1 December 2023
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) overhears a conversation on diluting milk
Question Kindly provide the reference and incident of the lady who ordered her daughter to mix water with milk before selling the milk. Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) overheard this…
28 November 2023
The individuals possessing the greatest foresight
Question What is the status of this narration? قال ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه: أفرس الناس ثلاثة: صاحب يوسف حين قال لامرأته أكرمي مثواه، وصاحبة موسى حين قالت: يا أبت استأجره إن خير من استأجرت القوي…
20 November 2023
A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding angels not entering one’s home
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that Angels do not even enter a house that has wine, a drum, a tambourine or a flute. Even the prayers of the inhabitants of…
10 November 2023
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) blocks his ears upon hearing a musical instrument
Question Can this narration be quoted? It is narrated from 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) that once he was on a journey and heard the sound of a flute. He immediately blocked his ears with…
27 October 2023
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding consulting women
Question I would like to know the strength of this narration and if it's suitable to quote. 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Act opposite to women as there is blessing in opposing them."
17 October 2023
Hawwa (‘alayhas salam) was created from the left rib of Adam (‘alayhis salam)
Question What is the status of the following narration? Please list its full chain of transmission. «إن حواء خلقت من ضلع آدم الاقصر الأيسر وهو نائم»
28 September 2023
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) sought permission to castrate themselves while out in battle
Question In which Hadith does it appear that a Sahabi asked permission from Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to cut his private parts so that he may not indulge in any forbidden act?
18 August 2023
Ibn Mas’ud and Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhum) on the virtue of the initial takbir (takbir ula)
Question Is this narration authentic? أن رجلا تهاون - أو تخلف - عن الصلاة حتى يكبر الإمام، قال ابن مسعود، وابن عمر: لما فاتك منها خير من ألف.……
15 August 2023
A Sahabi is granted sustenance miraculously
Question I would like to know if there is a Hadith which states that a Sahabi (radiyallahu 'anhu) went to relieve himself and while relieving himself a mouse came out of a hole and brought a gold…
7 August 2023
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) acknowledges Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the reference for this Hadith and can it be quoted? Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) would say to Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu): "You spent the most time with the…
4 August 2023
‘Abdullah’s ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice on reciting 1000 salutations [durud] on a Friday
Question Is this suitable to quote? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "O Zayd ibn Wahb! Do not let Jumu'ah pass without invoking salawat [durud] on the Prophet (sallallahu…
3 August 2023
Offering Salah with devotion; Whether in solitude or with people
Question Is this narration suitable to quote? "Whoever prays a prayer while people are watching, let them pray the same way when they are alone; otherwise, it is merely showing off, and Allah is not…
20 July 2023
A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is this narration authentically attributed to Sayyiduna Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu)? سيرجع قوم من هذه الأمة عند اقتراب الساعة كفارًا! فقال رجل: يا أمير المؤمنين: كفرهم بماذا، أبالإحداث أم…
13 June 2023
Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) describes a true man
Question 'Umar said: "Do not let yourselves be impressed by the roar of a man. Rather, if he fulfils the trust and restrains himself from harming the honour of people, he will truly be a man." 1)…
9 June 2023
The consensus of the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) on the sin of homosexuality
Question What is the Arabic wording for this and where can I find the quote? Ibn Qayyim [d.751A.H]: "There was consensus among the Sahabah on this point that there is no sin that causes more…