Does excessive movement carrying a child invalidate the Salah?
The entire issue of excessive movement is somewhat open to interpretation in the Hanafi Madhab, some things are clear and others...
Advice for a victim of sexual abuse
The most important advice I can give is to turn to Allah (Most High), to be constant in the Dhikr of Allah (Most High) and to focus...
Hadith about Ramadan Starting
Is the Hadith, whoever informs others of the start of Ramadhan is prohibited to the hellfire, authentic? This should not be narrated...
Does taking an injection invalidate the fast?
In the Hanafi Madhab, something entering the digestive tract (Jowf) or the head invalidates the fast. Things entering the body from...
Prophet ﷺ poured water over himself whilst fasting?
Yes, it is Sahih. Imam Ibn Hajr al-Asqalani mentioned this Hadith and commented on its chain, saying it is Sahih: "As for cooling down...
Understanding the Black Seed Hadith
The scholars differ over the interpretation of the Hadith about black seed. Some said that it is not to be taken literally, in that it..
Black seed is a cure for every illness Sahih?
Yes, it is in Bukhari. "Aishah narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said, ‘Indeed this black seed is a cure for every illness, except for al-Saam...
Honey for Stomach Issues Hadith
Is the Hadith about giving honey for stomach issues authentic? Yes, it is Sahih (authentic). This Hadith is in Bukhari and Muslim ...
Is it permitted to take an Islamic mortgage?
There should be no blanket Fatwa given for Islamic mortgage. The contract needs to be looked at, analysed and understood. If there is …
Is it permissible to take a mortgage?
Taking a conventional mortgage is Haram, due to the interest charged. Some people try to justify it under the rule of necessity, they say...
Is there a specific method for making up missed prayers?
There are details to be aware of when praying missed prayers (Qada) but the actual method of the prayer and recitation does not change...
Black Magic Causing Mental Illness
How do you approach a situation where family members attribute mental health illness to black magic and jinns? We have to try to educate...
Would this schizophrenic person be Mukallaf?
This individual has been diagnosed as schizophrenic since 2011. Since diagnosis, he's had delusions of grandeur... Would he be a Mukallaf?
Protection from Jinn and Sihr (Black Magic)
The best thing to combat such concerns is to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, like reciting Surah Baqarah in one's home, reciting Surah...
What is the best time to do Istikhara?
Nothing is specified in Hadith regarding what time to do Istikhara, therefore it is not correct to restrict it to a particular time...
How to respect difference of opinion?
The best way to persuade any Muslim regarding any religious issue is to quote and explain to them Quran and Hadith. As well as presenting...
Fasting one day in Rajab is like fasting a hundred years?
Fasting one day in Rajab being like fasting hundred years is an extremely Munkar (rejected) Hadith according to Ibn Hajr al-Asqalaani...
Can you recite Surah Ikhlas instead of Dua Qunoot in Witr Salah?
This is incorrect. You must make a Dua in Witr and Surah Ikhlas is not a Dua. None of the authoritative Hanafi scholars mentioned reciting...
What is the role of the Sufi Shaykh?
The role of the Sufi Shaykh is to teach you. There is no Shaykh who can do the work of spirituality for you, that is something you must do ...
What is a Sufi and what is Tasawwuf?
In our time the word Sufi means vastly different things to different people, it has become ill-defined. The problem with using such terms...
Is it permissible to get your name printed on a prayer mat?
If the name is at the place of Sajdah, then this is something which is best avoided. However, if it is printed elsewhere, then in itself …
Chicken is never Haram, at worst it is Makruh?
This is incorrect. Rather, chicken can be Haram if it is not slaughtered correctly. The Holy verse above makes it clear that animals that ...
Authenticity of Hadith about repeating Istikhara 7 times?
Imam al-Nawawi mentioned the Hadith about seeking Istikhara 7 times and said it is Ghareeb, and it has narrators he does not know...
Can we relate dreams about the Prophet ﷺ?
Seeing dreams of the Prophet ﷺ is a great blessing and there is an abundance of guidance therein, but this is for you as an individual...
Can you establish something new based upon a dream in which you see the Prophet ﷺ?
