Al-Mutallib reported: When Uthman ibn Madh’un died, he was brought out for his funeral and he was buried. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, ordered a man to …
Hadith on Graves: Permission to set up a humble tombstone Read More »
Ya’la ibn Umayyah reported: I said to Umar ibn al-Khattab about the verse, “There is no blame upon you for shortening the prayer if you fear persecution from those who …
Hadith on Travel: Shortening prayer in times of safety Read More »
Muwarriq al-‘Ijli reported: He asked Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, about prayer during travel. Ibn Umar said, “Two cycles, two cycles. Whoever opposes the Sunnah has disbelieved.” …
Hadith on Salat: Sunnah to shorten prayer during travel Read More »
‘Ikramah reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Elders have been given a concession to break their fast in Ramadan and to feed a poor person for …
Ibn Abbas on Ramadan: Old people may break fast, feed poor instead Read More »
Nu’aym ibn al-Nahham reported: The call to dawn prayer was announced on a cold day while I was in bed with my wife. I said, “If only the caller said: …
Hadith on Congregation: Concession to stay home in extreme weather Read More »
‘Aqil reported: Al-Hasan, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “It is not backbiting to speak against three people: a follower of whims, an obstinate sinner who publicizes his sins, …
Hasan on Backbiting: Permission to mention evil of three people Read More »
Yahya ibn ‘Abbad reported: Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Verily, the jurist is truly one of understanding, who never lets people despair of the …
Ali on Fiqh: True jurist preaches wisdom, knowledge, understanding Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah loves for you to take his concessions, just as he loves you to fulfill …
Hadith on Rukhsa: Allah loves believers taking His concessions Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, used to order the caller to say on a cold, rainy night, “Surely, pray in your homes.” …
Hadith on Salat: Prayer at home during heavy rain, bad weather Read More »
Layth reported: Tawus, may Allah have mercy on him, if the people became too strict in a matter, he would grant them a concessions in it. If the people became …
Tawus on Moderation: Tawus steers people towards a middle way Read More »
Abu Usamah reported: Sufyan al-Thawri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Indeed, knowledge in our view is granting a proper concession upon a reliable basis. As for giving the …
Sufyan on Fatwa: Granting proper concessions, not strictest opinion Read More »
Hudhayfah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, came to a waste area used by people and he urinated over it while standing. I brought him water for …
Hadith on Cleanliness: Concession to urinate while standing if needed Read More »
Abu al-Sha’tha reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The people of the time of ignorance would eat some things and leave other things believing they were …
Hadith on Food: Allah reveals Halal and Haram food Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: One of the wives of Umar attended dawn and evening prayers in congregation in the mosque. It was said to her, “Why do you go out while …
Hadith on Mosques: Umar does not stop his wife from visiting the Masjid Read More »
Amr ibn Umayyah reported: I came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, from a journey and he said, “Stay to eat, O Abu Umayyah.” I …
Hadith on Travel: Allah has waived fasting, half of prayer Read More »
Muhammad ibn Ka’b reported: I came to Anas ibn Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, during Ramadan and he intended to travel. His mount was prepared for him and …
Hadith on Travel: Permission to break fast before intending to travel Read More »
Aisha reported: Hamzah ibn Amr asked the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, about fasting while traveling. The Prophet said, “If you wish, you may fast. And …
Hadith on Travel: Permission to fast or not on journey, whatever is easiest Read More »
Ibn Qudamah reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “There is nothing wrong for a fasting person to taste food, vinegar, or something he wants to purchase.” …
Ibn Abbas on Fasting: Permission to taste food while fasting if needed Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said to me, “O my son, beware of being distracted in prayer, for distraction in prayer …
Hadith on Salat: Beware of ruin by distraction in prayer Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever breaks his fast forgetfully in the month of Ramadan, there is no compensation or expiation …
Hadith on Ramadan: No make up fasts if broken accidentally Read More »