Sahih Muslim

29 Rabi'ul Awwal 144425 October 2022

Clarification on the Pronunciation of a Word Regarding the Haram

QuestionIs there any difference in the translation of the following i.e., if it is pronounced as الحَرَم (with a fathah on the Ha) or as الحُرُم (with a dammah on the Ha)? «خمس لا جناح على من قتلهن في الحرم والإحرام: الفأرة، والعقرب، والغراب، والحدأة والكلب العقور»

28 Rabi'ul Awwal 144424 October 2022

A Dhikr/Recital Which Supersedes Other Dhikrs

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was reported to have said, "Whoever says the following 100 times in a day, nobody will be able to do a better deed except one who does more." The dhikr is: لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، له الملك، وله الحمد، وهو على…

22 Rabi'ul Awwal 144418 October 2022

The Severe Punishments for Not Discharging Zakah

QuestionWhat is the translation/explanation of the following part of the Hadith: ونِواءً على أهْلِ الإسْلامِ This is part of a lengthy narration which appears in Sahih Muslim (Hadith: 987). The Hadith is as follows: عن زيد بن أسلم، أن أبا صالح ذكوان، أخبره أنه سمع أبا هريرة، يقول: قال رسول…

22 Rabi'ul Awwal 144418 October 2022

A Recommended Du’a

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this du'a and provide the Arabic text as well. A recommended du'a to recite daily: "O Allah, if I had inconvenienced any person, caused him any physical pain or verbally hurt him, then You out of Your infinite compassion, forgive me and reward the one…

21 Rabi'ul Awwal 144417 October 2022

Which Date Did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Leave from Madinah for Fath Makkah?

QuestionKindly mention which date Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) left from Madinah Munawwarah and arrived in Makkah Mukarramah. Different dates seem to have been mentioned regarding the following Hadith: Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has narrated: “We went on an expedition with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) when sixteen days…

21 Rabi'ul Awwal 144417 October 2022

The Announcement That Will Be Made in Jannah

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this Hadith: In Jannah, a caller will announce: “The decree has been issued that you will remain healthy forever and never fall ill.”

18 Rabi'ul Awwal 144414 October 2022

Seeing Allah Ta’ala Will Be the Greatest Bounty in Jannah

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this Hadith: Suhayb (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “When the people of Jannah enter Jannah, Allah Ta'ala will say: "Do you want anything more?" They will reply: "Haven't You already illuminated our faces? Haven't You admitted us into Jannah and…

15 Rabi'ul Awwal 144411 October 2022

Nothing Will Decrease Allah’s Treasures

QuestionWhat is the translation of the following Hadith especially the last part الليل والنهار? «يا ابن آدم، أنفق، أنفق عليك» وقال: «يمين الله ملأى سحاء، لا يغيضها شيء، الليل والنهار»

24 Muharram 144422 August 2022

Clarification Regarding the Name of a Narrator Appearing in Sahih Muslim

QuestionIn the following chain which appears in Sahih Muslim, is the narrator Muhammad ibn Hazim with a 'ha (ح)' or Muhammad ibn Khazim with a "kha (خ)"? حدثنا أبو بكر بن أبي شيبة، وعمرو الناقد، جميعا عن أبي معاوية، قال عمرو: حدثنا محمد بن خازم أبو معاوية، حدثنا عاصم الأحول،…

24 Muharram 144422 August 2022

Correct Wording, أظنني or أظنه, in a Hadith of Sahih Muslim

QuestionIn the following Hadith, what is the correct word and translation? Some prints have أَظُنُّنِي and some have أظنه وحدثنا يحيى بن يحيى قال: قرأت على مالك عن نافع عن عبد الله بن عمر، أنه وصف تطوع صلاة رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: فكان لا يصلى بعد الجمعة…

14 Muharram 144412 August 2022

We Were Ordered to Seek Forgiveness on Behalf of the Sahabah, Not Swear Them!

QuestionKindly comment regarding the source and authenticity of the following passage I came across: The following du’a teaches one how to seek Allah's forgiveness for the believers who passed away and how to remember them with good words. Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) said: “They [i.e., the Muslims] were instructed [by…

5 Muharram 14443 August 2022

Impermissibility of Wishing for Death Due to Trials and Tribulations

QuestionKindly explain the Hadith wherein a man will roll on the grave wishing he was in it due to the prevalent trials and fitan of the time. Is this action of the man positive or negative? I was told that despite the fitnah, we should observe patience and refrain from…