Nawawi

7 Ramadan 144219 April 2021

Women Leaving Their Homes for Their Needs

QuestionIn the following Hadith, what does needs refer to? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O women! You have been allowed by Allah to go out for your needs." What does "needs" mean?

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

Difference in Hadith Wording Between the Primary and Secondary Source

QuestionWhen studying Hadith, there are many instances wherein the author of a book like Riyadus Salihin, may cite a Hadith with certain words and reference it to a Hadith book like Sahih Bukhari, but when we refer to the primary source, then the wording is different. What are rules regarding…

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

Explanation of “Seek Forgiveness for Your Brother”

QuestionPlease provide a brief commentary of the following Hadith: “When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would finish the burial of the deceased, he would stay by the grave and say, ‘Seek forgiveness for your brother and beg steadfastness for him as he is now being questioned.’” (Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith:…

5 Jumadal Akhirah 144131 January 2020

Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding Counting Dhikr on the Fingers

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this Hadith. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Hold fast onto making tasbih [saying Subhanallah], tahlil [saying La ilaha illallah] and glorifying Allah, and count them on your fingers for they [your fingers] will be questioned and asked to speak."

5 Rabi'ul Akhir 14413 December 2019

Turning Away One’s Gaze from a Strange Woman

QuestionWhat is the reference of this Hadith and can it be quoted? Sayyiduna Jarir ibn 'Abdillah Al Bajali (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported, "I asked Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) regarding the sudden glance [on a strange woman]. He commanded me that I should turn away my gaze."

15 Safar 144115 October 2019

Meaning of the Word Mazamir

QuestionWhat is the meaning of the word 'mizmar/mazamir'? Does it refer to wind instruments only or musical instruments in general?

15 Safar 144115 October 2019

Seeking Forgiveness for the Deceased After Burial

QuestionI want to know the authenticity of this Hadith: "When Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would finish the burial of the deceased, he would stay by the grave and say, 'Seek forgiveness for your brother and beg steadfastness for him as he is now being questioned.'"

25 Dhul Hijjah 144027 August 2019

Another Hadith on the Virtue of a Large Congregation in Janazah Salah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If a group of Muslims numbering one hundred, offer Janazah Salah over a dead person all of them interceding for him, their intercession for him will be accepted."