Unanswered Questions
172 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
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Is there a narration about the following story related to the Day of Judgement?
It goes along the lines of what is mentioned in a lecture and on the internet, which is not the Hadith mentioned in Sahih Muslim (190a), but is still somehow similar to this following narration (if it ...
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Is this miswak (tooth stick) method from authentic sunnah?
I was watching this clip from the founder of Dawateislami. There are some things which are new to me about the use of miswak (tooth stick):
Miswak shouldn't be longer than a hand-span as it will ...
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When is the time of response mentioned in this following hadith?
I have read a hadith that says, every night there is an hour when no Muslim asks Allah of anything and he will be given that. Can anyone tell me is there any record or authentic opinion about when ...
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Is it acceptable to pray any number of rakahs in Sunnah prayer?
I am a self-taught Muslim. It is my understanding that the number of rakahs in Sunnah prayer (any Sunnah prayer) should be 2. If you want to pray 4, then you break it up (2 + 2). Even in taraweeh, we ...
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Did Imam Ibn Jarir al Tabari say women can be Imams of prayer?
Whenever I searched about the issue of the permissibility of a woman leading a prayer, I find that many people cite al Tabari as having given a verdict that women can indeed lead the prayer. But I ...
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Why did al-Albani grade as authentic the hadith of Asma regarding the permission of showing the hands and face?
Islamqa says that this hadith is weak:
narrated by Abu Dawood (4104) from al-Waleed from Sa’eed ibn Basheer
from Qataadah from Khaalid ibn Durayk from ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be
pleased with her), that ...
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The Nature of the Hadith in Ash Shifa
There is a Hadith in Page 48 of Ash Shifa which speaks of the musk of the Prophet. I can’t find the Arabic but I will like to know the authenticity of the report and it’s legitimacy if it can be ...
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Where can I find this hadith on shaking hands?
It is possible that this hadith is from a Shia Hadith Book, but I am not sure. I have not been able to find it yet.
The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) is reported to have said: "It is not ...
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Making a vow for worldly matter
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Some people make vows like if my child passes this exam or if I get a job, I will pray 2 extra raka’, or slaughter animal or give charity. Is it ...
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Are there different positions or manners to raise hands for du'a depending on the situation?
My question is about the fiqh of du'a: In the sunnah we read:
Anas b. Malik reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed for rain pointing the back of his hands to the sky. (Sahih Muslim)
The ...
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Is this method of raising index finger in tashahhud correct?
With my right hand, I create a ring with my thumb and middle finger and raise the index finger from the very start of the tashahhud and drop it just before the tasleem. It is kept pointing towards the ...
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What is the authenticity of this hadith about an incident during the battle of Khandaq?
In his al-Bidaya wa-Nihaya ibn Kathir quotes a hadith he says that only al-Bazzar أبو بكر البزار has compiled it:
وقال الحافظ أبو بكر البزار : حدثنا محمد بن معمر ، حدثنا مؤمل ، يعني ابن إسماعيل ،...
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How far apart should one's feet be in Salaah?
I've seen two extremes: some put their feet very close to each other (some group state 4 fingers width apart) and others stand very wide with the feet even further away from their shoulders and it can ...
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What portion of Sura al-Hashr should minimally be recited as post salat and dua supplication?
I am Sunni hannafi muslim and the tradition at the masjids I attend, the imam recites the last portion of ayas from sura al-Hashr (Quran:59) after the duas of the morning (Fajr) and noon (Zuhr) salats,...
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Is the hadith of non-renewal of ablution after cupping authentic?
Daraqutni recorded a hadith about prophet not renewing ablution after cupping and blood flowed from that cut. Is this narration authentic or fair (Hasan)?
Anas (Radiya Allahu Anhu) narrated that &...
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