20 May 2019
Jabir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) explains the conduct of a fasting person
Question What is the source of this narration? Sayyiduna Jabir ibn 'Abdillah (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said: "When you fast, then let your hearing, your sight and tongue also fast from speaking lies and…
17 May 2019
Honouring the elderly
Question Is this Hadith authentic? 'Part of glorifying Allah is honouring the grey-haired [elderly] Muslim.'
2 May 2019
Proof for the method of Sajdah for females
Question Is 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?
8 April 2019
Witr, A Salah better than red camels
Question Could you mention the reference for this please? Sayyiduna Kharijah Ibn Hudhafah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that one day Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) came to us and said:…
4 April 2019
The Believer who mixes with people is better than those who remain aloof
Question I wanted to know the status and commentary of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Believer who mingles with the people and endures patience over their…
1 April 2019
People will consume wine, calling it by a different name
Question Could you mention the reference for this Hadith? ليشربن ناس من أمتي الخمر يسمونها بغير اسمها يعزف على رءوسهم بالمعازف والمغنيات يخسف الله بهم الأرض ويجعل منهم القردة والخنازير……
27 March 2019
The Imam facing the Qiblah or congregation after Salah
Question Why do some Imam's turn around after every Salah and do adkhar whilst others don't? Or some only after Fajr and 'Asr. Is there a Sunnah to this?
14 March 2019
Sitting in partial shade and partial sunlight
Question I would like to know if you have ever come across a Hadith which states that Shaytan sits between the shade and sunlight, so either sit fully in the shade or fully in the sunlight".
7 March 2019
Musa (‘alayhis salam) asks Allah Ta’ala how to show gratitude
Question Is there any narration which states Musa ('alayhis salam) once asked Allah Ta'ala regarding gratitude (shukr)? Allah Ta'ala said "Keep your tongue moist in dhikr."
6 March 2019
The severity of missing Salah
Question I wanted to know the authenticity and references of the following Hadith: The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) has said: "The pledge between us and them is prayer, whosoever leaves it…
27 February 2019
Applying kuhl/antimony before sleeping
Question I wanted to know whether there is any authentic Hadith with regards to applying surma/kuhl (antimony) at night? Is any method also mentioned?
21 February 2019
A little wealth which suffices you is better than abundant wealth which distracts you
Question Can you provide the reference for this: Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Know that a little wealth which suffices you is better than an abundance of wealth that distracts you…
31 January 2019
Among the most beloved words to Allah Ta’ala a person can recite in Sajdah
Question Is this narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "From the most beloved words to Allah that a person can say in sajdah is: ظلمت نفسي فاغفر لي Zalamtu nafsi faghfir li……
28 January 2019
Take account of yourself before your accountability is taken by Allah
Question Is this authentically attributed to Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu)? "Take account of yourself before it is taken by Allah".
23 January 2019
Zubayr ibn ‘Awwam (radiyallahu ‘anhu) would forbid his children from sleeping after Fajr
Question What is the reference for this narration? 'Urwah ibn Zubayr (rahimahullah) said: "Zubayr (radiyallahu 'anhu) used to forbid his children from sleeping in the morning." 'Urwah said: "I do not…