9 October 2017
Surah Fatihah; a cure for all illness?
Question I know that Surah Fatihah can be recited to cure scorpion stings from the Hadith of Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri. But can Surah Fatihah be used to cure all illnesses and health problems in general…
2 October 2017
Assume the best about your brother
Question Please mention the source of this narration? Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: “Assume the best about your brother until what comes to you from him overcomes you (and…
29 September 2017
‘Two people will perish on my account’- ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly shed light on the authenticity of the following Hadith: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) : "You have a resemblance to 'Isa…
28 September 2017
Abstaining from places of suspicion
Question Can you provide a reference for this statement? من عرّض نفسه للتهمة، فلا يلومن من أساء به الظن
26 September 2017
Imam Sha’bi’s (rahimahullah) knowledge on the battles of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Can you provide a reference for this narration? كان الشَّعبي يحدِّث بالمغازي، فمرَّ ابنُ عمر فسمعَهُ وهو يحدِّث بها، فقال: لهو أحفَظُ لها منِّي، وإن كنتُ قد شَهدتها مع رسول الله صلى الله…
26 September 2017
Willingly paying more than the asking price
Question What is the status of this narration: عَنْ أَنَسٍ فَخَرَجْتُ أَنَا وَالرَّجُلُ إِلَى السُّوقِ فَإِذَا سِلْعَةٌ تُبَاعُ فَسَاوَمْتُهُ فَقَالَ بِثَلَاثِينَ فَنَظَرَ الرَّجُلُ فَقَالَ قَدْ…
16 September 2017
‘Abu Bakr is our leader’
Question Could you verify this narration? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: 'Abu Bakr is our leader/master (sayyiduna) and he freed our master, i.e. Bilal (radiyallahu 'anhuma)'
12 September 2017
When Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) entered Madinah, everything became illuminated
Question Could you verify this? When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) entered Madinah everything was illuminated. When he passed away everything became dark.
11 September 2017
Explanation of a comment made by Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding fasting on ‘Aashura
Question What was Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah (radiyallahu 'anhu) referring to when he said 'Ayna 'Ulamaukum'? Sahih Muslim, Kitabus Sawm.
8 September 2017
Meaning of a statement made by ‘Abdullah ibnul ‘Amr ibnul ‘As (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question What is the meaning of the following words in Sahih Muslim, Chapter of fasting, 'Qala: Man li bi hadhihi?'
28 August 2017
A narration regarding animals on the ark of Nuh (‘alayhis salam)
Question Is the following story found in the Hadith and can it be quoted? 'When the animal dung on the ark of Nuh ('alayhis salam) was becoming excessive, Allah Ta'ala ordered Nuh ('alayhis salam) to…
21 August 2017
Were the Jinn the first to reside on earth before Humans?
Question What is the level of authenticity of this narration? Ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) states, "The first to reside on earth were the Jinn. They spread corruption and bloodshed in it and…
17 August 2017
How often would the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) eat?
Question When people follow diets they say that it is good to eat snacks during the day and a total of 5-6 times a day. Is there anything mentioned in the Hadith regarding how often a person should…
16 August 2017
Ibn ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) fondness to imitate the actions of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)
Question I have heard that Ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) use to pretend to relieve himself, without having the need to do so, at a particular place just to imitate Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi…
15 August 2017
Asking Allah to be from the few who are grateful
Question Is this narration authentic: أخرجه ابن أبي شيبة في مصنفه: حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ ، عَنِ الْعَوَّامِ ، عَنْ إبْرَاهِيمَ التَّيْمِيِّ ، قَالَ : قَالَ رَجُلٌ عِنْدَ عُمَرَ اللَّهُمَّ…