8 July 2020
The reason for Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) concern during an eclipse
Question I have heard that whenever an eclipse would occur, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would go to the Masjid out of fear and invite the people to perform the Eclipse Salah. Please…
7 July 2020
Explanation of the Hadith regarding Allah is content with a small measure of deeds
Question Please provide an explanation for the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: "When a person is content with a small measure of sustenance from…
6 July 2020
How to read the word نورٌ أنّي
Question Can the following words نورٌ أنّي be read as نورانِيّ (nuraniyyun) in the following Hadith? If so, what would it mean? عن أبي ذر الغفاري: سَأَلْتُ رَسولَ اللهِ ﷺ، هلْ رَأَيْتَ رَبَّكَ؟ قالَ:…
2 July 2020
Pronunciation of the words in the Hadith: Islam is built on five
Question Regarding the Hadith: بني الإسلام على خمس, what harakah will the meem (م) of إقام الصلاة take? Some books have it written with a fathah whilst others have it written with a kasrah or…
16 June 2020
Explanation of “Seek forgiveness for your brother”
Question Please provide a brief commentary of the following Hadith: “When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would finish the burial of the deceased, he would stay by the grave and say, ‘Seek…
11 June 2020
Narrations neither you nor your forefathers have heard
Question Please explain the following narration: Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "Towards the end of time there will be…
6 April 2020
Which verses of Surah Baqarah were given during Mi’raj
Question In the following Hadith, which specific verses of Surah Baqarah are referred to (i.e., where does it start from)? عن عبدالله بن مسعود: لَمّا أُسْرِيَ برَسولِ اللهِ ﷺ، انْتُهي به إلى سِدْرَةِ…
24 March 2020
Explanation of the word “istidraj”
Question Please provide the authenticity and commentary of the narration below: In a Hadith narrated from Sayyiduna ‘Uqbah bin ‘Amir (radiyallahu ‘anhu), Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:…
19 March 2020
Do Hijrah and Hajj expiate major sins?
Question Do Hijrah and Hajj have the same effect as accepting Islam as far as wiping out major sins are concerned? عن ابن شماسة المهرى قال: حضرنا عمرو بن العاص رضي الله عنه وهو فى سياقة الموت. فبكى…
12 March 2020
Would Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) comb his beard twice daily?
Question I read in Ihya 'Ulumid Din that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would comb his beard twice daily. Is this correct?
4 March 2020
Explanation of “fahish” and “mutafahish”
Question The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) never used bad language, neither a “Fahish” nor a “Mutafahish”. He used to say "The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and…
3 March 2020
Commentary of the narration regarding the intelligent person
Question Please provide a brief commentary on the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: The intelligent person is the one who subjugates his soul/takes account of…
18 February 2020
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) daughter’s request
Question Which daughter of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) does the following Hadith refer to and why did he refuse to go in the first instance? Usama (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: ‘Once, one…
14 February 2020
Shaytan urinating in one’s ear
Question Is there any Hadith that states that if one misses his Fajr Salah then Shaytan urinates in his ear? Also, what is the meaning of urinating in the ear?
31 January 2020
Duration of Imam Mahdi’s rule
Question Please inform me on the correct amount of years that the Mahdi will rule for taking into consideration the following Hadiths: 1. “Indeed there will be a Mahdi who comes in my Ummah (ruling)…