Salafism

23 Jumadal Akhirah 143613 April 2015

Objection on the Famous Story of Harith ibn Malik (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIn the daily Ta`lim, the narration was read from Muntakhab Ahadith regarding Harith ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) replying to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) that he is a true mu'min. A brother asked in front of everyone about the authenticity of the narration after it was read. He said that…

19 Jumadal Akhirah 14369 April 2015

A Question Regarding Folding the Trouser Before Salah

QuestionA person asked me about the folding of trousers. He said he has read in Bukhari that you cannot fold the trouser. I told him that covering ankles is sinful and there is something about folding not being good, but go for the less harmful. In the first place ankles…

3 Jumadal Akhirah 143624 March 2015

A Follow up Query on a Hadith in Majalisul Abrar

QuestionI wanted to ask regarding your answer in this link:http://www.hadithanswers.com/reference-for-the-hadith-of-spending-1-huqb-in-jahannam/ Shaykh Zakariya (rahimahullah) said that this narration has been mentioned in the book Majālis al-Abrār. I have been unable to find this narration amongst the collections of ahādīth that are available to me. However, the Shaykh of our Mashāikh, Shāh…

2 Jumadal Akhirah 143623 March 2015

The Ambiya (‘alayhimus salam) Are Alive in Their Graves

QuestionWhat is the authentification of this Hadith?: Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: The Ambiya are alive in their graves and they perform Salah. Some salafis say this is weak (dai'f)! Please assist.

22 Dhul Hijjah 143517 October 2014

Saying Salam at the Rawdah-Graveside of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionI would like to ask a question regarding salam at the graveside of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) (the Rawdah). Is there any reward or other special benefit in saying salam to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) at the rawdah? I used to say salam every time whenever I go…

29 Dhul Qa'dah 143524 September 2014

Authenticity of Salatut Tasbih

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the Hadiths that encourage Salatut Tasbih? I have heard some people label this a bid'ah.

6 Rabi'ul Akhir 14357 February 2014

Is This a Fabrication in Fadail-A’mal?

QuestionKindly provide some commentary on the following claim regarding Fada'il Al-A'mal. It is claimed that some narrations in Fada'il Al-A'mal were taken from Imam Suyuti's Dhayl Al-La'ali Al-Masnu'ah fil-Ahadith Al-Mawdu'ah, which is a book concerning fabricated Hadiths There is a Hadith on page 142 of Virtues of Dhikr, Hadith no.…

30 Rabi'ul Awwal 14351 February 2014

Clarification on the Miraculous Achievements of the ‘Ulama

QuestionKindly provide the clarity on the following statement regarding Ibn 'Abidin (rahimahullah), that he would perform one thousand nafl rak'ahs every day. How should this narration be understood, considering the apparent difficulty of performing this number of rak'ahs within a day?

12 Safar 143516 December 2013

Arabic Books on Importance of Following a Madhhab

QuestionKindly advise on how to teach a beginner to follow a madhhab. The individual comes from a family that does not adhere to any particular madhhab. He is young, has limited Islamic knowledge, and lives in an environment where religious education is difficult due to government restrictions. Kindly advise on…