QuestionThere is a trend nowadays, that when there is a happy occasion like a birth, wedding, graduation, etc, flower arrangements are ordered and given as gifts. The flower arrangements are quite expensive. The more stylish the arrangement, the higher the price. When we intervene and try explaining that rather spend…
QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, is it correct to translate the word “أجران” as “double”? And is the Hadith implicating that the one who recites with difficulty receives a greater reward? عن عائشة رضي الله عنها عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: مثل الذي يقرأ القرآن وهو حافظ له مع…
QuestionWho was Imam Waki’ (rahimahullah)? If he were to grade a narrator as reliable (thiqah), would his grading be accepted?
QuestionI would like to know if there is a Hadith that makes mention of the consumption of camel urine for shifa (i.e., medicinal purposes). Is it authentic? And if so, can the Hadith be used to validate the usage of camel urine? Please provide some commentary on the Hadith.
QuestionKindly mention which ‘Abdullah was alluded to in the following narration along with the reason for saying أنى علقها: عن أبي معمر أن أميرا كان بمكة يسلم تسليمتين فقال عبد الله: أنى علقها. قال الحكم في حديثه: إن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان يفعله (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 581)
QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, what was the reason for Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) raising his hands and saying takbir before moving back to the saff (row)? وعن سهل بن سعد الساعدى رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ذهب إلى بنى عمرو بن عوف ليصلح بينهم…
QuestionI have heard in a lecture that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) once told Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha): "May your hand be cut/paralyzed." She sat holding that hand fearfully and upon returning, he (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) enquired as to what she was doing. Waiting for your words to take…
QuestionWould you be so kind as to please provide the source and authenticity of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has mentioned: "Indeed I hope to intercede on the Day of Qiyamah as the number of trees and clay on the earth." Kindly clarify what is meant by…
QuestionPlease provide a brief commentary on the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "The example of a believer who recites the Quran is like that of a citron, it has a pleasant smell and a sweet taste. And the example of a believer who does not recite the…
QuestionWere the two Sahabiyyah Sayyidah Ummu Sulaym and Sayyidah Ummu Salamah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) one and the same person, or were they two different people? I know that Sayyidah Ummu Sulaym was married to Sayyiduna Abu Talhah and would like to know if Sayyiduna Anas’ mother (radiyallahu ‘anhum) was this same…
QuestionIs the following narration by Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) and his statement thereafter correct? Is it authentically established that Sayyiduna Hakim ibn Hizam and Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) were both born in the blessed Ka'bah? أخبرنا أبو بكر محمد بن أحمد بن بالويه ثنا إبراهيم بن إسحاق الحربي ثنا مصعب بن…
QuestionPlease explain whether the following narration is reliable: عن خالد بن معدان رحمه الله قال: إذا رأيتم عمودا من نار من قبل المشرق في شهر رمضان في السماء فأعدوا من الطعام ما استطعتم فإنها سنة جوع Khalid Ibn Ma’dan (rahimahullah) has said: "If you see a column of fire from…
QuestionI 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 explain why this would cause Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to get frightened?
QuestionPlease 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 Allah, Allah will be content with a small measure of deeds from him." (Shu’abul Iman, Hadith: 4265 and 9531)
QuestionPlease provide the reference and explanation of the following: البلاء موكل بالمنطق “Calamity is commissioned/dispatched through speech”