Tag Archives: Fathul Mulhim

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.

March, 2020

• 27 March

  Meaning of part of a Hadith in Sahih Muslim regarding the moon on Laylatul Qadr

  Question What is the meaning of شق جفنة in the following Hadith? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، قال تذاكرنا ليلة القدر عند رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال أيكم يذكر حين طلع القمر، وهو مثل شق جفنة

November, 2019

• 29 November

  Clarification on an incident regarding Abu Musa Al Ash’ari (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

  Question How is the Hadith in Sahih Bukhari (Hadith: 4397) to be interpreted which states that Sayyiduna Abu Musa Al Ash’ari (radiyallahu ‘anhu) went to a woman to check his hair for lice? Is this permissible or is the chain not authentic?

October, 2019

• 28 October

  A question regarding the destruction of the Ka’bah

  Question In the following Hadith does ذو السويقتين refer to one individual or does it refer to an entire tribe/group of people? يخرب الكعبة ذو السويقتين من الحبشة

September, 2019

• 18 September

  Translation of a word in a Hadith of Sahih Muslim regarding sighting of the moon

  Question What is the translation of the word ‘مده/أمده’ in the following Hadith? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن الله قد أمده لرؤيته، فإن أغمي عليكم فأكملوا العدة
• 10 September

  Translation of a Hadith regarding the destruction of excessive wealth

  Question In the following Hadith, what is the translation of the following parts? أو خير هو and يقتل حبطا قام رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فخطب الناس فقال: لا والله، ما أخشى عليكم، أيها الناس، إلا ما يخرج الله لكم من زهرة الدنيا فقال رجل: يا رسول الله، أيأتي الخير بالشر؟ فصمت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ساعة، …