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Ibn Hajar

22 Muharram 14488 July 2026

The Honour Granted to the One Who Remains Devoted to the Quran

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? عن بريدة قال: كنت عند رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فسمعته يقول: إن القرآن يلقى صاحبه يوم القيامة حين ينشق عنه قبره كالرجل الشاحب يقول له: هل تعرفني؟، فيقول: ما أعرفك، فيقول له: أنا صاحبك القرآن الذي أظمأتك في، وأسهرت ليلك،…

1 Dhul Hijjah 144718 May 2026

A Hadith on Performing Istikharah Seven Times

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? يا أنس، إذا هممت بأمر فاستخر ربك فيه سبع مرات، ثم انظر إلى الذي يسبق إلى قلبك، فإن الخير فيه

9 Dhul Qa'dah 144726 April 2026

The Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding a Man from Banu Umayyah Who Will Cause Turmoil

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following Hadith. Sayyiduna Abu 'Ubaydah ibnul Jarrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "The affairs of my Ummah will remain upright on justice and fairness until a man from Banu Umayyah will cause great trial and turmoil in…

19 Shawwal 14477 April 2026

An Unreliable Narration on the Durud of a Bedouin Accused of Theft

QuestionThere is a Durud (salutation) that comes in Kitabud Du'a of Tabarani narrated by Zayd ibn Thabit (radiyallahu ‘anhu), and there is mention about a Bedouin being accused of theft, etc. Kindly provide the complete Hadith along with its authenticity.

18 Shawwal 14476 April 2026

Explanation of Nabi’s (sallallahu ʿalayhi wa sallam) Statement to ʿAishah (radiyallahu ʿAnha): “You Are Like the Female Companions of Yusuf (ʿalayhis salam)”

QuestionWhy was Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) compared to the female companions of Yusuf (‘alayhis salam) in the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to ‘Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha): "Order Abu Bakr to lead the people in Salah." She replied," Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted person, and when he stands…

17 Sha'ban 14475 February 2026

The Rewards for Good Deeds Never Perish

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? البر لا يبلى، والإثم لا ينسى، والديان لا يموت، فكن كما شئت كما تدين تدان

4 Rajab 144724 December 2025

The Generous Person is Close to Allah and Jannah

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? السخي قريب من الله قريب من الجنة قريب من الناس بعيد من النار، والبخيل بعيد من الله بعيد من الجنة بعيد من الناس قريب من النار، والجاهل السخي أحب إلى الله عز وجل من عابد بخيل

19 Jumadal Akhirah 144710 December 2025

Reciting Takbir Forty Times at the Ocean

QuestionCan you kindly mention the narration which mentions reciting Allahu Akbar forty times with the crashing of each wave as this is a means of forgiveness of sins?

10 Rabi'ul Akhir 14473 October 2025

Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Giving Sadaqah at the Time of Iftar

QuestionAn incident is mentioned about Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) which mentions his children were ill. He and his family took a vow that if they are cured they will fast for three days. The children were cured and when he kept those fast, he gave sadaqah for three days when…

10 Rabi'ul Akhir 14473 October 2025

A Nabi Whose People Caused Him to Bleed

QuestionWhich Prophet was Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) referring to in the following Hadith? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: "It is as if I can see Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) speaking of a Prophet whom his people had beaten and wounded. He was wiping the blood from…