The Question:
“Can you comment on the hadith that talks about the splitting of the Muslim nation into 73 sects?”
The Answer:
Pertaining to the statement of the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] that, “the Jews split into seventy one sects, and the Christians split in to seventy two sects. And my nation will [...]

Imām al-Sindī, Abū al-Hasan Nūr al-Dīn Muhammad bin ‘Abū al-Hādī al-Sindī was born in Sind around the 11th century A.H. Known for his keen intellect and analytical skills, he became widely respected and taught in the Prophet’s [sa] masjid for a number of years. He died 1138 A.H and is buried in al-Baq’ī.

The following are [...]

The Question

Could you Comment on the Recent Discussion Surrounding Istighatha?

The Answer

In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Merciful, Prayers and Peace be upon the Prophet, his family, companions and those who follow him until the end of time.

Istighātha in Arabic means to seek help and aide; and when used [...]

Taken from the Classes of Muhaddith Tariq Ewadullah
Students of knowledge often have a propensity for thinking very highly of themselves, and may begin giving legal verdicts and criticizing the supposed mistakes of scholars during the infancy of their quest for knowledge. The point is not to begin [...]

The Question
What does the term “Ahl al Sunna wa al Jama’ah̄” (“People of the Sunna and Community”) mean, and what is the difference between the two terms?
The Answer[i]
This term (used in the question above) does not appear in the Qur’an or the Sunna.  Undoubtedly, many hadith have commanded following the Sunna and other hadith have [...]

Remaining Silent for the sake of our Ummah
We often dream about a perfectly unified Ummah, since it seems a bit farfetched right now, we can take steps toward unifying our Ummah. One simple hadith, can contribute significantly to the unification of our Ummah because it protects our relationships from [...]

The Question
What is your opinion about those who claim to have met dead people stating that they know which of them will go to heaven and Hell?

Shaykh al-Dido on the Sects of the Umma

Translated by U. Abdullah

Q: Are the sects that are mentioned by the Prophet r in the Ḥadīth to remain in the hellfire forever? And is there any way in which it is possible for the Ahl al-Sunna to be united with them?

A: The statement of [...]

Is Wearing the Niqāb Obligatory for Women?
Part 1 of 2
By Yūsuf al-Qaraḍāwī
Translated by U. ʿAbdullah
Question:1
We have read what you have written in defence of the niqāb, in response to the attacks of those who say that the niqāb is an innovation (bidʿa) that was introduced to Muslim society, and has nothing to [...]

Asalamu alaykum,
Suhaib! A number of sista’z is saying that we don’t have to cover ourselves for prayers? Waz up with dat?
The Answer:
What a women must cover for her prayers to be valid
The Prophet [صلى الله عليه وسلم] said,
“لَا يَقْبَلُ اللَّهُ صَلَاةَ حَائِضٍ إلَّا بِخِمَارٍ”
“Allah will not accept the prayers of a woman unless she is [...]