9 July 2020
The virtue of walking to the Masjid for Salah
Question Is there any mention in Hadith that for each step one takes to the Masjid, a sin is forgiven and a reward is written?
8 July 2020
The reason for Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) concern during an eclipse
Question I have heard that whenever an eclipse would occur, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would go to the Masjid out of fear and invite the people to perform the Eclipse Salah. Please…
8 July 2020
Translation of a narration regarding ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) dissuading Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question What is the translation of the following Hadith? أن عائشة، قالت: لقد راجعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في ذلك، وما حملني على كثرة مراجعته إلا أنه لم يقع في قلبي: أن يحب الناس بعده رجلا، قام…
8 July 2020
A traveller/ill person receives rewards for good deeds he used to do
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "When a slave of Allah suffers from an illness, he is credited with the equal of whatever good good work he used to do when he was healthy. "
6 July 2020
Safety and Security in the Muslim empire
Question Is this Hadith authentic? 'Adiy ibn Hatim (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessing be upon him, said: فإن طالت بك حياة، لترين الظعينة ترتحل من الحيرة، حتى…
25 June 2020
The shortest chains in Sahih Bukhari
Question I heard there are twenty three (23) Hadiths whose chain of narrators are only three (3) that are linked to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Is this true? If so, which Hadiths are they?
22 June 2020
The wudu of one who is in the state of wudu
Question Kindly explain the meaning of wudu in the following Hadith? Sayyiduna Nazzal ibn Sabrah (rahimahullah) says that he was with Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) after performing Zuhr Salah…
19 June 2020
Our Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) generosity
Question Is there a Hadith which states: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) received a garment from someone. When he wore it and came out, someone from the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) saw him and…
17 June 2020
The tree trunk Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would lean on while delivering the khutbah
Question There was a tree which the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used as a mimbar and when Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) changed his pulpit, the tree wept. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…
16 June 2020
The complexion of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question When our Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is described as having fair or white skin does this mean that it was literally white or would this indicate a light brown skin color? I have…
16 June 2020
Clarification regarding the meaning of the word “حر”
Question What is the meaning of “حر" in the following Hadith? Does it mean the private part of a woman or illegal sexual intercourse? ليكونن من أمتي أقوام يستحلون الحر والحرير والخمر والمعازف……
11 June 2020
Translation of a narration regarding the Ambiya Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) met during Mi’raj
Question What is the translation of the following Hadith? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: مررت ليلة أسري بي على موسى بن عمران عليه السلام، رجل آدم طوال جعد كأنه من رجال شنوءة، ورأيت عيسى ابن مريم…
24 April 2020
Is Yunus (‘alayhis salam) attributed to his father or mother?
Question I have heard that historians say that Yunus ('alayhis salam), like 'Isa ('alayhis salam) had been attributed to his mother, but I read in Sahih Bukhari, wherein mention is made that he is…
16 March 2020
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) explained the duties of the spouses
Question Is this narration authentic? عن ضمرة بن حبيب قال: قضى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم على ابنته فاطمة بخدمة البيت، وقضى على علي بما كان خارجا من البيت من الخدمة……
9 March 2020
Salamah ibn Akwa’ (radiyallahu ‘anhu) went out in nine battles with Zayd ibn Harithah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Can you mention the source of this narration? عن سلمة بن الأكوع أنه قال: غزوت مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم سبع غزوات ومع زيد بن حارثة تسع غزوات أمره رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم علينا……