5 November 2018
Fudayl’s ibn ‘Iyad (rahimahullah) quote on harming a believer
Question Can you mention the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Fudayl ibn 'Iyad (rahimahullah) said: "By Allah! It is not permissible for you to harm a dog or swine without reason, then…
5 October 2018
A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) describing those with Taqwa
Question My query is the quote of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) on Taqwa [a lengthy one] I was wondering if you can provide the Arabic text for this: The quote commences: "When Allah created His…
20 September 2018
Ibn Shihab Az Zuhri would ensure that he fasted on ‘Aashura
Question Can you mention the source for this please? الليث: عن معاوية بن صالح، أن أبا جبلة حدثه، قال كنت مع ابن شهاب في سفر فصام يوم عاشوراء، فقيل له: تصوم يوم عاشوراء في السفر وأنت تفطر في رمضان؟…
18 September 2018
Imam Ibn Al A’arabi (rahimahullah)
Question Who is the Muhaddith Ibnul A'arabi and what is the status of his Mu'jam?
14 September 2018
Jibril (‘alayhis salam) praises Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question Jibril ('alayhis salam) told Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi 'alayhi wa sallam) regarding Hafsah (radiyallahu 'anha): "She fasts very often and is often offering Salah, she will be your wife in…
4 September 2018
Riyah Al Qaysi (rahimahullah)
Question Kindly provide the source of this narration: "I did an audit on myself and discovered that I have forty odd sins. I then asked Allah forgiveness for each sin one hundred thousand (100 000)…
3 August 2018
The classical Scholars amassing many chains for each narration
Question I have a question about this statement: “لا أفهم الحديث حتى أجمعه من أربعين وجها” I wanted to know who it was said by and whether or not scholars have made similar remarks about this……
23 July 2018
The statement of Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) regarding people who are never criticised
Question What is the meaning of 'mudahin' in the following quote? قال سفيان الثوري رحمه الله: إذا رأيت القارئ/الرجل محببا في جيرانه، محمودا عند إخوانه، فاعلم أنه مداهن……
23 July 2018
Musnad Rabi’ ibn Habib
Question Is this reliable أَبُو عُبَيْدَةَ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، قَالَ: بَلَغَنِي عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ، قَالَ: رَسْمُ الْمِدَادِ فِي ثَوْبِ أَحَدِكُمْ إِذَا…
27 June 2018
A narration regarding Safwan ibn Mu’attal (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna 'Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) says, "A woman came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) while we were with him. She said: O Messenger of Allah,…
22 May 2018
Ja’far’s As Sadiq (rahimahullah) statement regarding Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question Is this narration authentic? Ja'far As Sadiq (rahimahullah) said: "Allah disassociates Himself from those who disassociate themselves from Abu Bakr and 'Umar".
23 March 2018
A du’a of Sa’id ibn Jubayr (rahimahullah)
Question Is this du'a found in Hadith? اللهم إني أسألك صدق التوكل عليك وحسن الظن بك Allahumma inni as-aluka sidqat tawakkuli 'alayka wa husnaz dhanni bika O Allah! I ask You to grant me true reliance…
20 February 2018
Imam Nu’aym ibn Hammad and his book ‘Kitabul Fitan’
Question Can you shed some light on the Hadith Scholar, Imam Nu'aym ibn Hammad and his book Kitabul Fitan? Is he reliable and are the Hadiths found in this book reliable?
9 February 2018
Imam Ibn Abid Dunya (rahimahullah)
Question I have noticed in many of your answers you reference to Ibn Abi Dunya. Can you provide a short bio and a general ruling on his books?
23 January 2018
Al-Kamil of Imam Ibn ‘Adiy (rahimahullah)
Question I was wondering, what is the book Al-Kamil fid Du'afa, of Imam Abu Ahmad, 'Abdullah ibn 'Adiy (rahimahullah) about? Does it have a section called the munkarat/rejected narrations?