15 December 2022
The speech of the Sahabah and pious predecessors was more beneficial and effective
Question Kindly quote the full reply as well as the Arabic text. Hamdun was was asked, "Why is the speech of the Salaf more beneficial than our speech?" He replied, "They spoke to honour Islam, to…
23 November 2022
Sufyan’s ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) explanation of the dhikr to be recited in abundance in ‘Arafah
Question Muhibuddin Tabari mentions in his book Al Qira Liqasid Ummul Qura that once Sufyan ibn 'Uyanah (rahimahullah) was asked by Husayn ibn Marwazi why the du'a which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…
11 November 2022
The example of a Believer is that of a bee
Question Is the Hadith where a Believer is compared to the bee authentic?
1 September 2022
A punishment for one who masturbates
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? «يجيء الناكح يده يوم القيامة ويده حبلى»
19 August 2022
A Sahabi’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice on leaving things that do not concern a person and protecting the tongue
Question I am looking for a reference for the following: Sayyiduna Ibnul 'As (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said: "Leave what has nothing to do with you, don't speak about what doesn't concern you and secure…
15 August 2022
Musa (‘alayhis salam) asks Allah regarding the shukr of Adam (‘alayhis salam)
Question Is this narration authentic? قال موسى عليه السلام: يا رب كيف يستطيع آدم عليه السلام أن يؤدي شكر ما صنعته إليه؟ خلقته بيدك، ونفخت فيه من روحك، وأسكنته جنتك، وأمرت الملائكة، فسجدوا له، فقال:…
5 August 2022
An incident regarding alcohol being the leader to all sins
Question Is the following incident drawn from the Hadith? Once, a pious man was invited by a woman to commit adultery. The man refused. The woman gave him a choice of options: - Committing adultery…
23 June 2022
When an open sinner [fasiq] is praised, Allah’s ‘Arsh shudders
Question What is the status of the following Hadith? "When a fasiq is praised (or honoured) the 'Arsh shudders [on account] of it."
14 June 2022
The virtue of a naval expedition
Question What is status of following narration? غزوة في البحر خير من عشر غزوات في البر
23 May 2022
Another version of the narration regarding Sa’id’s ibn Musayyab fear of the fitnah of women
Question Could you provide the reference for this narration? عن سعيد بن المسيب أنه قال: قد بلغت ثمانين سنة وما شيء أخوف عندي من النساء. وقد كاد بصره يذهب……
7 April 2022
Another version of the narration regarding a woman should remain concealed
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A woman is 'awrah. Thus, hold her at home. Because, when she is about to go outdoor, and her kinsmen ask, 'Where are…
5 April 2022
The famous Hadith on the virtues of Ramadan reported by Salman Al Farisi (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is the lengthy Hadith regarding the virtues of Ramadan reported by Sayyiduna Salman Al Farisi (radiyallahu 'anhu) authentic?
25 March 2022
An unreliable narration stating that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) offered 14 rak’ahs on the 15th of Sha’ban
Question Is this authentic? قال علي: رأيت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ليلة النصف من شعبان قام فصلى أربع عشرة ركعة، ثم جلس بعد الفراغ، فقرأ بأم القرآن أربع عشرة مرة، وقل هو الله أحد أربع عشرة مرة،…
11 March 2022
An intelligent person thinks before speaking whereas a fool just blurts out
Question What is the source of this narration? لسان العاقل من وراء قلبه، فإذا عرض له قول نظر, فإن كان له قال، وإن كان عليه أمسك, ولسان الأحمق أمام قلبه، فإذا عرض له القول قال عليه أو له……
7 March 2022
Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would say “Sit, let us bring Iman”
Question Is it correct that when the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) met each other would say, تعال نؤمن ساعة, Come, we will bring Iman for some time?