20 October 2016
Hadith on the duties of the ‘Ulama
Question I came across a very interesting and beautiful Hadith: The Messenger (salallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "This sacred knowledge will be borne by the reliable authorities of each successive…
26 September 2016
Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma), the leaders of the middle aged in Jannah
Question Is this Hadith authentic, and what is the source? "Abu Bakr and 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) are the leaders of the middle aged men of Jannah except for the Messengers and Prophets"
26 September 2016
The enormous stature of the earlier Hadith Masters
Question If a Hadith in Tirmidhi has been declared hasan sahih by Imam Tirmidhi (rahimahullah) but declared weak by contemporary 'Ulama after scrutinising the chain. Which ruling would be given…
25 January 2016
Become a key for good and a lock for evil
Question Is the following narration authentic? What is its explanation? Sayyiduna Sahl ibn Sa'd (radiyallahu 'anhuma) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Indeed, this khayr…
11 November 2015
Explanation of a Hadith regarding horses
Question Abu Wahb Al Jushami (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Keep horses and pass your hand over their forelocks and their humps and adorn them with belts…
28 October 2015
Does the deceased feel anything?
Question Is it true that we should be very careful with a dead body because it can feel pain?
26 October 2015
Meaning of the Hadith on Awwabin
Question In the virtue of Awwabin Salah the word "without evil talk in between" are mentioned. What is meant by "Without evil talk in between" Does it mean worldly talk? If a person talks in between…
20 October 2015
Fragrance from Jannah
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Kindly explain what is meant by 'it has come from Jannah'. Abu Uthman An-Nahdi (rahimahullah), a Tabi'i, reports that Nabi (sallallahu…
5 October 2015
Meaning of: ‘Don’t let witr salah be like Maghrib’
Question What is meant by the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) said: 'Don't make witr 3 rak'ats, and do not let it resemble maghrib. Read witr with 5 or 7 rak'ats' (Narrated by…
21 September 2015
Explanation of ‘Allah will never unite my ummah upon misguidance’
Question Can you please shed some light on what the Hadith 'Allah Ta'ala will never allow my Ummah to unite upon misguidance' means? Does it mean that majority will always be on the right path?
11 August 2015
Explanation of the Hadith, "Whomsoever is fearful, then he should set out early"
Question What is the explanation of Hadith: "Man khafa adlaja wa man adlaja balaghal manzil. Ala inna sil 'atallahi ghaliyah, ala inna sil 'atallihil Jannah"
24 April 2015
Reason for asking for forgiveness after using the toilet
Question I would like to know the reason we are asking Allah for forgiveness by saying 'غفرانك' (O Allah! forgive me) after using the toilet since we did not commit any sin by relieving ourselves.……