Merits of people & places

30 Jumadal Ula 143710 March 2016

“You Will Be My Companion at the Pond of Kawthar”

QuestionPlease provide the reference and authenticity of the narration wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) "You will be my companion at the pond of Kawthar"

22 Jumadal Ula 14372 March 2016

…The Most Capable in Judgement Is ‘Ali…

QuestionAre the words " wa aqdahum Ali" authentically narrated in the narration regarding the special virtues of certain Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum).

14 Safar 143727 November 2015

The Lofty Rank of the Veterans of Badr

QuestionCan you confirm the authenticity of the Hadith where Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that the people of Badr are the best of companions, and Allah has looked at them, and said do as you please for Allah has forgiven you."

13 Muharram 143727 October 2015

A Virtue of Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Harithah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionKindly confirm if the following narration is authentic? 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) never sent Zayd ibn Harithah on a campaign but he appointed him as it's commander, and if he [Zayd radiyallahu 'anhu] had lived after him he would have appointed him as his vicegerent"

7 Muharram 143721 October 2015

Shaytan Flees From ‘Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionKindly confirm if the following narration is authentic: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to 'Sayyiduna 'Umar: "Shaytan does not see you taking walking on a certain path except that he takes a different path"

11 Dhul Hijjah 143625 September 2015

Hadith on the Virtue of the Khulafa

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Allah, Place the truth with 'Ali wherever he goes"

8 Dhul Hijjah 143622 September 2015

Another Virtue of Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionI am searching for the Hadith, wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that some people of the Bani Israel were inspired [by Allah to the truth and to say the correct things] without them being Prophets. If it had to be someone from my Ummah [who was inspired] it…

4 Dhul Hijjah 143618 September 2015

The Wings of Ja’far ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionThere is a narration wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that Sayyiduna Ja'far will have wings and he will be flying in Jannah with the Angels? What book is this narration from, and is it authentic?

3 Dhul Hijjah 143617 September 2015

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s Du’as for Sayyiduna Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionAre the following du'as that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) made for Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah authentic? 1) O Allah! Teach Mu'awiyah the Book and arithmetic, and protect him from the Punishment. اللهم علم معاوية الكتاب والحساب وقه العذاب 2) O Allah! Teach him (Mu'awiyah) the Book and arithmetic, and grant him…

23 Dhul Qa'dah 14367 September 2015

The Modesty of Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was reclining in his house while his legs were uncovered. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) sought permission to enter, so he permitted him to enter and he spoke to him. Then Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) sought permission to enter, so…

22 Shawwal 14368 August 2015

The Hur (Maiden of Jannah) of Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibn Al Khattab

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: It is said that when Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) did Isra' Mi'raj and saw paradise, he saw a very shy Hur of dark skin. And he asked Jibril, whose Hur is that. Jibril answered that is a Hur for your best friend…