20 Dhul Qa'dah 14477 May 2026
The Name of Isma’il’s (‘alayhis salam) Mother
QuestionIs the mother of Isma'ils ('alayhis salam) name هاجر with a fathah on the jim or هاجرة?
Qadi ‘Iyad
12 Dhul Qa'dah 144729 April 2026
A Durud Attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionKindly provide a reference for the following Durud. لبيك اللهم ربي وسعديك صلوات الله البر الرحيم والملائكة المقربين والنبيين والصديقين والشهداء والصحالين وما سنح لك من شئ يا رب العالمين على محمد بن عبد الله خاتم النبيين وسيد المرسلين وإمام المتقين ورسول رب العالمين الشاهد البشير الداعي إليك بإذنك السراج…
29 Rabi'ul Awwal 144425 October 2022
Clarification on the Pronunciation of a Word Regarding the Haram
QuestionIs there any difference in the translation of the following i.e., if it is pronounced as الحَرَم (with a fathah on the Ha) or as الحُرُم (with a dammah on the Ha)? «خمس لا جناح على من قتلهن في الحرم والإحرام: الفأرة، والعقرب، والغراب، والحدأة والكلب العقور»
22 Muharram 144331 August 2021
A Miraculous Incident Regarding Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and a Deceased Replying from the Grave
QuestionIs this incident authentic? Imam Bayhaqi states in Dalailun Nubuwwah that once Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) invited a man to Islam. He said that he would accept Islam if Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) brought his deceased daughter back to life. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked to be…
15 Muharram 144324 August 2021
The Prohibition of Looking Towards the Sky in Salah
QuestionKindly explain the Hadith in Sahih Muslim which states that one should not lift their eyes to the sky when making du'a as one's eyes would be snatched away. Does this Hadith refer to Salah only?
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 143730 July 2016
What Should One Do When He Sees a Strange Woman?
QuestionWhat is the authenticity and meaning of this Hadith? Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) saw a woman so he entered upon Zaynab bint Jahsh while she was tanning leather and had intercourse with her. He then came out to his companions and said to them, A…
8 Jumadal Ula 143717 February 2016
The Sanctity of the Graveside of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionI would like to query regarding a certain quotation in Fadail Hajj wherein it is stated that the soil touching the mubarak body of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is superior to the arsh, is it possible to have anything superior to the arsh?
5 Dhul Qa'dah 143620 August 2015
Those Who Will Enter Jannah Without Accountability
QuestionWould you kindly explain the quality of having tawakkul in Allah and its relationship to taking means as mentioned in this Hadith:
1 Dhul Hijjah 143526 September 2014
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Appointing Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) as His Vicegerent
QuestionKindly comment on the authenticity of the following narration as well as the correct explanation as the Shi'ah misinterpret the Hadith, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu): "You are to me as Harun was to Musa ('alayhimas salam), except that there is no Nabi after…