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 wasallam) 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 wasallam) 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 wasallam) has said: The intelligent person is the one who subjugates his soul/takes account of…
18 February 2020
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) daughter’s request
Question Which daughter of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) 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)…
30 January 2020
Hadith commentaries other than the famous commentaries on the Sihah sittah
Question Where can I find explanations of Hadith besides the commentaries of the Sihah Sittah and other famous Hadith books other than Faydul Qadir?
2 December 2019
The importance of going out in battle with the correct intention
Question Is the following narration authentic: عن معاذ بن جبل عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: «الغزو غزوان، فأما من ابتغى وجه الله وأطاع الإمام وأنفق الكريمة وياسر الشريك واجتنب الفساد فإن…
30 October 2019
Meaning of the Hadiths that encourage the remembrance of death
Question There are Hadiths regarding the remembrance of death, what do they mean? Do we remember those who have died or think about that we will die one day?
1 October 2019
The virtue of reciting the last few Verses of Surah Aalu ‘Imran at night
Question Is this Hadith authentic? من قرأ آخر آل عمران في ليلة كتب له قيام ليلة
18 September 2019
Translation of a word in a Hadith of Sahih Muslim regarding sighting of the moon
Question What is the translation of the word 'مده/أمده' in the following Hadith? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن الله قد أمده لرؤيته، فإن أغمي عليكم فأكملوا العدة……