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17 Dhul Hijjah 14389 September 2017

Narrations Regarding Where the Sun Sets

QuestionIs there a Hadith similar to the following found in any other book(s) other than Sunan Abi Dawud? Narrated Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu 'anhu): "I was sitting behind the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) who was riding a donkey while the sun was setting. He asked: Do you…

16 Dhul Hijjah 14388 September 2017

What Animal Does “Namir” Refer To?

Questionوَلَا تَصْحَبُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ رُفْقَةً فِيهَا جِلْدُ نَمِرٍ Does نمر mean leopard or tiger?

16 Dhul Hijjah 14388 September 2017

Who Is the Author of Sharhus Sunnah?

QuestionIn Mirqatul Mafatih, Mulla 'Ali Al Qari (rahimahullah) sometimes quotes from "Sharhus Sunnah." Who is the author of the book Sharhus Sunnah?

15 Dhul Hijjah 14387 September 2017

Showing Mercy to All of Mankind

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? والذي نفسي بيده، لا يضع الله رحمته إلا على رحيم، قالوا: يا رسول الله، كلنا يرحم، قال:ليس برحمة أحدكم صاحبه يرحم الناس كافة

15 Dhul Hijjah 14387 September 2017

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Will Be Welcomed by All the Inhabitants of Jannah

QuestionIs this narration authentic? يدخل الجنة رجل، فلا يبقى أهل دار ولا أهل غرفة إلا قالوا: مرحبا مرحبا، إلينا إلينا، فقال أبو بكر: يا رسول الله، ما توى على هذا الرجل في ذلك اليوم. قال: أجل، وأنت هو يا أبا بكر

15 Dhul Hijjah 14387 September 2017

Clarification Regarding Certain Terms Used in Sahih Muslim

QuestionWhat is meant by 'riwayatan' in the following Hadith in Sahih Muslim under the chapter of fasting: Qala Abu Bakr 'riwayatan' wa qala 'Amrun 'yablughu bihin Nabiyya sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam'

15 Dhul Hijjah 14387 September 2017

Actions Are Judged/Rewarded According to Their Intentions

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Verily actions are but by their intentions, and a person will only be [awarded according] to his intention. So whosoever emigrated for Allah and His Rasul, his hijrah will be for Allah and His Rasul. And whosoever…

14 Dhul Hijjah 14386 September 2017

Authenticity of a Du’a Made for Sayyiduna ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and His Children

QuestionWhat is status of following Hadith? قال النبيُّ صلَّى اللهُ عليهِ وسلَّمَ للعباسِ إذا كان غداةَ الاثنينِ فأتِنِي أنت وولدُك حتى أدعوَ لهم بدعوةٍ ينفعُك اللهُ بها وولدَك فغدا وغدونا معَه وألبسنا كساءَه ثم قال اللهمَّ اغفرْ للعباسِ ولولدِه مغفرةً ظاهرةً وباطنةً لا تغادرُ ذنبًا اللهمَّ احفظْه في ولدِه

14 Dhul Hijjah 14386 September 2017

The Sabr of Abu Qilabah (rahimahullah)

QuestionIs this incident suitable to quote? الأوزاعي عن عبد الله بن محمد قال خرجت الى ساحل البحر مرابطا وكان رابطنا يومئذ عريش مصر قال فلما انتهيت إلى الساحل فإذا أنا ببطيحه وفى البطيحه خيمة فيها رجل قد ذهب يداه ورجلاه وثقل سمعه وبصره وما له من جارحة تنفعه إلا لسانه…

14 Dhul Hijjah 14386 September 2017

Eating Fruit Before or After Meals?

QuestionThere is a Hadith which states Sayyiduna Abul Haytham ibn Tayyihan (radiyallahu 'anhu) presented to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and some Sahabah different types of dates. Thereafter he slaughtered an animal and served the meat to them. Is it correct to serve and consume fruit first before the main…

14 Dhul Hijjah 14386 September 2017

The Different Wordings for the Takbirs of Tashriq

QuestionThe takbirs of tashriq have some versions citing Allahu Akbar twice in the beginning and the strength given is reliable. There is another version doing its rounds on social media citing Allahu Akbar thrice in the beginning and the strength given as authentic. Is it permissible to read both? Is…

14 Dhul Hijjah 14386 September 2017

Certain Sins Will Deprive a Person from Experiencing the Fragrance of Jannah

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Most certainly, the fragrance of Jannah is perceived from a distance of a thousand years journey. By Allah! He who disobeys his parents, he who severs family ties, an old man who commits adultery, and he who allows his…

14 Dhul Hijjah 14386 September 2017

Clarification on a Hadith in Sahih Muslim Regarding Fasting

QuestionIn the following narration recorded in Sahih Muslim, did Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) break his fast after commencing it or was he not fasting from the beginning? ”دعا بقدح من ماء فرفعه حتى نظر الناس إليه ثم شرب“ 'Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) called for a glass of water,…

13 Dhul Hijjah 14385 September 2017

The Zuhd and Simplicity of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

Questionعن الحسن يعني البصري قال : أتيت مجلسا في مسجدنا يعني جامع البصرة فإذا أنا بنفر من أصحاب رسول الله (صلى الله عليه وسلم) يتذاكرون زهد أبي بكر وعمر وما فتح الله عليهما من الإسلام... قال الأحنف بن قيس: فسألوا عائشة وحفصة وكانتا مجتمعتين فقالت عائشة: إني سائلة أمير المؤمنين…