24 October 2025
Commentary on the Hadith regarding offering four rak’ahs in the morning
Question Does this Hadith refer to the Duha prayer or the Fajr prayer? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: “Verily, Allah Ta’ala says: ‘O Son of Adam! Pray to me at the beginning of…
26 September 2025
Two rak’ahs of Salah at night will assist for the darkness of the grave
Question Where is this narrated? Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Perform two units of prayer in the gloom of night in preparation for the gloom of the tomb."
15 September 2025
The students of Ibn Mas’ud and ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) would not raise their hands in Salah
Question Is the following Hadith in Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah (Hadith: 2461) regarding raf'ul yadayn authentic? حدثنا وكيع وأبو أسامة ، عن شعبة ، عن أبي إسحاق ، قال : كان أصحاب عبد الله ، وأصحاب علي…
30 June 2025
A narration regarding the angel of death giving talqin to those who safeguard their Salah
Question Is there a Hadith that states if a person is punctual with his Salah, the angel of death will himself give this person talqin [to recite the shahadah] at the time of death?
20 June 2025
The importance of heeding the Adhan and attending the congregational Salah
Question Is this suitable to quote? "Whoever hears 'Hayya ‘alal falah' and does not respond has abandoned the Sunnah of Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)."
18 June 2025
Commentary of the Hadith on the Salah of a woman who does not cover her hair
Question What is the meaning of 'veil' in the following Hadith? "Allah does not accept the Salah of a woman that has reached puberty unless she wears the veil."
13 June 2025
Further Masnun qira-ah for the two Sunnah of Fajr
Question What is the reference for reciting Verse 52 of Surah Al ‘Imran in the Sunnah of Fajr Salah?
16 May 2025
An unreliable form of Salah for before ‘Asr on a Friday
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever offers two rak'ahs between Zuhr and 'Asr on Friday, in the first rak'ah reads Surah…
29 April 2025
Hasan Basri’s statement regarding Salah during the day
Question I am searching for a reference for this narration: قال الحسن: صلاة النهار عجماء وصلاة الليل تسمع أذنيك
28 April 2025
“Had my parents called me during Salah, I would have ended it to respond.”
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "If I was reading 'Isha Salah and my parents called me, I would break my salah and respond to the call of my…
21 April 2025
Salatul Hadiyyah/Wahshah for the deceased
Question Is there a Hadith about Salatul Hadiyyah/Wahshah/Thabat? It is 2 rak'ahs offered for a deceased person.
4 March 2025
The importance of remembering Allah, making wudu and offering Salah upon awakening
Question Is this Hadith authentic? ما أحد ينام إلا ضرب على سماخه بجرير معقد، فإن هو استيقظ فذكر الله عز وجل حلت عقدة، وإن استيقظ فتوضأ حلت عقدة أخرى، فإن قام فصلى حلت العقد كلهن، فإن هو استيقظ ولم…
10 February 2025
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) teaches Ja’far ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu ‘anhu) one form of Salatut Tasbih
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? عن ابن عمر قال: وجه رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم جعفر بن أبي طالب إلى بلاد الحبشة، فلما قدم اعتنقه وقبل بين عينيه، ثم قال: ألا أهب لك، ألا…
25 December 2024
A query regarding qunut
Question In the following Hadith, what is meant by قبل الركوع? عن عاصم، عن أنس، قال: سألته عن القنوت قبل الركوع، أو بعد الركوع؟ فقال: قبل الركوع، قال: قلت: فإن ناسا يزعمون أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه…
2 December 2024
‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) preferred voluntary Salah over nafl fasting
Question Is there a narration stating that 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) preferred to offer optional Salah rather than keeping nafl fast? If he would fast it was just the three days a…