Answers from 28 July 2015

11 Shawwal 143628 July 2015

Sayyiduna ‘Umar Reading the Tawrah

QuestionI've read that once Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) was reciting the Tawrah, and Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was upset and said if Musa ('alayhis salam) was alive today he'd have to abandon that law/revelation and follow him (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Please reference the source, text, and grading.

11 Shawwal 143628 July 2015

Sayyiduna ‘Abbas ibn ‘Abdil Muttalib (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah has taken me as a close friend (Khalil) as He took Ibrahim as a close friend. So my house and the house of Ibrahim will be opposite to one another in…

11 Shawwal 143628 July 2015

Honouring the Noble Ones

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? إذا أتاكم كريم قوم فأكرموه Translation When the noble ones of a certain nation come to you then honour them