24 December 2024
The women of this world surpass the Hur in virtue due to their acts of worship
Question Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “I take the oath of that Being who sent me with the truth, you are not more acquainted with your wives and houses than the people of Jannah. A…
23 November 2024
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) cursed three categories of people
Question I heard the following Hadith and will like to know the authenticity. Three categories of people stay under the Curse of Allah Ta'ala: 1) The Imam who insists to lead Salah while people…
28 October 2024
‘Allamah Alusi (rahimahullah) recommends gifting daughters first
Question Where is this quote mentioned? Al-Alusi (rahimahullah) has said: "It is customary for men of value to reassure women's hearts because of their weakness. This is why it is recommended that…
21 October 2024
Keeping Muwatta Imam Malik nearby when a woman is in labour
Question Is it true that keeping Muwatta Imam Malik close during childbirth eases labour and delivery?
11 September 2024
Seven categories of martyrs
Question What is the source and authenticity of the following narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The martyrs are seven apart from those killed in the way of Allah – the one…
29 August 2024
The protective jealousy of fathers over their daughters
Question I am looking for the reference for this statement: Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) said: "Men are more protective over their daughters than women are. So a father's jealousy over his daughter is…
1 August 2024
A narration regarding the number of women in Jahannam
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "Out of 99 women, one is in paradise and the rest are in Jahannam."
6 May 2024
An unreliable narration on gazing at a woman in Salah
Question I have heard that in the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) there would be some companions who would stand in the last row of Salah and would glance at the women behind. Is…
9 February 2024
A woman’s Salah offered in the darkest portion of her home is the most beloved to Allah Ta’ala
Question Please provide the reference for this Hadith: إن أحب صلاة تصليها المرأة إلى الله في أشد مكان في بيتها ظلمة
9 February 2024
Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on the type of women’s Salah most beloved to Allah Ta’ala
Question Is this narration authentic? ما صلت امرأة من صلاة أحب إلى الله من أشد مكان في بيتها ظلمة
8 November 2023
Islam’s treatment of women in ‘iddah
Question In the following Hadith, what does احلاسها mean? عن أم سلمة رضي الله عنها: أن امرأة توفي زوجها، فاشتكت عينها، فذكروها للنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، وذكروا له الكحل، وأنه يخاف على عينها، فقال:…
27 October 2023
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding consulting women
Question I would like to know the strength of this narration and if it's suitable to quote. 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Act opposite to women as there is blessing in opposing them."
18 September 2023
Those women who are clothed yet naked are cursed
Question What's the authenticity of this Hadith In the last [age] of my nation there will be men who ride on saddled mounts that are similar to huge camels in size. They will alight at the doors of…
10 August 2023
A woman should apply fragrance exclusively for her husband
Question What is the reference of this Hadith? It is narrated that Umar ibn al-Khattab went out on the day of 'Eid and passed by a group of women. He noticed a scent emanating from the head of a…
3 August 2023
A follow up query on the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) told Ummu Salamah and Maymunah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) to observe hijab
Question Regarding the Hadith wherein a blind Sahabi visited Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and the wives were commanded to cover up in front of him, but one of the wives said, but he is blind.…