18 Dhul Qa'dah 1447 | 7 May 2026
The Name of Isma’il’s (‘alayhis salam) Mother
Question Is the mother of Isma'ils ('alayhis salam) name هاجر with a fathah on the jim or هاجرة?
10 Dhul Qa'dah 1447 | 29 April 2026
A Durud Attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly 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…
27 Rabi'ul Awwal 1444 | 25 October 2022
Clarification on the Pronunciation of a Word Regarding the Haram
Question Is 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…
20 Muharram 1443 | 31 August 2021
A Miraculous Incident Regarding Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and a Deceased Replying from the Grave
Question Is 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…
13 Muharram 1443 | 24 August 2021
The Prohibition of Looking Towards the Sky in Salah
Question Kindly 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…
5 Ramadan 1442 | 19 April 2021
Women Leaving Their Homes for Their Needs
Question In 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"……
22 Shawwal 1437 | 30 July 2016
What Should One Do When He Sees a Strange Woman?
Question What 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…
6 Jumadal Ula 1437 | 17 February 2016
The Sanctity of the Graveside of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question I 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…
3 Dhul Qa'dah 1436 | 20 August 2015
Those Who Will Enter Jannah Without Accountability
Question Would you kindly explain the quality of having tawakkul in Allah and its relationship to taking means as mentioned in this Hadith:
29 Dhul Qa'dah 1435 | 26 September 2014
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Appointing Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) as His Vicegerent
Question Kindly 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…