1 February 2017
The simple and informal proposal of Bilal (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question I heard the way Sayyiduna Bilal (radiyallahu 'anhu) and his brother had proposed for marriage. Bilal (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, 'I am Bilal and this is my brother...' Please provide the…
31 January 2017
The Angels rejoiced when ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted Islam
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) says: "When 'Umar accepted Islam, Jibril descended and said, 'O Muhammad! The inhabitants of the sky have…
31 January 2017
Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was not accused of fabricating Hadith
Question Is this narration authentic? Muhammad Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) said: "Mu'awiyah was not a suspect of fabricating Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)"
23 December 2016
A query regarding ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) questioning in the grave
Question Is this narration reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was once explaining what will happen in the grave when the Angels come to question a person. Sayyiduna 'Umar…
21 December 2016
The complexion of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What was the complexion of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu)?
21 December 2016
The initial names of Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu’anhuma)
Question I heard the following Hadith; "When Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu 'anhuma) were born, 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) named them Ja'far and Hamza." Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) told him: "I…
19 December 2016
Another virtue of Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu’anha)
Question Is this Hadith sahih? On the day of the camel (Jamal), 'Ammar [Ibn Yasir] saw a congregation, so he asked: ‘What is this?’ So it was said to him: ‘A man who curses 'Aaishah and reviles her.’…
15 December 2016
‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) suggests consulting the wives of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) over a Juristic ruling
Question What is the authenticity of the narration wherein Sayyiduna 'Umar and Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Thabit (radiyallahu 'anhuma) were discussing a ruling regarding ghusl after intercourse. After…
14 December 2016
Loving the Sahabah is a sign of true faith
Question How do we reconcile these Hadiths? 1. Bara (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates: "I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) saying, 'None loves the Ansar but a Believer, and none hates them…
8 December 2016
Sahabah would laugh but their Iman was firmer than mountains
Question Is this authentic? سئل ابن عمر هل كان أصحاب النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يضحكون؟ قال نعم، والإيمان في قلوبهم أعظم من الجبال Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar was asked, "Would the companions of Nabi…
7 December 2016
What was engraved on the ring of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Did Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) have the following words engraved on his ring? 'Death is enough as an admonisher, O Umar'
6 December 2016
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s personal advisers, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question Is this narration reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "My two ministers from the inhabitants of the earth are Abu Bakr and 'Umar"
5 December 2016
The height of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is there an authentic narration regarding the height of Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu)?
5 December 2016
Occasionally walking barefoot
Question Is this authentic? "A man from the companions of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) traveled to Fadalah ibn 'Ubayd (radiyallahu 'anhu) when he was in Egypt. After a brief conversation…
2 December 2016
Did ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) kill five hundred people in Siffin?
Question I read a narration regarding the Battle of Siffin that Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) killed 500 people single-handedly and the reference was Al Bidayah Wan Nihayah. I was wondering if…