Moulana Farhan Shariff

15 Sha'ban 14448 March 2023

Seeking Permission Before Getting up to Leave

QuestionKindly mention whether the following narration is suitable to quote: إذا زار أحدكم أخاه فجلس عنده فلا يقومنّ حتى يستأذنه.

4 Sha'ban 144425 February 2023

It Is for Them in the Dunya

QuestionIs there any narration from Sayyidah 'Aishah (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 Akhirah".

19 Rajab 144410 February 2023

The Ink of the Scholars in Comparison to the Blood of the Martyrs

QuestionKindly 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 scholars and blood of the martyrs will be weighed resulting in the ink of the scholars outweighing the…

19 Rajab 144410 February 2023

Meaning of the Word تحزّم

QuestionKindly 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 بعض، فتحزم المفطرون وعملوا وضعف الصوام عن بعض العمل. قال: فقال في ذلك: «ذهب المفطرون اليوم بالأجر».

28 Rabi'ul Awwal 144424 October 2022

Explanation of the Narration Regarding the Suckling of Sayyiduna Salim (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionKindly explain the following narration, especially what is meant by the instruction of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to suckle Sayyiduna Salim (radiyallahu ‘anhu): Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) has narrated: “Sahlah bintu Suhayl (radiyallahu ‘anha) came to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and said: “O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam),…

28 Rabi'ul Awwal 144424 October 2022

18 000 Different Creations

QuestionI 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?

23 Rabi'ul Awwal 144419 October 2022

Who Are the Friends of Allah?

QuestionKindly comment on the authenticity of the following Hadith: "Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was asked, “who are the friends of Allah?". He replied: "Those whom when they are seen, Allah is remembered."

21 Rabi'ul Awwal 144417 October 2022

Which Date Did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Leave from Madinah for Fath Makkah?

QuestionKindly mention which date Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) left from Madinah Munawwarah and arrived in Makkah Mukarramah. Different dates seem to have been mentioned regarding the following Hadith: Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has narrated: “We went on an expedition with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) when sixteen days…

24 Muharram 144422 August 2022

Correct Wording, أظنني or أظنه, in a Hadith of Sahih Muslim

QuestionIn 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 تطوع صلاة رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: فكان لا يصلى بعد الجمعة…