Hadith and Authenticity
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What is the authenticity of the narration regarding the monk Bahira's encounter with the Prophet, peace be upon him, whether the one that mentions he was accompanied by his uncle Abu Talib, or the one that mentions he was accompanied by Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, when he was eighteen years old?
Is the phenomenon of using musical ringtones on mobile phones one of the minor or major signs of the Hour? And what is the authenticity of the hadith: "There will come a time upon my Ummah when a man will converse with his family about the strap of his sandal," and what is its interpretation concerning the mobile phone?
Is it permissible to carpet a mosque with a second layer of carpeting over the first, and is there any Hadith from the Prophet (peace be upon him) that prohibits this?
What is the ruling on denouncing someone who acts upon a weak hadith concerning the virtues of deeds? Is what is acted upon considered Sunnah or Mustahabb? Is it permissible for common people to act upon hadiths that have a Takhrij without knowing their degree of authenticity?
Does the blessing of the Prophetic supplications differ with slight variations in their wording, and is scrupulous adherence to their exact wording considered excessive veneration?
Where can I find the Mutawatir Hadith?
What is the authenticity of the hadith that mentions Abu Hurayrah and some Companions leaving due to hunger, and the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, giving them two dates?
What is the authenticity of the saying: "On the Day of Judgment, Allah will have mercy on people—a mercy for which Iblis would yearn"?
How did Al-Albani authenticate hadiths, and do they then become acceptable to act upon? And did he authenticate hadiths from Sahih Al-Bukhari?
What is the degree of authenticity of the hadith: "Whoever lights a lamp in a mosque, the angels and the bearers of the Throne will continue to pray for him and seek forgiveness for him as long as that light remains, and if he sweeps the dust of the mosque, he will be paid with Houris of paradise," mentioned in Tafsir al-Qurtubi?
What is the authenticity of the hadith: "The Imams are from Quraish; they have a right over you, and you have a right over them just as much: if they are asked for mercy, they show mercy; if they make a covenant, they fulfill it; and if they rule, they rule justly. Whoever among them does not do that, upon him be the curse of Allah, the angels, and all mankind"? And does its ruling apply today with the intermingling of lineages? And is it permissible to curse unjust rulers based on it?
Is it feared to look at lightning? And has there been a prohibition reported concerning that?
What is the authenticity of the story of Iblis meeting John the son of Zechariah (peace be upon them), and Iblis's categorization of the natures of the children of Adam, as narrated by Wahb ibn Munabbih? And where can this story be found?
Is it permissible to conceal someone who commits legal violations such as forgery or embezzling state funds, and what is the Islamic ruling on that, and does the Hadith "Whoever conceals a Muslim in this world, Allah will conceal him in the Hereafter" apply to this?
What is the authenticity of what was mentioned in Al-Suyuti's Tafsir concerning the absence of any marfu' hadith prohibiting a man from approaching his wife from behind (anal intercourse), and that some mawquf hadiths narrated from the Companions are authentic, along with his authentication of Ibn 'Umar's hadith permitting it, which is mentioned in Sahih Al-Bukhari?
What does the completion of the religion mean in His saying, the Most High: "This day I have perfected for you your religion," does it include legislation or monotheism and creed?
How can I respond to someone who claims that my appearance is inconsistent with my religious knowledge, even though I derive my information from reliable sources?
What is the authenticity of the hadiths mentioned in the book "Al-Targhib wal-Tarhib" which state, "If a man raises a building more than seven cubits, he is called out, 'O most wicked of the wicked, whither away?'" and "If Allah wills humiliation for a servant, He makes him spend his wealth on building," especially with the current existence of skyscrapers?
Is the Hadith, "If you see a man frequenting the mosques, then bear witness to his faith," authentic or weak, taking into consideration its apparent contradiction with the noble verse: {The Bedouins say, "We have believed." Say, "You have not believed, but say, 'We have submitted,' for faith has not yet entered your hearts"}?
What are the supplications (duas), remembrances (adhkar), or Quranic verses that help those who suffer from insomnia to sleep?
Is it permissible to take fertility medications that help conceive twins when there are already two children?
What is the authenticity of the Hadith: "Whoever finds dates, let him break his fast with them, and whoever does not find them, let him break his fast with water, for it is a purifier"?
What is the grade and text (matn) of the hadith: "If you find yourself exhausted in body, and lacking in provision, then know that you have spoken about what does not concern you," and what are its explanations and rulings?
Is God's answering a disbeliever's prayer considered proof of his disbelief, based on the Hadith which indicates that God does not like to hear the voice of a disbeliever?