Hadith

  The Truth In The Light of Ahadeeth   The following article, Taraweeh 8 or 20 is written by Moulana Zakariyya Memon as thesis for his Iftaa course. This article makes useful read to understand the issue clearly. The format is well laid out and well substantiated. May Allah accept …

Question Is there any Hadith together with its authenticity which says: Start thinking about yourself and not people when four things happen to pass; 1) Widespread greed 2) People following their desire 3) People stubborn/proud about their view 4) People giving priority of Dunya over Din   Answer You are …

1. RAJAB IS THE MONTH TO SOW THE SEEDS, SHA’BAN TO IRRIGATE AND RAMADAN TO REAP THE HARVEST Question Can you mention the reference and Arabic for this? “Rajab is the month to sow the seeds. Sha’ban is the month to irrigate the crop and Ramadan is the month to …

Question Kindly translate the following Hadith and is it suitable to quote? «بادروا بالأعمال ستا: إمارة السفهاء، وكثرة الشرط، وبيع الحكم، واستخفاف بالدم، وقطيعة الرحم، ونشو يتخذون القرآن مزامير يقدمون أحدهم ليغنيهم وإن كان أقلهم فقها»     Answer This Hadith has been recorded in a few Hadith collections with …

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, …

Question I am looking for the narration wherein Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) offered Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha) in marriage to Sayyiduna ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu).     Answer Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration. Hereunder is the complete incident: Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) …

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?” …

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 …

  What is the meaning of Muharram?      Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar – meaning “Forbidden”. Even before Islam, this month was always known as a sacred month in which un-lawful acts were “forbidden”, prominently the shedding of blood.   Which are the sacred Months …

hadithanswers.com Question People have been saying that when one returns home from having completed Haj or ‘Umrah, their dua’s are accepted for forty days. I have never come across this before and am questioning its authenticity. Please can you enlighten me on this matter? Answer I have come across the …