19 February 2014
Hadith on following a madhab
Question Is there any Hadith relating to following a madhab?
17 February 2014
The meaning of Al Birr
Question After listening to last Friday's khutbah at our masjid here in Palmerston North, New Zealand, I am very curious to know about the word "Al-Birr" and its meaning and where and why Allah…
17 February 2014
Adding “wa maghfiratuhu” to the end of the salam
Question My query: is the words "wa maghfirah" that is sometimes added to end of the salam from the sunnah. Should this addition be taught to children?
13 February 2014
Why is eating pork forbidden
Question Many people do not know why we are forbidden from eating pork. Besides the health risks, is there anything else we should know about?
11 February 2014
If it weren’t for Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), the world wouldn’t be created?
Question Is there a Hadith stating that the reason Allah created this universe and everything it contains was for Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to come and fulfil Allah's commandments? I'm…
10 February 2014
Attending a funeral after intercourse
Question Is there a Hadith where our beloved Prophet (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has said that if one had sexual intercourse in the night and the next day if there is a funeral he should not get…
8 February 2014
The grave of a believer squeezing him
Question In Mishkat it is mentioned that the grave of Sa'd (radiyallahu 'anhu) was closed upon him. Is there any reason for this, or does this mean that everyone's grave closes upon him
7 February 2014
Iman is between fear and hope
Question One often hears the statement, sometimes cited as a Hadith or saying of the Salaf: "Iman is between fear and hope" or different wordings. What is the source for this statement? And…
17 December 2013
Hadith: The Jews were divided into seventy one groups
Question A Shaykh said that the Hadith relating to that Jews were divided into seventy one groups and the Christians into seventy two and the Muslims into seventy three all in Jahannam except one He…
17 December 2013
Hadith: I am leaving behind two things
Question Could you please inform what is the academic status of these two Hadiths: 1. I am leaving behind two things: the Book of Allah and the Sunnat 2. I am leaving behind two things: the Book of…
11 December 2013
Story of Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) teaching an old man how to make wudu
Question I would like to know whether the story of Sayyiduna Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu 'anhuma) who as children taught an old man how to make wudu properly is true and it's source
11 December 2013
Allah has not sent down any sickness but has also sent a cure for it
Question Kindly verify this Hadith: On the authority Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said, “Allah has not sent down any disease or sickness upon…
11 December 2013
Hadith: There is no sword better than Dhul Faqar and no man better than ‘Ali
Question How sound is the Hadith: "There is no sword better than Dhul Faqar and no man better than 'Ali". Is it authentic or fabricated
11 December 2013
Hadith: If the ummah was to stop sinning
Question Kindly verify the following Hadith: If the ummah was to stop sinning, Allah would replace with an ummah that sins and then makes tawbah
11 December 2013
Every human being is a sinner
Question Please verify the following: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said "Every Human Being is a Sinner"