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.

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Hadith . Salah (Prayers)

Could you provide evidence from hadith regarding the practice of praying Salah with arms open?

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 12 hours ago

Bismihi ta'ala

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Prophets . Meaning . Hadith . Bihar al-Anwar

Is the narration in Bihar al-Anwar volume 19, page 271, where the Prophet allegedly referred to some well-known Companions as the brothers of the earlier prophets, considered weak? If not, what is its actual meaning?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 5 days ago

After transcribing this narration (in which the Prophet praises certain historical personalities as brethren of the ancient prophets) on volume 19, pp. 271-272 of Bihar al-Anwar, 'Allamah al-Majlisi expresses a very dim view of its authenticity and describes it as having "signs of fabrication". Apparently, he included it to discuss it, not to preach that it is correct.

If one's goal is to determine Shi'i belief, one can note that this narration arises through Sunni narrators, including some who were identified as fabricators of hadith, and so it is not the correct sort of narration to look at to determine what Shi'is believe.

Insofar as this is a very specific question, one assumes that it was mentioned on some sort of polemical website (like a website aiming to prove Shi'ism is wrong), and one wonders what the point is. Was the author of that material aiming to prove Shi'ism is wrong because 'Allamah al-Majlisi included a narration saying that the Prophet praised this or that person? Obviously, the view espoused in this narration is not a normal Shi'i belief, and there are ample parts of Bihar al-Anwar to demonstrate that. So it seems that whatever might have been calling attention this is taking it out of context, and this is disingenous.

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Sunni . Hadith . Salah (Prayers) . Sunni-Shi'a

What is the basis for rejecting the narrations in Sunni texts regarding placing one hand over the other during prayer? Could you provide references from Shia sources that support the practice of opening hands during prayer?

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... Answered 1 week ago

1. We follow the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) taken from the most authentic and most knowledgeable source who are the Prophet’s own Progeny (Ahlul Bayt). We never accept fabricated narrations no matter what was the reason behind the fabrication.

2. There no authentic narrations that the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) ever folding hands during are Salah. This fact was admitted by many leading Sunni scholars including Al-Azhar Sunni scholars in the book (Fiqh Al-Sunnah) and many other Sunni scholars.

3. No Sunni scholar could say that folding hands in Salah is obligatory. Imam Malik of the Maliki Sunni sect rejected folding hand in Salah.(Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah;514).

4. Had they have any authentic narration that the Prophet ever hooded his hands during Salah, they should have said that it is an obligatory act as all Muslims say that following the acts of the Proohet (SAWA) is obligatory.

5. Ahlul Bayt (AS) who are the most knowledgeable and the most authentic after the Prophet (SAWA) have clearly objected on folding hands during Salah and said that it is an act came from Non Muslims. Ahlul Bayt (AS) ordered Muslims not to fold hands during Salah (Al-Khisal by al-Sadouq , V.2 , P. 161). Also in Qutb Al-Isnaad 95 and Biharul Anwaar, V. 10 m P. 277.

Wassalam.

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Hadith . Surah . Sahih Bukhari . Qur'anic Verse . Prophet Muhammad

In arguments against authenticity of Prophet Muhammad (s) I find that Sahih Bukhari 4428 (Book 64, Hadith 450) is often cited and linked with Surah 69:44-47. How can we make sense of both the Qur'an verse and this particular Hadith from Sahih Bukhari?

This narration in Bukhari came from Uriah ibn al-Zubair narrating from his aunt Ayisha Bint Abi Bakr. Many of great Ulama from Shia and Sunni schools refute this narration and openly say that it is a fabricated narration aiming to hide the reality behind the incident of poisoning the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA).

The Quranic verses 69:44-47 were wrongly translated by a translator who does not know Arabic properly. Arabic word (Lao لو) does not mean simple (If) but it is used for the impossible only. حرف امتناع لامتناع . Same (Lao لو) came in Quran to prove that there no God with Allah and if there was a god with Allah, the whole skies and earth would have spoiled لو كان فيهما آلهة إلا الله لفسدتا

This (Lao لو) is used for the impossible.

You will see that the Prophet (SAWA) never changed nor claimed anything from himself.

Wassalam.

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Hair . Hadith . Health

Do you know any Hadith mentioning a disease that causes hair loss, such as alopecia universalis, an autoimmune condition where hair on the body falls out?

What grows and improves hair in the narrations of the Ahlul Bayt (AS):

1- Figs. On the authority of Abu al-Hasan al-Rida (he said: “Figs eliminate bad breath, strengthen the mouth and bones, grow hair, and eliminate illness, and do not require medication.”

2- Henna. It was narrated on the authority of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) that he said: “Dye your hair with henna, for it clears the vision, grows hair, makes the smell pleasant, and calms the wife.”
3- Ivory comb. On the authority of Abu al-Hasan al-Askari (he said: “Combing with an ivory comb makes hair grow on the head.”

4- Siwak, it was narrated: “The Siwak clears the vision, grows hair, and eliminates tears.”

5- Kohl,(Sorma) it was narrated: “Kohl makes hair grow, sharpens the vision, and helps in prostrating for a long time.” Some narrations specified it with kohl, as it was narrated on the authority of Abu Abdullah (he said: “Ithmid clears the vision, stops tears, and grows hair.

