Answers from 3 April 2017

6 Rajab 14383 April 2017

The Land of Sham

QuestionReferring to the Hadith where it is mentioned that the "best of places to live" and "take refuge" is in Syria and Yemen. In fact, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) made du'a, “Allahumma barik fi Shamina” and “Allahumma barik fi Yaminina”. How would one explain this Hadith in the present…

6 Rajab 14383 April 2017

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Not Asking for Help

QuestionYou have answered a question here regarding Thawban (radiyallahu 'anhu). When he would drop his whip from his mount, he would dismount and get the whip without asking anyone for assistance. I have heard a similar narration regarding Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu). Can you source and verify this version?

6 Rajab 14383 April 2017

Two Types of Knowledge

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There are two types of knowledge. The first type is that knowledge which is in the heart of a person and this is the one that is beneficial knowledge. The second…