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10 Shawwal 143627 July 2015

Books that Assist in Grading Hadiths

QuestionWhat are some resources which you recommend for a non Hadith specialist student/scholar to consult in order to determine the statements of the muhadithun regarding the gradings of particular Hadith (in terms of authenticity)?

10 Shawwal 143627 July 2015

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Islam

QuestionI came across the following Hadith in Sahih Bukhari: I heard Sa'id ibn Zayd ibn 'Amr ibn Nufail saying in the mosque of Al-Kufa: "By Allah, I have seen myself tied and forced by 'Umar to leave Islam before 'Umar himself embraced Islam…[...]" My question is: How does this fit…

10 Shawwal 143627 July 2015

Exercising Patience (Sabr) and Adopting Good Character

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ، أَيُّ الإِيمَانِ أَفْضَلُ؟ قَالَ: «الصَّبْرُ وَالسَّمَاحَةُ“»، قِيلَ: فَأَيُّ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ أَكْمَلُ إِيمَانًا؟ قَالَ: «أَحْسَنُهُمْ خُلُقًا» Translation "O Rasulullah! Which ‘Which type of Iman is best’? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) replied, 'Exercising patience and overlooking/pardoning'. It was then asked, 'Which Believer…

8 Shawwal 143625 July 2015

The Most Complete of Believers Is the One With the Best Character

QuestionIs this report reliable ? أكمل المؤمنين إيمانا وأفضل المؤمنين إيمانا أحسنهم خلقا (مصنف) Translation The most complete of believers and the best of believers are those with the best character (Musannaf)

8 Shawwal 143625 July 2015

A Narration on “Five Actions That Break the Fast”

QuestionCan you kindly translate Al 'Iraqi's assessment of this Hadith: حديث جابر عن انس: خمس يفطرن الصائم الكذب والغيبة والنميمة واليمين الكاذبة والنظر بشهوة قال العراقي: أخرجه الأزدي في الضعفاء من رواية جابان عن انس وقوله جابر تصحيف قال أبو حاتم الرازي هذا كذاب Translation: There are five things that…

7 Shawwal 143624 July 2015

Speaking in the Masjid

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? When a person speaks in the Masjid, an Angel on the first instance says 'O friend of Allah, keep quiet'. On the second instance the Angel says 'O enemy of Allah, keep quiet' and if the person persists, the Angel says 'May Allah's curse be…

7 Shawwal 143624 July 2015

Keeping Children Indoors When Night Sets In

QuestionWhat is meant by "when the darkness of the night envelopes" in the following Hadith? Which time is it referring to? 'Ata (rahimahullah) related that he heard Jabir ibn 'Abdullah (radiyallahu 'anhu) say that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "When the darkness of the night envelops–or it becomes…

5 Shawwal 143622 July 2015

How to Quote a “Weak but Suitable” Hadith?

QuestionWhat do you mean when you say "This Hadith is [weak but] suitable to quote." Does this mean that I may quote the narration by saying that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said it without having to mention that there is a slight problem in the sanad or must…

5 Shawwal 143622 July 2015

A Hadith Encouraging Independence

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Seek to be independent from people, even if it be to wash/clean your miswak”

4 Shawwal 143621 July 2015

Sayyidah Hawwa Was Created From the Rib of Nabi Adam (‘alayhimas salam)

QuestionI want to know that whether Sayyidah Hawwa was created from the ribs of Nabi Adam ('alayhis salam) or the Hadith that states so has a metaphorical meaning? And is the story of Sayyidah Hawwa's creation from Nabi Adam ('alayhis salam) from Israili Rawayat ? Lastly, what is the meaning…

30 Ramadan 143617 July 2015

The Most Virtuous of People

QuestionWhat is the source and the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) says, "Once I was seated with Nabi (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) when he asked, 'Do you know, of all those who have Iman, who has the best Iman'? The Sahabah replied, 'O Rasulullah, the Angels. Nabi…