What is the date of birth and the date of demise of our beloved Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ? بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم This issue has been addressed in my Arabic article Matā Wulida al-Rasūl Ṣallāllāhu ʿAlayhi wa Sallam wa Matā Tuwuffiya.[1] A summary is outlined below. (1) Blessed birth of the …
Read More »Rabi’ul Awwal And Seerah
Question: There has been much discussion with regards to celebrating 12th Rabī al-Awwal. You must be well aware of all the academic arguments in that regard. Without delving into academic gymnastics, your brief thoughts on this issue will be well appreciated. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, …
Read More »Fabricated Hadith: First to give news of Rabi-ul-Awwal?
__ Nasihah (Advice): The great Tabi-ee Imam Abdullah ibn Mubarak (Rahimahullah) said: “Isnaad (having an authentic source for matters pertaining to religion) is Deen itself. Therefore, be careful of your sources of Deen” (Sahih Muslim) _____________________________________________ Question and Answer: Q. A few days ago, I received a bbm with a Hadith …
Read More »Hadith: Whoever Gives me The Good News Of Safar Departing/Commencing
Question I need to know if this Hadith is authentic: Anyone who gives me the good news that he survived Safar, I will give him the good news of that person’s entering Paradise Answer The actual words are: “Whoever gives me the good news of Safar departing, I will give him …
Read More »On which hand and finger should a ring be worn
Nasihah (Advice): Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam wore a ring on his left hand Sayyiduna Anas ibn Maalik radiyallahu anhuma reported that the ring of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was worn on this – and he pointed to the little finger on his left hand. [Sahih Muslim] ______________________________ …
Read More »A woman should apply fragrance exclusively for her husband
hadithanswers.com Question What is the reference of this Hadith? It is narrated that Umar ibn al-Khattab went out on the day of ‘Eid and passed by a group of women. He noticed a scent emanating from the head of a woman and remarked, “Who is the companion of this fragrance?” …
Read More »Wife Changing her Last Name after Marriage
QUESTION Many Muslim women take their husband’s last name (surname) when they marry. I have heard different views on this; some say it is Haram and others say it is necessary. I am confused and would like to know the correct Shari’ah ruling on the matter please? ANSWER In the …
Read More »Defaming a Muslim is the real cause of destruction
Question What is the source of this Hadith? خرجت مع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم حاجا، فكان الناس يأتونه فمن قال: يا رسول الله سعيت قبل أن أطوف أو قدمت شيئا، أو أخرت شيئا، فكان يقول: «لا حرج لا حرج إلا على رجل اقترض عرض رجل مسلم وهو ظالم، فذلك …
Read More »The poisoning of Sayyiduna Hasan radiyaLlahu `anhu
mahajjah.com Amongst the false allegations directed towards Sayyidina Muawiyah radiya Llahu ‘anhu is the poisoning of Sayyidina Hassan radiya Llahu ‘anhu. The claim is made that Ja`dah (the wife of Hassan radiya Llahu ‘anhu) was the one who poisoned him upon the incitement of Sayyidina Muawiyah radiya Llahu ‘anhu. This article proves the fallaciousness of …
Read More »Is it necessary to purchase items on Ashura to attain reward in hadith?
Question: In relation to the hadeeth relating to spending on ones family on the day of Ashoora, does one purchase on the day of Ashoora itself or can one buy few days before due to work commitments, so he may give on the day? Answer: In the Name of Allah, …
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