Umdatul Qari

27 Safar 14407 November 2018

Using Pure Gold and Silver Utensils

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Do not drink from gold and silver utensils and do not eat from gold and silver plates." Is this Hadith authentic?

21 Muharram 14402 October 2018

A Hur [Maiden] in Jannah Called “Al ‘Ayna”

QuestionIs this narration authentic? إن في الجنة حوراء يقال لها العيناء إذا مشت مشى حولها سبعون ألف وصيفة عن يمينها وعن يسارها كذلك وهي تقول: أين الآمرون بالمعروف والناهون عن المنكر؟

20 Muharram 14401 October 2018

The Saliva of the Maidens of Jannah

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن ابن عباس أنه قال: في الجنة حوراء يقال لها العيناء لو بزقت في البحر لعذب ماؤه Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said, "There is a Hur [maiden] in Jannah called 'Al 'Ayna', the waters of the ocean would turn sweet if she were to…

6 Muharram 144017 September 2018

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Send the Old and Feeble to Mina Early

QuestionKindly help in locating this Hadith with brief explanation. The gist of the Hadith is as follows: "Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sent Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) with the women of his family, he sent them ahead to Mina from Muzdalifah. They performed Fajr Salah at Mina."

25 Muharram 143916 October 2017

Who Suggested Digging the Trench?

QuestionI have heard that the suggestion of Salman Farsi regarding trenches is without sanad. Is this true?

21 Muharram 143912 October 2017

A Recommended Du’a to Recite When Using the Miswak

QuestionIs this authentic? Du'a to be read at the time of using miswak: اللهم طهر فمي، ونور قلبي، وطهر بدني، وحرم جسدي على النار، وأدخلني برحمتك في عبادك الصالحين Allahumma tahhir fami, wa nawwir qalbi, a tahhir badani, a harrim jasadi 'alan nar, wa adkhilni birahmatika fi 'ibadikas salihin

19 Dhul Hijjah 143811 September 2017

Did Any Other Nabi Ride the Buraq?

QuestionWas the Buraq ridden by any other Nabi besides Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?

7 Dhul Hijjah 143830 August 2017

The Wording of the Takbirs of Tashriq

QuestionI would like to know what is the reference for the common recital during the days of the 9 to 13 Dhul Hijjah? And how many times should the Allahu Akbar be recited at the beginning? Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar, la ilaha illallahu wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar wa lillahil hamd.

8 Dhul Qa'dah 14381 August 2017

Meaning of Part of a Hadith on Eclipse

QuestionRegarding Salatul Kusuf [Salah performed during an eclipse], what is the meaning of these words in Sahih Muslim, "Yukhaw wifullaahu bihima ibadah"?