1 Dhul Hijjah 143824 August 2017
Cupping on a Wednesday?
Question I have heard that the Hadith regarding prohibition of cupping on a Wednesday is weak. Is this true and is cupping harmful on Wednesday?
Answers by Moulana Muhammad A.
30 Dhul Qa'dah 143823 August 2017
Explanation of a Hadith on Charity
Question How do we reconcile between the following two narrations? 1. If the wife or treasurer spends from the owner’s wealth then both will get equal/full reward [… min ghayri ay yunqasa min ujurihim shayan.] (Sahih Muslim) and 2. The Hadith in Sahih…
30 Dhul Qa'dah 143823 August 2017
Why the Need for Tawbah from Major Sins?
Question It is often said only sincere tawbah can result in major sins being forgiven, and all those virtues that mention all sins are forgiven only refer to minor sins. Please cite authentic Hadiths, that the Fuqaha have used to confirm this.
29 Dhul Qa'dah 143822 August 2017
The Narrator; Shahr ibn Hawshab (rahimahullah)
Question What is the status of the Hadith narrator Shahr ibn Hawshab?
29 Dhul Qa'dah 143822 August 2017
The Position of the Turban Tail
Question .وَعَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ حُرَيْثٍ: أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ – صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ – خَطَبَ وَعَلَيْهِ عِمَامَةٌ سَوْدَاءُ، قَدْ أَرْخَى طَرَفَيْهَا بَيْنَ كَتِفَيْهِ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ In this Hadith I would like to know whether the two ends of the turban were at the…
28 Dhul Qa'dah 143821 August 2017
Are the Terms of Taqribut Tahdhib General or Specific?
Question I was wondering, what does it mean when a narrator is declared Maqbul by Ibn Hajar? Is it referring to his own definition, or that of the majority?
28 Dhul Qa'dah 143821 August 2017
Explanation of a Hadith on Going Early for Jumu’ah
Question What is meant by the word: sa’ah in the Hadith regarding Jumu’ah. Man raha fis sa’atis saniyah.
24 Dhul Qa'dah 143817 August 2017
How Often Would the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Eat?
Question When people follow diets they say that it is good to eat snacks during the day and a total of 5-6 times a day. Is there anything mentioned in the Hadith regarding how often a person should eat?
23 Dhul Qa'dah 143816 August 2017
Ibn ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Fondness to Imitate the Actions of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question I have heard that Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) use to pretend to relieve himself, without having the need to do so, at a particular place just to imitate Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Is this correct? I have come across the…
23 Dhul Qa'dah 143816 August 2017
How to Join up with Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Please source, and authenticate this Hadith. “If you intend to link up with me (in Jannat), then take from this dunya so much which suffices for a horse-rider (travelling through the desert to reach home).”
22 Dhul Qa'dah 143815 August 2017
The Barakah of the Du’a of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is this Hadih authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) asked for water and a Jew gave him some, so Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to him, ‘May Allah make you beautiful,’ The man did not see grey hair till he…
22 Dhul Qa'dah 143815 August 2017
Asking Allah to Be from the Few Who are Grateful
Question Is this narration authentic: أخرجه ابن أبي شيبة في مصنفه: حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، عَنِ الْعَوَّام، عَنْ إبْرَاهِيمَ التَّيْمِيِّ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَجُلٌ عِنْدَ عُمَرَ اللّٰهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الْقَلِيلِ، قَالَ، فَقَالَ: عُمَرُ: مَا هَذَا الَّذِي تَدْعُو بِهِ؟ فَقَالَ: إنِّي سَمِعْت اللَّهَ يَقُولُ:…
21 Dhul Qa'dah 143814 August 2017
Further Clarification on the Authenticity of the Hadith on Swimming
Question You have mentioned this Hadith as Sahih but certain Arab writers have explained it as weak (da’if). Can you mention any Sahih Hadith about swimming.
18 Dhul Qa'dah 143811 August 2017
Walking in Front of One Performing Salah
Question Is there a Hadith mentioning a warning for walking in front of one performing Salah?
17 Dhul Qa'dah 143810 August 2017
What to Do for Protection and Blessings in a New Home/Business Premises?
Question Are there any deeds prescribed from the prophetic practice to be fulfilled after purchasing a new home or business? I have seen many engage in a khatam of Surah Baqarah or a majlis of dhikr and du’a for barakah.