15 June 2021
‘Abdullah Ibn Muhayriz’s statement on speaking in the Masjid
Question Is this narration authentic? Ibn Muhayriz (rahimahullah) is reported to have said: "Speaking in the masjid is idle talk, except for one who is praying, or remembering his Rabb, or asking for…
15 June 2021
An unauthentic punishment for discarding Salah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? انا الشجاع الاقرع امرني ربي ان اضربك على تضييع الصلاة
14 June 2021
A narration regarding raising the hands in Salah
Question Sayyiduna Jabir ibn Samurah (radiyallahu 'anhu) relates that once Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) came out towards us and said: "Why is it that I see you all raising your hands as…
4 June 2021
Verily this Din [religion] is solid
Question Kindly provide the authenticity of the following narration: إن هذا الدين متين، فأوغل فيه برفق، ولا تبغّض إلي نفسك عبادة الله تعالى، فإن المُنبَتَّ لا أرضا قطع، ولا ظهرا أبقى……
1 June 2021
The most proficient reciter should lead the Salah
Question What is the explanation of the word أقرؤهم in the following Hadith? عن أبي سعيد الخضري رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا كانوا ثلاثة فليؤمهم أحدهم، وأحقهم بالإمامة…
21 April 2021
Carrying out good deeds secretly just as one does so openly
Question Is this a Hadith? "Complete piety is doing good deeds secretly like you do openly"
20 April 2021
Allah smiles/is pleased with three categories of people
Question What is the authenticity of Hadith 200 in Sunan ibn Majah Hadith, regarding Allah Ta'ala smiling at three types of people?
16 April 2021
Women should remain concealed and the best place for a woman to offer Salah
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A woman is privacy. When she is about to go outdoor, and her kinsmen ask, 'Where are you going?' She says, 'I will…
13 April 2021
A clarification regarding offering two rak’ahs before Zuhr and the reward of offering the twelve rak’ahs of Sunnah Salah daily
Question Someone shared the following saying that if one does this then Jannah becomes wajib. Is this authentic and if so which two rak'ah is it speaking about before Zuhr Salah? Narrated 'Abdullah…
7 April 2021
‘Aaishah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) statement regarding women attending the Masjid
Question I came across a narration in Ihya 'Ulumid Din that 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "If the Prophet only knew of the misdeeds that women would bring about after his time, he would have…
1 April 2021
The full narration regarding Abu Mi’laq Al Ansari
Question Kindly answer the following questions regarding the incident of Abu Mi'laq Al Ansari (radiyallahu 'anhu) and the thief: 1) Is it authentic and suitable to quote? 2) Can this be read with the…
31 March 2021
A Hadith prohibiting starting Salah before joining the saff
Question Is this Hadith authentic? إذا أتى أحدكم الصلاة فلا يركع دون الصف , حتى يأخذ مكانه من الصف
19 March 2021
A Sahabi continues to pray despite witnessing his horse being stolen
Question I was looking for the following Hadith which ‘Allamah Qastallani (rahimahullah) has mentioned in his Al-Mawahibul Ladunniyyah: ومنها حديث الصحابي الذي سرق فرسه بليل وهو في الصلاة فرأى السارق…
16 March 2021
A justification for leaving out congregational prayer?
Question Kindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: ‘Verily there were [many] prophets belonging to Allah [Ta’ala];…
24 February 2021
Falling asleep in Salah
Question I have received the following hadith. Please may I be informed regarding its authenticity. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If one gets up to pray at night and his eyes are…