Commentary

A category of posts that provide explanations of Hadith.

14 Rabi'ul Awwal 143814 December 2016

Loving the Sahabah Is a Sign of True Faith

Question How do we reconcile these Hadiths? 1. Bara (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates: “I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) saying, ‘None loves the Ansar but a Believer, and none…

10 Rabi'ul Awwal 143810 December 2016

What Is Meant by “the Evil of the Moon”?

Question From what evil of the moon is protection sought when reciting the du’a: أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا الغاسقِ إِذا وَقَب I seek Allah’s protection from this…

1 Rabi'ul Awwal 14381 December 2016

When to Recite Surah Waqi’ah?

Question I have been reading that the Hadiths regarding the benefits of Surah Waqi’ah increasing sustenance maybe weak. What is the authenticity and when should we recite it?

29 Safar 143830 November 2016

Who Killed Abu Jahl?

Question Who killed Abu Jahl apart from Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu)?  عَنْ صَالِحِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عَوْفٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، قَالَ بَيْنَا أَنَا…

10 Safar 143811 November 2016

What Does “Nard” Refer To?

Question What is meant by ‘nard’ in the following Hadith: “He who plays ‘nard’ has disobeyed Allah and His Messenger”

7 Safar 14388 November 2016

The Harms of Ignorance and Love for Worldly Comforts

Question Is this narration reliable, and what is the explanation   عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَل رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ:  إِنَّكُمْ عَلَى…