6 March 2024
Do not assist oppressive leaders
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Verily, there will be rulers after me, so do not affirm their lies, nor help them in their wrongdoing. Whoever affirms…
1 March 2024
An unreliable narration on offering Salah behind a pious person
Question Is this mentioned reward reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever prays behind a pious person, it is as if he prayed behind a Nabi."
1 March 2024
Bishr al Hafi (rahimahullah) on studying knowledge with the correct intention
Question Bishr ibn Harith reported: "Do not seek knowledge to insult people. This is the greatest disease." Where does this narration appear?
1 March 2024
A du’a of ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is this du'a authentic to recite on the night of the 15th of Sha'ban? اللهم يا ذا المن ولا يمن عليه، يا ذا الجلال والإكرام، يا ذا الطول والإنعام. لا إله إلا أنت ظهر اللاجئين، وجار…
28 February 2024
The Islam of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) gave strength to the Muslims
Question What is the correct reference for this statement? Narrated Abdullah: "We have been powerful since 'Umar embraced Islam."
28 February 2024
The importance of having the correct intention when going to the Masjid
Question What is the meaning of this Hadith? "Whoever comes to the Masjid for something that will be his share."
28 February 2024
A reward for clothing a destitute Muslim
Question Is the following Hadith referring to poor Muslims or all Muslims regardless of rich/poor? «ما من مسلم كسا مسلما ثوبا إلا كان في حفظ من الله ما دام منه عليه خرقة»……
27 February 2024
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would cry profusely when listening to Quran
Question I am searching for a reference for this When the people of Yemen came during the time of Abu Bakr and heard the Quran, they began to weep. Abu Bakr said: "This is how we used to be." Then…
27 February 2024
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) will intercede on behalf of sinners in Jahannam
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Abu Hurayrah (raḍiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I shall go towards Jahannam and knock at its door. It…
26 February 2024
The bravery of a father and son and the courage of Mu’adhah al ‘Adawiyyah (rahimahallah)
Question I am looking for the reference of the story of Silah ibn Ashyam who told his son to go forth in battle and become martyred so that he would be rewarded.
23 February 2024
Abu Hurayrah’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) version of the Hadith on treating neighbours kindly
Question Is this narration and reference correct? Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Jibril kept advising me to be good to neighbours…
23 February 2024
Incorrect attribution of a quote to Hafiz Ibn Hajar regarding women
Question Is this correct? What is the Arabic text? Ibn Hajar al 'Asqalani (rahimahullah) said: "Often, the high status of women was unknown because of their haya (modesty) and because they used to…
22 February 2024
Speaking lies when fasting diminishes the reward greatly
Question Could you provide a reference for this? "The righteous predecessors used to say that telling lies will break the fast" -Ibrahim an Nakha'i (rahimahullah)
22 February 2024
Failure to fulfil Zakah obligations properly leads to the destruction of wealth
Question Is this Hadith suitable to quote? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Wealth is not destroyed in land or sea except due to not discharging Zakah. So, protect your wealth by…
21 February 2024
Reciting Bismillah before shooting an animal during hunting
Question Please comment on the status of this Hadith Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Abu Tha'labah (radiyallahu 'anhu): "As for that which you have mentioned that you're in a region of…