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The 'sweetness of faith' is metaphorical, not tangible and felt on the tongue
Assalamu alaikum, your website is very helpful and may Allaah continue to assist you in doing this great job. Please I need a clarification regarding the sweetness of iman. I know the ahadith that specifies the qualities needed to obtain such sweetness. However, it was said that there was a saint, who used to say that he experienced so much pleasure.. More
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Hadeeth warning against disputing over the Quran
Aslamualakaum. There is a hadith that states the Prophet (pbuh) got angry and said to some of his comapnions who were deabting about an ayah that the people of the book were destory becuase that they contradicted there book, the Quran does not contradict itself rather it tesitfies to the truth of itself, so follow what you have knoledge in and ask those.. More
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Persistent drinker of alcohol must not stop praying, may repent even after fourth occasion
asalaam alaikum the hadhees which says that the person who drink alcocohol third time after repent the god promised to make him drink the mud of khabaal my question is how does we count third time for using alcohol [i mean if he just pray does it will count or does it count when he repent after a pray]? [i ask this question because i told my frend who.. More
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The water contained in food is considered from food third of the belly
With regards to the hadeeth: (rough translation) 'The human does not fill any container that is worse than his stomach. It is sufficient for the son of Adam to eat what will support his back. If this is not possible, then a third for food, a third for drink, and third for his breath.". Is the water content in food considered? For example, if a person.. More
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Meaning of the Hadeeth: 'If I were to command anyone to fall prostrate before anyone…'
Aslamulakaum Can you please explain this hadith The prophet (pbuh) said if it was allowed he would allow wifes to bow to there husbands. i think that is wording, i heard it on tv. Can you please explain it.
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Explanation of the Hadeeth: 'The summit of unbelief is towards the East…'
what is the meaning of this hadith? It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) remarked: The summit of unbelief is towards the East and the pride and conceitedness is found among the owners of horses and camels who are rude and uncivil, people of the tents, and tranquillity is found.. More
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The figurativeness of a disbeliever eating in 'seven intestines'
Salaam Alaikum. In Fatwa No : 270118, you wrote that the interpretation that unbelievers have seven intestines, was the opinion of An-Nawawi, as well as Ibn Hajar and Ibn Umar. You wrote also that most Muslim scholars do not take the hadith literally, but figuratively. Can you name some of the scholars who took the teaching figuratively? Can you name.. More
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No contradiction in the Hadeeth that every child is born according to Fitrah
"No child is born except on the fitra and then his parents make him Jewish, Christian or Magian (Zoroastrian), as an animal produces a perfect young animal: do you see any part of its body amputated? How do we understand this hadeeth in view that some animals are formed deformed? Where as prophet peace be upon him says do you see any part of its body.. More
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Why it is dispraised to say 'I have forgotten such a verse from the Quran'
Aslamaulakaum Can you please expalin this a hadith The Prophet said, 'It is a bad thing some of you say,"I have forgotten such-and-such verse of the Qur'an." For truly, I have been caused by Allah to forget it. So you must keep on reciting the Qur'an because it escapes faster than a runaway camel.'"
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Interpretation of the Hadeeth that non-Muslims eat in seven intestines
Salaam Alaikum. I have a question regarding fatwa 200433. In it, it is stated that An Nawawi gathered interpretation of the hadith about non-Muslims having 7 intestines, and that the preponderant opinion was that they have 7 intestines, but they are different from those of Muslims. Scholars also told him that the hadith means that it is good to avoid.. More
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Interpretation of the Hadeeth about 'women who are dressed yet naked'
As salaamu aleykum. Can you please give me the full detail explanation of this hadith: Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, "There are two types of people who will be punished in Hell and whom I have not seen: men having whips like the tails of cows and they will be beating people with them, and, women.. More
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Pious people find 'acceptance on earth' even though they may not be loved by all people
Assalamualaikum.In hadeeth it says everyone will love one who is loved by Allah.what if one is not important to everyone eventhough he is very religiuos? Is he not dear to Allah? How can we understand
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The Hadeeth about following the 'majority' refers to the early Muslims
Assalamualikum i am confused by a hadith. i am not clear with the meaning although you have answerd to.someone before hadith is My ummah will nevr agree upon aberrance.whenever you see people are in dispute(Ikthlaaf) Follow the majority(ibn e maja 3940) is this hadees is regarding the sects or what kindly make it clear in light of commantry by the scholars.
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Explanation of the Hadeeth, 'Indeed, the devil has despaired of being worshipped...'
Assalamualaikum sheikh..... I read this hadith could you please clarify it.... Jabir (Radhiyallahu anhu) reported that Allah’s Messenger said, “Indeed, the devil has despaired of being worshiped by those who offer salah, but he retains hope of setting them against each other.” Does this hadeeth means there will be no shirk in this ummah????
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Hadeeth: 'A book that Allaah wrote is with Him above the Throne'
Assalaamu 3alaikum, May Allah bless you. My question is regarding The Hadith: 'When Allaah completed creation, He wrote in a Book with Him above His throne, 'Verily My mercy will precede my anger.' What does it mean that the book is with Allah above His throne? Some people use this to refute the Highness of Allah by saying that if the Hadith is literal.. More
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