12 August 2022
We were ordered to seek forgiveness on behalf of the Sahabah, not swear them!
Question Kindly comment regarding the source and authenticity of the following passage I came across: The following du’a teaches one how to seek Allah's forgiveness for the believers who passed away…
19 April 2021
Women leaving their homes for their needs
Question In the following Hadith, what does needs refer to? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O women! You have been allowed by Allah to go out for your needs." What does 'needs'……
18 September 2020
Speaking a white lie in an attempt to reconcile between people
Question Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: ‘The one who attempts to reconcile between people and speaks good (in order to avert dispute), or conveys good is not a liar.’ Ibn Shihab…
31 August 2020
Meaning of a phrase in Sahih Muslim
Question What is the meaning of وأَخَذُوا أخَذاتِهِمْ in the following Hadith? عن المغيرة بن شعبة رضي الله عنه: سَأَلَ مُوسى رَبَّهُ، ما أدْنى أهْلِ الجَنَّةِ مَنْزِلَةً، قالَ: هو رَجُلٌ يَجِيءُ…
24 July 2020
Gifting flowers on a happy occasion
Question There is a trend nowadays, that when there is a happy occasion like a birth, wedding, graduation, etc, flower arrangements are ordered and given as gifts. The flower arrangements are quite…
6 July 2020
How to read the word نورٌ أنّي
Question Can the following words نورٌ أنّي be read as نورانِيّ (nuraniyyun) in the following Hadith? If so, what would it mean? عن أبي ذر الغفاري: سَأَلْتُ رَسولَ اللهِ ﷺ، هلْ رَأَيْتَ رَبَّكَ؟ قالَ:…
3 April 2019
Clarification on a Hadith in Sahih Muslim regarding what will happen on the Day of Qiyamah
Question What is the correct translation of the underlined words: أخبرني أبو الزبير أنه سمع جابر بن عبد الله يسأل عن الورود، فقال: نجيء نحن يوم القيامة عن كذا وكذا، انظر أي ذلك فوق الناس؟……
28 September 2017
Explanation of ‘فقدم علي من سعايته’
Question What is meant by the following part of the Hadith recorded in Sahih Muslim, Kitabul Hajj? فقدم علي من سعايته