Umdatul Qari

30 Dhul Qa'dah 144121 July 2020

The Kursi in Relation to the ‘Arsh

QuestionIbn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said: "The Kursi is the place of the feet of Allah, and the size of Throne cannot be known." This was narrated by Ibn Khuzaymah in at-Tawhid, 1/248, no. 154 and Hakim in Mustadrak. He classed it as authentic according to the conditions of Bukhari and…

30 Dhul Qa'dah 144121 July 2020

Consuming Camel Urine for Medical Purposes

QuestionI would like to know if there is a Hadith that makes mention of the consumption of camel urine for shifa (i.e., medicinal purposes). Is it authentic? And if so, can the Hadith be used to validate the usage of camel urine? Please provide some commentary on the Hadith.

23 Jumadal Akhirah 144118 February 2020

Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Daughter’s Request

QuestionWhich daughter of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) does the following Hadith refer to and why did he refuse to go in the first instance? Usama (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: ‘Once, one of the daughters of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) sent a message to him while we were…

10 Jumadal Akhirah 14415 February 2020

Iman Being Taken Away

QuestionI have a question with regards to the following Hadith in Mishkah: عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه قال: حدثنا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حديثين رأيت أحدهما وأنا أنتظر الآخر، حدثنا أن الأمانة نزلت في جذر قلوب الرجال ثم علموا من القرآن ثم علموا من السنة وحدثنا عن رفعها،…

26 Jumadal Ula 144122 January 2020

Yellow Dyeing of the Beard

QuestionPlease provide the authenticity and explanation of the following narration: Zayd ibn 'Umar (rahimahullah) has reported that Ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) used to dye his beard using the colour yellow [so profusely] until even his clothes became full [i.e., became dyed] of yellowness. He was asked: “Why do you dye…

22 Dhul Qa'dah 144025 July 2019

A Narration in Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? 1. Ibn Abi Shaybah narrated that 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "No man learns Farsi (Persian) but he becomes evil, and no man becomes evil but his chivalry is compromised." 2. It was also narrated that Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (radiyallahu 'anhu) heard some…

21 Dhul Qa'dah 144024 July 2019

The Time of the Witr Salah of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIn the following Hadith, what is meant? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) read witr in the beginning and middle of the night and then further it is mentioned that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) ended his witr just before dawn? عن عائشة أم المؤمنين: مِنْ كُلِّ اللَّيْلِ قدْ أَوْتَرَ رَسولُ…

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144016 July 2019

Explanation of the Words: Children of Isma’il (ولد إسماعيل)

QuestionI have come across this statement in a few Hadiths wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) mentions that the virtue of a certain action is like emancipating a slave from the children of Nabi Isma'il ('alayhis salam). For example, Imam Muslim narrates: من قال: لا إله إلا الله وحده لا…

16 Shawwal 144020 June 2019

Sitting and Drinking Water

QuestionLooking at the narrations below, what is the Sunnah? To stand and drink, or to sit whilst drinking? a) Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said "No person should stand and drink water, and if one forgetfully stood and drank it, it should be vomited out" (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 2026) b)…

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 144012 November 2018

Al Aswadan; Dates and Water

QuestionWhy are dates and water referred to as "Al Aswadan- i.e., Two black things"?