28 March 2023
Commentary of the Hadith regarding seeking protection when a dog barks
Question Is there any specific reason that we should read Ta'awwudh when a dog barks?
21 November 2019
Authenticity and commentary of the Hadith regarding combing the hair every alternate day
Question Is the following authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mughaffal (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) forbade combing the hair except every alternate……
21 June 2019
A Hadith on offering Salah with shoes
Question Could you kindly provide me the authenticity and commentary of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Act differently from the Jews, for they do not pray in…
31 July 2017
Marry a woman who is loving and child bearing
Question A person came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and said: "I have found a woman who is of good lineage and beautiful, but she cannot have children, Should I marry her?" He answered:…
12 June 2015
Entering a home decorated with pictures of animate objects
Question How should we interpret the following Hadith? Does this apply to all Muslims in general, or only 'Ulama? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "It is not appropriate for a person…
21 April 2014
Women using perfume and leaving the house
Question Is there a Hadith that likens a woman applying perfume and leaving the home to a prostitute? And if so what is the explanation?