Authentication

20 Dhul Qa'dah 144023 July 2019

One Who Protected 360 Girls from Being Buried Alive

QuestionIs there any authentic story regarding a Sahabi, Sa’sa’ah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) that in Jahiliyyah he saved 360 infant girls from being buried alive. When he asked Nabi (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) what reward he would get, he was told that being blessed with Iman is your reward.

16 Dhul Qa'dah 144019 July 2019

A Narration Regarding a Youngster Who Devotes Himself to ‘Ibadah

QuestionIs this narration authentic? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن أحب الخلائق إلى الله شاب حدث السن جميل في صورة حسنة جعل شبابه وجماله في عبادة الله فذاك الذي يباهي به الرحمن ملائكته يقول هذا عبدي حقا

15 Dhul Qa'dah 144018 July 2019

Prohibition Against Using the Right Hand for Istinja

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic?  عن عبد الله بن أبي قتادة عن أبيه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم نهى أن يمس الرجل ذكره بيمينه Sayyiduna Abu Qatadah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) prohibited that a man should touch his private part with his right hand.”

15 Dhul Qa'dah 144018 July 2019

Consoling the Deceased’s Family

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this du’a for ta’ziyah (consoling the family of the deceased): Inna lillahi ma akhadha wa lahu ma a’ta wa kullu shay-in ‘indahu bi ajalim musamma

15 Dhul Qa'dah 144018 July 2019

Another Version of the Hadith Regarding “Oppressive Leaders and Caution Against Assisting Them”

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن كعب بن عجرة قال: خرج علينا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ونحن تسعة فقال: «إنه ستكون بعدي أمراء من صدقهم بكذبهم، وأعانهم على ظلمهم، فليس مني ولست منه، وليس بوارد علي الحوض، ومن لم يصدقهم بكذبهم، ولم يعنهم على ظلمهم، فهو مني وأنا…

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144017 July 2019

Washing the Deceased With Berry Leaves

QuestionI heard a Hadith that says: “Make ghusl of your dead ones with berry leaves.” What is its authenticity and reference?

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144017 July 2019

Unreliable Hadith on Sacrificing One’s Desire

QuestionWhat is status of following narration? أيما امرئ اشتَهى شهوةً، فرَدّ شهوتَه وآثَرَ على نفسه غَفَر الله له .قط في الافراد، وأبو الشيخ في الثواب – عن ابن عمر

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144016 July 2019

Be Moderate in Seeking Sustenance, Do Not Overexert Yourself

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Be moderate in seeking worldly things for everyone will be facilitated for which he was created [i.e., each person will only receive what is predestined for him]”

12 Dhul Qa'dah 144015 July 2019

The Virtue of Bringing up Two Daughters

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “If anyone brings up two girls [by taking care of them until they reach the age of puberty], he and I will enter Jannah like these two [fingers], pointing with his [index and middle] fingers.” (Tirmidhi)

8 Dhul Qa'dah 144011 July 2019

An Unreliable Narration About Tidiness

QuestionWhat is status of following narration? أن النبي مر بركوة من ماء، فنظر فيها، فسوى من رأسه ولحيته، فقلت: وأنت تفعل هذا يا رسول الله؟ فقال: «ينبغي للرجل إذا خرج إلى أصحابه أن يسوي من رأسه ولحيته، فإن الله عز وجل جميل يحب الجمال»

7 Dhul Qa'dah 144010 July 2019

Another Hadith on Showing Mercy to Animals

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? عن معقل بن يسار، قال قلت يا رسول الله إني لآخذ العنز لأذبحها فأرحمها، قال: «وإن رحمتها رحمك الله».