27 July 2016
Another incident regarding the awe of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and his fear of Allah Ta’ala
Question Please provide the reference for the following incident: Certain Sahabah once got together. Among them were 'Ali, ‘Uthman, Talhah, Zubayr, Sa'd and 'Abdur Rahman ibn 'Awf (radiyallahu…
19 July 2016
A du’a attributed to Khidr (‘alayhis salam)
Question Is the following incident authentic? 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: I entered the Tawaf one night, and found a man holding onto the cover of the Ka'bah, saying: يَا مَنْ لَا…
14 July 2016
A du’a for protecting one’s family and possessions
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? A person came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and said, 'O Rasulullah, I fear over my life, my children, my family and my wealth.'…
23 March 2016
The letter of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) to the river Nile
Question Is this incident authentic and suitable to quote: Ibn Kathir (rahimahullah) said: It was narrated to us via Ibn Lahiy'ah from Qays ibn al-Hajjaj from someone who told him: When Egypt was…
17 November 2015
A Hadith on istinja after passing wind
Question What is the status of the following Hadith? "Whoever does istinja (washes his private parts) after passing wind is not one of us"
16 September 2015
Hadith on spending five nights of the year in ‘ibadah [worship]
Question Is this Hadith suitable to quote? Sayyiduna Mu'adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The one who enlivens five nights of the year…
4 September 2015
Did Sayyiduna ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) resemble Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam)?
Question Is the following narration authentic? 1) When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) married Sayyidah Ummu Kulthum to Sayyiduna 'Uthman, he said to her, "Verily, your husband resembles your…
9 April 2015
Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)’s accountability in the grave
Question Can you kindly source the following: Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) was seen in a dream one year after he passed away. He was asked how did you fare? He replied "I just finished giving…
25 March 2015
A virtue of Sayyiduna ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding his marriage
Question What is the source and grading of the narration where Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said if he had anymore daughters he would've given them all to Sayyiduna 'Uthman…
24 November 2014
‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) finding her needle when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) smiled
Question Is the following story a fabrication? Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) had misplaced her needle one night and could not locate it. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) smiled and…
19 June 2014
The beginning of the Hijri calendar
Question Is there any authentic Hadith which says the Islamic calendar started from when the first Wahi was revealed to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) or did it start after Hijra when…
22 April 2014
Hadith on music
Question Is this Hadith authentic and suitable to quote? "On the day of judgement, molten lead will be poured into the ears of the person who used to listen to music"
21 March 2014
Virtue of looking at a scholar
Question Is the following Hadith on the virtue of looking at an 'Alim authentic? "When a person looks at a scholar and is pleased with the scholar, Allah Ta'ala deputes an angel to make du'a for…
17 March 2014
Hadith: How wonderful is a man who understands Din
Question Is the following narration authentic: نعم الرجل الفقيه فى الدين ان احتيج اليه نفع وان استغنى عنه أغنى نفسه Translation: How wonderful is a man who understands Din, if he is needed he…