Authentication

20 Rajab 143817 April 2017

Authenticity of a Statement of ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) once made a gesture to show that Sayyidah Safiyyah (radiyallahu 'anha) was short or she said that Sayyidah Safiyyah was short. In response to this, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "You have uttered such a statement, if it had to be…

20 Rajab 143817 April 2017

Seek a Ruling from Your Heart

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Wabisah ibn Ma'bad (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "I came close to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) until my knees touched his. He asked: 'O Wabisah, should I inform you of what you came to ask or will you ask?' I replied: 'O Messenger of Allah, inform…

20 Rajab 143817 April 2017

A Woman Should Remain Concealed

QuestionKindly verify this Hadith. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "A woman should remain concealed. When she leaves her home Shaytan stares at her [to misguide her and misguide others through her]/Shaytan beautifies her so that men will stare at her"

20 Rajab 143817 April 2017

Abu Sufyan’s Meeting With Hiraql

QuestionThere is a famous Hadith where Abu Sufyan was essentially giving da'wah from a king after asking him a series of questions regarding Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam). Can you cite this Hadith, and comment whether it is sahih?

9 Rajab 14386 April 2017

“I Have Not Been Sent to Sever Ties”

QuestionI have heard a Hadith wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told a Sahabi to kill his father. The Sahabi turned to go and kill his father, but Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) called him back. Please provide the reference and authenticity.

9 Rajab 14386 April 2017

A Narration Regarding ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? "'Isa ibn Maryam ('alayhis salam) will descend to the earth, get married and have children. He will live for 45 years and will then pass away. He will be buried with me in my grave. 'Isa ('alayhis salam) and I will stand…

8 Rajab 14385 April 2017

Evil Glances

QuestionIs this authentic? وعن الحسن مرسلا قال: بلغني أن رسول الله - صلى الله عليه وسلم - قال: لعن الله الناظر والمنظور إليه Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Allah cursed the one who looks and the one who is looked at.

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

A Narration on Moving Stones/Sand from the Ground Before Going Into Sajdah

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) says, "I asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) regarding moving away the stones in Salah. He said, 'Once' [i.e., you may move the sand/stones once]. And not doing so is better for you than [giving] 100 healthy camels with excellent eyesight [in…

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

A Fabricated Hadith on the Punishment for Backbiting

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I know of some inhabitants of Jahannam, fire will enter through their ears and exit through their mouth, and enter through their mouth and exit through the ears. A thunderous roar will resonate from their bellies,…

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

The Virtue of Having Good Hopes and Thoughts Regarding Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and reference of the following Hadith? يؤمر بإخراج رجلين من النار فإذا خرجا ووقفا قال الله لهما: كيف وجدتما مقيلكما وسوء مصيركما؟ فيقولان: شر مقيل وأسوأ مصير صار إليه العباد فيقول لهما: بما قدمت أيديكما وما أنا بظلام للعبيد قال: فيأمر بصرفهما إلى النار فأما أحدهما…

6 Rajab 14383 April 2017

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Not Asking for Help

QuestionYou have answered a question here regarding Thawban (radiyallahu 'anhu). When he would drop his whip from his mount, he would dismount and get the whip without asking anyone for assistance. I have heard a similar narration regarding Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu). Can you source and verify this version?

6 Rajab 14383 April 2017

Two Types of Knowledge

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There are two types of knowledge. The first type is that knowledge which is in the heart of a person and this is the one that is beneficial knowledge. The second…