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14 Shawwal 143928 June 2018

Consulting the Jurists and pious

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) emphasised the importance of both; understanding and piety in his advice to Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) when he asked, "O Messenger of Allah, if we were afflicted with a matter wherein there is no permissibility or prohibition, what do you instruct…

14 Shawwal 143928 June 2018

The Etiquette of Seeking Permission Before Entering

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this? Sayyiduna Kaladah ibn Hambal (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I entered upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) without greeting or seeking permission. He said, 'Go back and say: 'As salamu 'alaykum, may I come in?'"

13 Shawwal 143927 June 2018

Caution Against Having the Incorrect Intention When Seeking Knowledge

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration please: Sayyiduna Ka'b ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever seeks knowledge in order to compete with the 'Ulama, or to debate with the foolish, or to draw people's attention, Allah will put him into Jahannam."

13 Shawwal 143927 June 2018

A Narration Regarding Safwan ibn Mu’attal (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna 'Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) says, "A woman came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) while we were with him. She said: O Messenger of Allah, my husband, Safwan ibn al-Mu'attal, beats me when I pray, makes me break my fast when I keep…

12 Shawwal 143926 June 2018

Warning Against Women Following the Bier to the Graveyard

QuestionIs this Hadith sahih? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr narrates: "While we were traveling with the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), he saw a woman, and did not think that he knew her. When she was halfway to him, he stopped until she reached him, and it was Fatimah…

12 Shawwal 143926 June 2018

Whoever Despises the Sultan Allah Disgraces Him

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Can it be quoted? من أهان سلطان الله في الأرض أهانه الله Whoever insults Allah's sultan on earth, Allah disgraces him

12 Shawwal 143926 June 2018

A Hadith on the Signs of Qiyamah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic along with the explanations in brackets? Signs of Qiyamah: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I take oath by The Being Who has sent me with the Truth! The world will come to an end only after [the calamities] of earthquakes, showers of stones (from the…

11 Shawwal 143925 June 2018

Knowledge Is of Three Types

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) says: "Knowledge is of three types: the Clear Book [Quran], an established Sunnah and saying, ’I do not know.’"

8 Shawwal 143922 June 2018

Reciting Quran Aloud With a Beautiful Voice

QuestionWhat is the level of authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Fadalah ibn 'Ubayd (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Indeed, Allah Ta'ala listens more attentively to a man who recites the Qur'an loudly with a beautiful voice than the owner of a songstress listens to her…

8 Shawwal 143922 June 2018

Food Eaten at Sehri

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that a person who eats suhur/sehri, will not be asked about that bounty/will not be held accountable for that food?

7 Shawwal 143921 June 2018

The Value of Two Rak’ahs of Salah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once passed a grave and asked, 'Who is buried here?' The Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) replied, 'So and so person.' Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) thereupon said, 'Offering two rak'ahs of Salah is more beloved to him than your entire world.'

7 Shawwal 143921 June 2018

Repenting After Sinning Is the Trait of a Believer

QuestionWho is this attributed to and please mention the reference? سعيد الجريري، قال: قلت للحسن: يا أبا سعيد الرجل يذنب ثم يتوب، ثم يذنب ثم يتوب، ثم يذنب ثم يتوب حتى متى؟ قال: ما أعلم هذا إلا أخلاق المؤمنين