Hadith

March 15, 2023 2 mins

Was It Explicitly Permitted for This Umma to Take War Spoils?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How do we understand that the nation of the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and give him peace) was distinctly permitted to take war spoils – as opposed to previous nations – in light of Deuteronomy 20:14 of the Old Testament? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]
February 28, 2023 2 mins

Are the Narrations of Reading Surat Al-Dukhan on a Friday Fabricated and Weak?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Are the narrations of reading Surat al-Dukhan on a Friday fabricated and weak? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Surat al-Dukhan holds great virtue despite some narrations having a weak chain. Please take a look […]
February 23, 2023 4 mins

How Are Hadiths about Gender Determination Explained?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a question about a hadith found in the Musnad of Ahmad. The hadith can be found here. I read some hadiths mentioned in Bukhari about the resemblance of a child to either the mother or father, depending upon which fluid dominates. Some versions of the hadith say […]
February 17, 2023 4 mins

How Can the Prophet’s Farewell Sermon Have So Many Different Narrations?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question There are three versions of the farewell sermon in the hadith books: First version, “I have left for you what is if you hold on to it that you will never be misguided, the Book of God and my family.” [Tirmidhi] Second version, “I have left for you what […]