26 April 2016
Authenticity of an incident regarding Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question I was informed of an incident in which Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) told Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) soon after he accepted Islam, that I will be the first man to go to…
24 March 2016
The virtue of an obedient wife and the sin of a disobedient wife
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A woman who obeys her husband, will be asked for forgiveness by the birds in the sky, fishes in the…
8 March 2016
Informing people about Ramadan
Question The following Hadith is widespread over the internet and I would like to know whether these are the words of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam): "If one informs another about Ramadan…
3 December 2015
Sharing a hair/tooth brush
Question What is the authenticity of this that sharing a hairbrush causes hatred and toothbrush enmity
24 November 2015
Incident regarding an orphan who did not have new clothes on the day of ‘Eid
Question Is the following incident authentic: It was the day of 'Eid. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was on his way for the 'Eid Salah.He noticed all the children dressed in new clothes besides…
18 November 2015
A lengthy discussion between Nabi (sallallahu ’alayhi wa sallam) and a traveller
Question What is the authenticity of the following dialogue between a traveler and Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam): Traveler: I do not want 'adhab to be written in my account. The Holy Prophet:…
9 November 2015
Did Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhu) bury his daughter alive before Islam?
Question Is the following authentic: Hazrat Umar (radiyallahu'anhu) buried many of his daughters alive in the days of ignorance
8 October 2015
Story of an idol worshipper
Question I would like to know if the following story is authentic and where can it be found. An idol worshipper used to worship an idol named Sanam. He sat up calling the name "Ya Sanam" all night,…
21 September 2015
Tafsir of Ibn ‘Abbas on the verse of Surah Dhariyat
Question The statement ليعبدون اي ليعرفون is attributed to Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu'anhuma) with regards to the meaning of وما خلقت الجن والإنس إلا ليعبدون . Is this attribution…
4 September 2015
Reciting the Shahadah after wudu
Question I've been told that reading second kalimah (the shahadah) after wudu is Sunnah along with a verse of the Quran. Can you please confirm the narration, and it's authenticity?
18 August 2015
A dhikr to be recited on ‘Eid?
Question I would like to know about the following message someone sent on 'Eidul Fitr. Is it mentioned in a Hadith, what is the status of the Hadith? Whosoever on the Day of 'Id recites 'Subhanallahi…
10 August 2015
Saying the words: ‘da-iman abadan…’ after the iqamah
Question I have a question pertaining to a common practice of people after the iqamah is made for salah. They say: Da'iman abadan la ilaha illaha Muhamadan Rasulullah Does this practice have any…
5 August 2015
The origin of ‘Subhanallahi wal hamdulillahi’
Question Is the following narration authentic? It has become very popular on social media The third kalimah has a unique and very interesting story behind it. It all started before Allah Ta'ala…
24 July 2015
Speaking in the Masjid
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? When a person speaks in the Masjid, an Angel on the first instance says 'O friend of Allah, keep quiet'. On the second instance the Angel says 'O enemy of…
19 June 2015
Alleged virtue for reciting the shahadah on the 1st Friday of Ramadan
Question The following has become very popular on social media today- "If one prays the Shahadah forty times on the first jumu'ah of Ramadan, he/she gains the reward of one complete hajj. And the one…