9 August 2022
A narration of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding kissing one’s spouse while fasting
Question There is a Hadith which I read in Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah (31144), and I want to know its authenticity. 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) saw Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) in a dream and Nabi…
15 April 2022
The du’a of Adam (‘alayhis salam) when he came to earth
Question Is the du’a of Adam (‘alayhis salam) which he recited at the Ka’bah when he was sent to earth authentic? اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ تَعْلَمُ سَرِيرَتِي وَعَلَانِيَتِي Please mention the Arabic text…
6 April 2022
A follow up query regarding the wording of the Hadith on deceiving
Question I have seen your answer regarding the wording of the Hadith on deceiving. I would like to know, can I quote the words من غش ليس منا?
16 March 2021
Imam Ahmad’s dream regarding the virtue of reciting of Quran
Question Can this narration be quoted to prove the virtue of Quran? سمعت عبد الله بن أحمد بن حنبل يقول: سمعت أبي - رحمة الله عليه - يقول: رأيت رب العزة في النوم فقلت: يا رب، ما أفضل ما يتقرب…
5 March 2021
Sufyan’s Thawri (rahimahullah) statement regarding shaytan accompanying a youngster
Question Is this statement authentically attributed to Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah): "If every woman has one Shaytan accompanying her, then a handsome lad has two."
14 September 2020
The narrator Jarir ibn Ayyub Al-Bajaly
Question Is the narrator, Jarir ibn Ayyub Al-Bajaly acceptable? He has narrated Hadith in Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah, Hadith no.1886.
7 August 2020
False information regarding Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question I have come across the undermentioned post on a group chat. Would you be so kind as to please explain if this is authentic? "See example of Abu Hurayrah from Sahih Muslim in his Sahih in…
17 July 2019
Unreliable Hadith on sacrificing one’s desire
Question What is status of following narration? أيما امرئ اشتَهى شهوةً، فرَدّ شهوتَه وآثَرَ على نفسه غَفَر الله له .قط في الافراد، وأبو الشيخ في الثواب - عن ابن عمر……
7 November 2018
The Khatm-Kwajgan
Question Is there any basis for the following that is recited when there is any problem? Read 3 × durud sharif Read 360 × du'a Read 360 × Surah Inshirah (الم نشرح) with بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Read…
29 October 2018
Strengthening factors for Hadiths
Question Could you kindly translate and explain the meaning of the following text from Allamah Sakhawi’s Fathul Mugith: وقد يعرض للمفوق ما يجعله فائقاً،كأن يتفق مجيء ما انفرد به مسلم من طرق يبلغ بها…
9 October 2018
Explanation of the word: أشبه
Question What are the meaning/s of the word: أشبه below? a) وَرَوَاهُ عبد الرَّزَّاق فِي مُصَنفه عَنهُ مَوْقُوفا وَهُوَ أشبه b) قَالَ عِيَاض الثَّانِي أشبه بسياق الْبَاب c) قَوْله وَرَأى بن عُمَرَ…
25 September 2018
Sayyiduna Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) leaving a Walimah due to music
Question Is Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) was invited to a walimah [marriage feast]. When he arrived at the house, he heard singing. He halted at the door. He…
14 September 2018
Gradings of Hadiths in Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah
Question How to find which Hadith of Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah is authentic (sahih) or sound (hasan) or weak (da'if)?
3 September 2018
The Days for ‘Aqiqah
Question Is there a Hadith in Al Mu’jamul Awsat of Imam Tabarani (rahimahullah) and Majma'uz Zawaid that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: The 'Aqiqah is on the seventh or the fourteenth or…
8 August 2018
Du’a of Sa’id ibnul Musayyab (rahimahullah)
Question I would like to ask if the following is authentic: It is mentioned by Sa'id ibnul Musayyab (rahimahullah) that whenever he faced any difficulties he would recite the following اللَّهُمَّ…