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Hadith & Authentication
821 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Hadith & Authentication, part of Quran, Hadith & Dua. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
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Hadith & Authentication fatawa — page 3 of 21
- Jamiat KZN7 Nov 2022
Prohibition of music in Quran and Hadith
Please provide proof as to why music is haram.
Moulana Suhail Motala - Ibn Masood23 Oct 2022
Calling one’s wife to fulfil one’s need
What is the meaning of the following narration: عن طلق بن علي رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إذا دعا الرجل زوجته لحاجته…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2022
Peacock feather as a bookmark for the mus-haf - Is this permissible?
Asalamualaikum, Is having a peacock feather in the Quran as a mark for what page the person is on permissible? Jazakallah Khair...
Muajul I. Chowdhury - Ibn Masood29 Sep 2022
Zikrullah on date pits
Will Zikr on date pits be considered as a Bid’ah? I haven’t seen the ruling in any Kitaab or authentic narration.
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood13 Sep 2022
People transforming into pigs and apes
Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam is reported to have said, “People from my nation will consume alcohol, calling it by different names, while…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood14 Aug 2022
Increase of fires before Qiyaamah
Is increase in the number of fires and destroying properties considered as a sign of Qiyaamah?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online13 Aug 2022
Authenticity on some benefits of reciting Durood on Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)
Is this correct? Is it permissible to forward to others? 40 Benefits of Sending Salah Upon the Prophet (ﷺ) 1. Following the command of Allah. 2.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood27 Jul 2022
Spending on one’s family on the day of Aa’shura
What is the status of spending on the 1st of Muharram? Should one spend on his dependents, or on all family members?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Jamiat KZN20 Jul 2022
The Jurisprudence Behind The Different Forms Of Zikr
Kindly comment on the different forms of zikr, loud, soft, collective, individual in the majid and elsewhere. Is it a bidah and what is the…
- Ibn Masood17 Jul 2022
Sleeping between Asr and Maghrib
Is there anything wrong with sleeping between Asr and Maghrib Salaah?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville13 Jun 2022
Authenticity Of A Narration
Nabi (Salalaallahu alayhi wassallam) is reported to have also said “…….When her labour pains commence, the inhabitants of the earth and the sky are…
- Ibn Masood6 Jun 2022
Sunnah method of consuming Ajwa dates
What is the Sunnah method of consuming Ajwa for an ill person?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online16 May 2022
The Mubaarak Ahaadith being a commentary of the Quraan Majeed
I heard that the Quraan Majeed is incomplete without the Hadith. What does this mean? Also, if the Quraan and Hadith contradict each other, which…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville27 Apr 2022
The Footsteps Of Bilaal Radiallahu Anhu Heard In Jannat
Why was the footsteps of Bilal Radiallahu Anhu heard in Jannah?
- Ibn Masood21 Apr 2022
Table-cloth laden with food for the disciples of Essa Alaihis Salaam
What happened to the table-cloth that the disciples of Isa Alaihis Salaam asked for? Was it later sent down? Was there a punishment for the ones who…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ask Imaam1 Apr 2022
How often should a Hafiz make a Khatam?
How often should a Hafiz make a Khatam?
Mohamed Ebrahim bin Ismail Abdullah - Jamiat KZN25 Mar 2022
Places and times where du’aas are answered
What are the times, places and situations where du’aa’ is answered? And what is meant by the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be…
- Ask Imaam19 Mar 2022
Were all the different Qiraat brought down by Jibreel (AS)?
