claiming that some Hadiths contradict the Qur'an
Question: Some people claim that some of the Hadiths in the books of Sunnah such as Al-Bukhari, Muslim and others contradict the Ever-Glorious Qur’an. These...
Ruling on a person found a wallet and spent the money
Question: Nearly four years ago I found about four hundred Riyals in a wallet. Before I spent the money, I kept looking for the owner...
Ruling on a person found a wallet and divided the money between him and his friend
Question: Around the year 1380 AH, I was walking with my friend in one of the streets of Riyadh when we came across a wallet...
Who is meant by the reference 'Related by the Three or Five Compilers'
Question: What is meant by “Related by the three” and “Related by the five”? Answer: The Three Compilers are Abu Dawud, Al-Tirmidhi, and Al-Nasa’i, whereas...
The Hadith: 'Anything I command you to do, perform of it as much as you can; and anything I forbid you to do, abandon it'
Question: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Anything I command you to do, perform of it as much as you can; and anything I...
The Hadith: 'There is no obedience to a creature if it involves disobedience to the Creator'
Question: Is the following Hadith considered Sahih (authentic): “There is no obedience to a creature if it involves disobedience to the Creator.”? Please mention the...
The Hadith: 'A strong believer is better than a weak believer'
Question: It is reported that “A strong believer is better than a weak believer” Is this about physical or spiritual strength and is it the...
The Hadith: 'When Allah wills good for His servant, He uses him'
Question: What is the meaning of the following Hadith: “When Allah wills good for His servant, He uses him.” ? Answer: It is related by...
The Hadith: 'Verily, Allah helps this religion even through a wicked person'
Question: What is the meaning of the following Hadith: “Verily, Allah helps this religion (Islam) even through a wicked person.” What is its meaning? Answer:...
There is many a reciter of the Qur'an whom the Qur'an curses
Question: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “There is many a reciter of the Qur’an whom the Qur’an curses.” I would like...
Luqatah found in Al-Haram
Question: I drove to Makkah Al-Mukarramah and parked my car in a parking lot. Upon returning, I found on the hood an electric machine worth...
Luqatah in Al-Haram is not to be picked up except by someone who will make a public announcement about it
Question: My father accompanied my grandfather, may Allah have mercy upon him, to perform Hajj in Makkah Al-Mukarramah. My father dwelt in a tent with...
Ruling on if one found a sum and announced it, but he could not find its owner
Question: A few years ago, I found, in the yard of Al-Haram (the Sacred Mosque in Makkah), 1000 riyals. I searched for the owner but...
Ruling on a man found a collection of golden ornaments and sold them because he was ignorant of the ruling of Luqatah in Al-Haram
Question: A man has been in Makkah and while he was there he found a collection of golden ornaments. He sold them and made use...
He found a brass statue of a bird and sold it
Question: I found a brass statue of a bird standing over a cross in the street. There is an antiques company, which sends its worker...
The Hadith: 'None of you will have faith until his desire is in accordance with what I have brought.'
Question: Would you please explain the meaning of the following Hadith: “None of you will have faith until his desire is in accordance with what...
Hadith: 'Fear Allah and fear those who fear Him'
Question: It is said that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Fear Allah, and fear those who fear Him.” Is this a...
Found a gold ring in the street and gave it to his mother who would ask people if anyone lost a ring
Question: Five years ago, I found a gold ring in the street and gave it to my mother. Whenever she went somewhere where women would...
I found a sum of money somewhere and asked people there about it but it was not theirs
Question: I found a sum of money somewhere and asked people there about it but it was not theirs. Is it permissible to use this...
Ruling on forgets something with a merchant and does not return to take it
Question: Because of the large number of sellers and buyers, some customers forget books which they bring to sell. As we did not agree with...