25 Muharram 14378 November 2015
Are Du’as Accepted at the Time of Childbirth?
QuestionIt is often said that the du'a at the time of birth [by the woman in labour] is accepted. Is there any bases in Islam to prove that?
Women
22 Muharram 14375 November 2015
A Hadith on the Reward of a Woman’s Salah Individually
QuestionWhat is status of following Hadith? "The reward of a woman's Salah when performed individually [in her home] is twenty five times more rewarding than her performing it in congregation [of men]"
19 Muharram 14372 November 2015
Explanation of the Hadith, “Clothed Yet Naked”
QuestionIs the following a Hadith? "Close to Qiyamah there will be women dressed but naked in reality" If yes what is the explanation of the Hadith?
14 Muharram 143728 October 2015
Another Supposed Virtue for a Pregnant Woman
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? "When a woman is pregnant, she deserves the reward of a fasting person who is steadfast, humble and obedient and is fighting in the path of Allah. When she experiences labour pains, none knows how [huge] her reward is and when she gives birth, for…
6 Muharram 143720 October 2015
The Reward for a Pregnant Woman
QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? "Are you women not satisfied with the fact that when one of you is pregnant from her husband, and he is pleased with her, that her reward is the same as a fasting person who is steadfast and dedicated to the path…
17 Dhul Hijjah 14361 October 2015
Number of Women in Jannah
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? I entered Jannah and saw that most of its dwellers were women. Narrated by al-Bayhaqi in al-Ba'th wal-Nushur and Ibn 'Asakir in Tarikh Dimashq.
2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015
Can a Woman Lead Men in Salah?
QuestionIs there a Hadith in which Ummu Waraqa lead both men and women in prayer? I have heard that Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) appointed her to lead a group of men and women in prayer. The example of Ummu Waraqah is based on a hadith found to be…
26 Dhul Qa'dah 143610 September 2015
Leadership of Women
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said; "Men are destroyed when they obey women."
24 Dhul Qa'dah 14368 September 2015
Superiority of the Women of This World Over the Maidens of Jannah [Hur]
QuestionWhat is the grade of the following narration? Sayyidatuna Ummu Salamah (radiyallahu 'anha) narrates that she said to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), "O Rasulullah, are the women of this world superior or the hurs?'
16 Dhul Qa'dah 143631 August 2015
Virtue of a Woman Whose First Child Is a Daughter
QuestionI wanted to ask the authenticity of the following Hadith: من بركة المرأة ابتكارها بالأنثى 'Wathilah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that he (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “Amongst the blessing of a woman is that the first born be a girl.” Ibn Asakir.
22 Sha'ban 143610 June 2015
A Hadith Against Restricting the Expenditure on One’s Family
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The one who restricts the sustenance of his family, although he has the means to provide is not from us"
21 Sha'ban 14369 June 2015
The Head Covering That Resembles a Camel’s Hump
QuestionMy question is regarding the prohibition for women wearing their hair shaped like the hump of a camel. Is there any Hadith in this regard? Also is there any punishment mentioned in the Hadith for it?
14 Sha'ban 14362 June 2015
Does Allah Ta’ala Punish by Causing Children to Die and Making Women Barren?
QuestionIs the following authentic? Rasulullah ( sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When Allah Ta'ala desires to punish a people(for their sins) he causes their children to die in abundance and makes their woman barren, punishment then befalls them and there remains no one under the mercy of Allah Ta'ala"
30 Jumadal Ula 143621 March 2015
The Wives of Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal (rahimahullah)
QuestionThere is a famous story of Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah) getting married to Ummu Salih who was one eyed but her din was strong . Can you please confirm this story, because Rayhanah (his second wife) is also reported to be one eyed.
11 Safar 14364 December 2014
Hadith Explaining the Best Thing for a Woman
QuestionIs the following authentic? Once when Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked Sayyidatuna Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha), "What is best for women?" She spontaneously responded: "That no male sees her nor does she see any male." Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was so elated with her apt response that he commented:…