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2 Dhul Qa'dah 144123 June 2020

The Gruesome Punishment of the Inhabitants of Jahannam

QuestionHow sound is the Hadith in Sunan Tirmidhi (2587) wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that a person will be grilled by the fire until his upper lip is folded up reaching the middle of his head? Also explain regarding the strength of the chain, "Darraj reporting from Abul…

1 Dhul Qa'dah 144122 June 2020

The Wudu of One Who Is in the State of Wudu

QuestionKindly explain the meaning of wudu in the following Hadith? Sayyiduna Nazzal ibn Sabrah (rahimahullah) says that he was with Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) after performing Zuhr Salah whilst he sat with some people in the courtyard of the masjid. Water was then brought. He did masah of the face…

27 Shawwal 144119 June 2020

Wording of the Thana in Janazah Salah

QuestionAre the words "Jalla thana-uka" which are added in the thana of Janazah Salah, found in any Hadith? I have come across these words in a narration of Musnadul Firdaws.

27 Shawwal 144119 June 2020

Our Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Generosity

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) received a garment from someone. When he wore it and came out, someone from the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) saw him and he asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) for it. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) immediately went to his…

27 Shawwal 144119 June 2020

A Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Who Requested Permission to Commit Zina

QuestionI heard in a lecture that a man came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) saying he wanted to commit zina with so and so lady. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) listened to him quietly and calmly and then asked him how he would feel if so and so man…

26 Shawwal 144118 June 2020

Three People’s Salah Are Not Accepted

QuestionI'm looking for the Hadith something to this effect: "The Imam's Salah is not accepted when people are not pleased with him."

25 Shawwal 144117 June 2020

Miserliness Leads to Destruction

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Three are the matters that destroy;... Selfishness that is obeyed..." [i.e., acting in accordance to miserliness]

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

The Complexion of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhen our Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is described as having fair or white skin does this mean that it was literally white or would this indicate a light brown skin color? I have read in many narrations the word white but this does not make sense to me as…

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

Difference in Hadith Wording Between the Primary and Secondary Source

QuestionWhen studying Hadith, there are many instances wherein the author of a book like Riyadus Salihin, may cite a Hadith with certain words and reference it to a Hadith book like Sahih Bukhari, but when we refer to the primary source, then the wording is different. What are rules regarding…

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

Clarification Regarding the Meaning of the Word “حر”

QuestionWhat is the meaning of “حر" in the following Hadith? Does it mean the private part of a woman or illegal sexual intercourse? ليكونن من أمتي أقوام يستحلون الحر والحرير والخمر والمعازف

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

Explanation of “Seek Forgiveness for Your Brother”

QuestionPlease provide a brief commentary of the following Hadith: “When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would finish the burial of the deceased, he would stay by the grave and say, ‘Seek forgiveness for your brother and beg steadfastness for him as he is now being questioned.’” (Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith:…