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....
Nothing Remains Except the Shoulder
The Hadith of Nothing Remains Except Shoulder is Sahih according to Imam Tirmidhi and later scholars agreed with him [Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh, Vol. 1, p599].
The scholars of my nation are like the prophets of the Children of Israel
This has been discussed by the Hadith scholars and they said, generally speaking, the ruling for it is that it has no basis...
Is it permitted to sell cats and dogs?
In the Hanafi Madhab, it is permitted to sell cats and dogs as long as benefit can be derived from them. This is based on ...
Cutting Hair and Nails in Dhul Hijjah
It is not Haraam to cut the hair and nails in the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah for a person intending to perform Qurbani, however...
Is it permitted to pray Jumuah or Eid Salah at home in the Hanafi Madhab?
This will not be valid unless the condition of Al-Idhin Al-Aam (public access) and public announcement has been fulfilled...
Can you provide a checklist for organisations that distribute Zakat?
Can you please provide a checklist for organisations that [...]
Is it permitted to change a face in photos?
Is it permitted to change a photo with filters [...]
Taking the Surname of Husband in Islam
What is the ruling on a woman taking the [...]
Are you allowed to demonstrate Salah for teaching purpose?
Using visual aids for demonstration is permitted and encouraged. It is established in authentic books of the Madhab, that Abu Hanifa demonstrated...
What is the ruling regarding building a snowman?
According to leading Hanafi scholars building a snowman is permitted, as Sharia allows images & forms in the context of play and fun...
How old does the son have to be for the mother to be able to travel with him?
Normally, the son or Mahram has to be an adult for him to serve as Mahram for a Muslim women on a journey. However, Imam...
Saying “you are divorced” three times in one go
A pronouncement of three divorces is prohibited and extremely sinful, however, the divorce does take place and is final. As mentioned in...
Is it permissible to eat in a restaurant that serves alcohol?
Is it permissible to eat in a restaurant that [...]
What is the waiting period after marital release (Khul’)?
The waiting period (Iddah) after Khul’ is the same as divorce, thus three complete occurrences of menses or with childbirth, if pregnant.
Is Aqeeqah Sunnah in the Hanafi Madhab?
Hanafi Madhab understood this Hadith and others to prove that Aqeeqah is abrogated and not Sunnah. There is some difference of opinion...
Is it Sunnah to eat sitting on your knees?
Yes, sitting on your knees to eat is a Sunnah established in authentic Hadith.. Abdullah bin Busr said, "I gave the Prophet ﷺ a gift...
Is the Hadith ‘If it were not for you, I would not have created creation’ authentic?
Is the Hadith saying, ‘If it were not for [...]
Is female genital mutilation (FGM), a Sunnah?
It's not Sunnah when explained as genital mutilation. However, it is incorrect to say any kind of female circumcision is mutilation...
Is spleen Halal?
Spleen from a Halal animal is Halal. The general rule is that every part of a Halal animal is permitted with the exception of seven things...
Can you join prayers whilst travelling in the Hanafi Madhab?
In the Hanafi Madhab is it permitted to join [...]
Is praying whilst holding back wind in Salah acceptable?
The Hanafis consider it to be Mukruh Tahriman (prohibitively disliked) to hold back the need to relive oneself (including passing wind)...
Did Sayidina Hasan marry seventy wives?
It has been mentioned in a number of classical books of Islamic history that Imam Hasan married seventy wives. However, it is important to...
Is the Hadith about the camel complaining to the Prophet sahih?
In the Mustadrak of Imam Hakim, it is Hadith number 2485. Imam Hakim said it is Sahih and Imam al-Dhahabi agreed.
Is anglicising Muslim names from Dawud to David acceptable?
Is anglicising Muslim names from Dawud to David or [...]
Is the hadith about spleen being halal strong?
This Hadith has many narrations with slightly varying wording (Matn) and chains (Sanad). The chains are generally weak, however ...
Can you give a copy of the Quran to a non-Muslim?
Contemporary scholars say that if a non-Muslim washes their hands and is going to respect the Quran, then it's permitted to give it ...
Do you have to make up missed prayers?
One must make up missed prayers. There are many Hadith that make it very clear that missed prayers need to be made up (Qada).
Is wiping the back of your neck a Bidah?
Hanafi scholars did say it is Mustahab (recommended) to wipe the back of the neck in Wudu, although not all agreed. Some Hanafis said ...
Can you skip to another part of the same Surah in Salah?
It is permitted to recite a part of the Surah in one Rak’ah of Salah and in the next, skip to a different part of the same Surah, as long as ...
How does a Hanafi pray Sajdah Sahw (Forgetfulness Prostration)?
Hanafi scholars were more convinced of the Hadith narrations that spoke about performing Sajdah Sahw after one Salaam, and thereafter ...
Is everything found in a book of Seerah authentic?
Narrations found in Seerah book are authentic if they're based on the Quran or authentic Hadith. However, that is not the case for everything
Do you have to give Haram money to charity?
If that is not possible then one must give it to charity without the intention of receiving reward, but with the intention of removing Haram