Intricacies in Hadith Grading
The purpose of this discussion is to illustrate that the conclusion of a particular Muhaddith is not necessarily final. Neither can it be enforced on others in the…
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Category: Hadith
The Recent “Maqra-ah”/Hadith Majlis Trend
Attending a few gatherings of completion of Hadith books (like the khatm Bukhariy) for the purpose of barakah etc is applaudable and encouraged. However, the recent trend of…
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The Sunnah Response to Rain
When referring to rain, Allah Ta’ala has mentioned a dual purpose. In one verse, He says: “And he is the One who sends the winds ahead of his…
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Imam Abu Hatim Raziy (rahimahumallah), One Who Memorized 300 000 Hadith!
Imam Abu Hatim, Muhammad ibn Idris Ar-Raziy (rahimahumallah) was born in Ray (Tehran –Iran) in the year 195 A.H. and he passed away in the year 277 A.H.…
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Blessed Fruits
Allah Ta’ala has repeatedly made reference to the gift of fruit in the Holy Quran. In one verse Allah Ta’ala says: “Do you not see that Allah sends down rain…
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Status of the Hadith: “My Companions Are Like the Stars”
The following Hadith is often quoted when discussing the topic of the rank of the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum). أصحابي كالنجوم بأيهم اقتديتم اهتديتم “My Companions are like the stars,…
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At The Approach of Rajab and Sha’ban
With the sighting of the crescent of Rajab, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would anticipate and begin preparations for the month of Ramadan. This is two months in…
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Valuable Steps
There are many rewarding deeds whose merits are inflated based on the occasion in which they are carried out. One such deed is: Walking for the salah of…
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Clarification on Early Hadith Compilation
Imam Ibn Shihab Zuhriy (rahimahullah) -Demise 125 A.H.- features quite prominently in the discussion of the Hadith compilation. It is commonly stated that he was the first to…
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Mustahabb (Rewardable) Fasts of the Year
Besides the fard (obligatory) fast of Ramadan, there are various Nafl (optional) fasts that Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) kept throughout the year. We too can make an intention…
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Additional Spending on ‘Ashura Day
There are several legitimate practices in Islam that have been wrongfully deemed as incorrect. In an era of religious melt-down, we cannot afford such incorrect assertions One such…
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Deeds That Equal the Reward of Hajj
This article, among countless others, was inspired by my Beloved Father (rahimahullah). My Allah Ta’ala fill his grave with mercy. Hajj without a Visa! Since Hajj is among…
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