Moulana Farhan Shariff

24 Sha'ban 14427 April 2021

Following the Ways of the Banu Israil, Handspan by Handspan

QuestionKindly provide the reference, authenticity, and explanation of the following narration: Sayyiduna Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has narrated that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "You will most definitely follow the ways of those before you, handspan by handspan, arm’s length by arm’s length, so much so that if…

22 Sha'ban 14425 April 2021

Another Hadith Regarding the Detrimental Characteristics of Women

QuestionKindly provide the correct Arabic wording and authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: "The majority of those I saw therein [i.e., in the fire] were women who spread secrets when entrusted; when they are asked, they are stingy, and when they ask others, they…

18 Sha'ban 14421 April 2021

The Warning Sermon on Mount Safa

QuestionHas this Hadith appeared with the following wording in any narration? "From the mountain he [i.e., Rasulullah – sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam] asked the people of Makkah: ‘If I say on the other side of the mountain your enemy is there will you believe me?’ Everyone said: “If you say…

15 Sha'ban 144229 March 2021

Having Hope in the Great Mercy of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionDoes the following Hadith come in more detail? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Four people will come out of the fire [of Jahannam] and will be presented before Allah [Ta’ala]. One of them will turn and say: “O my Rabb! Since you…

15 Sha'ban 144229 March 2021

Another Hadith on Respecting Elders and Showing Mercy to Children

QuestionKindly provide the reference, authenticity, and translation of the following narration: عَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: بَيْنَما رَسُولُ اللهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَمَعَهُ أَبُو بَكْرٍ وَعُمَرُ وَأَبُو عُبَيْدَةَ بْنُ الْجَرَّاحِ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ فِي نَفَرٍ مِنْ أَصْحَابِهِ إِذْ أُتِيَ بِقَدَحٍ فِيهِ شَرَابٌ، فَنَاوَلَهُ رَسُولُ اللهِ صلى الله…

12 Sha'ban 144226 March 2021

Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) Sells Her Slave to the Worst of Arabs

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, why did Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) sell her slave to the worst of Arabs? ‘Amrah (rahimahallah) has narrated that: Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) once made a slave girl of hers a Mudabbar [i.e., a slave that is set free after death]. Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) then…

10 Sha'ban 144224 March 2021

A Longer Version of the Narration Regarding Loving for the Sake of Allah

QuestionKindly provide the translation of the following narration: عَنْ أَبِي إِدْرِيسَ الْخَوْلَنِيِّ قَالَ: دَخَلتُ مسجدَ حِمصَ فجَلَستُ إلى حَلْقةٍ فيها اثنانِ وثَلاثونَ رَجُلًا مِن أصحابِ النَّبيِّ صلَّى اللهُ عليه وسلَّمَ، قال: يقولُ الرَّجُلُ منهم: سَمِعتُ رسولَ اللهِ صلَّى اللهُ عليه وسلَّمَ، فيُحدِّثُ، ثُمَّ يقولُ الآخَرُ: سَمِعتُ رسولَ اللهِ صلَّى اللهُ…

9 Sha'ban 144223 March 2021

A Narration Describing the Khawarij

QuestionKindly provide the authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has mentioned: "A group of people shall appear towards the end of time – [referring to one of the individuals present, Nabi – sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam – said:] it’s as if this [person] is amongst them…

5 Sha'ban 144219 March 2021

A Sahabi Continues to Pray Despite Witnessing His Horse Being Stolen

QuestionI was looking for the following Hadith which ‘Allamah Qastallani (rahimahullah) has mentioned in his Al-Mawahibul Ladunniyyah: ومنها حديث الصحابي الذي سرق فرسه بليل وهو في الصلاة فرأى السارق حين اخذه فلم يقطع لذلك صلاته فقيل له في ذلك فقال ما كنت فيه ألذ من ذلك (Al-Mawahibul Ladunniyyah, vol. 3,…

4 Sha'ban 144218 March 2021

A Great Virtue of Making Wudu

QuestionKindly provide the reference and translation of the following narration: عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أتى المقبرة، فقال: السلام عليكم دار قوم مؤمنين، وإنا إن شاء الله بكم لاحقون، وددت أنا قد رأينا إخواننا قالوا: أولسنا إخوانك؟ يا رسول الله قال: أنتم…

3 Sha'ban 144217 March 2021

The Last Person to Cross the Sirat [Bridge] and Enter Jannah

QuestionKindly provide the authenticity of the narration recorded by Imam Ishaq ibn Rahuyah wherein Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) related a Hadith to Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding the last person to enter Jannah. In this narration, it is said that the last person to cross the…

2 Sha'ban 144216 March 2021

A Justification for Leaving Out Congregational Prayer?

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: ‘Verily there were [many] prophets belonging to Allah [Ta’ala]; all of them used to hunt or search for prey. Regarding congregational prayer, your love for [wanting to attend] the congregation as well as…

28 Rajab 144212 March 2021

Another Narration Regarding the Last Person to Enter Jannah

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration: Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Whilst he, i.e., the last person to enter Jannah, is walking therein, he will suddenly see a light and fall in prostration. It will then be…