18 October 2023
The nikah of one in the state of ihram
Question What is the correct i'rab and explanation of the words "لا ينكح المحرم ولا ينكح" which appear in Sahih Muslim?
18 October 2023
Imam Tirmidhi’s grading on a Hadith regarding Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) removing his ring
Question What is Imam Tirmidhi's verdict on the following Hadith? Are there differences in the different editions of Tirmidhi? كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا دخل الخلاء نزع خاتمه……
17 October 2023
Hawwa (‘alayhas salam) was created from the left rib of Adam (‘alayhis salam)
Question What is the status of the following narration? Please list its full chain of transmission. «إن حواء خلقت من ضلع آدم الاقصر الأيسر وهو نائم»
17 October 2023
A narration stating sending salutations one hundred times on a Friday
Question What is the source and authenticity of this narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Bad deeds of 200 years [equivalent] are obliterated if a man recites 100 Durud (salutations)…
17 October 2023
A group in Baytul Maqdis will always remain firm upon Din prevailing over their enemy
Question Is this narration authentic? عن أبي أمامة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «لا تزال طائفة من أمتي على الدين ظاهرين لعدوهم قاهرين لا يضرهم من خالفهم إلا ما أصابهم من لأواء حتى يأتيهم…
16 October 2023
Qiyamah will not occur until animals and a person’s shoelaces speak
Question What is the Hadith which states that shoelaces will speak on Qiyamah?
29 September 2023
A narration attributed to Hasan al Basri (rahimahullah) regarding true deprivation
Question Is this authentic? وجاء رجل إلى الحسن البصري فقال له: إني أعصي الله وأذنب، وأرى الله يعطيني ويفتح علي من الدنيا، ولا أجد أني محروم من شيء. فقال له الحسن: هل تقوم الليل فقال: لا، فقال: كفاك…
29 September 2023
Spread salam and refrain from engaging in futilities
Question What is the status of this narration? أفشوا السلام تسلموا، والأشرة شر
28 September 2023
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) desire to meet his brothers
Question Is this Hadith authentic? The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "I wish I could meet my brothers." The companions of the Prophet said, "Are we not your brothers?"…
28 September 2023
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) sought permission to castrate themselves while out in battle
Question In which Hadith does it appear that a Sahabi asked permission from Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to cut his private parts so that he may not indulge in any forbidden act?
28 September 2023
A narration mentioning that a Sahabi was teaching his son the events at the birth of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is this Hadith authentic? عن ابى الدرداء رضى الله تعالى عنه انه مر مع النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم الى بيت عامر الانصارى، وكان يعلّم وقائع ولادته صلى الله عليه وسلم لأ بنائه وعشيرته، ويقول: هذا…
27 September 2023
A heart devoid of concern for the Hereafter is actually a desolate heart
Question Is this a Hadith? قلب ليس فيه حزن كبيت خرب ليس فيه شيء
27 September 2023
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) displays excellent character when repaying a loan
Question Is this incident authentic? A man came to the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) demanding his debts and behaved rudely. The companions of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)…
25 September 2023
The importance of correct upbringing of children as explained by Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullah)
Question I have heard the following quotation during a parenting conference, and I believe it may have been attributed to Ibn al-Qayyim. I cannot find it. Please give me the reference and Arabic if…
25 September 2023
The reason as to why Riba (interest) is worse than adultery
Question Can you please elaborate on a Hadith which mentions something to the effect that consuming Riba is worse than committing Zina with one's own mother? There was a discussion on this in one…