Fathul Mulhim

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144016 July 2019

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Offer Salah Behind a Certain Pillar

QuestionWhat is the significance of this spot which was sought in the following Hadith? حدثنا يزيد بن أبي عبيد، قال: كنت آتي مع سلمة بن الأكوع فيصلي عند الأسطوانة التي عند المصحف، فقلت: يا أبا مسلم، أراك تتحرى الصلاة عند هذه الأسطوانة، قال: فإني رأيت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم…

26 Jumadal Akhirah 14404 March 2019

The Cut Off Point in Time for Accepting Islam

QuestionThe cut off point for bringing Iman and tawbah is the rising of the sun from the west. In the following Hadith, Dajjal is mentioned which will appear before the rising of the sun from the west. What is the explanation? ثَلاثٌ إذا خَرَجْنَ لا يَنْفَعُ نَفْسًا إيمانُها لَمْ تَكُنْ…

28 Jumadal Ula 14404 February 2019

Oppose the Jews and Christians and Use Dye

QuestionSayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Jews and the Christians do not dye (their grey hair), so you shall do the opposite of what they do (i.e., dye your grey hair and beards)." Please provide the reference and authenticity of the above?

14 Shawwal 143928 June 2018

The Emphasis of Using Fragrance on Friday

QuestionIn the following narration regarding using fragrance on Friday, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: ولو من طيب المرأة Is this imitating women?

19 Jumadal Ula 14395 February 2018

How Much Really Will the Lowest Jannati Receive?

QuestionI read two Hadiths regarding the last person to enter Jannah or lowest ranking person to enter Jannah. One Hadith says that person will get "what equals the world and ten times as much." In the other Hadith, Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) asked Allah Ta'ala who will be the last…

25 Muharram 143916 October 2017

The Keys of the Ka’bah

QuestionHow was the key of the Ka'bah given to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) on the occasion of the Conquest of Makkah? Was it taken or was it handed over willingly?

25 Muharram 143916 October 2017

Meaning of “Ruknayn”

QuestionWhat does "ruknayn" refer to in the following narration: ويمشوا ما بين الركنين

20 Muharram 143911 October 2017

Clarification on a Statement of ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionIn the last part of the following Hadith recorded in Sahih Muslim (1246): عن طاوس، قال: قال ابن عباس قال لي معاوية: أعلمت أني قصرت من رأس رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عند المروة بمشقص؟ فقلت له: لا أعلم هذا إلا حجة عليك Who is the pronoun referring to?…

6 Muharram 143927 September 2017

The Flag of Treachery on the Day of Qiyamah

Questionوعن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏لكل غادر لواء عند استه يوم القيامة يرفع له بقدر غدره، ألا لا غادر أعظم غدرًا من أمير عامة‏ Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Everyone who breaks a…