The scholars have unanimously said that dreams are not a proof or evidence (Hujjah) in Islam. When the scholars speak about evidences ....
Is there a Hadith about dreams being like prophecy?
There is a Hadith about dreams being part of prophecy in Sahih al-Bukhari which states: “Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri narrated that he heard...
Is stunning before slaughter Halal?
If it remains alive after stunning until slaughter, then it is Halal. Stunning may be Makruh, if there is no need for it. However, stunning...
How do you interpret Istikhara?
Many scholars have mentioned that the interpretation of Istikhara is by the inclination of the heart. However, one must place the heart in...
Istikhara Dua (Prayer for Seeking Guidance)
What is the correct wording for the Istikhara Dua? [...]
Can a woman give Adhan to a newborn baby?
Some contemporary scholars say that if a woman is going to do Adhan for the baby in a very low voice, then the Fitnah is not present and...
Can weak Hadith strengthen each other?
This is possible in the right circumstances, and a determination will be made by Hadith experts. Some Muslims treat weak Hadith in ...
Can you give Zakah to someone who has Nisab but cannot access it?
If a person is completely cut off from his wealth, then such a person can take Zakah, even though he has Nisab, since he cannot access it.
How strong are the Hadith narrations negating Aqeeqah?
There are many Hadith that support the Hanafi position of Aqeeqah being abrogated, many are weak narrations although some are stronger...
Using Weak Hadith
According to Imam al-Nawawi and others, there is agreement amongst the scholars that weak Hadith are used for certain aspects of the Deen...
Is it permitted to use weak Hadith for Nafl action?
Weak Hadith cannot be used for the fundamentals of creed (Aqidah) or legal rulings but can be used for less significant issues...
Is the Hadith about Sayidina Ali being our Mowla Sahih?
This Hadith has multiple narrations in Ahmad, Mustadrak Hakim, Tabarani, Ibn Maja, Tirmidhi and many other reliable Hadith collections...
Are all Hadith in Bukhari and Muslim Sahih?
All Musnad Hadith in Bukhari and Muslim are Sahih. The vast Majority of Ahl al-Sunnah scholars are in agreement that all the Hadith...
Called by father’s or mother’s name on the Day of Judgement?
It is established that people will be called by their father’s name. There are numerous Hadith that point to the fact that people will be...
Virtue in Dying on Monday
In a Hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari it is established that Sayidina Abu Bakr was hoping to pass away on a Monday when he realised...
Virtue in Dying on Thursday or Friday
There is a weak Hadith narration in the Sunan of Imam Tirmidhi mentioning virtue for dying on a Friday, mentions the night of Friday too...
Wisdom is the lost property of the believer?
Shaykh Shuayb Arnawut said in his footnote in Ibn Majah that the narration is very weak due to one of the narrators, Ibrahim ibn al-Fadl being Matrook ...
Is the seeking knowledge Hadith authentic?
Is the hadith “seeking knowledge is an obligation upon [...]
Do Nothing During the Adhan
It is not permitted to quote this Hadith or forward it until it is verified. With this wording, it is not found in any authentic book of Hadith...
Using Kohl Whilst Fasting
This hadith is considered to be at least Hasan which is why the Hanafis use it. It is not permitted to use a weak Hadith for legal rulings...
Student of Knowledge Raising Punishment of the Grave
As for this particular narration, many scholars have included it in their books on fabricated Hadith and some have mentioned it in ...
Paradise lies under the feet of mothers?
This hadith in the wording above is found in a number of books that collect fabricated hadiths, amongst them al-Maqdisi’s al-Fawaid al-Mawdu’a...
Hadith about Hitler and Saddam Hussein?
This Hadith about Hitler and others is not found in any authentic book of Hadith narrations. It is vital to understand that when we...
Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave?
Shaykh Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah states that this narration is not a statement of the Prophet ﷺ rather it is a statement of people (scholars).
The Prophet ﷺ loved sweet foods & honey?
The Hadith about the Prophet ﷺ loved sweet foods and honey is narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari in multiple places (5431, 5599, 5614, 5682) and...
Houbara Bustard Hadith
Safinah narrated: 'I ate the meat of the Houbara bustard (type of bird) with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.' This Hadith is weak according to....