Imam Hakim

23 Jumadal Ula 14484 November 2026

A Statement of Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Regarding the Status of ‘Ulama

QuestionI would like to know the authenticity of the following narration found in the footnotes of Behisti Zewar. It has been narrated from Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) that the status of the 'Ulama over the masses is more than seven hundred stages, and that the journey from one…

9 Sha'ban 144223 March 2021

A Narration Describing the Khawarij

QuestionKindly provide the authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has mentioned: "A group of people shall appear towards the end of time – [referring to one of the individuals present, Nabi – sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam – said:] it’s as if this [person] is amongst them…

7 Rajab 144014 March 2019

The Expiation for a Quarrel

QuestionI wanted to know the authenticity and explanation of the following Hadith: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Performing two rak'ahs of Salah is an expiation for any quarrel." Is this in general for any quarrel or specific to spouses? If one party offers this only will it suffice?

11 Dhul Qa'dah 14384 August 2017

Treating People According to Their Status

QuestionSayyiduna Maymun ibn Abi Shabib (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: A beggar asked 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) for charity and she gave him a piece of bread. Thereafter, one well-dressed person asked her for charity and she invited him to sit down and served him food. When she was asked about the reason…