Knowledge
Section: Seeking Knowledge
Book 59, Number 59.1.1:
...Yahya related to me from Malik that he heard that Luqman al-Hakim made his will and counselled his son, saying, "My son! Sit with the learned men and keep close to them. Allah give
The Ruling on Wearing a Gold-Plated Watch
Question:
I have a wristwatch that is gold plated; am I allowed to wear it or use it?
Answer:
It is well known that a man is forbidden from wearing any gold because when the Prophet (sallAllaahu `alayhi w
...Moving the Finger in Tashahhud
Question:
I have heard that drawing the thumb against the middle finger and extending the forefinger and moving it is harsher for the devil then being struck with iron ... to what extent is this narration correct?
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Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)
Volume 5, Book 58, Number 120:
...Narrated Ghailan bin Jarir:
I asked Anas, "Tell me about the name 'Al-Ansar.; Did you call yourselves by it or did Allah call you by it?" He said, "Allah called us by it.
Signet-Rings (Kitab Al-Khatam)
Book 34, Number 4210:
...Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud:
The Prophet of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) disliked ten things: Yellow colouring, meaning khaluq, dyeing grey hair, trailing the lower garment, wearing a gold sig
The Purpose of Reading the Qur'aan is to Contemplate and Apply it
Question:
If one reads the Qur'aan well - all praise is due to Allaah - is it better for him to recite often or should he listen to famous reciters on audio cassette, for example?
...Chapter 163
Praising the Deceased
950. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Some Companions happened to pass by a funeral procession (bier) and they praised him (the deceased). The Prophet (PBUH) said, "He will certainly enter it.'' Then
...Marriage with the intention to divorcing after a Time Period.
Question:
A person is going abroad to study and he wants to protect his chastity there by getting married for a specific period of time. Afterwards, he will divorce his wife although
...The Book of Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu`)
INTRODUCTION
Honesty in commercial dealings is more strictly enjoined by Islam than by any other religion. It is because Islam is a religion which regulates and directs life in all its departments. It is
...Chapter 313
Prohibition of having a Hair cut or paring one's nail during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah for one who intends to Sacrifice an Animal
1706. Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Wh
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