Imam Bukhari

20 Shawwal 14478 April 2026

Dawud (‘alayhis salam) and His Miraculous Recitation of the Zabur

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? خفف على داود عليه السلام القرآن فكان يأمر بدوابه فتسرج، فيقرأ القرآن قبل أن تسرج دوابه، ولا يأكل إلا من عمل يده

18 Sha'ban 144528 February 2024

A Reward for Clothing a Destitute Muslim

QuestionIs the following Hadith referring to poor Muslims or all Muslims regardless of rich/poor? «ما من مسلم كسا مسلما ثوبا إلا كان في حفظ من الله ما دام منه عليه خرقة»

10 Dhul Qa'dah 144310 June 2022

A Follow up Query Regarding the Narrator; ‘Asim ibn Bahdalah

QuestionI have seen your answer regarding 'Asim ibn Bahdalah but my question is what is the status of reports that are narrated through him alone? Some people have said he is only accepted through corroborated reports, others said his Hadith narrated alone are Hasan until proven otherwise.

7 Rabi'ul Akhir 14415 December 2019

The Narrator; Thumamah ibn ‘Uqbah

QuestionIs Thumamah ibn 'Uqbah a reliable narrator of Hadith? I have read that Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) reported his Hadith in Al Adabul Mufrad and Imam Nasai (rahimahullah) has classified him as trustworthy. Is this true?

23 Jumadal Akhirah 14401 March 2019

Another Version of the Hadith on “Giving Due Where It’s Due”

QuestionI read on your website on this link, regarding Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) making space for Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu). There is a similar narration which mentions Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) making space for Sayyiduna 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhu), and Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) made the same statement,…

2 Rabi'ul Akhir 144011 December 2018

‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) Explains How a Person Will Know When He Is Pious

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this narration: A man asked Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha): "When will I know that I am pious?' She said: 'When you realise that you are a sinner.' He said: 'And when will I realise I am a sinner?' She replied: 'When you think you are…