Hadith

Ḥadīth (حديث‎ ḥadīth, pl. Aḥādīth, أحاديث, ʼaḥādīth, also "Traditions") in Islam are the record of the words, actions, and silent approval, traditionally attributed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Within Islam the authority of hadith as a source for religious law and moral guidance ranks second only to that of the Quran.

197572

Hadith . Usul al-Kafi . Zanj

What is the authenticity of the Hadith in al-Kafi that warns against marrying the people of al-Zanj declaring them to be خَلْقٌ مُشَوَّهٌ a distorted creature?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 week ago

Bismihi ta'āla

This is an interesting topic that many of our scholars have addressed. I would like to share some quick points:

1. Our principle is we are all the same, and equal, and our virtue over others is only in taqwa.

2. Not every narration mentioned is to be taken as authentic. Many narrations are fabricated.

3. There are Arabic expressions that one understands on face, but linguists and experts have explained it carrying different meaning that the meaning commonly used. for example, "shadid al-sawad", does not mean extremely black, it means someone who does not die their hair, even though they are of old age. Or a "qawm of jinn" this does not mean they are jinn, but they hide in mountains, do not socialise, so "jinn" here does not mean the jinn creature, but the literal meaning of "concealing and hiding".

4. There are narrations about the people of Kufah, or the people of Esfahan and not loving Ahlul Bayt (a.s.). If authentic, it could be referring to a group of people, or a certain situation, or specific for a time, not generalising and forever.

5. The word "zinj" has numerous meanings, and does not only mean "black people". In principle, our Islamic values condemn such an attitude, and is categorically rejected, so therefore, it must be referring to something else other than what is commonly taken as its meaning.

And Allah knows best

196498

Hadith . Nails . Jumu'ah . Albinism

Is there a valid Hadith stating that clipping nails on Friday grants immunity to albinism, considering albinism is a genetic trait?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 month ago

Yes. The Hadith is from Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS): Clipping nails on Friday protects against leprosy, vitiligo and blindness. (Al-Kaafi, V. 6, P.490).

'Wassalam.

196024

Hadith . Son . Usul al-Kafi . Sunni-Shi'a

Does the Imam assign a Kunya to his child immediately after birth, or during childhood, and is there a Hadith that suggests that in Al-Kafi?

We have Hadeeth evidence encouraging naming our children before their birth. ( Wasa'il al-Shia, V. 15, page 121). The Hadeeth is narrated from Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) from his fathers from Ameerul Mo'mineen Ali (AS). The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) named his grandson Mohsin before his birth. This Hadeeth was also narrated by Shaikh al0Sadouq in his book Al-Khisal.

Wassalam.

195282

Hadith . Ramadan . Kaffara . Sadaqa (Charity)

Is the Hadith authentic that states a person must pay Sadaqa and Kaffara for saying "Ramadan" without specifying "the month of Ramadan"? If it is reliable, how much should one pay, especially if they are unsure how many times this occurred?

This narration is mentioned in Al-Kaafi, Fasting chapter, part 4. It is not obligatory to pay Kaffara for just saying that although it is not good to say Ramadan only instead of saying Month of Ramadan. It is always good to give Sadaqa for any good reason.

Wassalam.

195748

Husband . Ear . Hadith . Earring . Body Piercing

I have a question regarding ear piercing for my husband. I have asked him to consider it, as it doesn't relate to imitating non-Muslims or women. Are there any Hadith specifically warning men against wearing earrings?

Bismihi ta'āla

This topic has been addressed here a few times. What we can clearly say is that it is definitely culturally unacceptable for Muslim men to do this, and this would be enough for a male to refrain from having earrings.

And Allah knows best

151020

Hadith . Authenticity . Sahih Muslim . `Umar b. al-Khattab

Regarding Sahih Muslim 2408, which states that Umar denied the Prophet's order, and another hadith in Sahih Muslim 3175, I have doubts about these narrations. Can you provide clarity on their authenticity and whether they are considered true?

1. Hadeeth 2408 in Saheeh Muslim is authentic according to main Sunni scholars of Hadeeth like Shu'aib al-Arna'oot who stared and confirmed that this Hadeeth is Saheeh ( Authentic) (Takhreej al-Musnad, 17 /170). This Hadeeth is narrated in many other Sunni books of Hadeeth and states the order of the Prophet (SAWA) to follow Quran and Ahlul Bayt (AS) to be on the right path of Islam, but it was been ignored by many Muslims because of political reasons.

2. Hadeeth 3175 in Saheeh Muslim is narrated from Ayesha and it claims that the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) was inflicted by black magic. This is against Quran which stated that the Prophet is protected by Allah. This false claim is same the enemies of the Prophet said to the believers (You are following a man who has been inflicted by black magic. (Sura Al-Furqan, verse 8).

No doubt, this narration is false and can never be true.

Wassalam.

