28 July 2016
People will be held to their call on the Day of Qiyamah
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “The one who would invite people towards…
25 July 2016
How to drink Zam Zam and drinking to one’s fill
Question Kindly verify the authenticity of this Hadith: "The sign between us and the hypocrites is that they do not drink Zam Zam water to their fill"
14 July 2016
A narration regarding the Masnun Surahs of the Friday Fajr Salah
Question What is the status of this narration in Tabarani which has the additional words 'يديم ذلك'? 'كان يقرأ في صلاة الصبح يوم الجمعة الم تنزيل السجدة، وهل أتى على الإنسان يديم ذلك' Translation…
9 June 2016
Clarification on Hadiths regarding good/bad intentions
Question 1) The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "What I fear for you the most is the minor shirk, that is ar-riya. Allah will say on the Day of Judgement when He is rewarding the people…
9 June 2016
The importance of seeking knowledge with sincerity
Question Is this narration authentic? "Whoever learns knowledge for other than the sake of Allah, or intends by it other than Allah, then let him prepare his abode in the fire"
29 April 2016
Difficulties and hardships, A sign of Iman
Question Can this Hadith be quoted? "O Messenger of Allah! Which of the people is tried most severely?" He said: "The Prophets, then those nearest to them, then those nearest to them. A man is tried…
21 April 2016
Wear white clothing, for they are purer and better
Question Is the following Hadith authentic and true? It was narrated from Samurah ibn Jundub (radiyallahu 'anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa said: "Wear white garments, for they are purer…
8 April 2016
Severing ties bring Allah’s punishment without delay
Question What is the authenticity of the following? "There is no sin more likely to bring the punishment of Allah in this world as well as what [punishment] Allah has in store in the Hereafter than…
18 March 2016
The reward for consoling a Believer
Question What is the reference for this Hadith? "There is no believer who consoles his brother at the time of a calamity but that Allah Ta'ala will clothe him with noble garments on the Day of…
18 March 2016
Sleeping on the stomach
Question Is it true that when one sleeps on one's stomach then shaytan has coitus with him from behind?
17 March 2016
There is no harm in having wealth for those who fear Allah
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? "There is no harm in possessing wealth for the one who fears [Allah Ta'ala], but good health for those who fear Allah is even better than wealth,…
15 March 2016
The bounty of having good health, a dwelling and food
Question Please provide the authenticity of the following narration: "Whoever among you wakes up in the morning secured in his dwelling/among his family, healthy in his body, having his food for the…
9 March 2016
Modesty; Islam’s distinct feature
Question What is the reference for the narration which states the distinguishing characteristic of Islam is modesty?
9 March 2016
Commentary on the Hadith regarding Allah’s close and special servants
Question In a Hadith of Ibn Majah, it says that those attached to the Quran are Allah's special ones. My question is, have any commentators informed us specifically on how much one needs to be…
27 February 2016
Let your neighbour be the judge
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? A man said to the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) : 'How can I know when I have done well and when I have done something bad?' Nabi…