8 March 2023
Seeking permission before getting up to leave
Question Kindly mention whether the following narration is suitable to quote: إذا زار أحدكم أخاه فجلس عنده فلا يقومنّ حتى يستأذنه.
25 February 2023
It is for them in the Dunya
Question Is there any narration from Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) wherein she is reported to have said the following words to the Sahabiyyat? "It is for them in this world and for us in the…
10 February 2023
The ink of the scholars in comparison to the blood of the martyrs
Question Kindly mention whether the following Hadith is suitable to quote: «يوزن يوم القيامة مداد العلماء ودم الشهداء، فيرجح مداد العلماء على دم الشهداء» “On the day of judgement, the ink of the…
10 February 2023
Meaning of the word تحزّم
Question Kindly provide the translation of فَتَحَزَّمَ المُفْطِرُونَ وَعَمِلُوا in the following Hadith Shareef... عن أنس رضى الله عنه قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في سفر، فصام بعض وأفطر…
27 October 2022
Why were women and perfume made beloved to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)?
Question Regarding this Hadith, kindly explain what Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) meant by saying: ‘Women and perfume have been made dear to me’.
24 October 2022
Explanation of the narration regarding the suckling of Sayyiduna Salim (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly explain the following narration, especially what is meant by the instruction of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) to suckle Sayyiduna Salim (radiyallahu ‘anhu): Sayyidah…
24 October 2022
18 000 different creations
Question I heard in a lecture that Allah Ta’ala has created 18,000 different creations. Is this correct and can it be substantiated from any reliable source?
19 October 2022
Who are the friends of Allah?
Question Kindly comment on the authenticity of the following Hadith: "Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) was asked, “who are the friends of Allah?". He replied: ‘Those whom when they are seen,…
17 October 2022
Which date did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) leave from Madinah for Fath Makkah?
Question Kindly mention which date Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) left from Madinah Munawwarah and arrived in Makkah Mukarramah. Different dates seem to have been mentioned regarding the…
25 August 2022
Rasulullah’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) fondness of cold sweet drinks
Question Is it true that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) would like drinking cold water?
22 August 2022
Correct wording, أظنني or أظنه, in a Hadith of Sahih Muslim
Question In the following Hadith, what is the correct word and translation? Some prints have أَظُنُّنِي and some have أظنه وحدثنا يحيى بن يحيى قال: قرأت على مالك عن نافع عن عبد الله بن عمر، أنه وصف…
20 August 2022
Meaning of the word شاب in the Hadith regarding the shade of Allah Ta’ala
Question In the famous Hadith about seven categories of people who will be under the shade of Allah Ta’ala when there is no shade except His, one of them is a youth who grew up in Allah’s worship.…
16 August 2022
Who does a ‘Just ruler’ refer to in the Hadith regarding the shade of Allah Ta’ala?
Question I have a question regarding the famous Hadith regarding the seven categories of people who will be under the shade of Allah's 'Arsh when there is no shade except His. Regarding the 'just…
12 August 2022
We were ordered to seek forgiveness on behalf of the Sahabah, not swear them!
Question Kindly comment regarding the source and authenticity of the following passage I came across: The following du’a teaches one how to seek Allah's forgiveness for the believers who passed away…
10 August 2022
What to recite when your riding animal runs away
Question What is status and meaning of following narration? إذا انفلتت دابة أحدكم بأرض فلاة فليناد: يا عباد الله احبسوا علي، يا عباد الله احبسوا علي، فإن لله في الأرض حاضراً سيحبسه عليكم……