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Mustalah Al-Hadith | Lesson 6 | Mu‘allaq and Mursal Ahadith (Missing Links in a Chain of Narrators)

HOW A ḤADÎTH is judged when links in the transmission chain are missing? What are the seven technical categories? Here the first two are discussed. Can any such a ḥadîth be taken as reliable? One of the possible defects in a ḥadîth narration…

The Hadith of Heraclius | Part 2 | Heraclius Interrogates Abu Sufyan on the Prophet

IN THIS EPISODE we will continue our translation and reflection on Heraclius’ interrogation of the Quraishite chief, Abû Sufyân, about Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The first question [Heraclius] posed to me [Abû Sufyân] was this: “What is the standing of his family among you?” “I…

The Rights of the Poor in Islam

In the 2016 US Presidential Election Cycle, progressive candidates have taken to making the case for supporting the poor by taking back the earnings of the wealthy and helping support the poor. From the social standpoint of Islam, supporting society’s poor is…

Islam Is Ease: Hadith Commentary

Hadith Commentary Based on Fath Al-Bari, Ibn Hajar Al-‘Asqalani

Compilation of the Sunnah, Hadith Efforts of Tabi‘in and the Tabi‘i Al-Tabi‘in,

History of Compilation of the Sunnah | Efforts of the Tabi‘in and the Tabi‘i Al-Tabi‘in

THE ṬÂBIʿÎN ARE the generation after the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ. They received the Sunnah, or “way,” of the Prophet ﷺ from the Companions then transmitted this practical behavioral and conceptual knowledge from the Companions to the world. They are considered the best…

The Hadith of Heraclius | Part 3 | Heraclius Gives His Conclusion about the Prophet from What He Has Learned from Abu Sufyan

THE ḤADÎTH OF Heraclius continues, and Heraclius says to Abû Sufyân, after the latter answers his questions: If what you say is true, then his [that is, the Messenger of Allah’s ﷺ] kingdom will reach where my very feet are standing. And, indeed, I…

History Of Compilation Of The Sunnah | Sahih Muslim: A Brief Look At The Author And The Work (2) | Omar Abdl-Haleem

We conclude from Part 1 our look at the work of Imam Muslim (Imâm Abû Al-Ḥusayn Muslim ibn Al-Ḥajjâj ibn Muslim) in compiling authentic narrations of the Prophet ﷺ in his work of Hadith collection and authentication. We resume comparison of Muslim’s work…

Concept of Tawatur, Types of Hadith, Introduction to Science of Hadith, Mustalah al hadith book pdf,

Mustalah Al-Hadith | Lesson 1 | The Concept of Tawatur

Did He Really Say That? THE FIRST THING to be considered when any report reaches us is how it came to us. That is to say, what is the report’s means and history of transmission, and how reliable is its method of conveyance, reception,…

Is the Qur’an not Enough for Guidance?

An innocent question but pregnant with sinister implications. Today we are seeing again a rise of those who reject the Hadith of the Prophet and claim to follow only the Quran directly. Why is this a big deal? Because when you remove…

Reviving Abandoned Sunnah Recitations in the Jumu’ah Prayer

What are the chances of you attending Jumu’ah and hearing the Imam recite Sûrahs Al-A’lâ (sûrah 87) and Al-Ghashiyah (sûrah 88)? From the Sunnah practice of our Prophet (ﷺ) is that he would frequently recite these two surahs within the Jumu’ah prayer…