Is there a Hadith encouraging us to write knowledge down when we study?
Is there a Hadith encouraging us to write knowledge [...]
Hadith saying do not marry your cousins?
Is there a Hadith saying, do not marry your [...]
How strong is the Hadith whoever imitates a people is from them?
The Hadith "Whoever imitates..." is differed over regarding its authenticity. Imam Ibn Hajr al-Asqalani considered it to be Hasan.
Hadith About Making Dua for Khatam Al Quran
It is soundly narrated Hadith that Sayidina Anas bin Malik used to gather his family and make Dua upon Khatam of the Holy Quran.
Hadith for Witr as three Rakahs with one Salam
The Hadith below is Sahih according to Imam al-Ayni, and it support the Hanafi position of Witr prayer being three Rakahs with one Salam.
People in the Grave Have a Window to Paradise?
There is an authentic Hadith from the Musnad of Imam Ahmad that mentions a window to paradise for some people in the grave.
Is the hidden treasure Hadith authentic?
The Hadith, "I was a hidden treasure...", is fabricated (Mawdu) or baseless (La Asl Lahu) according to many scholars of Hadith, including...
Is the Hadith prohibiting frog authentic?
There are a number of narrations for this Hadith prohibiting frog. This particular narration is in Sunan Abi Dawood is Hasan according to...
Description of the Prophet
Do we have a description of the Prophet ﷺ? [...]
Ikhlas Is My Secret Hadith
The Hadith saying Ikhlas is my secret is very weak according to Imam Ibn Hajr al-Asqalaani and Imam al-Ayni. It is important to recognise...
Explanation of the Hadith About Praising the Dead
The Hadith about praising the dead means it is good to mention the positive qualities of the dead as long as one is being truthful and reflecting reality.
Is there a Hadith about praising the dead?
Yes, there is a Hadith about praising the dead in Sahih al-Bukhari. "Abu al-Aswad said, I came to Medina when an epidemic had broken out. While I was...
Hadith About Breathing into a Container
There is a Hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari which prohibits us from breathing into the container one is drinking from. "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,...
Is the month of Safar bad omen or bad luck?
It is not permitted to see the month of Safar as bad, bad luck or a bad omen. Unfortunately, there are some Muslims who consider Safar to be a bad month...
Is the Hadith “there is no Safar” authentic?
Yes, the Hadith ‘There is no Safar’ is authentic.’ It is in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. The scholars agree that all Musnad Hadith in Sahih Bukhari...
Hadith prohibiting cutting the hair to different lengths?
There is no Hadith prohibiting cutting the hair to different lengths, but there is a Hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari prohibiting the Qaza’ haircut.
Is the Hadith about Dhikr gatherings Sahih?
From the above Nass (text) we see that Imam al-Bukhari narrated the Hadith about Dhikr gatherings (as referred to in the question) in his Sahih.
Hadith about loving the Prophet ﷺ only mentions the father?
The word used in the Hadith about loving the Prophet ﷺ can include both father and mother, according to Imam Ali al-Qari as mentioned in his Mirqaat...
How strong is the Hadith of Handhalah?
This Hadith of Sayidina Handhalah is Sahih. It is narrated by Imam Muslim in his Sahih collection with a complete chain of narrators, so it is Sahih.
How strong is the Hadith on mutilation?
The Hadith on mutilation is Qawi (strong) according to Imam Ibn Hajr al-Asqalani, as mentioned in his commentary on Sahih al-Bukhari.
What do the different Hadith classification terms mean?
Hadith are divided into different classification in terms of authenticity. The strength hierarchy is as follows: Mutawatir – Mass Transmitted...
What does the Hadith Ali is our Mowla mean?
The Hadith about Sayidina Ali being our Mowla is in reference to him being close to the Prophet ﷺ and close to the believers, as mentioned by classical...
Referencing Hadith Correctly
Is it correct to reference Hadith back to contemporary scholars or secondary books of Hadith rather than original sources?
Narrating Hadith Without Reference
Is it permissible to narrate Hadith which have been narrated by a Shaykh, but without any authentic source or reference being mentioned?
Are there authentic Hadith encouraging us to eat aubergine?
Authoritative scholars have mentioned that the Hadith narrations regarding aubergine are fabricated. Although this is important to note and should lead...
Is the Hadith, Aubergine is for whatever it is eaten for, fabricated?
The Hadith, Aubergine is for whatever it is eaten, is baseless (La Asl Lahu), which is practically the same as fabricated (Mowdu’). It must not ...
Is the Hadith, Aubergine is a cure for every illness, authentic?
If someone is claiming that the Hadith, aubergine is a cure for every illness, is authentic they must prove it. Which means they must reference it ...
Hadith prohibiting touching the Holy Quran without Wudu?
There are many Hadith prohibiting us from touching the Holy Quran without Wudu. The following narration is from al-Mustadrak of Imam al-Hakim...
How strong is the Hadith regarding wiping the neck?
The Hadith regarding the Prophet ﷺ wiping the neck in Wudu is weak according to Imam Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani: "What Ahmad and Abu Dawood narrated from...
Say the Name of Allah (Most High) to make meat Halal?
This Hadith does not permit consuming Haram meat by simply taking the Holy Name of Allah (Most High). Nowhere in the Hadith does it state...
Is the Hadith about taking the Name of Allah Most High when uncertain about meat, Sahih?
The Hadith about taking the Name of Allah Most High when uncertain about meat is narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim multiple times...
Is the Hadith prohibiting plucking the eyebrows authentic?
The Hadith prohibiting plucking the eyebrows is narrated multiple times in Bukhari and also narrated in Muslim. The scholars are in agreement that ...
Hadith prohibiting calculations for moonsighting Sahih?
Is the Hadith about not using calculations for moonsighting Sahih? This Hadith has been narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari and all Hadith that...
Is the Hadith of carrying a child whilst praying abrogated?
The Imam is very clear on this issue in Radd al-Muhtaar, the Hadith about carrying a child in prayer is not abrogated. He comments on Imam al-Haskafi ...
How strong is the Hadith that defines an orphan?
The Hadith that defines an orphan is Hasan. A number of scholars quoted Imam al-Nawawi saying this Hadith is Hasan. It may well be Hasan Lighayrihi...
Explaining the Hadith of giving breastmilk to Sayidina Salim
The Hanafi scholars consider this Hadith to be Kahss, meaning specific to that situation, and not a general ruling. In the Hanafi Madhab, it is not...
Is the Hadith of giving breastmilk to Sayidina Salim Sahih?
Yes, it is narrated in Sahih Muslim multiple times: "(Sayidah) Ayesha narrated that Sahlah bint Suhayl bin Amr came to the Prophet ﷺ and said...
Hadith about 15th Shaban
Is there Hadith evidence to prove the validity of increasing worship on 15th Shaban? Yes, there is Hadith evidence. Mu’aadh ibn Jabal narrated from...
Did the Prophet ﷺ carry a child whilst praying?
Yes, it is narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari: "Abu Qatadah al-Ansari narrated that the Prophet ﷺ would pray carrying (his granddaughter) Umamah...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...