Musannaf ‘Abdur Razzaq

28 Sha'ban 144122 April 2020

The Jinn and Devils Imprisoned by Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) Will Emerge Before Qiyamah

QuestionCould you please provide the reference for the Hadith regarding the appearance of Jinn/Shayatin that were imprisoned by Nabi Sulayman ('alayhis salam) in human form near the end of times who will deliver religious talks and mingle with people. Please also provide an explanatory commentary on it, particularly on special…

9 Jumadal Akhirah 14414 February 2020

Books That Gather the Statements/Incidents of the Salaf

QuestionAre there any books that specifically gather the sayings and anecdotes of the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) Tabi'un in relation to encouraging good deeds, zuhd (asceticism) and riqaq (narrations that soften the heart)? Which are the best and most reliable books to use for this purpose?

3 Jumadal Akhirah 144129 January 2020

Abud Darda’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advice Regarding Hating the Sin and Not the Sinner

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? عن أبي قلابة، أن أبا الدرداء مر على رجل قد أصاب ذنبا، فكانوا يسبونه، فقال: أرأيتم لو وجدتموه في قليب ألم تكونوا مستخرجيه؟ قالوا: بلى، قال: فلا تسبوا أخاكم واحمدوا الله الذي عافاكم، قالوا: أفلا تبغضه؟ قال: إنما أبغض عمله، فإذا تركه فهو…

20 Rabi'ul Awwal 144118 November 2019

The Cuckold Will Not Enter Jannah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and Arabic text of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The cuckold will not enter Jannah" (Musnad Abi Dawud At Tayalisi)

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 14411 November 2019

The Angels Are the Companions of Those Who Frequent the Masjid

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Masjids have pegs [i.e., people who habitually frequent them, like how pegs cling on to what they are attached to]. The angels are their companions. If they are absent the angels search…

21 Safar 144121 October 2019

The Virtue of Certain Words of Dhikr and “La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah”

QuestionIs this statement of 'Umar (radiyallahu anhu) authentic? Sayyiduna 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu anhu) says: 'Subhanallah' is the worship of the creation. 'Alhamdulillah' are the thanksgiving words. 'La ilaha illallah' are the words of sincerity and devotion. The blessings of the recitation of 'Allahu Akbar' fills up the heavens and…

25 Muharram 144125 September 2019

A Narration Regarding the Nabidh of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs there a narration which mentions that Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) used to have something strong to drink in his water skin? Once a Bedouin drank from there and became intoxicated. Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) gave him the hadd [punishment for drinking alcohol].

27 Dhul Hijjah 144029 August 2019

An Incident Regarding Hakim ibn Hizam (radiyallahu ‘anhu) After the Battle of Hunayn

QuestionPlease assist in authenticating the incident related below: After the Battle of Hunayn, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) gave Sayyiduna Hakim ibn Hizam (radiyallahu 'anhu) part of the goods collected after the battle. But Hakim (radiyallahu 'anhu) deemed it less. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "I have given you…

28 Dhul Qa'dah 144031 July 2019

A Narration Regarding Learning Languages Other Than Arabic

QuestionIs this narration authentic? It was narrated that 'Ata said: "Do not learn the languages of the non-Arabs and do not enter upon them in their churches, for the Divine wrath is descending upon them."

26 Sha'ban 14402 May 2019

Proof for the Method of Sajdah for Females

QuestionIs there any proof from Hadith or from the statements of the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) or Tabi'un regarding the Hanafi method of Sajdah for females?