194687

Hadith . Ahl al-Bayt . Taqlid . Ghayba (Occultation)

What narrations of the Prophet (s) and the Ahlulbayt (a) can be used to prove the concept of Taqleed during the occultation of the Imam (a)?

In Quran we read ( So, ask those who know if you don't know ( Sura 21, verse 7).

'Many Hadeeths from the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) order Muslims to learn the religious rules from those who know and never act with out knowledge. The Prophet (SAWA) said: Ask those who know. ( Amaali al-Tousi). Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) said: People who don't ask the knowledgeable persons will perish. (Munyatul al Merced).

Muslim needs to know the right Islamic knowledge to follow it and be on the right path. Right knowledge can't come from lay people or from the parents or friends etc, but it must come from knowledgeable persons Ulamaa' who have spent their life in studying and researching the Islamic knowledge from Ahlul Bayt (AS). This following the evidence taken by Mujtahids is called Taqleed, without which your religious acts will be with out authentic evidence.

Wassalam.

193838

Authenticity . Hadith . Qur'an . Laylat al-Bara'ah

What is the authenticity of Shab-e-Barat? Is it considered a Bidah? If not, can you provide its basis according to the Quran, Hadith, and teachings of the Imams?

Shab-e-Barat is the night of the 15th of Shaban. There are many Hadeeths in Sunni and Shia books about the greatness of this night. Among Sunni books are the following main books of Hadeeth: 1. Sunan Ibn Maajah, Hadeeth number 1388 and 1390 and 1389. Ahmad Bin Hanbal has narrated in Musnad Ayesha Hadeeth number 26077 on the the greatness of the night of 15th of Sha'ban. In Musnad Ahmad a Hadeeth from Abdullah Ibn Omar, Hadeeth number 6353 in this regard. Even Ibn Al-Qayyim has mentioned in his book (Naqd Al-Manqool) three Hadeeths on the greatness of the 15th of Sha'ban.

Shia books of Hadeeth have mentioned many authentic narrations from the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and his holy Progeny Ahlul Bayt (AS) on this great night. Kaamil al-Zuraat; page 331, Bihar al-Anwaar ; V, 98, page 413.

Wassalam.

192566

History . Hadith . Sunni-Shi'a . Prophet Adam . Prophet Isma'il

Can you assist me in locating books on the history of Adam and Ishmael, as well as suggesting one Sunni and one Shia Hadith book in English?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 5 months ago

God's Emissaries: Adam to Jesus by Shaykh Rizwan Arastu is a nice work on the history of the prophets, according to narrations.

While there are many books of hadith, here are a couple suggestions:

Sunni hadith: 40 hadith by Imam al-Nawawi
Shi'i hadith: The Scale of Wisdom: A Compendium of Shi'i Hadith, compiled by M. Rayshahri

Happy reading!

192499

Anger . Hadith . Modesty

Is it true that rewards for household chores, lowering gaze, and controlling anger are mentioned specifically for males in Hadith?

Reward of helping in household chores is mentioned in Hadeeth both for women and men. Same reward of lowering gaze and controlling anger is mentioned in Hadeeth for both men and women.

Wassalam.

192078

Hadith . Paradise . Woman . Hijab

Are there any narrations that mention the rewards in paradise for women who wear Hijab?

Women wearing full Hijab will be in the Paradise because they have obeyed Allah, the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS). We have many Hadeeths about the sever punishment of women who expose their hair or body and don't observe Hijab especially in Hadeeth al-Mi'raaj in which the Prophet (SAWA) was shown the punishment of women who were not wearing Hijab and how they were been hanged in the Hellfire.

Wassalam.

149441

Hijab . Woman . Punishment . Hadith . Qur'anic Verse

Is wearing Hijab obligatory for Muslim women? If so, does it imply disobedience to Allah and potential punishment? What are the consequences? Could you provide some Hadith or Quran verses to clarify this matter?

Yes with out any doubt, Hijab is obligatory on Muslim women according to concrete evidence in Quran and authentic Hadeeths. Ignoring wearing full Hijab is a sinful act because it means disobeying the orders of Allah (SWT) and it might result in a potential punishment. The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and his daughter Fatima (AS) have emphasized on Hijab as the best behaviours for a Muslim woman.
Details of Quranic verses and Hadeeths in this subject can be found in many books available in the Internet and articles on many websites including this website www.al-Islam.org.

Among many Quranic verses, I mention as an example the Verse 31 in Sura An-Noor and the verse 59 in Sura Al-Ahzab.

Among many authentic Hadeeths on Hijab subject I mention as examples : 1. Hadeeth from Imam Al-Ridha (AS) stating that Hijab is compulsory on Muslim women. Al-'Illa by Al-Sadouq, page 565.

2. Hadeeth from Imam Ja'far Al-Sadiq (AS): It is not allowed for a man to look at a woman except her face and hands and feet. Al-Kaafi, volume 5, page 521.

3. Hadeeth from Imam Mohammad Al-Baqir, Al-Kaafi, volume 5, page 532.

Wassalam