21 May 2019
A query regarding Tasbih Fatimi and five du’as taught to Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question I heard the following wazifah/du'as that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) had given to Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha) when she went to ask him for some help, if we read it as well…
21 May 2019
A narration regarding looking into the Quran while in Salah
Question In a Hadith it is stated that Dhakwan, the slave of Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) used to look inside the Mushaf [Quran] and lead her in Salah. What does this mean?
17 May 2019
Charity (sadaqah) in Ramadan
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The best charity is that given in Ramadan"
14 May 2019
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was sent to humanity, regardless of race
Question Is there any reason why people are referred to as 'احمر' and 'اسود' as in the following Hadith? بعثت إلى كل أحمر وأسود
13 May 2019
Meaning of the Hadith ‘I was assisted through fear’
Question Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I have been made successful through terror." Sahih Bukhari Is the reference and the translation correct?
9 May 2019
Clarification on the link of a Hadith to the chapter in Sahih Muslim
Question In Sahih Muslim, what is the link of the following Hadith to the chapter 'باب نسخ الوضوء مما مست النار': أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم شرب لبنا ثم دعا بماء فتمضمض وقال إن له دسما……
8 May 2019
Allah has forgiven the evil promptings of the heart
Question How authentic is this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Verily Allah has forgiven my ummah the evil promptings or desires of their hearts [i.e. the thought of carrying out a…
8 May 2019
Honey is a cure
Question Could you mention a Hadith which speaks about the benefit of honey?
7 May 2019
The reward for offering Salah seated is halved
Question What is the difference in reward for offering Salah while standing and while seated?
2 May 2019
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) never howled with laughter
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) narrates: "I never saw the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) laughing in such a way that his uvula (i.e. the…
30 April 2019
Shaving the head in response to calamity
Question Is there any narration which mentions that one should shave one's head after one's parents or close relative has passed away? If no, is there any reason why people act according to this?
29 April 2019
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was never more particular in offering any nafl Salah than the two Sunnah of Fajr
Question I would like to know the reference for the following Hadith: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was never more regular and particular in offering any optional Salah than the two rak'ah…
26 April 2019
Virtue of fasting one day in the path of Allah
Question Can you confirm the source of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever fasts a day in the path of Allah 'Azza Wa Jalla, Allah will distance Jahannam from him by…
24 April 2019
A tiny place in Jannah is better than the entire world
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A place in Jannah [as small] as a bow is better than all that on which the sun rises and sets" [i.e. better than the…
16 April 2019
Why would Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) fast extra in Sha’ban?
Question I heard that Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) would fast more in Sha'ban than in other months. What is the reason for this?