Weak & fabricated narrations pertaining to the month of Rajab – part 1.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Shaykh ibn al-‘Uthaymīn said: “It has not been established that the month of Rajab has been specified from among them (i.e. acts of worship) with anything – neither fasting nor standing (in prayer). So if a person specifies this month with something from the acts of worship without this being establishedContinue reading “Weak & fabricated narrations pertaining to the month of Rajab – part 1.”

When does a weak hadeeth become hasan & the authenticity of calling adhaan/iqaamah in newborns ear

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Intro: When does a weak hadīth become Hasan Meaning of hasan li-ghayrihi: “…it is the hadīth that contains weakness that is not severe, such as its narrator being weak (but) not descending below the rank of one who is considered (for supporting evidence), or a mudallis [one who practices tadlīs] whoContinue reading “When does a weak hadeeth become hasan & the authenticity of calling adhaan/iqaamah in newborns ear”

Rulings related to saying “Ameen” in prayer; is it obligatory? Is it said loud or quiet? What if the imām doesn’t say it?

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The Imām and the followers saying Āmīn aloud (in the loud prayers) Narration 1: of Abū Hurayrah Imām al-Bukhārī said: “Chapter: The Imam’s Audible Recitation of “Āmīn“ Ibn al-Zubayr and those behind him would say “Āmīn” until the mosque would resound with noise. [authenticated by Al-Albānī in al-Da’īfah 2/369] Abū HurayrahContinue reading “Rulings related to saying “Ameen” in prayer; is it obligatory? Is it said loud or quiet? What if the imām doesn’t say it?”

Straightening the rows in prayer – the imāms obligation

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Standing shoulder to shoulder and foot to foot in prayer: Click here for Shaykh Al-Mubārakfūrīs and Ibn Uthaymīns speech al-Barā’ ibn ‘Āzib narrated: كان رسول الله ﷺ يأتي ناحية الصف، ويسوي بين صدور القوم ومناكبهم، ويقول: «لا تختلفوا فتختلف قلوبكم. إن الله وملائكته يصلون على الصفوف الأول The Messenger of AllāhContinue reading “Straightening the rows in prayer – the imāms obligation”

Evidence that the face & hands of the woman are not awrah – part 1: the practice of the women during the Prophet’s time & Tafsīr of Sūrah al-Nūr:31 – REVISED

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Summary of the issue Imām Ibn Qudāmah said: “… the free woman is entirely ‘awrah except for her face and hands.” (Sharh al-‘Umdah 2/260) Ibn Rushd said: “And the majority of the scholars are of the opinion that her entire body is ‘awrah except for the face and the hands.” (SharhContinue reading “Evidence that the face & hands of the woman are not awrah – part 1: the practice of the women during the Prophet’s time & Tafsīr of Sūrah al-Nūr:31 – REVISED”

Is it permissible to pray two rak’ah before Maghrib

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Imām Muslim said: Chapter, it is recommended to pray two rak’ah before Maghrib Hadīth 1. وَكُنَّا نُصَلِّي عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ﷺ رَكْعَتَيْنِ بَعْدَ غُرُوبِ الشَّمْسِ، قَبْلَ صَلَاةِ الْمَغْرِبِ فَقُلْتُ لَهُ : أَكَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ صَلَّاهُمَا ؟ قَالَ : كَانَ يَرَانَا نُصَلِّيهِمَا ، فَلَمْ يَأْمُرْنَا وَلَمْ يَنْهَنَا Anas narrated:… AndContinue reading “Is it permissible to pray two rak’ah before Maghrib”

Hands or knees first? The authentic method of sujood

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم A summary of the different opinions First Opinion: It is obligatory to place the hands before the knees. This view was held by the Dhāhirīs. Second Opinion: It is recommended to place the hands before the knees. This was the view of the Mālikīs, and one narration from Imām Ahmad. ItContinue reading “Hands or knees first? The authentic method of sujood”