﷽ وصلى الله على سيدنا محمد وعلى آله وصحبه وسلم, ما بعد The following are the 42 hadith of Imam Yaḥyā ibn Sharaf al-Nawawī (rahimahu Allah), with four additional hadith added by imam Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī (rahimahu Allah), totaling 46 narrations. Author's Introduction EnglishArabicForty Hadith of imam al-NawawiAuthor's IntroductionPraise is [due] to Allah, Lord of … Continue reading Forty Hadith of imam an-Nawawi
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Ahadith Against Extremism
This is a work in progress EnglishArabicChapter: The obligation of staying with the Jama'ah (main body) of the muslims when Fitn (tribulations) appear, and in all circumstances. The prohibition of refusing to obey and on splitting away from the Jama'ahIt has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) … Continue reading Ahadith Against Extremism
Tafsir Jalalayn – Example of a Sahih Chain and Problematic Matn
Sometimes a hadith can have a sahih chain, but still be rejected. In Tafsir Jalalayn verse 7:190 we find a peculiar narration: Source: https://tafsir.app/jalalayn/7/190 Translation: But when He gave them a righteous child they ascribed to Him associates (shurakā’a a variant reading has shirkan meaning sharīkan ‘an associate’) in that which He had given them … Continue reading Tafsir Jalalayn – Example of a Sahih Chain and Problematic Matn
Historical Geography and Timeline of Early Fiqh and Hadith
﷽ Note: insha'Allah, I intend to update this article over time with more details You'll notice a few things from looking at this map. There's a complex interplay of time and location between these scholars, which had a significant influence on how they approached their deen. Let's take a look. Different Eras Imam Abu Hanifa … Continue reading Historical Geography and Timeline of Early Fiqh and Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Was Written for Scholars, Not Laymen
It is important to note that many of the famous Hadith works we know of were not written for the average Muslim, rather they were written for scholars well versed in the study of hadith.
What Does “Allah Created Adam in His Image” Mean?
﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ (وَبَعْدُ) The Jews and Christians understood this anthropomorphically from the Old Testament. They may refer to God as a "perfect man in the sky" or a "big man" and other man-like characteristics. Muslims almost never understood it this way, aside from a tiny … Continue reading What Does “Allah Created Adam in His Image” Mean?
Notes: Albani’s Revolutionary Approach to Hadith
Notes on an academic article on sheikh al-Albani's approach to hadith and his relationship with the Salafi movement. Interestingly, he agreed with them in aqida but staunchly disagreed in fiqh.
Hadith: We Returned from the Lesser Jihad to the Greater Jihad
There's a famous hadith in Bayhaqi that says: الحديث الذي ورد عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال لأصحابه لما رجعوا من الغزو : ( رجعنا من الجهاد الأصغر ، إلى الجهاد الأكبر ) ، قالوا : وهل هناك جهاد أعظم من جهاد الكفار ؟ قال : ( نعم . جهاد النفس ) . It was narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon … Continue reading Hadith: We Returned from the Lesser Jihad to the Greater Jihad
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