غير هذا’ عن أبي وائل، قال: جاء رجل يقال له نهيك بن سنان إلى عبد الله، فقال: يا أبا عبد الرحمن كيف تقرأ هذا الحرف؟ ألفا تجده أم ياء (من ماء غير أسن)، أو من ماء غير ياسن؟ قال: …

July, 2021

• 12 July

  The reason for the Disbelievers prostrating when Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) recited Surah Najm

  Question What is the reason for the disbelievers making Sajdah in the following narration? عن أبي إسحاق، قال: سمعت الأسود، يحدث عن عبد الله، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قرأ والنجم فسجد فيها، وسجد من كان معه غير أن شيخا أخذ كفا من حصى أو تراب فرفعه إلى جبهته، وقال: يكفيني هذا قال عبد الله: لقد رأيته بعد …

June, 2021

• 29 June

  Explanation regarding the Hadith pertaining to the heat and cold of Jahannam

  Question How would one explain the following Hadith keeping in mind that different parts of the world have summer and winter at different times? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:] قالتِ النّارُ: رَبِّ أَكَلَ بَعْضِي بَعْضًا، فَأْذَنْ لي أَتَنَفَّسْ، فَأْذِنْ لَها بنَفَسَيْنِ، نَفَسٍ في الشِّتاءِ، وَنَفَسٍ في الصَّيْفِ، فَما وَجَدْتُمْ مِن بَرْدٍ، …
• 17 June

  Announcing a lost item in the Masjid

  Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said, “Whoever hears a person announcing a lost item in the Masjid then he should say, “May Allah not return it to you for verily the Masjid has not been built for this purpose.”
• 14 June

  A narration regarding raising the hands in Salah

  Question Sayyiduna Jabir ibn Samurah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) relates that once Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) came out towards us and said: “Why is it that I see you all raising your hands as though they are the tails of stubborn horses. Be tranquil in Salah”. [Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 430] Please explain the context of this Hadith and is it referring …
• 4 June

  Sayyidah ‘Aaishah’s and Sayyiduna ‘Uthman’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) salah on journey

  Question Kindly explain the following portion of the Hadith: إنها تأولت كما تأول عثمان   عن عائشة رضي الله عنها: أن الصلاة أول ما فرضت ركعتين فأقرت صلاة السفر وأتمت صلاة الحضر. قال الزهرى فقلت لعروة ما بال عائشة تتم فى السفر قال إنها تأولت كما تأول عثمان

March, 2021

• 19 March

  Meaning of the word ‘Al batalah’

  Question What is the meaning of the word ‘Al batalah’ in the Hadith regarding Surah Baqarah?

November, 2020

• 12 November

  Ruined are those who insist on hardship in matters of Din

  Question What is meant by the term التنطع (At-tanattu’) in the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: ‘Ruined are those who insist on hardship in matters of the Faith’.

April, 2020

• 22 April

  The Jinn and devils imprisoned by Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) will emerge before Qiyamah

  Question Could you please provide the reference for the Hadith regarding the appearance of Jinn/Shayatin that were imprisoned by Nabi Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) in human form near the end of times who will deliver religious talks and mingle with people. Please also provide an explanatory commentary on it, particularly on special traits to identify such Shayatin.