12 July 2023
An unreliable narration on the narcissus/daffodil flower
Question What is the status of the following about the Narcissus flower: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "Smell a narcissus, even if only once in a lifetime. For in the heart of man…
21 June 2023
A recital to receive the reward of one’s missed recitals
Question Is it okay to practice on this Hadith? من قال حين يصبح: {فسبحان الله حين تمسون وحين تصبحون وله الحمد في السماوات والأرض وعشيا وحين تظهرون} إلى {وكذلك تخرجون} [الروم: ١٧- ١٩] أدرك ما فاته في…
26 May 2023
The first words the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) taught their children
Question Is this narration suitable to quote? "The Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) would teach their children لا اله الا الله and this will be the first the children will say."
7 April 2023
The status of the Hadith narrator Minhal ibn ‘Amr
Question Is the narrator Minhal ibn 'Amr trustworthy?
3 March 2023
Constantly reading through and reviewing books will improve one’s memory
Question What is the reference for this narration? Imam Bukhari was asked, "What is it that strengthens one's memory?" He replied, "Constantly looking through books."
17 December 2022
Sending salutations upon Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and his ahlu bayt in Salah
Question Is the following a Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever performs Salah, but does not send salutations upon me and my ahlu bayt his Salah will not be accepted."
30 November 2022
Recite Surah Yasin upon your deceased
Question Is this Hadith from Ibn Majah authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Read Surah Yasin to your dead people."
9 November 2022
Narrations cited in Fiqh books
Question If a Fiqh book or a Jurist cites a narration of a Sahabi or a Tabi'i without a chain of narration, do we consider it to be authentic or is it treated as a weak Hadiths?
20 October 2022
Animals that are unmindful of Allah Ta’ala get hunted
Question Is there a reliable Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that the fish which is not engaged in the dhikr of Allah is the one that gets caught?
30 August 2022
A recommended salutation for increasing one’s memory
Question What is the reference for the following Salutation [Durud]: Allahumma salli wa sallim wa barik 'ala sayyidina Muhammadiw wa alihi kama la nihayata likamalika wa 'adada kamalih.
25 August 2022
Status of the Hadith narrator; Hani ibn Ayyub
Question I would like to know if the Hadith narrator; Hani ibn Ayyub (هانئ بن أيوب) is reliable.
12 August 2022
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) makes du’a for his ummah’s forgiveness in ‘Arafah
Question I require the reference and Arabic text of the following Hadith related to the du'a of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) in Hajjatul Wada': "O Allah, you can forgive that too…
9 August 2022
A narration of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding kissing one’s spouse while fasting
Question There is a Hadith which I read in Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah (31144), and I want to know its authenticity. 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) saw Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) in a dream and Nabi…
4 August 2022
Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullah) and tadlis
Question Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullah) was known to be a mudallis. How do we go about accepting his reports?
3 August 2022
The Muwatta of Imam ‘Abdullah ibn Wahb
Question Is the Muwatta 'Abdillah ibn Wahb [a portion of which has been published] one of the riwayaat of Muwatta Imam Malik or a separate Muwatta of Imam 'Abdullah ibn Wahb?