Answers from 4 November 2026

23 Jumadal Ula 14484 November 2026

A Statement of Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Regarding the Status of ‘Ulama

QuestionI would like to know the authenticity of the following narration found in the footnotes of Behisti Zewar. It has been narrated from Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) that the status of the 'Ulama over the masses is more than seven hundred stages, and that the journey from one…

23 Jumadal Ula 14484 November 2026

Sayyidah ‘Atikah bint Zayd (radiyallahu ‘anha): Wife of the Shuhada

QuestionIs the following correct? ‘Abdullah ibn Abi Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) was married to ‘Atikah bint Zayd (radiyallahu ‘anha), who was extremely beautiful. Due to his love for her, ‘Abdullah(radiyallahu ‘anhuma) started missing Salah in the Masjid and stopped participating in Jihad, until Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) commanded ‘Abdullah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)…

23 Jumadal Ula 14484 November 2026

A Narration Regarding Gold and Silver

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? Allah has honoured two things in this world and the Hereafter: gold and silver. He has made them a source of honour for the people of this world and an adornment for the people of the Hereafter.

23 Jumadal Ula 14484 November 2026

The Book Dhari’atul Wusul

QuestionSome books of durud cite Dhari‘atul Wusul (ذريعة الوصول) as a reference. Is this a Hadith book? Can all the forms of durud quoted from it be regarded as authentic?