” 6- Washing the head with marshmallow On the authority of Abu al-Hasan (peace be upon him): Washing the head with marshmallow every Friday of the year brings sustenance, removes poverty, improves hair and skin, and protects against headaches.
'Wassalam.

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Sunni-Shi'a . Ilm al-Rijal . Hadith . Usul al-Kafi

Which Shia narrators can be considered reliable and trustworthy in our collection of Hadiths such as Al-Kafi? Is there a book or source that provides a list of narrators classified as reliable or unreliable?

The most authentic books of Hadeeth are our four books ; Al-Kaafi, Al-Tahtheeb, Al-istibsaar and Manila Yahdharuhul Faqeeh. Yet we don't claim that every narration in these books is hundred percent authentic as every expert in Hadeeth has the freedom of research and freedom of opinion in the authenticity. We are not like some Muslims who claim that every narration in Bukhari is authentic, despite the fact that many narrations in Bukhari book is clearly against Quran and against the dignity of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) e.g. false claims that he attempted suicide many times, he used to urinate while standing on the road and land of others, and many other false claims. (Look at A Journey in the two Saheeh by Sadiq Najmi).

Our scholars of Hadeeth have the research procedure continuous , not like others who closed the research on the Hadeeth and kept following blindly previous scholars.

if you want to know the authenticity of any Hadeeth,b you need to refer to the specialized scholar of your time. In general, the book called Al-Kaafi has the maximum number of authentic Hadeeths and it has more authentic narrations than the all six books of Hadeeth with our Sunni brothers.

Wassalam.

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Property . Hadith . `Abbas b. `Abd al-Muttalib b. Hashim . Sunni-Shi'a . Imam Ali b. Abi Talib

What is the status of Abbas ibn Abdul Muttalib for the Shi'a? I read in Sunni books that he had a property dispute with Imam Ali (AS), is this an authentic narration?

Al-Abbas ibn Abdul Muttalib is one of uncles of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and Ameerul Mo'mineen (AS). We have many narrations praising him. This should be enough for us.

Wassalam.

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Hadith . Sayyid . Qur'an

What does the Quran and Hadith say about the status of being a Syed? Are there any reliable sources or Hadith that I can refer to in order to correct the mistaken belief of some Syeds who consider themselves superior based solely on their lineage?

Sayyeds are from family tree of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and we need to respect them from the sake of respecting the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) as far as they follow basic faith of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS). If a Sayyed disrespects or goes against the main facts and teachings of the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt (AS), he will not be entitled to receive the respect which he has gone against.

Piousness and Taqawi is the main criteria in Islam. Son of Prophet Noah was destroyed because he disobeyed his father. We have also in our history some Sayyeds who harmed Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) and tried to kill him like Al-Hasan al-Aftas الحسن الآفطس

‘Pious Sayyeds deserve respect as much as they are pious in following the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS). Disobeying Sayyed is a sinner who can never like the pious Sayyed.

Wassalam.

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Sunni . Hadith

Are Sunni Hadiths considered authentic such as the one that says "If there was a prophet after me, it would be Umar"?

Sunni hadith may be considered on a case by case basis regarding their authenticity.

"If there was a prophet after me, it would be 'Umar" - Sunni scholars have disagreed regarding the authenticity of this narration. Some Sunni scholars have considered it authentic, whereas others consider it weak and reject it. Shi'i scholars do not accept it.

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Hadith . Qur'an Recitation . Imam Ali b. Abi Talib

Are there any Hadiths mentioning the benefits of reciting the Quran in Maqaamat? Can they be traced back to Imam Ali (AS)?

In al-Kafi, it is related that Imam al-Sadiq said that the Prophet said: "Recite the Qur'an according to the tones and sounds of the Arabs. Beware of using melodies belonging to people who transgress or commit misdeeds. For, after me, different peoples will chant the Qur'an in a singing and cooing fashion. The monks' incantations are also not allowed for it, for their hearts are facing the wrong way, as are the hearts of those who admire them."

So this is the general idea of maqamat, which are the traditional musical modes of the Arabs, although not exactly mentioning maqamat in detail.

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DNA . Hadith . Qur'an

Are there any references to DNA in the Hadith or verses of the Quran?

Quran is the Book of guidance for all and not a text book of science. No doubt Quran has key facts of everything in the universe but knowing those key facts is not available to every one. We need to take the meanings of Quranic verses from the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and his Holy Progeny Ahlul Bayt (AS). There are many Hadith's talking about the genes and how every living creature has its own genes which is collected from the genetic structures of his parents and their forefathers back to many generations.

'Wassalam.

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Sunni-Shi'a . Hadith . Qur'an . Caliphate . Fabricated Traditions

Are there Shia Hadiths that claim the Quran was altered by the first three caliphs to erase the virtues of Imam Ali? If so, how are they explained by the scholars?

Quranic verses are intact and no one can alter any verse. The enemies of Ahlul Bayt (AS) tried to twist the meanings of many verse to drive it away from its real Tafseer.

Wassalam.