Sahih Ibn Hibban

1 Sha'ban 143620 May 2015

A Glad Tiding for Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There is among you a person who will fight for the interpretation of the Quran just as I fought when it was revealed." The people around him raised their heads and cast inquisitive glances at Nabi…

27 Rajab 143616 May 2015

Narrations on Protecting the Gaze

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? "When anyone's eyes fall on the beauty of a woman and he immediately casts his gaze away from her, Allah grants him Divine guidance towards such 'ibadah, the ecstasy of which he feels in himself" Can you also provide other Hadiths on lowering and protecting…

18 Rajab 14367 May 2015

The Reward of Fifty Sahabah

QuestionPlease relate the Hadith wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) mentions a time, wherein a person who adheres to the Commandments of Allah Ta'ala will receive the reward of fifty Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum)

10 Rajab 143629 April 2015

Those Who Refuse to Pay Zakah Will Be Among the First to Enter Jahannam

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Three (kinds of people) will enter Jahannam first, a ruler who sets himself up as a lord over people, a wealthy person who does not pay what is due to Allah (i.e., Zakah) and a vainglorious…

10 Jumadal Akhirah 143631 March 2015

Best Dhikr and Best Sustenance

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? The Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The best Dhikr is that which is done quietly and the best provision (livelihood) is that which is sufficient."

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143627 March 2015

Reciting Durud, an Alternative to Giving Sadaqah (Charity)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: That person who is not able to give sadaqah should say the following durud in his du'a: اللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ عَبْدِكَ وَرَسُولِكَ وَصَلِّ عَلَى المُؤْمِنِينَ وَالمُؤْمِنَاتِ وَالمُسْلِمِينَ وَالمُسْلِمَاتِ "Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin 'abdika wa rasulika…

16 Jumadal Ula 14367 March 2015

Preferred Hadith on How to Commence Important Matters

QuestionAre both of the following narrations correct, or is one preferred over the other? كل أمر ذي بال لا يبدأ فيه ببسم الله الرحمٰن الرحيم فهو أقطع رواه الرهاوي في الأربعين من حديث أبي هريرة كل أمر ذي بال لا يبدأ فيه بحمد الله فهو أقطع وروى ابن حبان وأبو…

5 Safar 143628 November 2014

The Four Best Women of Jannah

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The four best women of Jannah are Khadijah bintu Khuwaylid, Fatimah bintu Muhammad, Maryam bintu 'Imran and Asiyah bintu Muzahim the wife of Fir’awn"

27 Muharram 143620 November 2014

The Virtues of Kissing the Black Stone (Al Hajarul Aswad)

QuestionPlease explain the origin and action of the Black stone on the day of judgement? I was told that it was a white stone in Jannah and was sent down with Adam ('alayhis salam) to the earth. It turned black due to the sins of mankind and on the day…

19 Dhul Hijjah 143514 October 2014

Popular Hadith Regarding Sham (Syria)

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? It is extensively shared on social media amongst the youth: Salamah ibn Nufail (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: While I was sitting with the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) a man came to him and said, 'O Messenger of Allah Horses are being humiliated (ignored), and…

29 Dhul Qa'dah 143524 September 2014

Allah Ta’ala Testing His Servant to Raise His Rank in Jannah

QuestionWhat is the original wording and authenticity of the following? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has mentioned that sometimes Allah Ta’ala wishes to elevate the rank of a certain person in Jannah, but this persons good deeds are not enough that he can reach this rank, therefore Allah Ta’ala puts…