Sahih Muslim

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144116 July 2020

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Praised Allah While Moving Back to the Saff (Row)

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, what was the reason for Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) raising his hands and saying takbir before moving back to the saff (row)? وعن سهل بن سعد الساعدى رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ذهب إلى بنى عمرو بن عوف ليصلح بينهم…

19 Dhul Qa'dah 144110 July 2020

Was Hakim ibn Hizam Born in the Ka’bah?

QuestionIs the following narration by Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) and his statement thereafter correct? Is it authentically established that Sayyiduna Hakim ibn Hizam and Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) were both born in the blessed Ka'bah? أخبرنا أبو بكر محمد بن أحمد بن بالويه ثنا إبراهيم بن إسحاق الحربي ثنا مصعب بن…

17 Dhul Qa'dah 14418 July 2020

Translation of a Narration Regarding ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) Dissuading Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhat is the translation of the following Hadith? أن عائشة، قالت: لقد راجعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في ذلك، وما حملني على كثرة مراجعته إلا أنه لم يقع في قلبي: أن يحب الناس بعده رجلا، قام مقامه أبدا، ولا كنت أرى أنه لن يقوم أحد مقامه إلا تشاءم…

15 Dhul Qa'dah 14416 July 2020

How to Read the Word نورٌ أنّي

QuestionCan the following words نورٌ أنّي be read as نورانِيّ (nuraniyyun) in the following Hadith? If so, what would it mean? عن أبي ذر الغفاري: سَأَلْتُ رَسولَ اللهِ ﷺ، هلْ رَأَيْتَ رَبَّكَ؟ قالَ: نُورٌ أنّى

12 Dhul Qa'dah 14413 July 2020

Who Is the Word سمعت Attributed to in This Narration

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith and the chain of narration, who does the word سمعت refer to, and is the ta (ت) pronounced with a dhammah or fathah? حدثنا يحيى بن يحيى واللفظ له قال: قلت لسفيان بن عيينة: سمعت الزهري يذكر عن عطاء بن يزيد الليثي عن أبي أيوب الأنصاري…

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

The Complexion of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhen our Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is described as having fair or white skin does this mean that it was literally white or would this indicate a light brown skin color? I have read in many narrations the word white but this does not make sense to me as…

19 Shawwal 144111 June 2020

Translation of a Narration Regarding the Ambiya Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Met During Mi’raj

QuestionWhat is the translation of the following Hadith? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: مررت ليلة أسري بي على موسى بن عمران عليه السلام، رجل آدم طوال جعد كأنه من رجال شنوءة، ورأيت عيسى ابن مريم مربوع الخلق إلى الحمرة والبياض، سبط الرأس، وأري مالكا خازن النار، والدجال في…

19 Shawwal 144111 June 2020

Narrations Neither You Nor Your Forefathers Have Heard

QuestionPlease explain the following narration: Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "Towards the end of time there will be people from my Ummah who will quote to you narrations which neither you nor your forefathers would’ve heard. Beware of them!" (Introduction of…

1 Ramadan 144124 April 2020

Is Yunus (‘alayhis salam) Attributed to His Father or Mother?

QuestionI 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?

28 Sha'ban 144122 April 2020

The Jinn and Devils Imprisoned by Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) Will Emerge Before Qiyamah

QuestionCould 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…

2 Sha'ban 144127 March 2020

Meaning of Part of a Hadith in Sahih Muslim Regarding the Moon on Laylatul Qadr

QuestionWhat 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