Tag Archives: hadith
Is Jihad a Pillar of Islam?
When the Muslims go back to salat, then Allah — if He likes — will give them back jihad. Continue reading
Hadith on Perfume, Women and Salat
Q: I wanted to ask a question which is; the hadith of the Prophet p.b.u.h about in this world he loves 3 things. “i.e. woman or women (please correct me if I’m wrong i.e. singular, plural etc,and also the order the 3 things appear in), perfume and coolness of my eyes are in prayer”. Continue reading
Dalils for Awliyaullah in Quran & Hadith
Q:
I was recently speaking to a friend and was telling them about awliya Allah and that Allah has special people who he has sent on earth to help and guide people to the right path. My friend does not believe in this and sees no reference of this in either the Qur’an or Hadith. Continue reading
Is Belief in al-Mahdi Part of Islamic Creed?
Q: Is belief in al-Mahdi required in the beliefs of Muslims, in particular Ahl as-Sunnah?
A: Belief in the Mahdî is Obligatory in Islam Continue reading
Hadith Which Says Prophet Ibrahim (as) “Lied” Three Times
Q: There is a hadith in Bukhari which says that prophet Ibrahim (as) lied on three occasions. Did the prophet Ibraheem (as) lie, because a sahih hadith of Bukhari states that prophet Muhammad (s) said so?
A: It is wrong to say: Ibrahim lied. Adab requires that we only say: the Prophet said: “Ibrahim never lied except for three lies…” Continue reading
Children in the Hereafter
Q: Are children who die before the age of puberty tested on the Day of Judgment and sent to heaven or hell…?
A: There are nine views or more on the issue of the children of non-Muslims… Continue reading
Why Do the Imams Differ?
At times a difference of opinion occurs due to the different narrations that are found with regards to a particular aspect. One Imam gives preference to one narration on the basis of various criteria while the other Imam, in the light of his knowledge, prefers the other narration. Continue reading
Why Follow an Imam?
This can be answered by posing a counter-question: “Do you know all the various laws of deen, religion? Are you capable of extracting and deriving the laws pertaining to wudu, salah, zakat, etc. directly from the Qur’an and Hadith? Continue reading
Taqleed, Following a School of Thought
“To follow”, ittib`a, simply refers to the practice of an unqualified, lay person (in a specific field of specialization) submitting to and accepting the authority of an expert in that field, without demanding proof and justification for every view, opinion or verdict. Continue reading
Parenting: Agreeing on How Children Should be Raised
The mother is the one who spends the most time with the children and so she must be the main one to discipline them. Continue reading