22 Rabi'ul Awwal 1439 | 13 December 2017
Ibn ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Eagerness to Follow the Sunnah
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? Kathir ibn Jumhan says: "I saw Ibn Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) walking between As-Safa and Al-Marwah. I said: 'Are you walking?' He said: 'If I am…
29 Dhul Hijjah 1437 | 4 October 2016
What to Recite After Reading the Quran
Question I have received a message which I would like to have verified. It pertains to the recitation of a particular du'a after reading the Quran. It is preferred, on finishing the recitation of the…
14 Dhul Hijjah 1437 | 19 September 2016
Meaning of “Remaining on the Sunnah”
Question I have a question which has perplexed me for some time now. In many Hadiths we find an imperative to remain firm upon the sunnah, never to abandon the sunnah, to ensure that one is…
6 Dhul Qa'dah 1437 | 12 August 2016
Warning Against Following Quran While Rejecting Hadith and Sunnah
Question Is there an authentic Hadith in Abu Dawud which states: A sign of the hour will be people claiming to follow Quran but reject Hadith and Sunnah.
22 Shawwal 1437 | 30 July 2016
Remaining Steadfast on Sunnah at All Times
Question What is the authenticity and explanation of the following narration: لكل عمل شرة ولكل شرة فترة فمن كانت فترته إلى سنتي فقد اهتدى ومن كانت فترته إلى غير ذلك فقد هلك……
9 Ramadan 1437 | 17 June 2016
Adopting Moderation When Practising a Sunnah Is Better than Striving in Bid’ah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "Adopting moderation in practising upon the Sunnah is better than striving and exerting oneself in innovatory practices"
15 Rajab 1437 | 25 April 2016
Reciting Surah Zumar and Surah Bani Israil Before Sleeping
Question Is it Sunnah to recite Surah Zumar and Surah Bani Israil at night?
4 Jumadal Ula 1437 | 15 February 2016
Six Accursed People
Question What is the status of this narration? Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Six people are such that I have cursed and Allah…
21 Jumadal Akhirah 1436 | 13 April 2015
Correct Wording on the Virtue of the Sunnah
Question Which version of this narration is correct, or are all correct? من احب سنتى فقد احبنى ومن أحبني كان معي في الجنة "He who loves my sunnah, loves me. Whoever loves me will be with me in…
8 Jumadal Akhirah 1436 | 31 March 2015
Hadith of Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on Sunnats
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith ? The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to Anas ibn Malik: "O my son! If you could possibly spend your morning and evening without…
20 Dhul Qa'dah 1435 | 17 September 2014
How to Commence Du’a
Question My question is what is closer to the Sunnah: to praise Allah Ta'ala, then send salutations on the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and make du'a or to send salutations before praising…
19 Dhul Qa'dah 1435 | 16 September 2014
The Lower Garment of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) (Lungi)
Question Is the wearing of the lungi Sunnah? Or is it an indian/eastern tradition? Is there anything in the Hadith that indicates towards the Izar being similar to the Lungi?
21 Shawwal 1435 | 20 August 2014
Authenticity of the Hadith “Hold on to My Sunnah and the Sunnah of the Rightly Guided Khulafa”
Question Is the following Hadith with the mentioned wordings authentic? Kindly provide the reference. "Alaykum bi sunnati wa sunnatil khulafa ir rashidin al mahdiyyin" Translation: Hold on to my…
16 Sha'ban 1435 | 17 June 2014
The Significance of Odd Numbers
Question I humbly request if you could advise me on the significance of odd numbering in Islam. My reason for this request is that there are many Sunnats which are specifically performed an odd…