I’ilaus Sunan

18 Dhul Hijjah 14474 June 2026

The Sitting Posture of Women in Salah

QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) was asked how women performed their Salah during the lifetime of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). He replied that initially they performed Tarabbu', then they were ordered to sit close together and lean onto one side by resting…

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 144623 October 2024

Raising the Hands Only in the Beginning of Salah

QuestionIs 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 'anhu) and they did not raise their hands except in the beginning of Salah."

20 Muharram 144418 August 2022

Remaining Still in Salah and Not Swaying

QuestionWhat is status of following narration? إذا قام أحدكم في الصلاة، فليسكن أطرافه، ولا يتميل تميل اليهود، فإن تسكين الأطراف من تمام الصلاة.

4 Dhul Qa'dah 144214 June 2021

A Narration Regarding Raising the Hands in Salah

QuestionSayyiduna 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 though they are the tails of stubborn horses. Be tranquil in Salah." [Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 430] Please explain…

24 Rajab 14428 March 2021

A Narration Reported by Ibrahim Nakha’I (rahimahullah) Regarding Menses

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentically reported by Ibrahim Nakha’i (rahimahullah)? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: "The minimum period of menses is three days and the longest period [of menses] is 10 days; and the minimum period [of purity] between the two menses is 15 days."

24 Dhul Hijjah 144114 August 2020

Replying to the Words of the Adhan

QuestionAre 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 authenticity.

15 Dhul Qa'dah 14416 July 2020

Safety and Security in the Muslim Empire

QuestionIs 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 تطوف بالكعبة لا تخاف أحدا إلا الله If you live long enough, you will see a woman travelling from…

17 Shawwal 144021 June 2019

A Hadith on Offering Salah With Shoes

QuestionCould 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 their sandals or their shoes."

26 Sha'ban 14402 May 2019

Proof for the Method of Sajdah for Females

QuestionIs 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?

29 Jumadal Akhirah 14407 March 2019

Forbidden Parts of a Halal Animal

QuestionHow authentic is the Hadith that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) disliked eating testicles and other parts of a sheep? Can you quote the full Hadith please?