12 February 2020
Definitions of certain sitting postures
Question Are the sitting postures known as الاحتباء and القرفصاء the same? عن أبى سعيد الخدرى رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم-كان إذا جلس احتبى بيده (Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith: 4846)…
11 February 2020
Brief biography of Sayyidah Sarah, the wife of Sayyiduna Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam)
Question Kindly share with us some information on the life of Sayyidah Sarah, the wife of Sayyiduna Ibrahim (‘alayhimas salam). What does Sarah mean? Is it true that she was extremely beautiful? Does…
6 February 2020
Consult your heart
Question استفت قلبك Can the above-mentioned Hadith be explained in its correct context, due to many people misusing this Hadith.
5 February 2020
Iman being taken away
Question I have a question with regards to the following Hadith in Mishkah: عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه قال : حدثنا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حديثين رأيت أحدهما وأنا أنتظر الآخر ، حدثنا أن الأمانة نزلت…
28 January 2020
The quality of self possessiveness of Sa’d ibn ‘Ubadah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is this Hadith sahih? Sayyiduna Sa'd ibn 'Ubadah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I will not hesitate killing my wife with a sword should I see her with another man."
27 January 2020
Responding to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) immediately
Question Is there a Hadith which states that a Sahabi (radiyallahu 'anhu) was rebuked for not answering Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) when he was summoned as he was engaged in Salah?
22 January 2020
Did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) undergo cupping on his head?
Question Is there a narration in Sahih Bukhari that states Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was cupped on the middle of his head?
22 January 2020
Yellow dyeing of the beard
Question Please provide the authenticity and explanation of the following narration: Zayd ibn 'Umar (rahimahullah) has reported that Ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) used to dye his beard using the…
20 December 2019
Prohibition against wishing for death
Question I am searching for the Hadith which states 'None of you should wish for death, rather recite a du'a.'
29 November 2019
The best among you is he who learns the Quran and teaches it
Question Is this famous Hadith on the virtue of learning and teaching the Quran authentic? The best among you is he who learns the Quran and teaches it
29 November 2019
Clarification on an incident regarding Abu Musa Al Ash’ari (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question How is the Hadith in Sahih Bukhari (Hadith: 4397) to be interpreted which states that Sayyiduna Abu Musa Al Ash'ari (radiyallahu 'anhu) went to a woman to check his hair for lice? Is this…
26 November 2019
Warning against speaking lies in business transactions
Question Is this authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah will not speak to nor will he look [with mercy] at the person who takes a false oath that he has been offered more…
21 November 2019
Meaning of a word in the Hadith regarding the severity of disclosing one’s sins
Question What Is the meaning of the word معافاة in the following Hadith recorded in Sahih Muslim? كل أمتي معافاة إلا المجاهرين وإن من الإجهار أن يعمل العبد بالليل عملا ثم يصبح قد ستره ربه فيقول: يا…
12 November 2019
The true owners of the wealth that a person leaves behind
Question Kindly mention the full Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum): "Who among you considers the wealth of his heir dearer to him than his own…
8 November 2019
Some virtues of ‘Ammar ibn Yasir (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question What is the status of Hadiths that mention the virtues of Sayyiduna 'Ammar ibn Yasir (radiyallahu 'anhuma)? Are they weak?