23 February 2024
Abu Hurayrah’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) version of the Hadith on treating neighbours kindly
Question Is this narration and reference correct? Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Jibril kept advising me to be good to neighbours…
21 February 2024
Reciting Bismillah before shooting an animal during hunting
Question Please comment on the status of this Hadith Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Abu Tha'labah (radiyallahu 'anhu): "As for that which you have mentioned that you're in a region of…
26 January 2024
Fasting while traveling
Question What is the reference for the following words? «إن شئت فصم وإن شئت فأفطر»
24 January 2024
Jibril (‘alayhis salam) continuously reminded Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to treat neighbours kindly
Question Is this narration authentic? «ما زال جبريل يوصيني بالجار حتى ظننت أنه سيورثه»
14 December 2023
Every intoxicant is haram
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Every intoxicant is khamr and every intoxicant is forbidden. He who drinks wine in this world and dies while he is…
8 December 2023
Explanation of the narrations prohibiting cauterisation
Question Two Hadiths in Sahih Bukhari discourage cautery. What is the wisdom behind the discouragement of cauterisation despite it being a beneficial medical cure?
7 December 2023
A du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) recited before facing the enemy in battle
Question What is the reference and Arabic wordings for this du'a? "O Allah, the Revealer of the Holy Book, and the Mover of the clouds and the Defeater of the clans! Defeat them, and grant us victory…
20 November 2023
A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding angels not entering one’s home
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that Angels do not even enter a house that has wine, a drum, a tambourine or a flute. Even the prayers of the inhabitants of…
14 November 2023
The three signs and characteristics of a hypocrite
Question I would like to know if this Hadith is authentic. "Whoever has three traits is a hypocrite, even if he fasts, prays, goes to Hajj and Umrah, and claims to be a Muslim. When he speaks, he…
8 November 2023
Islam’s treatment of women in ‘iddah
Question In the following Hadith, what does احلاسها mean? عن أم سلمة رضي الله عنها: أن امرأة توفي زوجها، فاشتكت عينها، فذكروها للنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، وذكروا له الكحل، وأنه يخاف على عينها، فقال:…
26 October 2023
The Ambiya are not inherited from
Question Is the following hadith authentic? "We, the prophets, do not leave any inheritance; whatever we leave is charity"
23 October 2023
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) took good omens from names
Question Please verify this: "When Suhail ibn 'Amr came to talk, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to his companions: "Your matter will become easy." Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used…
17 October 2023
Hawwa (‘alayhas salam) was created from the left rib of Adam (‘alayhis salam)
Question What is the status of the following narration? Please list its full chain of transmission. «إن حواء خلقت من ضلع آدم الاقصر الأيسر وهو نائم»
28 September 2023
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) sought permission to castrate themselves while out in battle
Question In which Hadith does it appear that a Sahabi asked permission from Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to cut his private parts so that he may not indulge in any forbidden act?
27 September 2023
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) displays excellent character when repaying a loan
Question Is this incident authentic? A man came to the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) demanding his debts and behaved rudely. The companions of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)…