Nawadirul Usul

2 Safar 144430 August 2022

Abu Musa Al ‘Ashari (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and Others Receive Food Miraculously

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration: Imam al Qurtubi, under his commentary on this verse, mentioned an event related to Abu Musa, Abu Malik and some others from their tribe of Banu al-Ash'ar (radiyallahu 'anhum). When these people reached the blessed city of Madinah after their Hijrah [from Abyssinia],…

20 Muharram 144418 August 2022

Remaining Still in Salah and Not Swaying

QuestionWhat is status of following narration? إذا قام أحدكم في الصلاة، فليسكن أطرافه، ولا يتميل تميل اليهود، فإن تسكين الأطراف من تمام الصلاة.

19 Rajab 14423 March 2021

A Follow up Query Regarding a Narration on the Will of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionThe following has been attributed to the words of Imam Ghazali (rahimahullah). "O Dawud, you want and I want, so if you submit to what I want, I will take care of what you want. And if you don't submit to what I want, I will exhaust you in what…

7 Rajab 144219 February 2021

Ten Noble Traits of Character

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) has said that there are ten noble traits of character: Speaking the truth. [Having] True courage/strength when it comes to the obedience of Allah Ta’ala. Giving to the needy. Returning a good favor. Maintaining family ties. Taking care of…

12 Ramadan 14415 May 2020

An Unreliable Narration Regarding Honouring the Quran

QuestionPlease advise regarding the words من وقر القران فقد وقر الله Whoever honours/respects the Quran, has certainly honoured Allah Is this from a marfu' Hadith and is it suitable to quote?

23 Rajab 144118 March 2020

An Unreliable Narration on the Virtue of Visiting the Graves of One’s Parents

QuestionCan you tell me the authenticity of this narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Anyone who visits one of his parent's grave or both parent's graves with intention of rewards, gets the reward of one accepted Hajj and whoever visits their grave frequently, the angels will come to visit…

28 Shawwal 14402 July 2019

When Should One Recite the Du’a for Protection Against Shirk?

QuestionShould the following du'a for protection against shirk be recited in the morning for protection till the evening and in the evening for protection till the morning? الَّلهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أُشْرِكَ بِكَ وأَنا أَعلَمُ وأَستَغفِرُكَ لما لا أَعلَمُ Allahumma ini aujubika un ushrika bika wa ana a’lamu wa…

23 Jumadal Ula 144030 January 2019

Meaning of Barakah of Wahy

QuestionIn the famous Hadith about the warnings of leaving out commanding good and forbidding wrong, what does the following part mean? حرمت بركة الوحى What does barakatul wahy refer to?

15 Jumadal Ula 14391 February 2018

Eating With Two Fingers

QuestionI have come across some narrations which prohibit eating with two fingers as Shaytan does so. Are these authentic?

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

Imam Hakim Tirmidhi (rahimahullah)

QuestionCan you provide a brief bio on Hakim At Tirmidhi (rahimahullah)? At first I thought that he is the compiler of Mustadrak Al Hakim and Sunan Tirmidhi.