14 August 2023
‘Urwah ibn Zubayr (rahimahullah) laments over the loss of his books
Question What is the reference for this narration? Hisham ibn 'Urwah, from his father: It is recounted that his books were consumed by fire on the day of catastrophe. He would often express, "I wish…
7 June 2022
Explanation of the Hadith لا ضرر ولا ضرار
Question Kindly provide the authenticity and explanation for the following Hadith: لا ضرر ولاضرار
1 July 2021
Sharaf bintu Khalifah (radiyallahu ‘anha), a Sahabiyah who Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) married
Question Did Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) marry the sister of Sayyiduna Dihyah Kalbi (radiyallahu 'anhu); Sayyidatuna Sharaf bintu Khalifah (radiyallahu 'anha)?
10 June 2021
The masjid is not a place for futile talk or raising the voice
Question Is this narration authentic? 'Umar ibnul Khattab built an area [outside] the Masjid called al-Butayha and said, "Whoever wishes to talk nonsense or recite poetry or raise his voice should go…
19 August 2020
Abu ‘Amr ibnul ‘Ala gauged intelligence on a person being occupied reading books
Question What is the correct reference for this? Abul 'Ala said: "I never entered upon a man or passed by his door -seeing him with a book in his hand,and his companion doing nothing- except that I…
23 January 2020
Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) explains what causes disgrace
Question Kindly provide the reference and Arabic text for this: Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) was asked, "What makes a man lose his honour? He replied, 'Talking too much, exposing people's secrets and…
14 November 2019
The three signs of ignorance
Question Kindly mention the Arabic text and reference for this narration: Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "The sign of ignorance is three; Pride and a lot of speaking in what a person does not…
25 June 2018
Knowledge is of three types
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) says: "Knowledge is of three types; the clear book [Quran], an established Sunnah, and saying 'I do not…
3 May 2018
Arabic books that discuss the biographies of Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question It will be highly appreciated if you can mention some Arabic books that discuss the biographies of Sahabah.
9 April 2018
Sa’id’s ibn Al Musayyab (rahimahullah) view regarding istinja
Question I would like to ask regarding the meaning of the following: "When Sa'id ibn Al Musayyab (rahimahullah) was asked regarding washing off of excreta with water, he said, 'That is the way women…
17 October 2017
What to say to a person who sneezes more than thrice
Question ‘If a person sneezes more than three times, should we tell them: You have the cold.’ Based on this Hadith, is it sunnah to say إنك مزكوم to a person with a common cold who sneezes imitating…
24 July 2017
If you are unable to be a Scholar or student, then love the ‘Ulama
Question Can you please source this? إن استطعت فكن عالما فإن لم تستطع فكن متعلما، وإن لم تستطع فأحبهم، وإن لم تستطع فلا تبغضهم 'Umar ibn 'Abdul 'Aziz (rahimahullah) said: "[People use to say] Become…
19 July 2017
An earthquake during the time of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is there a narration which mentions that an earthquake struck during the time of Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu)?
19 July 2017
Did an earthquake occur during the time of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?
Question Is there a narration in which there is mention that an earthquake took place in Madinah Munawwarah during the time of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?
28 June 2017
An unauthentic virtue of providing for one’s family
Question Is this authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Abu Kahil, whoever works and provides for his wife, children and slaves, enforcing the laws of Allah upon them and only…
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