23 October 2024
Raising the hands only in the beginning of Salah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I prayed Salah behind Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) and 'Umar (radiyallahu…
25 April 2024
Why would Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) throw stones at those who don’t practice on raf’ul yadayn
Question Abdullah ibn 'Umar used to throw small stones at those who were not practicing raising the hands in Salah before ruku' and after ruku'. (Juzz Rafa ul yadain: 15) (Musnad Humaydi: 615) Is…
18 August 2022
Remaining still in Salah and not swaying
Question What is status of following narration? إذا قام أحدكم في الصلاة، فليسكن أطرافه، ولا يتميل تميل اليهود، فإن تسكين الأطراف من تمام الصلاة.……
14 June 2021
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…
8 March 2021
A narration reported by Ibrahim Nakha’I (rahimahullah) regarding menses
Question Is the following Hadith authentically reported by Ibrahim Nakha’i (rahimahullah)? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: ‘The minimum period of menses is three days and the…
14 August 2020
Replying to the words of the Adhan
Question Are there any Hadiths which mention the words that should be said after every line of Adhan? I did remember reading such a Hadith but would like to know the full Hadith with its source and…
6 July 2020
Safety and Security in the Muslim empire
Question Is this Hadith authentic? 'Adiy ibn Hatim (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessing be upon him, said: فإن طالت بك حياة، لترين الظعينة ترتحل من الحيرة، حتى…
21 June 2019
A Hadith on offering Salah with shoes
Question Could you kindly provide me the authenticity and commentary of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Act differently from the Jews, for they do not pray in…
21 May 2019
A narration regarding looking into the Quran while in Salah
Question In a Hadith it is stated that Dhakwan, the slave of Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) used to look inside the Mushaf [Quran] and lead her in Salah. What does this mean?
2 May 2019
Proof for the method of Sajdah for females
Question Is there any proof from Hadith or from the statements of the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) or Tabi'un regarding the Hanafi method of Sajdah for females?
7 March 2019
Forbidden parts of a halal animal
Question How authentic is the Hadith that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) disliked eating testicles and other parts of a sheep? Can you quote the full Hadith please?
26 February 2019
The Hadith narrator, Sharik ibn ‘Abdillah ibn Abi Sharik An Nakha’i
Question Is Sharik ibn 'Abdillah ibn Abi Sharik An Nakha'i reliable?