Merits of people & places – Hadith Answers

Explanation of the Hadith on souls

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Can you explain tashrih of this Hadith:

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Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would hasten when approaching Madinah

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Could you reference the narration?

“Whenever Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) returned from a journey and saw the walls/high parts of Madinah he would spur on his camel and if he was on an animal [a horse/donkey] he would make it gallop out of his love for Madinah”

Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s praise for Sayyiduna Mu’adh (radiyallahu’anhuma)

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Is the following an authentic statement of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) :

If it was not for Mu’adh (radiyallahu ‘anhu) then ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) would have been ruined.

The vast knowledge of Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah)

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Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said:

“O Allah! Guide the Quraysh, for the science of the scholar that comes from them will encompass the earth. O Allah! You have let the first of them taste bitterness, so let the latter of them taste reward.”

The Scholars agreed, among them Abu Qilaba (rahimahullah) and Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah), that the narration signified Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah)

Is the Hadith quoted above authentic and did it signify Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah)? Read More »

‘Amr ibn Qays Al Mulai (rahimahullah) would close his business in Sha’ban

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I have heard of a pious predecessor who would close up his business in Sha’ban so that he could free his time to recite Quran. Who was this pious person?

Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu’anhu) foresight

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Where can I find the muwafaqat of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu), (those verses that were revealed in agreement with Sayyiduna ‘Umar radiyallahu ‘anhu’s opinions). Read More »

The virtue of Ghouta

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Is this an authentic Hadith?

Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) related that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:

“Indeed the place of refuge/stronghold of the Muslims on the day of massacre [during the fitnah of Dajjal etc.] is in Ghouta, near a city called Damascus, this from the best of the cities of Sham.”

Meaning of a Hadith in Sahih Muslim

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In this famous Hadith, what is the correct meaning and explanation of the words ساعة و ساعة?

روى مسلم عن أبي عثمان النهدي عن حنظلة الأسيدي قال: وكان من كتاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: لقيني أبو بكر فقال كيف أنت يا حنظلة؟ قال: قلت: نافق حنظلة! قال: سبحان الله، ما تقول؟ قال: قلت: نكون عند رسول الله صلى عليه وسلم يذكرنا بالنار والجنة حتى كأنا رأي عين، فإذا خرجنا من عند رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عافسنا الأزواج والأولاد والضيعات فنسينا كثيراً. قال أبو بكر: فوالله إنا لنلقى مثل هذا، فانطلقت أنا وأبو بكر حتى دخلنا على رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، قلت: نافق حنظلة يا رسول الله، فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : “وما ذاك؟.” قلت: يا رسول الله نكون عندك تذكرنا بالنار والجنة، حتى كأنا رأي عين، فإذا خرجنا من عندك عافسنا الأزواج والأولاد والضيعات نسينا كثيراً، فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ” والذي نفسي بيده؛ إن لو تدومون على ما تكونون عندي وفي الذكر لصافحتكم الملائكة على فرشكم، وفي طرقكم، ولكن يا حنظلة ساعة وساعة ثلاث مرات.“

The incident regarding Salman’s Al Farisi (radiyallahu ‘anhu) acceptance of Islam

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I am looking for the narration which mentions how Sayyiduna Salman Al Farisi (radiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted Islam

The virtue of the tribe, ‘Azd Shanu-ah’

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Is this narration authentic and what is meant?

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Al Azd is Allah’s lion [i.e. Allah’s army] upon the earth. The people wish to lower them but Allah refuses except to raise them. A time will come upon the people where a man will say: “I wish my father was Azdi, I wish my mother was Azdi.”

The most beloved to Allah

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What is the authenticity of this narration?

On the authority of Abu Umamah (radiyallahu ‘anhu), Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:

“The one most deserving of envy according to me is the one who has the least burden, who offers a [great deal] of Salah [and finds solace in Salah], worshipping his Rabb well, and obeys him[even] in private. He is unknown among the people [and is not paid any heed]. His provisions are only what is sufficient and he is patient/content with that.” Then he tapped with his fingers and said: “His death comes quickly, his mourners are few, and his inheritance is little.”

Famous incident of Sayyiduna Harith stating that he is a true believer

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What is the authenticity and the full narration regarding Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) asking a Sahabi, how did you find your morning and him replying I found myself to be a complete Mu’min?

When was Egypt referred to as "Misr"?

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Can you please help me in finding out when the first mention of “Misr” in regards to Egypt was recorded in hadith literature. Are there any hadiths which refer to Egypt as “Misr” at the time of our Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) or was it named “Misr” after our Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) passed away?