Tag Archives: Sahih Muslim

April, 2020

• 24 April

  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 attributed to his father.  (Hadith: 3413 ‘ونسبه الى ابيه‘) Could you please explain?
• 22 April

  The Jinn and devils imprisoned by Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) will emerge before Qiyamah

  Question Could you please provide the reference for the Hadith regarding the appearance of Jinn/Shayatin that were imprisoned by Nabi Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) in human form near the end of times who will deliver religious talks and mingle with people. Please also provide an explanatory commentary on it, particularly on special traits to identify such Shayatin.
• 21 April

  Recital of Surah Kahf and protection from Dajjal

  Question Reciting Surah Kahf will protect a person from Dajjal. Is this specific to Friday or any day?

March, 2020

• 27 March

  Meaning of part of a Hadith in Sahih Muslim regarding the moon on Laylatul Qadr

  Question What is the meaning of شق جفنة in the following Hadith? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، قال تذاكرنا ليلة القدر عند رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال أيكم يذكر حين طلع القمر، وهو مثل شق جفنة
• 19 March

  Do Hijrah and Hajj expiate major sins?

  Question Do Hijrah and Hajj have the same effect as accepting Islam as far as wiping out major sins are concerned? عن ابن شماسة المهرى قال: حضرنا عمرو بن العاص رضي الله عنه وهو فى سياقة الموت. فبكى طويلا وحوّل وجهه إلى الجدار فجعل ابنه يقول يا أبتاه أما بشرك رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم بكذا أما بشرك رسول …
• 9 March

  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
• 4 March

  Explanation of ‘fahish’ and ‘mutafahish’

  Question The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) never used bad language, neither a “Fahish” nor a “Mutafahish”. He used to say ‘The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character.” (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 3559) In the context of the above Hadith, does “Fahish” refer only to sexual bad language? Furthermore, what is meant by “Mutafahish”?
• 3 March

  Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) never ate to his fill twice in one day

  Question Is this Hadith authentic? Masruq (rahimahullah) said: I entered upon ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) and she invited me to eat. She said: ‘Whenever I eat my fill of food I want to cry and begin crying.’ He said: ‘Why?’ She said: ‘I remember the circumstances under which the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) parted from the world. By …
• 2 March

  Those who pass away while addicted to wine will not drink the wine of the Hereafter

  Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “He who drinks wine in this world, and dies when he is addicted to it, will not drink it in the next.” (Abu Dawud)

February, 2020

• 26 February

  Reconciliation between the Hadiths on sickness and plague

  Question Both Imams Bukhari and Muslim have narrated a Hadith on the authority of Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: ‘There is no ‘adwa [transmission of infectious disease] and no tiyarah [superstitious belief in bird omens].’ (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 5776, and Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 2224) However, the following Hadith indicates that there are some …
• 25 February

  A narration regarding black magic done on Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

  Question There is a Hadith in Mustadrak Al Hakim (Hadith 8074) reported on the authority of Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Arqam (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding magic that was done on Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Is it authentic?
• 7 February

  Explanation of when the missed ‘Asr Salah was performed

  Question In the two narrations below, one Hadith seems to indicate that the missed ‘Asr Salah was read after the Maghrib Salah whilst the other indicates that the missed ‘Asr Salah was read before the Maghrib Salah. What is the explanation and/or tatbiq for this? عن على رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يوم الأحزاب: …
• 6 February

  Consult your heart

  Question استفت قلبك Can the above-mentioned Hadith be explained in its correct context, due to many people misusing this Hadith.