Hadith Answers

Sahabah

11 Jumadal Ula 14388 February 2017

The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Would Cry and Tremble When They Heard Quran

Question Is this Hadith authentic? ‘Abdullah Ibn ‘Urwah ibn Zubayr said: “I asked my grandmother Asma (radiyallahu ‘anha), ‘What was the condition of the Sahabah when they would hear Quran? She replied, ‘Their eyes teared and their skins trembled just as Allah has described them [in the Quran]'”

11 Jumadal Ula 14388 February 2017

Wishing Well for Every Muslim

Question Is this narration authentic? رواها الحافظ أبو القاسم الطبراني بإسناده، اختصارها أن جريرا: أمر مولاه أن يشتري له فرسا بثلثمائة درهم، وجاء به وبصاحبه لينقده الثمن، فقال جريرلصاحب الفرس: فرسك خير من ثلاثمائة درهم أتبيعه بأربعمائة؟ قال ذلك إليك يا أبا عبد الله، فقال فرسك خير من ذلك أتبيعه بخمسمائة، ثم لم يزل يزيده مائة…

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

The Name Qaylah

Question Was قَيْلة [Qaylah] the name of a Sahabiyah?

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

No Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Ever Forged a Hadith!

Question 1. Is it ever possible, that maybe certain Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) forged Hadiths? 2. Someone recently accused Sayyiduna Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) to have done so.

7 Jumadal Ula 14384 February 2017

The Incident of Muhallim ibn Jath-thamah

Question Is the story regarding Muhallim ibn Jath-thamah true? He went out in jihad and killed ‘Amir ibn Al Adbat (radiyallahu ‘anhu). ‘Amir ibn Al Adbat had just accepted Islam but Muhallim (radiyallahu ‘anhu) still killed him. After the family members of ‘Amir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted the blood money, Muhallim…

4 Jumadal Ula 14381 February 2017

The Simple and Informal Proposal of Bilal (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

Question I heard the way Sayyiduna Bilal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and his brother had proposed for marriage. Bilal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said, “I am Bilal and this is my brother…” Please provide the reference for this

23 Rabi'ul Awwal 143823 December 2016

A Query Regarding ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Questioning in the Grave

Question Is this narration reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was once explaining what will happen in the grave when the Angels come to question a person. Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) asked Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) if he will be stable during questioning. When Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)…

21 Rabi'ul Awwal 143821 December 2016

The Initial Names of Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

Question I heard the following Hadith; “When Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) were born, ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) named them Ja’far and Hamza.” Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) told him: “I have been commanded to change their names to Hasan and Husayn.” The lecturer said this Hadith is hasan. Is this true?

19 Rabi'ul Awwal 143819 December 2016

Another Virtue of Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

Question Is this Hadith sahih? On the day of the camel (Jamal), ‘Ammar [Ibn Yasir] saw a congregation, so he asked: ‘What is this?’ So it was said to him: ‘A man who curses ‘Aishah and reviles her.’ So he [‘Ammar] went to him and said: ‘Shut up! You are…

15 Rabi'ul Awwal 143815 December 2016

‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Suggests Consulting the Wives of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Over a Juristic Ruling

Question What is the authenticity of the narration wherein Sayyiduna ‘Umar and Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Thabit (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) were discussing a ruling regarding ghusl after intercourse. After consulting senior Sahabah they could not reach a verdict. Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) suggested consulting the wives of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)…

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 hates them but a Hypocrite. So Allah will love him who loves them, and He will hate him who hates them.” 2.…