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15 Dhul Qa'dah 14416 July 2020

How to Read the Word نورٌ أنّي

QuestionCan the following words نورٌ أنّي be read as نورانِيّ (nuraniyyun) in the following Hadith? If so, what would it mean? عن أبي ذر الغفاري: سَأَلْتُ رَسولَ اللهِ ﷺ، هلْ رَأَيْتَ رَبَّكَ؟ قالَ: نُورٌ أنّى

15 Dhul Qa'dah 14416 July 2020

A Hadith Regarding the Occurrences of the Hereafter

QuestionHow sound is the Hadith in Mustadrak Al Hakim (8751) about the Day of Judgement? The Hadith states that everyone will be given light on Day of Judgement in accordance to their deeds. The Hadith continues to say that among the last people to enter Jannah will fall into…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 14413 July 2020

Another Narration Regarding Sharpening the Blade Before Slaughtering

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) once passed by a man who placed his foot on the side of a sheep, as he sharpened his blade. The sheep was observing this. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Why didn’t you [do this] before or would you…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 14413 July 2020

Who Is the Word سمعت Attributed to in This Narration

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith and the chain of narration, who does the word سمعت refer to, and is the ta (ت) pronounced with a dhammah or fathah? حدثنا يحيى بن يحيى واللفظ له قال: قلت لسفيان بن عيينة: سمعت الزهري يذكر عن عطاء بن يزيد الليثي عن أبي أيوب…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 14413 July 2020

‘Abdur Rahman’s ibn ‘Awf (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Secret to Business Success

QuestionI heard about the following, is it authentic and what is the explanation? Sayyiduna ‘Abdur Rahman ibn ‘Awf (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was asked; “What is the reason of your success? He replied, ‘Due to three things; 1) I never refused any profit 2) I sold everything in cash and not…

11 Dhul Qa'dah 14412 July 2020

One Who Is Content With a Small Measure of Sustenance

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: “When a person is content with a small measure of sustenance from Allah, Allah will be content with a small measure of deeds from him”

11 Dhul Qa'dah 14412 July 2020

Pronunciation of the Words in the Hadith: Islam Is Built on Five

QuestionRegarding the Hadith: بني الإسلام على خمس, what harakah will the meem (م) of إقام الصلاة take? Some books have it written with a fathah whilst others have it written with a kasrah or dhammah.

9 Dhul Qa'dah 144130 June 2020

Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding Witnessing the Udhiyah/Qurbani Animal Being Slaughtered

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? عن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لفاطمة: «قومي إلى أضحيتك فاشهديها، فإن لك بأول قطرة تقطر من دمها يغفر لك ما سلف من ذنوبك» قالت: يا رسول الله، هذا لنا أهل البيت خاصة…

8 Dhul Qa'dah 144129 June 2020

Do Not Waste Water, Even at the Riverbank

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) passed by Sa’d (radiyallahu ‘anhu) when he was performing ablution, and he said: ‘What is this extravagance?’ He said: ‘Can there be any extravagance in ablution?’ Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Yes, even if you are…

8 Dhul Qa'dah 144129 June 2020

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Statement Regarding Falsehood

QuestionCan you please provide the source and authenticity of this statement which is attributed to Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? اميتوا الباطل بعدم ذكره “Erase falsehood by not mentioning it”

8 Dhul Qa'dah 144129 June 2020

Another Narration Regarding Becoming Impatient in Du’a

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrated from Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) that he said, “There is not a servant who raises his hands such that his armpits become visible, and then he asks Allah for something, except that Allah will give it to…

8 Dhul Qa'dah 144129 June 2020

Remaining Steadfast and the Importance of Protecting the Tongue

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sufyan ibn ‘Abdillah said: I said: “O Messenger of Allah! Inform me about a matter that I may hold fast to.” He said: ‘Say: My Lord is Allah, then be steadfast.’ I said: “O Messenger of Allah! What do you fear most for me?” So…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 144125 June 2020

The Shortest Chains in Sahih Bukhari

QuestionI heard there are twenty three (23) Hadiths whose chain of narrators are only three (3) that are linked to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Is this true? If so, which Hadiths are they?