Tag Archives: Ibn Hajar

December, 2019

• 16 December

  A narration stating that the angel of death visits homes every day

  Question  عن جعفر بن محمد، عن أبيه قال: سمعت الحارث بن الخزرج الأنصاري يقول: حدثني أبي: أنه سمع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يطلب إلى ملك الموت عليه السلام عند رأس رجل من الأنصار فقال: يا ملك الموت ارفق بصاحبي، فإنه مؤمن قال ملك الموت عليه السلام: يا محمد طب نفسا وقر عينا، فإني بكل مؤمن رفيق، واعلم يا …

November, 2019

• 20 November

  A follow up query regarding the incident of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and a thief

  Question With regard to the answer about Sayyiduna ‘Umar and the thief, is there any version of the incident which mentions that a person who made zina was brought to Sayyiduna ‘Umar and not a thief?
• 18 November

  Allah Ta’ala does not expose a sinner the first time he perpetrates a crime

  Question I am looking for a narration which states that a man was caught stealing during the Caliphate Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu). When ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was going to mete out the punishment for stealing [i.e. cutting his hand], he begged for mercy and said that it was the first time he stole. Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) told him that …
• 12 November

  Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) making musafahah with old women

  Question What is the status of the narration which states that Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) would shake the hands/make musafahah with old women?
• 4 November

  A narration regarding Musa (‘alayhis salam) on the Day of Resurrection

  Question What is authenticity of following narration ? أنا أول من تنشق عنه الأرض يوم القيامة فأنفض التراب عن رأسي فآتي قائمة العرش فأجد موسى قائما عندها فلا أدري أنفض التراب عن رأسه قبلي أو كان ممن استثنى الله

October, 2019

• 15 October

  Meaning of the word mazamir

  Question What is the meaning of the word ‘mizmar/mazamir’? Does it refer to wind instruments only or musical instruments in general?

August, 2019

• 28 August

  A Hadith regarding oaths

  Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) heard a man taking an oath [using his father’s name] and said: ‘Do not take oaths using your father’s name. Whoever takes an oath by Allah, let him fulfil his oath, and if an oath is sworn for a person using Allah’s name, then he should be …

July, 2019

• 29 July

  Remember death while in Salah

  Question Can this narration be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Remember death when you offer Salah, for if a man remembers death when in Salah, he will strive to perform his Salah in an excellent manner.”
• 16 July

  Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would offer Salah behind a certain pillar

  Question What 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 يتحرى الصلاة عندها

June, 2019

• 20 June

  Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had become cautious when receiving gifts after Khaybar

  Question Can you confirm the source of this Hadith? كان رسول الله (صلى الله عليه وسلم) لا يأكل من هدية حتى يأمر صاحبها أن يأكل منها للشاة التي أهديت له بخيبر

May, 2019

• 9 May

  The definition of modesty

  Question What is the definition of haya/modesty?
• 6 May

  Having honey three days a month

  Question Is this authentic? “One should have a lick of honey on an empty stomach for the first three days of every month” It is a means of safety from all illnesses.

April, 2019

• 4 April

  The Believer who mixes with people is better than those who remain aloof

  Question I wanted to know the status and commentary of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The Believer who mingles with the people and endures patience over their harm is better than one who does not mingle with the people nor endures patience over their harm.”