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.

207104

Hadith . Free Will . Sahih Muslim

Can you clarify the concept of free will in relation to the Hadith in Sahih Muslim 2650? I have heard that Allah's knowledge causes things to happen, yet this hadith suggests everything is predestined, raising questions about the existence of free will.

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... Answer updated 3 months ago

Free will of every human being is a Quranic fact which can never be denied, Every human being is free to be a believer or a disbeliever, then all will meet the results of their own deeds and decisions. In Quran (We Have Guided him to the right way, then he decides whether to be a grateful or ungrateful. Sura 76, Verse 3.

The Knowledge of Allah (SWT) is unlimited and He Knows who will do what and when and where, but it never means forcing people to do wrong. Those who do wrong do it by their own decision and free will same those who do good. Allah (SWT) Helps doing good and never Helps doing bad.

Wassalam.

184921

Sahih Muslim . Sunni-Shi'a . Hadith . Abbas b. Abd al-Muttalib

I am concerned about a reference made by a Sunni friend to a hadith in Sahih Muslim (Hadith No. 4577) where Hazrat Abbas (RA) reportedly used harsh terms like کاذب, گنہگار, عہد شکن, and خائن. Could you please provide clarification on this?

This narration is in Saheeh Muslim which is the second most authentic books of Hadeeth among our Sunni brothers, in which Umar ibn al-Khattab himself told Abdullah ibn Abbas that : You and Ali looked at Abu Bakr as a liar, traitor, licentious, then looked at me as a liar, traitor, licentious.

This statement of Umar reflects the stand and opinion of Ali (AS) about Abu Bakr and Umar.

Wassalam.

204153

Hadith . Sayyid . Marriage . Sadaqa (Charity) . Usul al-Kafi

Could you clarify the hadith in al-Kafi (5:3:22, hadith #5) where some interpret Imam al-Sadiq (as) as prohibiting marriage between Sayyid and non-Sayyid by stating, "sadaqa is not allowed for us"?

Our great scholars who are Maraaje’ of Taqleed have studies all the Hadiths regarding marriage including this Hadith mentioned in your question and gave clear verdict that marriage between Mo'mina and Mo’min is allowed with out the condition of being Sayyed or not Sayyed. Great Sayyed Ulama have given their Sayyed daughters for marriage to non Sayyed Mo’mins like Ayatullah Khomeini who gave his daughter to Shaikh Eshraqi, Ayatullah Sayyed Muhsin Al-Hakeem who gave his daughter to Shaikh Hasan Najaf, Ayatullah Gulpaygani who gave his daughter to Shaikh Saadi and many other great Ulama.

In some countries culture such marriage is not accepted, but culture can never change the Sharia of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.

198945

Muharram . Mourning . Hadith . Ashura

I have been to many different communities during Muharram, and they differ in their mourning periods. Is there any specific guideline in our Hadith for mourning after Ashura or is any continued mourning after then purely cultural practice?

Muharram and Safar are the two months during which we mourn the tragedies of Karbala and avoid celebrations. Different countries have their own way of observing the mourning but all Shia Muslims express their grief on the tragedies of Ahlul Bayt (AS) by avoiding celebrations during Muharram and Safar.

Wassalam.

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 7 months 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?

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.