Answered by Sidi Abdullah Anik Misra Question: At a recent gathering, a sister wanted to know if our beloved Prophet was given a funeral prayer upon his death. She said that it was told to her by a relative that he was never buried, and that there were no hadiths to indicate otherwise. She sincerely […]
Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: There is a narration about a man named Fudhala who after planning to kill the Prophet (peace be upon him) with a dagger was overcome by the Prophet’s compassion and became a Muslim. Could I please know the book of Hadith this hadith is from? Could I please get […]
Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: One of my friend is of the opinion that one can only see the Messenger of Allah in his dream only if he has seen the Messenger of Allah in real life. Is this true? Answer: assalamu `alaykum An individual who has not seen the Prophet (Allah bless him […]
Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari Question: Is it ok to write “radiallah anhu” with the name of the tabe’in and people other than sahaba? As I thought it’s not right to do so, but when I saw radiallah anhu written along with the name of Imam Abu Hanifa, on your website, I am […]
Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: Can you please clarify what the position is regarding standing at funerals. Answer: assalamu `alaykum Jabir ibn `Abdullah is reported to have said, “A funeral procession passed by us and so the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) stood up for it and we stood because of […]
Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: I have a question about a narration in Ibn Kathir’s commentary of verse 8:61, on the authority of Imam Ahmad, that the Prophet said, “There will be differences after me, so if you have a way to achieve peace, then do so.” Is this hadith authentic? Answer: assalamu `alaykum […]
Answered by Shaykh Taha bin Hasan Abdul-Basser Question: As-salamu `alaykum. If I were to pawn an item in order to get $200 and then, a month later, go back to buy it back at $225, would that be usury (riba)? Answer: Wa-`alaykum as-salamu wa-rahmatullah. There are several likely scenarios: Scenario One 1) If the first […]
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If a person takes something they are not allowed to from the company they work for and then after leaving the organization realizes the sin that they committed. What should one do after they have repented to Allah to make their repentance successful? Are they allowed to give items […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: I’m having trouble deciding on whether to marry a particular individual–and I’ve had this trouble before. He is good in his religious practice, seems compatible (I quite like him), and is financially stable. But… Answer: Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray this finds you in the best […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What does our tradition say about gifts? Answer I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits. It is sunna to give gifts. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Exchange gifts (frequently), and you’ll grow to love one another.” [Bukhari] It […]
