8 May 2025
‘Ali’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) comment at the demise of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is the following narration authentic? عن أبي بكر الهذلي عن الحسن قال: قال علي لما قبض النبي - صلى الله عليه وسلم - نظرنا في أمرنا فوجدنا النبي - صلى الله عليه وسلم - قد قدم أبا بكر في الصلاة…
7 May 2025
Another version of the consolatory letter to Mu’adh (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is this version of the Hadith authentic? ...بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم من محمد رسول الله إلى معاذ بن جبل، سلام عليك، فإني أحمد إليك الله الذي لا إله إلا هو، أما بعد فأعظم الله لك الأجر، وألهمك…
24 March 2025
Sayyidah ‘Aisha’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) du’a on Laylatul Qadr
Question Is there any reference for this narration? Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "If I knew which night was Laylatul Qadr, I would ask Allah for nothing except well-being."
19 February 2025
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) visits Zayd ibn Thabit (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is there a reference for this incident please? Zayd ibn Thabit (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) once came to visit him. Zayd allowed him in while a slave girl was…
3 February 2025
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) cautions against reporting Hadiths that go against established practise
Question I am looking for the statement of Sayyiduna 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) wherein he stated on the mimbar, "By Allah, I will make it difficult for a man who relates a Hadith…
31 January 2025
‘Ali’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) description of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question I am looking for the long description of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) reported by Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu).
29 January 2025
Mu’awiyah’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) du’a for the Khilafah of his son
Question Kindly provide the source for the following: When Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (radiyallahu' anhu) made Yazid his successor, he supplicated to Allah Ta'ala as: "Oh Allah, if I have…
10 December 2024
Man is nothing but a span of days
Question Hasan al Basri (rahimahullah) said: "Son of Adam! You are nothing but a number of days, whenever each day passes then part of you has gone."
2 December 2024
‘Ammar ibn Yasir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was a man of few words
Question Kindly provide the reference for this narration: "'Ammar ibn Yasir (radiyallahu 'anhu) would speak less, remain silent for a long time, and most of his words were seeking refuge in the Most…
2 December 2024
‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) preferred voluntary Salah over nafl fasting
Question Is there a narration stating that 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) preferred to offer optional Salah rather than keeping nafl fast? If he would fast it was just the three days a…
26 November 2024
Truth (haqq) on the tongue and heart of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the correct reference for this narration? إن الله وضع الحق على لسان عمر وقلبه يقول به
22 November 2024
Allah did not grant Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) a better wife than Khadijah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question What is the correct reference for this Hadith? I have heard it is in Musnad Ahmad. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "By Allah! I haven't found a better wife than Khadijah…
20 November 2024
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) sees an old man drinking alcohol
Question I am looking for the reference of the incident wherein Sayyiduna 'Umar was once patrolling with Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) when he peeped into an old man's house and…
24 October 2024
The love of the four Khulafa is only found in the heart of the Believer
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Ata' al-Khurasani reported from Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) who said: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The love of four will never be…
22 October 2024
The death of Sa’d ibn ‘Ubadah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Was Sa'd ibn 'Ubadah killed by the Jinn?