Mirqat

12 Rabi'ul Akhir 144825 September 2026

Does the Hadith on Remaining Behind from the First Saff Refer to Salah or Jihad?

QuestionCould the first saff in the following hadith be referring to the first Saff in Jihad, or does it mean both Salah and Jihad or only Salah? Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “People will continue remaining behind from the first row until Allah…

27 Rabi'ul Awwal 144810 September 2026

People Whose Hearts Are Like the Hearts of Birds

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following Hadith: يدخل الجنة أقوام أفئدتهم مثل أفئدة الطير Does it refer to having a sensitive heart?

25 Rabi'ul Awwal 14488 September 2026

The Apparent Repetition of Istijmar in a Hadith

QuestionIn the following Hadith, is there a difference in the meaning/explanation of the first and last parts, as it appears to be a repetition? الاستجمار تو، ورمي الجمار تو، والسعي بين الصفا والمروة تو، والطواف تو، وإذا استجمر أحدكم فليستجمر بتو

10 Dhul Hijjah 144727 May 2026

Commentary on the Hadith Regarding Misappropriation of Funds

QuestionPlease provide some commentary on the following Hadith: إن رجالاً يتخوضون في مال الله بغير حق، فلهم النار يوم القيامة “There are some men who misappropriate Allah’s wealth [such as the funds of the Muslim state, Zakah etc.], the fire [of Jahannam] will be their destination on the Day of…

1 Dhul Hijjah 144718 May 2026

A Hadith on Performing Istikharah Seven Times

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? يا أنس، إذا هممت بأمر فاستخر ربك فيه سبع مرات، ثم انظر إلى الذي يسبق إلى قلبك، فإن الخير فيه

22 Shawwal 144710 April 2026

The Vast Mercy of Allah and the Humility of Sufyan Thawri

QuestionKindly provide the full narration, reference and Arabic text: Hammad visited Sufyan (rahimahumallah) during his illness. Sufyan said, "O Abu Salamah, do you think Allah will forgive someone like me...?"

23 Ramadan 144712 March 2026

Zakah of the Body Is Fasting

QuestionIs this an authentic Hadith? For everything there is Zakah; the Zakah of the body is fasting.