Hadith Science & Analysis
And whatever the Messenger has given you – take; and what he has forbidden you – refrain from.
(59:7 / Sahih International)
Which night is Laylat ul-Qadr?
There are many hadiths that speak about laylat ul-Qadr, so we shall analyse some of the reliable hadiths to understand which of the night(s) of the Month of Ramadhan it is. 1st Night of the [...]
The Ummah will be separated in 73 sects…
There is much confusion about the hadith regarding 73 sects, and how restrictive the conditions of entering Paradise is. Many taking a hard head literal approach to it, boasting salvation for their “sect” and condemning [...]
The Supplication of Elevating the Qur’ān (Rafʿ al-Maṣāḥif)
Is the supplication of the Qur’ān in which you raise a copy of the Qur’ān upon the head during the night of Qadr, saying: “Oh Allāh, by the right of this Qur’an, and by the [...]
Historical Analysis of Hadith al-Manzilah
Many use Hadith al-Manzilah (“You are from me of the status which Haroun (as) had from Musa (as) except that there is no Prophet after me”) to prove the Imamate of Imam Ali (as) – [...]
Hadiths with no References
There is a new trend where random quotes are being assigned or attributed to the Holy Imams (as). They often come in the form of an image, and are spread across social media – but [...]
Chest Beating & Shedding Tears – forbidden, permissible, or recommended?
An academic analysis of the discussion surrounding chest beating and shedding tears (al-Laṭum wal-Bukā’) over the likes of Imām al-Ḥussain عليه السلام. Is there any evidences that forbid it? Are there any that encourage it. [...]