11 March 2021
Another version of the narration regarding ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) dismissing a minister due to lack of compassion
Question Can you please provide the reference for this narration? Abu 'Uthman reported that 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) wanted to appoint a man as governor. The governor said, "I have such and such a…
15 July 2020
Not milking an animal completely and leaving some milk for its young
Question What is the source of this Hadith? The Messenger of Allah once passed by a man milking a sheep. He said "Leave some for the lamb for it is the most obedient animal."
3 July 2020
Another narration regarding sharpening the blade before slaughtering
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once passed by a man who placed his foot on the side of a sheep, as he sharpened his blade. The sheep was observing this.…
2 August 2019
Sharpening the knife before slaughter and hastening to slaughter the udhiyah/qurbani
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) commanded that the knives be sharpened [before slaughtering the animal] and that it be concealed from the animals, and he…
15 May 2019
Whoever has been granted kindness has been granted goodness
Question What is the status of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever was given his share of gentleness/kindness, then he has been given a share of good. And whoever…
1 November 2016
Treatment of animals
Question What is the status of this narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once was entering the Masjid to offer Zuhr Salah when he saw an animal that was tied up. He asked, 'Where is the…