Umdatul Qari

1 Dhul Hijjah 144718 May 2026

A Hadith on Performing Istikharah Seven Times

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? يا أنس، إذا هممت بأمر فاستخر ربك فيه سبع مرات، ثم انظر إلى الذي يسبق إلى قلبك، فإن الخير فيه

8 Ramadan 144725 February 2026

A Narration Stating That Allah Looks at Us Competing for Good in Ramadan

QuestionRamadan is about to dawn upon you. Ramadan is the month of blessings. In this month, Allah Ta'ala turns His special mercies towards you, forgives your sins and accepts your du'as and supplications. Allah Ta'ala looks at your vying with each other in carrying out good deeds in Ramadan [to…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 144520 May 2024

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Proceeds to the Marketplace After He Is Appointed the Khalifah

QuestionI require the source for the following incident: لما استخلف أبو بكر أصبح غاديا إلى السوق وعلى رقبته أثواب يتجر بها فلقيه عمر بن الخطاب وأبو عبيدة بن الجراح فقالا له: أين تريد يا خليفة رسول الله؟ قال: السوق. قالا: تصنع ماذا وقد وليت أمر المسلمين؟ قال: فمن أين أطعم…

23 Shawwal 14424 June 2021

Sayyidah ‘Aishah’s and Sayyiduna ‘Uthman’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Salah on Journey

QuestionKindly explain the following portion of the Hadith: إنها تأولت كما تأول عثمان عن عائشة رضي الله عنها: أن الصلاة أول ما فرضت ركعتين فأقرت صلاة السفر وأتمت صلاة الحضر. قال الزهري: فقلت لعروة: ما بال عائشة تتم فى السفر قال إنها تأولت كما تأول عثمان

7 Ramadan 144219 April 2021

Women Leaving Their Homes for Their Needs

QuestionIn the following Hadith, what does needs refer to? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O women! You have been allowed by Allah to go out for your needs." What does "needs" mean?

24 Sha'ban 14427 April 2021

Translation of the Word يباشرها/مباشرة

QuestionWhat is the translation of يباشِرُها in the following Hadith? عن عائشة أم المؤمنين رضي الله عنها قالت: كان إحدانا إذا كانتْ حائضًا، أمَرَها رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فتأتزر بإزارٍ، ثم يباشِرُها

2 Muharram 144221 August 2020

The Date Palm Trees of the Banu Nadhir Tribe Being Cut Down and Burnt

QuestionWould you kindly please provide a detailed commentary of the following Hadith in Sahih Bukhari? The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had the date palm trees of the Banu Nadhir tribe burnt, and cut down at a place called Al-Buwayrah. Hassan ibn Thabit (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said in a poetic verse:…

24 Dhul Hijjah 144114 August 2020

Did Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Wear a Trouser/Pants?

QuestionI heard from one of my teachers that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had worn a “sirwal" in his lifetime, while another said he never wore it, but approved of it. Would you please add some clarity to this matter? Kindly please translate the word “sirwal" as well.