9 October 2017
Surah Fatihah; a cure for all illness?
Question I know that Surah Fatihah can be recited to cure scorpion stings from the Hadith of Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri. But can Surah Fatihah be used to cure all illnesses and health problems in general…
2 October 2017
The love of the Hurs for their men of the Dunya
Question Is the following narration authentic? 'No woman offends her husband in this world but his wife among the hurs says, ‘Do not offend him, may Allah curse you, for he is only with you for a…
2 October 2017
Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) going between Safa and Marwah in Hajj
Question In the following narration: Lam yatufin Nabiyyu sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam wa ashabuhu baynas safa wal marwati illa tawafan wahidan. Does this sa'i refer to the sa'i of 'Umrah or Hajj ?
29 September 2017
Why would the Quraysh fast on ‘Aashura?
Question One narration indicates that the Mushrikin used to fast on 'Aashura as well. Is there any history/reason behind their fasting on this day ?
28 September 2017
Applying surma on the day of ‘Aashura (10th Muharram)- a bid’ah
Question Does the practice of applying surmah on the day of 'Ashura (10th Muharram) have any proof?
28 September 2017
Intentionally getting wet in the rain?
Question Is there any mention in a Hadith about the first rain of the season being a cure? Or any mention about the first rain of the season, that a person should wet himself with it, is this found…
27 September 2017
A beneficial form of salutation (durud)
Question Is this Hadith sahih? عن أبي هريرة أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال :من سره أن يكتال بالمكيال الأوفى إذا صلى علينا أهل البيت فليقل: اللهم صل على محمد النبي وعلى أزواجه أمهات المؤمنين وذريته…
26 September 2017
The benefit of offering wudu and salah correctly
Question Is this Hadith reliable? من توضأ كما أُمر وصلّى كما أُمر غُفر له ما تقدّم من ذنبه
26 September 2017
Willingly paying more than the asking price
Question What is the status of this narration: عَنْ أَنَسٍ فَخَرَجْتُ أَنَا وَالرَّجُلُ إِلَى السُّوقِ فَإِذَا سِلْعَةٌ تُبَاعُ فَسَاوَمْتُهُ فَقَالَ بِثَلَاثِينَ فَنَظَرَ الرَّجُلُ فَقَالَ قَدْ…
21 September 2017
Barakah is with your elders
Question What is the status of the Hadith: البركة مع اكابركم
21 September 2017
Meaning of the words: Sanad and Isnad
Question What is the difference between Sanad and Isnad? Am I right in assuming that Sanad refers to the names of people mentioned in the chain, whereas Isnad refers to mentioning/writing the full…
20 September 2017
Saying Sadaqallahul ‘Azim after Quran recital
Question Is there any proof for reciting 'Sadaqallahul Azim' after reciting the Quran?
20 September 2017
Meaning of a term used in Mirqat
Question In Mirqatul Mafatih sometimes when discussing details about a rawi Mullah 'Ali Qari says ذكره المؤلف . Who is المؤلف?
19 September 2017
Are women prohibited from red clothing?
Question Is this report correct? 1. 'Aaisha (radiyallahu 'anha) wore a dress that was dyed with 'Usfur’ while she was in the state of Ihram. (Usfur, the red substance extracted from safflower) If it…
19 September 2017
Proof for the titles: Mufti and Qari!
Question A person asked me where do we get these terms like Mufti and Qari from?