2 July 2019
Surah An’am, the whole Surah revealed at one time
Question Please authenticate this Hadith. It appears in a Hadith that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: Surah An'am, the whole of it, was revealed at one time. Such was the majesty of its…
1 July 2019
Grade of a Hadith on the importance of protecting the Quran and the Family of Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam)
Question I am very curious about the correct grading of the following chain: حدثنا سليمان بن عبيد الله الغيلاني، حدثنا أبو عامر، حدثنا كثير بن زيد، عن محمد بن عمر بن علي، عن أبيه، عن علي رضي الله عنه…
1 July 2019
Good deeds on behalf of one’s parents
Question What is authenticity of the following Hadith? Narrated by Hajjaj ibn Dinar that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: Good deed after good deed is that along with your prayers you…
28 June 2019
Proof for reading Witr Salah in congregation in Ramadan
Question What is the proof of reading Witr Salah in congregation during Ramadan?
24 June 2019
Sayyiduna Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) preventing his wife from going to the Masjid
Question Some scholars (Tuhfatul Qari 3/219) have related this story that Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu'anhu) prevented his wife Sayyidah 'Atikah (radiyallahu'anhua) from going to the Masjid. Is this…
24 June 2019
Beware of sinning on the earth
Question What is the status of the following Hadith and is the translation correct? In particular the word "Mother" 'Take care of the earth for she is your mother. No one does good or evil on her…
21 June 2019
A thousand salutations on Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam)
Question This Hadith mentions reciting a thousand salutations upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam). 1. Do I have to read a specific durud? 2. Do I need to recite the salutations a thousand times,…
20 June 2019
Nabi’s (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) intercession for replying to the adhan
Question Is there a Hadith about Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) saying that he will intercede for those who reply to the adhan?
20 June 2019
Sitting and drinking water
Question Looking at the narrations below, what is the Sunnah? To stand and drink, or to sit whilst drinking? a) Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said "No person should stand and drink water,…
17 June 2019
Deeds for Isal Thawab
Question Kindly mentioned some Hadiths with authenticity and reference for Isal thawab, especially regarding dhikr like the first kalimah or other adhkar which are recited for Isal thawab.
17 May 2019
Recitals for each of the three sets of 10 days of Ramadan
Question Is it Sunnah to recite the following du'as in Ramadan. Are they mentioned in any Hadith? First 10 days: اَللّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ Second 10 days: ِاَستَغفِرُ…
17 May 2019
Honouring the elderly
Question Is this Hadith authentic? 'Part of glorifying Allah is honouring the grey-haired [elderly] Muslim.'
9 May 2019
The Famous Hadith on the benefit of salutations on Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam)
Question The famous Hadith of Ubay ibn Ka'b on salawat on the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam): عنه قال: قال رجل: يا رسول الله أرأيت إن جعلت صلواتي كلها عليك؟ قال: إذا يكفيك الله تبارك وتعالى ما…
2 May 2019
Difference among the madhabs in Usulul Hadith
Question Is it true that the Usul al-Hadith of the Hanafi Madhab differs from other Madhahib? Which books should a Hanafi student study in the subject?
30 April 2019
Shaving the head in response to calamity
Question Is there any narration which mentions that one should shave one's head after one's parents or close relative has passed away? If no, is there any reason why people act according to this?