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Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

Who Is Regarded to Be the Most Ascetic?

QuestionCould you translate and mention the authenticity of this Hadith أتى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم رجل فقال: يا رسول الله من أزهد الناس في الدنيا؟ فقال: من لم ينس المقابر والبلى وترك أفضل زينة الدنيا وآثر ما يبقى على ما يفنى ولم يعد غدا من أيامه وعد نفسه من…

7 Jumadal Ula 14384 February 2017

The Incident of Muhallim ibn Jath-thamah

QuestionIs the story regarding Muhallim ibn Jath-thamah true? He went out in jihad and killed 'Amir ibn Al Adbat (radiyallahu 'anhu). 'Amir ibn Al Adbat had just accepted Islam but Muhallim (radiyallahu 'anhu) still killed him. After the family members of 'Amir (radiyallahu 'anhu) accepted the blood money, Muhallim (radiyallahu…

6 Jumadal Ula 14383 February 2017

Whoever Hears that Dajjal Has Emerged Should Distance Himself from Him

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? "Whoever hears that Dajjal [has emerged] should distance himself from Dajjal, for a person will go to him thinking that he is a Mu'min and follow him due to the doubtful [miraculous deeds he will see him performing]"

4 Jumadal Ula 14381 February 2017

Hypocrisy and the Learned

QuestionWhat is the reference and authenticity of this Hadith? "Most of the Munafiqun of this Ummah are the reciters of the Quran [learned ones]"

3 Jumadal Ula 143831 January 2017

Imam Mahdi Will Be a Regular Person

QuestionA Scholar who doesn't cite any source mentioned that Al Mahdi will be a regular person. When he discovers he is the Mahdi, Allah Ta'ala will rectify him. He will be a regular person who sinned etc. Is this true?

28 Rabi'ul Akhir 143827 January 2017

Mursal Narrations of Al-Azraq ibn Qays

QuestionI came across some mursal narrations by Al-Azraq ibn Qays and wanted to ask if these are considered to be acceptable according to the Muhaddithun?

15 Rabi'ul Awwal 143815 December 2016

‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Suggests Consulting the Wives of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Over a Juristic Ruling

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the narration wherein Sayyiduna 'Umar and Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Thabit (radiyallahu 'anhuma) were discussing a ruling regarding ghusl after intercourse. After consulting senior Sahabah they could not reach a verdict. Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) suggested consulting the wives of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) as…

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 14385 December 2016

Who Did Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) Refer to in His Introduction?

QuestionWhen Imam Muslim in his muqaddimah says to the opposition that they are "Muntahil Al-Hadith" who does he mean by this? Some scholars mention Imam Bukhari and 'Ali ibnul Madini. However, some contemporaries say that it is neither of them.

15 Safar 143816 November 2016

An Incident Regarding Sincerity and Dislike for Fame

QuestionIs this incident reliable: قصة صاحب النقب حدّثني أبو حاتم عن الأصمعيّ قال: حدّثنا أبو عمرو الصّفّار قال: حاصر مسلمة حصناً فندب الناس إلى نقب منه، فما دخله أحد. فجاء رجل من عرض الجيش فدخله ففتحه اللّه عليهم، فنادى مسلمة: أين صاحب النقب؟ فما جاءه أحد، فنادى: إني قد أمرت…

14 Safar 143815 November 2016

Simplicity Is Part of Iman

QuestionIs this narration sound? "Simplicity is [a distinguishing trait] of Faith"

6 Safar 14387 November 2016

A Virtue of Habitually Reciting Quran Looking into the Mushaf?

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "Whosoever habitually recites the Quran while looking inside, Allah Ta'ala will allow him to enjoy his eyesight for as long as he remains in this world" [i.e., He will never become blind]