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Moulana Muhammad

8 Dhul Qa'dah 144129 June 2020

Do Not Waste Water, Even at the Riverbank

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) passed by Sa'd (radiyallahu 'anhu) when he was performing ablution, and he said: 'What is this extravagance?' He said: 'Can there be any extravagance in ablution?' Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Yes, even if you are on…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 144125 June 2020

The Shortest Chains in Sahih Bukhari

QuestionI heard there are twenty three (23) Hadiths whose chain of narrators are only three (3) that are linked to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Is this true? If so, which Hadiths are they?

27 Shawwal 144119 June 2020

Our Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Generosity

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) received a garment from someone. When he wore it and came out, someone from the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) saw him and he asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) for it. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) immediately went to his…

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

The Complexion of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhen our Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is described as having fair or white skin does this mean that it was literally white or would this indicate a light brown skin color? I have read in many narrations the word white but this does not make sense to me as…

14 Ramadan 14417 May 2020

Shaykh ‘Awwamah’s Answer on Hadithus Sayhah fi Ramadan

QuestionWhat is the ruling of the following Hadith? تكون هدة في شهر رمضان توقظ النائم وتفزع اليقظان، ثم تظهر عصابة في شوال، ثم معمعة في ذي الحجة، ثم تنتهك المحارم في المحرم، ثم يكون موت في صفر، ثم تتنازع القبائل في الربيع، ثم العجب كل العجب بين جمادى ورجب، ثم…

12 Sha'ban 14416 April 2020

Strength of the Sanad, Darraj from Abil Haytham

QuestionIs the Hadith of Darraj from Abil Haytham acceptable. Imam Tirmidhi (rahimahullah) has classified the Hadith as sound (hasan) but others classify it as weak (da'if). What is correct opinion.

17 Jumadal Akhirah 144112 February 2020

A Fabrication About Roses/Rose-Water

QuestionI have heard that diabetes can be cured by drinking rose water based on the fact that the rose plant was developed as a result of the sweat of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). How authentic is that statement?

3 Jumadal Akhirah 144129 January 2020

Nabi (sallallahu ’alayhi wa sallam) Giving Da’wah During Hajj

QuestionDoes the following narration prove: 1. It is Sunnah to visiting people at their homes for the sake of Da’wah. 2. It is Sunnah to visit people at the time of Hajj for the sake of Da’wah. وعند أحمد بإسناد حسن وصححه الحاكم وابن حبان عن جابر مثله وأوله مكث…

15 Rabi'ul Akhir 144113 December 2019

Composure of a Sahabiyyah at the Time of Calamity

QuestionPlease comment on the authenticity of this narration: The son of Ummu Khallad (radiyallahu 'anhuma) was martyred. When she heard about it she came to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to enquire about his position and reward. Despite being afflicted by the great tragedy of losing her son, her face…

17 Rabi'ul Awwal 144115 November 2019

Another Recital When Welcoming a Haji?

QuestionI read this du'a and this one on your website for welcoming a Haji. However, I have also heard people recite the following du'a when meeting a returning Haji: اللّٰهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْحَاجِّ وَلِمَنِ اسْتَغْفَرَ لَهُ الْحَاجُّ Allahummaghfir lil Haj, wa liman istaghfara lahul Haj Is this correct?

16 Safar 144116 October 2019

Judging Witnesses by Their Apparent Condition

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "We judge people by what is apparent and leave their inner secrets to Allah."