14 August 2023
Ibnul Mulaqqin (rahimahullah) loses his book collection due to a fire
Question I am looking for a reference for the following: "When Ibn al-Mulaqqin's library burned down he lost his mind."
14 August 2023
‘Urwah ibn Zubayr (rahimahullah) laments over the loss of his books
Question What is the reference for this narration? Hisham ibn 'Urwah, from his father: It is recounted that his books were consumed by fire on the day of catastrophe. He would often express, "I wish…
11 August 2023
An untraceable narration on the reward of engaging in intimacy
Question I heard the following virtue in a lecture: "A person who has relations with his wife gets the reward of killing a disbeliever." Is this authentic?
11 August 2023
A du’a to recite for eye disease/ophthalmia
Question Is this du'a authentic and is the reference to Mustadrak Hakim correct? «اللهم متعني ببصري، واجعله الوارث مني، وأرني في العدو ثأري، وانصرني على من ظلمني»……
10 August 2023
A woman should apply fragrance exclusively for her husband
Question What is the reference of this Hadith? It is narrated that Umar ibn al-Khattab went out on the day of 'Eid and passed by a group of women. He noticed a scent emanating from the head of a…
10 August 2023
The agonizing stay of a disbeliever in his grave
Question Where is this Hadith recorded and what is the translation? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم في قول الله تبارك وتعالى {فإن له معيشة ضنكا} قال: «المعيشة الضنك الذي قال…
9 August 2023
Prohibition against debating over taqdir
Question Can you please tell me in which Hadith books does this appear? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) came out to us while we were discussing taqdir. He became angry such that…
9 August 2023
A description of the serpents in the grave of the Disbeliever
Question Where is this Hadith recorded and what is the translation of this hadith? إن المؤمن في قبره لفي روضة خضراء، ويرحب له قبره سبعون ذراعا، وينور له كالقمر ليلة البدر أتدرون فيما أنزلت هذه الآية:…
8 August 2023
Not invoking salutations (durud) upon Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is a sign of being ill-mannered and ungrateful
Question Can this Hadith be quoted? «من الجفاء أن أذكر عند الرجل فلا يصلي علي»
7 August 2023
The days of ‘Eid are for eating, drinking and intimacy with one’s spouse
Question Is it true that the days of 'Eid are days of eating, drinking and sexual intimacy (بعال)?
7 August 2023
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) acknowledges Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the reference for this Hadith and can it be quoted? Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) would say to Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu): "You spent the most time with the…
4 August 2023
‘Abdullah’s ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice on reciting 1000 salutations [durud] on a Friday
Question Is this suitable to quote? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "O Zayd ibn Wahb! Do not let Jumu'ah pass without invoking salawat [durud] on the Prophet (sallallahu…
4 August 2023
An unreliable narration on sniffing food
Question Is this Hadith reliable? «لا تشموا الطعام كما تشمه السباع»
3 August 2023
A follow up query on the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) told Ummu Salamah and Maymunah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) to observe hijab
Question Regarding the Hadith wherein a blind Sahabi visited Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and the wives were commanded to cover up in front of him, but one of the wives said, but he is blind.…
3 August 2023
Offering Salah with devotion; Whether in solitude or with people
Question Is this narration suitable to quote? "Whoever prays a prayer while people are watching, let them pray the same way when they are alone; otherwise, it is merely showing off, and Allah is not…