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?
15 April 2019
The Du’a for Istikharah
Question Please can you give reference for the du'a of Salatul Istikharah and is it possible to have the du'a in Arabic, transliteration and English translation?
15 April 2019
The best among you are those who are generous in settling their debts
Question Could you reference the narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The best of you is he who is most generous in settlement." [i.e paying without delaying or voluntarily paying…
11 April 2019
The narration regarding ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) going to Tan’im
Question Please mention the narration regarding Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) having to go back to Tan'im to make 'Umrah?
9 April 2019
A man will be rewarded for giving his wife something to drink
Question Kindly inform me if there is a Hadith which states "If a man gives his wife something to drink he will be rewarded."
8 April 2019
An unreliable narration on joining family ties
Question Is this narration authentic? It is mentioned in a narration: "Whoever guarantees me one thing, I will guarantee four things for him; Guarantee me that you join ties, I will guarantee the…
2 April 2019
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would seek protection from the punishment of the grave after Salah
Question Could you reference this narration? Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "I asked Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) about the torment of the grave, and he said 'Yes, the…
2 April 2019
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) offers Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha) in marriage to ‘Uthman and Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question I am looking for the narration wherein Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) offered Hafsah (radiyallahu 'anha) in marriage to Sayyiduna 'Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) and Sayyiduna Abu Bakr…
1 April 2019
Commentary on the Hadith regarding the prohibition of walking with one shoe
Question What is the explanation of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "None of you should walk in one shoe. Remove both or…