Tadribur Rawi

22 Safar 14487 August 2026

Imam Abu Dawud’s Silence and the Meaning of Salih

QuestionWhat is the preferred and correct view regarding the Hadiths in Sunan Abi Dawud about which Imam Abu Dawud (rahimahullah) remained silent? He described such Hadiths as salih. What does this mean in Hadith terminology, and what ruling may be given on them?

20 Dhul Qa'dah 14477 May 2026

A Lengthy Narration on the Virtues of Husbands and Wives

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Among my followers, the best of women are those who are best to their husbands. To each of such women is set down a reward equivalent to the reward of a thousand martyrs. Among my followers, the best of women are those who assist their husbands…

23 Dhul Hijjah 144412 July 2023

An Unreliable Narration on the Narcissus/Daffodil Flower

QuestionWhat is the status of the following about the Narcissus flower: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "Smell a narcissus, even if only once in a lifetime. For in the heart of man there is the seed of narrow-mindedness and insanity. And the scent of narcissus drives this away."

24 Muharram 144422 August 2022

Clarification Regarding the Name of a Narrator Appearing in Sahih Muslim

QuestionIn the following chain which appears in Sahih Muslim, is the narrator Muhammad ibn Hazim with a 'ha (ح)' or Muhammad ibn Khazim with a "kha (خ)"? حدثنا أبو بكر بن أبي شيبة، وعمرو الناقد، جميعا عن أبي معاوية، قال عمرو: حدثنا محمد بن خازم أبو معاوية، حدثنا عاصم الأحول،…

5 Muharram 14443 August 2022

The Muwatta of Imam ‘Abdullah ibn Wahb

QuestionIs the Muwatta 'Abdillah ibn Wahb [a portion of which has been published] one of the riwayaat of Muwatta Imam Malik or a separate Muwatta of Imam 'Abdullah ibn Wahb?

26 Rabi'ul Awwal 14432 November 2021

Definition of a Gharib Hadith

QuestionWhat is gharib narration? Can a gharib narration still be sahih or hasan?