13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144320 October 2021
Meaning of the Term “جاز القنطرة/He Has Crossed the Bridge”
QuestionWhat does the following term mean, while describing narrators: قفز القنطرة، أو جاز القنطرة، أو جاوز القنطرة
Jarh and Ta’dil
14 Rajab 144226 February 2021
Is Muhammad ibn Ishaq a Reliable Narrator?
QuestionIs Muhammad ibn Ishaq (rahimahullah) a reliable narrator, and can his narrations be used as a proof?
28 Muharram 144216 September 2020
Meaning of the Term “لا بأس به” (la ba-sa bihi)
QuestionIf a Muhaddith is saying "la ba-sa bihi" (لا بأس به) then is he praising a narrator or criticising him?
12 Muharram 144231 August 2020
Brief Bio on Imam ‘Ijli
QuestionWho was Imam ‘Ijli (rahimaullah)? If he has graded a narrator trustworthy, would his grading be accepted among scholars of Hadith?
2 Dhul Hijjah 144123 July 2020
Imam Waki’ ibn Jarrah (rahimahullah)
QuestionWho was Imam Waki’ (rahimahullah)? If he were to grade a narrator as reliable (thiqah), would his grading be accepted?
12 Jumadal Akhirah 144018 February 2019
Some Terms Used to Discredit Narrators
Question1. What is meant by Muttaham bil-Khidhb in Hadith? Is he accused of lying in general conversations or fabricating a Hadith? 2. Will lying in Hadith always refer to fabricating? 3. Will that be the same as Fuhshul Ghalat?
29 Dhul Qa'dah 143822 August 2017
The Narrator; Shahr ibn Hawshab (rahimahullah)
QuestionWhat is the status of the Hadith narrator Shahr ibn Hawshab?
28 Dhul Qa'dah 143821 August 2017
Are the Terms of Taqribut Tahdhib General or Specific?
QuestionI was wondering, what does it mean when a narrator is declared Maqbul by Ibn Hajar? Is it referring to his own definition, or that of the majority?
18 Dhul Hijjah 143721 September 2016
How to Really Get to Know Someone
QuestionWhere is the narration to the effect that a person was praised in the presence of 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) and he asked: 'Did you do business or travel with that person?'
10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014
Imam Bukhari’s Terminology: “Fihi Nazr”
QuestionRespected Mawlana, What is meant when Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) says the following regarding a narrator? "fihi nazrun" فيه نظر or "Fi Hadithi nazrun" في حديثه نظر Jazakallahu khayran.