Ambiya

19 Sha'ban 144618 February 2025

The Affairs of the Banu Israil Were Managed by Their Ambiya

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The Banu Israil used to be ruled and guided by prophets: Whenever a prophet died, another would take over his place. There will be no prophet after me, but there will be Caliphs who will increase in number." The people…

18 Sha'ban 144617 February 2025

The Three Sons of Nuh (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionWhat is the grading of this Hadith, please? سام أبو العرب، وحام أبو الحبش، ويافث أبو الروم

21 Dhul Qa'dah 144529 May 2024

Clarification Regarding an Incident of a Nabi

QuestionIn the following excerpt, who was the Prophet whom Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was referring to? "There is a Muslim boasting," so Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) immediately responded, "Do not say this, for verily, there was a prophet from amongst the prophets who looked at his army and…

27 Sha'ban 14458 March 2024

Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Describes Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhat is the translation and authenticity of this Hadith? ما مسست حريرًا ولا ديباجًا ألين من كف النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، ولا شممت ريحًا قطّ أو عرفًا قط أطيب من ريح أو عرف النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم

11 Rabi'ul Akhir 144526 October 2023

The Ambiya Are Not Inherited From

QuestionIs the following hadith authentic? "We, the prophets, do not leave any inheritance; whatever we leave is charity"

4 Rabi'ul Awwal 144519 September 2023

The Quraysh’s Request That Mount Safa Be Changed to Gold

QuestionSayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said that the people of Makkah asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to turn Mount Safa into gold for them and to remove the mountain around them so that they can cultivate (the land). It was said if you want you can be patient…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 144424 May 2023

A Shi’i Narration Regarding Nabi Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? إنّ الله تبارك وتعالى اتّخذ إبراهيم عبدًا قبل أن يتّخذه نبيًّا، وإن الله اتخذه نبيًّا قبل أن يتّخذه رسولًا، وإن الله اتّخذه رسولًا قبل أن يتّخذه خليلًا، وإن الله اتخذه خليلًا قبل أن يجعله إمامًا، فلما جَمع له الأشياء قال: إني جاعلك للناس إمامًا.

13 Ramadan 14444 April 2023

‘Isa (‘alayhis salam), his travel companion and the three loaves of bread

QuestionCan I get the reference of narration about 'Isa ('alayhis salam) and a man who lied about the loaf of bread? Then 'Isa ('alayhis salam) showed him miracles like walking on water, bringing a deer back to life and converting sand into gold all through the permission of Allah. 'Isa…

7 Ramadan 144429 March 2023

Where Will ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam) Kill Dajjal?

QuestionMujammi' (radiyallahu 'anhu) mentioned he heard the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) say: 'Isa ibn Maryam ('alayhis salam) will kill Dajjal at a place called Babul Ludd. Is this authentic?

18 Rajab 14449 February 2023

A Nabi from Those Whom Allah Did Not Mention in the Quran

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? عن علي رضى الله عنه: إن الله تعالى بعث نبياً أسود، فهو ممن لم تذكر قصته في القرآن.

7 Rabi'ul Akhir 14442 November 2022

A Follow up Query Regarding a Narration on ‘Uzayr (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionIn one of your answers entitled "A narration regarding 'Uzayr ('alayhis salam)" you mention that al-Dhahabi (rahimahullah) concurs with Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) regarding his grading of a narration. As far as I can see, a reference was not given for al-Dhahabi's concurrence. Could you provide a reference, please?