Commentary

Q: Is there any mention of cupping in the Hadith and is it permissible?

Q: According to the Hadith, when giving something we should give the person on the right first. If a non-Muslim is on the right and a Muslim is on the left, does the non-Muslim have the right to be given first or should the Muslim be given first?

Q: In Riyad us Saliheen, hadith number 1651 it states that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) forbade a person wearing (tying up his shoe while standing. [Abu Dawud with a good Isnad]. My question is, can we still stand up and wear our shoes?

Q: What is meaning of this hadith?

It was narrated from Jabir bin 'Abdullah that a man said: "O Messenger of Allah, I have wealth and a son, and my father wants to take all my wealth." He said: "You and your wealth belong to your father."

حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا يُوسُفُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، قَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنَّ لِي مَالاً وَوَلَدًا وَإِنَّ أَبِي يُرِيدُ أَنْ يَجْتَاحَ مَالِي فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَنْتَ وَمَالُكَ لأَبِيكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Grade: Sahih (Darussalam) English reference : Vol. 3, Book 12, Hadith 2291Arabic reference : Book 12, Hadith 237 Ibn majah

This means that all my wealth including the part of my wife and children in my wealth belongs to my father. He can snatch my wealth when he wants?

Q: According to one of your answers on this site about wigs and hair extensions, you said it is permissible to wear provided the hair is synthetic (not made from human hair), but I came across these hadiths regarding this that I want you to elaborate on please:‎

Asmaa' bint Abi Bakr said: "A woman came to the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and said, 'O Messenger of Allah, I have a daughter who is going to be married; she had a fever and lost much of her hair - can I give attach false hair to her head?' He said: 'Allah has cursed the one who attaches false hair and the one who has this done.'"(Reported by Muslim, 3/1676).

Jaabir ibn 'Abdullaah said: "The Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) issued strict instructions that no woman should add anything to her head." (Reported by Muslim, 3/1679).

Please kindly give proof from your own replies and may Allah reward you immensely for this great work.‎

Q: What is understood from the Hadith below?

Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said that “Whoever is killed whilst defending his wealth will be regarded as a martyr”. Abu Hurairah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reported: “A man came to the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and asked: “O Messenger of Allah! What shall I do if someone comes to me with the intention of taking away my property?’’ Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) replied: “Do not hand it over to him.” The man asked: “What shall I do if he fights me?’’ The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Then fight him.” The man asked: “What will be my position in the Hereafter if he has killed me?’’ The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) replied: “In that case you are a martyr.” The man again asked: “What if I killed him?’’ The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) replied, “He will be in the Hell-fire.” (Muslim)

What should one do when being hijacked or robbed? Should you fight off the thieves and risk that they might hurt you or just give in and let them take your wealth?

Q: Is the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) more superior than other Prophets? Is he leader of the Prophets? Is he better than others? If it is true please quote and explain.

Narrated by Abu Sa`id (Radiyallahu Anhu): The Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "Do not prefer some prophets to others."

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تُخَيِّرُوا بَيْنَ الأَنْبِيَاءِ ‏"‏‏.‏

Narrated by Abu Huraira (Radiyallahu Anhu): The Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "He who says that I am better than Jonah bin Matta, tells a lie.'

حَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُلَيْحٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ هِلاَلِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ، مِنْ بَنِي عَامِرِ بْنِ لُؤَىٍّ عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، رضى الله عنه عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ قَالَ أَنَا خَيْرٌ مِنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ مَتَّى فَقَدْ كَذَبَ ‏"‏‏.‏

Q: Please advise what every child is born with his own rizq means and how is the rizq given?

Q: In the Hadith regarding increasing your spending on Aashura

1. Who does the word ahl or iyaal refer to?

2. Will I get the reward mentioned in the Hadith Sharif if I give gifts to my immediate family i. e. Wife and children?

3. My Extended family e.g. Siblings, nephews, in-laws etc?

4. My Friends?

5. My Students?

Q: Regarding the Hadith relating to spending on one's family on the day of Aashura, does one have to purchase the items on the day of Aashura itself or can one buy it a few days before, due to work commitments, and give it to his family on the day of Aashura?