Majma’uz Zawaid

26 Rajab 144417 February 2023

Quran/Nubuwwah Being Revealed in Three Places

QuestionWhat is status of the following narration? عن أبي أمامة أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «أنزلت علي النبوة في ثلاثة أمكنة: بمكة وبالمدينة وبالشام»

18 Rajab 14449 February 2023

A Nabi from Those Whom Allah Did Not Mention in the Quran

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? عن علي رضى الله عنه: إن الله تعالى بعث نبياً أسود، فهو ممن لم تذكر قصته في القرآن.

12 Jumadal Ula 14446 December 2022

Commentary on the Narration Regarding Three Vital Qualities

QuestionCan you please provide an explanation for the Hadith below: «من لم يكن فيه واحدة من ثلاث فلا يعتد بشيء من عمل: تقوى تحجزه عن المحارم، أو حلم يكف به السفيه، أو خلق يعيش به في الناس» In specific, what is the meaning of and reason behind: فلا يعتد بشيء…

20 Rabi'ul Akhir 144415 November 2022

Carrying Out Less Optional Deeds but Obeying Allah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration: «من أطاع الله عز وجل فقد ذكَرَه، وإن قلت صلاته وصيامه وتلاوته القرآن» Is this suitable to quote?

15 Rabi'ul Akhir 144410 November 2022

Commentary on the Hadith, “Marriage Completes Half of Din”

Question"When a man marries, he has fulfilled half of his religion, so let him fear Allah regarding the remaining half?" Regarding this Hadith, is it applicable to women also? And what is the meaning of half of Din? In which way is it half of Din?

1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144427 October 2022

Another Du’a to Recite When Looking in the Mirror

QuestionWhat is the reference for this du'a when looking in the mirror and is it suitable to recite? All praise is due to Allah, Who created my composition in due proportion and with perfect proportion and balance. He gave my face its form and beautified it, and He made me…

23 Rabi'ul Awwal 144419 October 2022

Who Are the Friends of Allah?

QuestionKindly comment on the authenticity of the following Hadith: "Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was asked, “who are the friends of Allah?". He replied: "Those whom when they are seen, Allah is remembered."

22 Rabi'ul Awwal 144418 October 2022

A Narration Regarding the Opinion and Counsel of Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? عن معاذ بن جبل، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لما أراد أن يسرح معاذا إلى اليمن استشار ناسا من أصحابه - فيهم أبو بكر، وعمر، وعثمان، وعلي، وطلحة، والزبير، وأسيد بن حضير - فاستشارهم فقال أبو بكر: لولا أنك استشرتنا…

18 Rabi'ul Awwal 144414 October 2022

The Deceased’s Neighbours Envy Him

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) taught us that, when you give charity on behalf of the deceased, the news is brought to them in their graves: “O Companion of the deep grave! This is a gift which your family has gifted you so accept it. Then…

3 Safar 144431 August 2022

Making Space in a Gathering Is a Right of a Fellow Muslim

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? عن واثلة بن الخطاب، قال: دخل رجل إلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، وهو في المسجد قاعد، فتزحزح له رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، فقال الرجل: يا رسول الله إن في المكان سعة، فقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: «إن للمسلم…