23 July 2020
Gaining two rewards while reciting the Quran
Question Regarding 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…
23 July 2020
Imam Waki’ ibn Jarrah (rahimahullah)
Question Who was Imam Waki’ (rahimahullah)? If he were to grade a narrator as reliable (thiqah), would his grading be accepted?
21 July 2020
Consuming camel urine for medical purposes
Question I 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…
16 July 2020
‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) surprise and happiness upon hearing of a Sunnah being practised
Question Kindly 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…
16 July 2020
Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) praised Allah while moving back to the saff (row)
Question Regarding 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…
15 July 2020
‘Aaishah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) anxiety at the words of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question I have heard in a lecture that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) once told Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) that: ‘May your hand be cut/paralyzed.’ She sat holding that hand fearfully…
15 July 2020
Intercession of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to the number of trees and clay on earth
Question Would you be so kind as to please provide the source and authenticity of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has mentioned: ‘Indeed I hope to intercede on the Day…
14 July 2020
Commentary of the Hadith on the example of a believer who recites the Quran
Question Please provide a brief commentary on the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: ‘The example of a believer who recites the Quran is like that of a citron, it has a…
14 July 2020
Sayyidatuna: Ummu Sulaym and Ummu Salamah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question Were 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…
10 July 2020
Was Hakim ibn Hizam born in the Ka’bah?
Question Is 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…
9 July 2020
Famine before Qiyamah
Question Please 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…
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 wasallam) is reported to have said: ‘When a person is content with a small measure of sustenance from…
6 July 2020
Calamity is commissioned through speech
Question Please provide the reference and explanation of the following: البلاء موكل بالمنطق “Calamity is commissioned/dispatched through speech”
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:…