Lisanul Mizan

21 Shawwal 14395 July 2018

An Unreliable Narration on Earthquakes and Lightening Before Qiyamah

QuestionCan I quote this narration? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Soon you will not find homes for shelter nor conveyances to transport you. When questioned, Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) replied, The houses will be destroyed by earthquakes and animals will be destroyed by lightning"

21 Sha'ban 14397 May 2018

Consuming a Haram Morsel

QuestionI am aware of the Hadith regarding Salah not being accepted for forty days for the one who drinks an alcoholic beverage. What is the authenticity of the following Hadith which states a similar punishment for one who consumes haram food? من أكل لقمة من حرام لم تقبل منه صلاة…

3 Sha'ban 143919 April 2018

Abu Bakr’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Bequest

QuestionIs this incident authentic: روي أن أبا بكر رضي الله عنه لما حضرته الوفاة قال لمن حضره: إذا أنا مت وفرغتم من جهازي فاحملوني حتى تقفوا بباب البيت الذي فيه قبر النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، فقفوا بالباب، وقولوا: السلام عليك يا رسول الله، هذا أبو بكر يستأذن، فإن أذن…

3 Rajab 143920 March 2018

A Hadith Regarding Children Playing With Sand

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) encouraged children to play with sand. He said "Sand is a pasture for kids" What is the status of the above Hadith?

5 Jumadal Akhirah 143921 February 2018

Four Evil Characteristics

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? أربعة من الشقاء: جمود العين، وقسوة القلب، وطول الأمل، والحرص على الدنيا

4 Rabi'ul Awwal 143923 November 2017

An Unreliable Narration on the Virtue of Setting Out to Seek Knowledge

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever goes out to learn a chapter of knowledge, with the intention of benefiting himself and to teach others, Allah will record the worship of one thousand (1000) years for each step he takes"

2 Rabi'ul Awwal 143921 November 2017

Prohibition of Posing Difficult Questions

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? "Soon a time will come where people will pose difficult/complex questions to the Fuqaha [Jurists]. These are the worst of my Ummah"