QuestionIs there any authentic narration about a Sahabi with very curly hair who burnt a line through the middle of his hair with a heated iron so that he could resemble the hairstyle of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?
QuestionIs it true that if the weight of the bier [Janazah] feels light, this is a sign that the person was righteous?
QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? قال علي رضي الله عنه: سلوني قبل أن تفقدوني، سلوني عن طرقِ السماء فإني أعرف بها من طرقِ الأرض And if proven authentic, what does طرق السماء mean?
QuestionIs this narration authentic? قال: صفيه لي يا أم معبد، قالت: رأيت رجلا ظاهر الوضاءة، أبلج الوجه، حسن الخلق، لم تعبه ثجلة، ولم تزريه صعلة، وسيم قسيم، في عينيه دعج، وفي أشفاره وطف، وفي صوته صهل، وفي عنقه سطع، وفي لحيته كثاثة، أزج أقرن، إن صمت فعليه الوقار، وإن تكلم…
QuestionIn your answer here, you discuss the complexion of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Why is it necessary to specify whether he was brown, tan or black? What bearing does his complexion have on his role as Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? Racism will always be the weapon used to…
QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following. The Story of Sayyiduna Hudhayfah ibnul Yaman (radiyallahu 'anhu) in the Cold Night This happened during The Battle of Ahzab in 5 A.H. It was cold, dark, and windy. The Muslims were surrounded in Madinah by the kuffar from Quraysh, Ghatafan and the…
QuestionWhen Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas's (radiyallahu 'anhuma) father passed away, many people came to offer condolences to him, and among them an old man came and did it so well that Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) was greatly comforted. That person said, "O, 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas, your father has…
QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? عن ابن عباس، قال: لما أرادوا أن يحفروا لرسول الله - صلى الله عليه وسلم - بعثوا إلى أبي عبيدة بن الجراح، وكان يضرح كضريح أهل مكة، وبعثوا إلى أبي طلحة، وكان هو الذي يحفر لأهل المدينة، وكان يلحد، فبعثوا إليهما رسولين، فقالوا:…
QuestionI often see pictures and videos showing huge crowds of Muslims in Madinah Munawwarah, Makkah Mukarramah, ‘Arafah, Mina and other places, with the caption: ومن سيصدقني يا خديجة؟ Meaning: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is said to have asked Sayyidah Khadijah (radiyallahu ‘anha), “Who will believe me and my message?”…
QuestionKindly provide the reference and Arabic for this narration: Ibn Mubarak said: "Mu‘awiyah is a test for us. Whoever we see looking at Mu‘awiyah with hostility, we suspect him of harbouring ill feelings towards the people — meaning the Companions of Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)."
QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this Hadith: Narrated Usamah ibn Zayd (radiyallahu 'anhu): "I came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) one night concerning some need, so he came out while he was covering up something, and I did not know what it was. Once I had tended to my…
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Abun Nadr, the mawla of 'Umar ibn Ubaydillah said, "It reached me that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said regarding the martyrs of Uhud, 'I testify for them.' Abu Bakr As Siddiq (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, 'Messenger of Allah! Are we not their brothers? We entered Islam…
QuestionIs this narration reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "My pond [of Kawthar] will have four corners. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr, Sayyiduna 'Umar, Sayyiduna 'Uthman and Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhum) will each be standing at one corner. Whomsoever comes and he loved all of them will be given to drink.…
QuestionHow many battles did Sayyiduna Khalid ibn Walid (radiyallahu ‘anhu) participate in altogether?
QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: Abu 'Ubaydah (radiyallahu 'anhu) was besieged in Syria and came under attack from the enemy. Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) wrote to him: “Whenever hardship befalls you, Allah will bring relief after it. One hardship will never overcome two eases. Allah Ta'ala says:…