17 September 2018
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would send the old and feeble to Mina early
Question Kindly 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…
12 September 2018
Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) performed ‘Aishah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) Janazah Salah
Question Is this correct? "Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) performed the Janazah Salah of Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha)."
16 October 2017
Who suggested digging the trench?
Question I have heard that the suggestion of Salman Farsi regarding trenches is without sanad. Is this true?
12 October 2017
A recommended du’a to recite when using the miswak
Question Is 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…
28 September 2017
Applying surma on the day of ‘Ashura (10th Muharram)- a bid’ah
Question Does the practice of applying surmah on the day of 'Ashura (10th Muharram) have any proof?
18 September 2017
Translation of some sentences in the famous Hadith of Mi’raj
Question How would you translate the following in the Hadith of Mi'raj? 1. وَقَدْ أُرْسِلَ إِلَيْهِ 2. فنعم المجيء جاء
11 September 2017
Did any other Nabi ride the Buraq?
Question Was the Buraq ridden by any other Nabi besides Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?
8 September 2017
Meaning of a statement made by ‘Abdullah ibnul ‘Amr ibnul ‘As (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question What is the meaning of the following words in Sahih Muslim, Chapter of fasting, "Qala: Man li bi hadhihi?"
30 August 2017
The wording of the Takbirs of Tashriq
Question I 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…
15 August 2017
Sayyiduna Abu Bakr’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) desire to pass away on a Monday
Question Is there any virtue for passing away on a Monday? I have heard that Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) made du'a for death on a Monday.
1 August 2017
Meaning of part of a Hadith on eclipse
Question Regarding Salatul Kusuf [Salah performed during an eclipse], what is the meaning of these words in Sahih Muslim, "Yukhaw wifullaahu bihima ibadah"?
22 July 2017
A Hadith mentioning benefits of clipping the nails on different days of the week
Question Is this narration authentic? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has said that, "He who cuts his nails on a Saturday will be spared from diseases, and he who cuts his nails…
8 August 2016
Occasional iftar of Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question What is the status of this narration? ربما افطر ابن عمر بالجماع Sometimes Ibn 'Umar would do iftar by engaging in sexual relations with his wife. Where can it be found and what is the…
13 July 2016
Twenty rak’ahs Tarawih during the time of ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Are there any sound/authentic narrations which confirm that even during the Caliphate of Sayyiduna 'Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) the number of rak'ahs in Tarawih were twenty?
4 April 2016
Clarification of the Hadith that encouraged the recital of Bismillah when presented with doubtful food
Question What is the explanation of the Hadith where it is mentioned that some Sahabah said we go to certain areas and the people present us with food we do not know about the food (i.e., halal or…