19 April 2017
The best type of horse
Question Can you provide the reference for this Hadith? The best of horses is black with a white patch on the forehead and having whiteness on the upper lip and nose. The next best horse is a black…
19 April 2017
Wording of the Hadith on intelligence
Question In the famous Hadith: «الكيس من دان نفسه وعمل لما بعد الموت، والعاجز من أتبع نفسه هواها وتمنى على الله» is the addition الأماني at the end which is found in Jami'us Saghir also part of the…
24 March 2017
A time will come when Usury (riba) will affect everyone
Question In which Hadith books does the following narration appear? "There will come a time when there will be no one left who does not consume usury and whoever does not consume it will nevertheless…
21 March 2017
Not the face of a liar
Question 'Not the face of a liar' I heard that 'Abdullah ibn Salam (radiyallahu 'anhu) made this comment when Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) entered Madinah for the first time. What is the…
20 March 2017
Are students the guests of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)?
Question What is the authenticity of the following statement: Students are the guests of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam)
3 March 2017
The virtue of leaving home to seek knowledge
Question What is the authenticity if this narration? Zirr ibn Hubaysh (rahimahullah) reports: Once I had come to Sayyiduna Safwan ibn 'Assal (radiyallahu 'anhu). He asked: "What has brought you…
3 March 2017
Engaging in futile debates and disputes could result in misguidance
Question Could you verify this narration Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "No people go astray after being guided, but those who indulge in disputes [i.e. Constantly debating and…
9 February 2017
Abstain from asking people, you will enter Jannah
Question Could you verify the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Thawban (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Who will commit himself to…
9 February 2017
The du’a to recite when one gets married or purchases a slave or conveyance
Question Could you translate this du'a and provide the reference: اللهم إني أسالُك خَيْرَها، وخَيْرَ ما جَبَلْتَها عليه، وأعوذُ بِكَ من شَرِّها، وشَرِّ ما جبلتَها عليه Allahumma inni asaluka khayraha…
8 February 2017
Caring for orphans
Question Please verify this narration. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The best house among the Muslims is a house in which there is an orphan who is treated well and the worst house among…
31 January 2017
The Angels rejoiced when ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted Islam
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) says: "When 'Umar accepted Islam, Jibril descended and said, 'O Muhammad! The inhabitants of the sky have…
27 January 2017
Reference for the Hadith ‘The ‘Ulama are the heirs of the Ambiya’
Question Please mention the source of the Hadith, 'The 'Ulama are the inheritors of the Ambiya'
19 December 2016
Translation of a Hadith on remaining steadfast and encouragement to be in the state of wudu at all times
Question Could you please translate this narration: استقيموا، ولن تحصوا، واعلموا أن خير أعمالكم الصلاة، ولا يحافظ على الوضوء إلا مؤمن……
15 December 2016
Reference for the du’a recited between the two sajdahs
Question Please give the reference for the du'a recited between the sajdahs: "O Allah! Pardon me, have mercy on me, help me, guide me and grant me sustenance"
13 December 2016
Warning against oppressing orphans and women
Question Could you translate the following Hadith: اللهم إني أحرج حق الضعيفين اليتيم، والمرأة