27 October 2015
The du’a of Yunus (‘alayhis salam)
Question It is said in a Hadith that if a Muslim recites this verse forty times during illness and dies then his death will be that of Martyrs (Shahid). And if he gets well then his sins will be…
22 October 2015
Every Nabi warned his nation about Dajjal
Question Did every Nabi warn his nation about Dajjal?
21 October 2015
What did Musa (‘alayhis salam) say to Fir’awn?
Question What is the status of the following Hadith? لما بعث الله عز وجل موسى إلى فرعون قال رب ، أي شيء أقول ؟ قال قل أهيا شراهيا (Tafsir Ibn Kathir)……
10 October 2015
The simple natural way of Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam)
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration: "I have been sent with the simple natural way of Ibrahim ('alayhis salam)"
8 October 2015
Adam (‘alayhis salam) was created from the entire earth
Question I have read in Tabaqat Ibn Sa'd that Adam ('alayhis salam) was named 'Adam' due to him being created from 'أديم الأرض' ie. surface of the earth. Is this correct?
7 October 2015
An amazing dream of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question What is the authenticity of the following? Sayyiduna 'Abdur Rahman ibn Samurah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that once Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) came out to us and said: "Last…
25 September 2015
A Hadith describing Adam (‘alayhis salam)
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Ubay ibn Ka'b (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Adam was hairy and tall, of wheatish complexion,…
20 September 2015
Another Hadith on the blessings of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that the Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to perform Salah and prolong the qiyam (standing position).…
12 September 2015
An unauthentic virtue of saying ‘Sallallahu ‘ala Muhammad’ [salutation]
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "Whoever recites this 'sallallahu 'ala Muhammad', seventy (70) portals of mercy are opened for him"
8 September 2015
Was Zakariyya (‘alayhis salam) a carpenter?
Question Is it true that Nabi Zakariyya ('alayhis salam) was a carpenter?
4 September 2015
Did Sayyiduna ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) resemble Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam)?
Question Is the following narration authentic? 1) When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) married Sayyidah Ummu Kulthum to Sayyiduna 'Uthman, he said to her, "Verily, your husband resembles your…
26 August 2015
The Sahabah that resembled certain Ambiya in their appearance
Question Can you confirm if the following narration is authentic. Can you cite the source as well. It is narrated on the authority of Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) that the Messenger of Allah…
26 August 2015
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) describing a few Ambiya
Question Can you confirm if the following narration is authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I met Musa on the night of…
20 August 2015
Those who will enter Jannah without accountability
Question Would you kindly explain the quality of having tawakkul in Allah and its relationship to taking means as mentioned in this Hadith:
20 August 2015
Was Yusuf’s (‘alayhis salam) prison sentence increased?
Question What is the authenticity of the narration found in the Tafsir books regarding Yusuf ('alayhis salam)? The gist of the narration is as follows: Yusuf ('alayhis salam) has requested his fellow…