There are some who say: “Not all which is recited from the Ten Qira’at today was taught by angel Jibreel – ‘alayhi assalam – to the Prophet (peace…
Ebrahim Ibn Ahmed Dadan - Ibn Masood18 Mar 2022
Time of demise of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam
At what time during the day did Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam leave this temporary world?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood5 Mar 2022
Fasting on the 15th of Shabaan
What is the ruling in regards to fasting on 15th of Shaban? Is it considered as Sunnah?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood22 Feb 2022
Non-Muslims not permitted to enter the Arabian Peninsula
According to the Shariah, are Non-Muslims not allowed to enter only Makkah and Madinah, or are they not allowed to enter the entire Hijaaz. Can…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood14 Feb 2022
Referring to a grape orchard as ‘Karam’
Is it permissible to call a grape orchard ‘Karam’?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ask Imaam3 Feb 2022
Authenticity of Dua to be recited in Rajab
Authenticity of hadith regarding dua to be recited in rajab عن النبي ( صلى الله عليه وسلم ) من قال في رجب وشعبان ورمضان فيما بين الظهر والعصر أستغفر…
Mohammed - Ask Imaam21 Jan 2022
Picking up a Qur’ān left in the Train
Salam. I was travelling by train and came across a quraan that was left. I wasn’t sure what to do. I picked it up and took it home. If I left it,…
Ikraam Elias Gangat - Ibn Masood19 Jan 2022
Different categories of narrations
What is the difference between “Saheeh”, “Hasan” and “Mutawaatir”?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood19 Jan 2022
First person to cover the Ka’aba Sharif
Who was the first person to cover the Ka’aba Sharif?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood16 Jan 2022
Negating the belief of the Shias
What is the meaning of the following narration of Bukhari Sharif: – حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ العَزِيزِ…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ask Imaam16 Dec 2021
How should hanafis view the collection of ahadeeth of Imam Bukhari and the likes?
How should hanafis view the collection of ahadeeth of Imam Bukhari and the likes? On the one hand we praise them a lot as they saved the Sunnah. But…
Mohammed - Ibn Masood4 Dec 2021
Rewards of action multiplied on the day of Jumuah
Is there some narration that states that the rewards of actions are multiplied by seventy times on the day of Jumuah?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville29 Nov 2021
Authentic Translation Of The Quraan-e-Majeed
I have being gifted a 13 line Quraan with line by line English translations. The Quraan is based on the Yusuf Ali translation. Is it advisable to…
- Ask Imaam27 Nov 2021
What are the laws of Sajdah Tilawah whilst in a Moving Vehicle?
If one recites the same ayah of Sajdah several times in a moving vehicle, how many Sajdah does one need to perform? The books of Fiqh like Hidayah…
Faizal Dhada - Mufti Online13 Nov 2021
Comprehensive tajweed kitaab
Several years ago, my Qaari Saheb taught me proper, comprehensive tajweed principles along with their application. Eventually, I forgot the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam8 Nov 2021
What is the Meaning of the word “Wahn” in the Qur'aan?
Assalamu alyakum Can you please explain this word “Wahn” which appears in the Quraan but it’s not an Arabic word, where is this word derived from…
Mudassir - Ask Imaam31 Oct 2021
Listening to the Sajdah Tilawah of Non-Baligh children
Asalamulaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarkatuhu Mufti Saab, I teach kids kids in Maktab. Many of the kids are in ‘amma para. A few kids who are not baligh…
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Azaadville17 Oct 2021
Authenticity Of A Narration
Is the narration “سؤر المؤمن شفاء” a Hadeeth?
- Azaadville6 Oct 2021
Authenticity Of A Dua Read At The Beginning Of A New Islamic Year
There is Dua that is normally distributed by our Madrasah at the end of the Islamic year…. We would just like to know if there are any objections in…
- Azaadville26 Sep 2021
Authenticity Of The Virtue Of Durood Recited 100 Times Daily
What is the authenticity of this: Whoever reads 100 durood a day, Allah writes himself on the forehead of the person برائة من النفاق و برائة من…
- Mufti Online11 Sep 2021
Virtue of reciting ten aayaat at night
I received the following Hadith: Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville13 Jul 2021
Hadith Interpretation – …إذا سمعتم بجبل زال عن مكانه
Please explain the following Hadīth in detail روى الإمام أحمد في “مسنده” (27499) من طريق الزُّهْرِيِّ ، أَنَّ أَبَا الدَّرْدَاءِ، قَالَ: ” بَيْنَمَا…
- Jamiat KZN13 Jul 2021
Significance of Performing Qurbani on behalf of the Prophet (Peace be Upon Him)
What is the significance of doing Qurbani on behalf of the Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace)? Apparently, this is a common practice within…
[Mufti] Muhammad ibn Adam
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