Merits of people & places

17 Dhul Hijjah 14417 August 2020

A Home in Jannah Made from a Ruby

QuestionThere is Hadith in Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah (Hadith: 35168) regarding a special jewel home reserved for Prophets, and martyrs. Is this Hadith authentic?

19 Dhul Qa'dah 144110 July 2020

Was Hakim ibn Hizam Born in the Ka’bah?

QuestionIs the following narration by Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) and his statement thereafter correct? Is it authentically established that Sayyiduna Hakim ibn Hizam and Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) were both born in the blessed Ka'bah? أخبرنا أبو بكر محمد بن أحمد بن بالويه ثنا إبراهيم بن إسحاق الحربي ثنا مصعب بن…

9 Jumadal Akhirah 14414 February 2020

Being Aided in Sustenance Via the Weak Among You

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? In a Hadith Qudsi, Allah Ta’ala says: “Search for me among your weak ones, for verily, you are being aided and provided rizq [sustenance] via your weak ones.”

13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144111 November 2019

Jannah Desires Three People

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Indeed, Jannah desires three [people]; ‘Ali, ‘Ammar, and Salman (radiyallahu 'anhum)."

30 Muharram 144130 September 2019

A Hadith Stating Five Acts of Worship

QuestionWhat is status of following narration? خمس من العبادة: قلة الطعم، والقعود في المساجد، والنظر إلى الكعبة، والنظر في المصحف من غير أن يقرأه، والنظر في وجه العالم.

18 Jumadal Ula 144025 January 2019

The Best and Worst of People

QuestionIs this narration authentic? A man said: "O Messenger of Allah! Which of the people are the best?' Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied: 'He whose life is long and his deeds are good.' He asked: 'Then which of the people are the worst?' Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied:…