21 November 2019
A form of dhikr more beloved to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) than the entire world
Question Is this narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The uttering of these words; 'Hallowed be Allah, all praise is due to Allah, there is no Deity but Allah and…
21 November 2019
Meaning of a word in the Hadith regarding the severity of disclosing one’s sins
Question What Is the meaning of the word معافاة in the following Hadith recorded in Sahih Muslim? كل أمتي معافاة إلا المجاهرين وإن من الإجهار أن يعمل العبد بالليل عملا ثم يصبح قد ستره ربه فيقول: يا…
19 November 2019
People hastily criticise what they have no knowledge about
Question Is this a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) or the statement of a Sahabi? "How hastily people criticise and fault that about which they know little about"
14 November 2019
Caution against relieving one’s self in places inconveniencing others
Question Is this authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Beware of doing two things that are [causes] for being cursed." The Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) asked: 'What are the two…
5 November 2019
Another narration on the virtue of abundant sajdah (prostration)
Question What is the source of this Hadith? حدثني معدان بن طلحة اليعمري، قال: لقيت ثوبان مولى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، فقلت له: دلني على عمل ينفعني الله به ويدخلني الله الجنة؟ فسكت عني مليا، ثم…
4 November 2019
A narration regarding Musa (‘alayhis salam) on the Day of Resurrection
Question What is authenticity of following narration ? أنا أول من تنشق عنه الأرض يوم القيامة فأنفض التراب عن رأسي فآتي قائمة العرش فأجد موسى قائما عندها فلا أدري أنفض التراب عن رأسه قبلي أو كان ممن…
4 November 2019
A narration regarding the recital of Quran
Question What is the reference for this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Recite the Quran as long as your hearts are focused [agree on the interpretation] and when you lose…
31 October 2019
Would Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) recite ‘Rabbana atina fid dunya hasanah…’?
Question Is there any mention in the Hadith that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) himself would recite the following du'a? ربنا آتنا في الدنيا حسنة وفي الآخرة حسنة، وقنا عذاب النار……
28 October 2019
A question regarding the destruction of the Ka’bah
Question In the following Hadith does ذو السويقتين refer to one individual or does it refer to an entire tribe/group of people? يخرب الكعبة ذو السويقتين من الحبشة……
23 October 2019
Meaning of part of a Hadith regarding the character of a Muslim towards another Muslim
Question What is the translation of the words 'لا يسلمه' in the following Hadith? المسلم أخو المسلم، لا يظلمه ولا يسلمه، من كان في حاجة أخيه كان الله في حاجته، ومن فرج عن مسلم كربة، فرج الله عنه بها…
22 October 2019
Those who walk to the Masjid from a distance receive the most reward
Question Is this Hadith authentic? إن أعظم الناس أجرا في الصلاة أبعدهم إليها ممشى فأبعدهم
16 October 2019
The famous Hadith on lengthening the beard and trimming the moustache
Question Is the famous Hadith regarding the beard authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Do the opposite of what the pagans do. Keep the beards and cut the moustaches short."
15 October 2019
Meaning of the word mazamir
Question What is the meaning of the word 'mizmar/mazamir'? Does it refer to wind instruments only or musical instruments in general?
15 October 2019
Fasting whilst on journey
Question Can you please verify and explain the following Hadith: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ - صلى الله عليه وسلم -: "لَيْسَ مِنَ الْبِرِّ الصِّيَامُ فِي السَّفَرِ"……
14 October 2019
A narration regarding two cursed sounds
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna 'Abdur Rahman ibn 'Awf (radiyallahu 'anhu) relates: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once took hold of my hand and we proceeded…