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Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143627 March 2015

The Ink of the Scholars

QuestionThe ink of a scholar is more weightier than the blood of a martyr Is this narration authentic?

16 Shawwal 143513 August 2014

Arabic Books That ‘Ulama May Refer to for Fabricated Hadiths

QuestionWhat is a good book on the compilation of fabricated (mawdu') Hadiths? I am aware of Al-Mawḍū‘āt al-Kubra but i have read from 'Ulama that many Hadiths are in that book are not really fabrications. Is there any reliable book which discusses fabricated (mawdu') Hadiths preferably by Shaykh Muhammad Awamah?

10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014

Imam Bukhari’s Terminology: “Fihi Nazr”

QuestionRespected Mawlana, What is meant when Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) says the following regarding a narrator? "fihi nazrun" فيه نظر or "Fi Hadithi nazrun" في حديثه نظر Jazakallahu khayran.

4 Sha'ban 14353 June 2014

Not Missing a Single Lesson

QuestionWe hear many a times from scholars/teachers that if a student misses a day of lesson then he is deprived from 40 days of blessings. Is there any basis to that in Hadith (or anywhere)

1 Rajab 14351 May 2014

Who Was Crucified in Place of Nabi ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)?

QuestionI have heard in many Islamic talks regarding the person who was crucified in place of Hadhrat Isa ('alayhis salam) that he was Hadhrat Isa's ('alayhis salam) companion who willingly opted to get crucified in return for Jannah. Some say it was the soldier from the Jewish army who came…

27 Jumadal Akhirah 143528 April 2014

Tall Buildings in Makkah; a Sign of Qiyamah

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity for the following Hadith: "A sign of Qiyamah is that mountains behind the Ka'bah Sharif will be erased"

22 Jumadal Ula 143524 March 2014

Proof for Placing the Hands Below the Navel in Salah

QuestionIs the following narration Sahih with the extra wording "under the navel": Sayyiduna Wa'il ibn Hujr (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports: "I saw the Prophet (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) placing his right hand over his left hand in Salah, below the Navel." (Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah) How many manuscripts have the additional…

22 Jumadal Ula 143524 March 2014

Avert Corporal Punishment When in Doubt

QuestionIs there a Hadith that says drop the corporal punishment (hadd) where there is doubts? I heard it is in Tirmidhi can you show me the Hadith please and is it sahih?

28 Rabi'ul Akhir 14351 March 2014

Verification of the Hadith on Signs of Nur in the Heart

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that when nur enters the heart, the (spiritual) breast of man expands. When the Sahabah asked for a sign of this nur, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “Such a person flees from this abode of deception.…

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014

Sayyiduna Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Reading the Tawrah

QuestionKindly provide the complete reference and authenticity of the narration in which Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) reads from the Tawrah in the presence of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), causing the colour of the blessed face of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to change. Is there any narration which mentions…

13 Safar 143517 December 2013

Hadith: The Jews Were Divided into Seventy One Groups

QuestionA Shaykh said that the Hadith relating to that Jews were divided into seventy one groups and the Christians into seventy two and the Muslims into seventy three all in Jahannam except one He states that this Hadith is questionable: 1. The sanad (chain of narrators) is questionable 2. The…

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…