Sahabah

30 Dhul Qa'dah 144121 July 2020

The Kursi in Relation to the ‘Arsh

QuestionIbn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said: "The Kursi is the place of the feet of Allah, and the size of Throne cannot be known." This was narrated by Ibn Khuzaymah in at-Tawhid, 1/248, no. 154 and Hakim in Mustadrak. He classed it as authentic according to the conditions of Bukhari and…

29 Dhul Qa'dah 144120 July 2020

The Curse of Sayyiduna Sa’id ibn Zayd (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionI came across in a lecture that a woman (by name of Asma) got into a land dispute with Sayyiduna Sa'id Ibn Zayd (radiyallahu 'anhu) regarding a piece of land. Eventually Sayyiduna Sa'id Ibn Zayd (radiyallahu 'anhu) relented and even though he believed it was his land, he let Asma…

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144116 July 2020

‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Surprise and Happiness Upon Hearing of a Sunnah Being Practised

QuestionKindly mention which ‘Abdullah was alluded to in the following narration along with the reason for saying أنى علقها: عن أبي معمر أن أميرا كان بمكة يسلم تسليمتين فقال عبد الله: أنى علقها. قال الحكم في حديثه: إن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان يفعله (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 581)

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144116 July 2020

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Praised Allah While Moving Back to the Saff (Row)

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, what was the reason for Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) raising his hands and saying takbir before moving back to the saff (row)? وعن سهل بن سعد الساعدى رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ذهب إلى بنى عمرو بن عوف ليصلح بينهم…

23 Dhul Qa'dah 144114 July 2020

Sayyidatuna: Ummu Sulaym and Ummu Salamah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionWere the two Sahabiyyah Sayyidah Ummu Sulaym and Sayyidah Ummu Salamah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) one and the same person, or were they two different people? I know that Sayyidah Ummu Sulaym was married to Sayyiduna Abu Talhah and would like to know if Sayyiduna Anas’ mother (radiyallahu ‘anhum) was this same…

17 Dhul Qa'dah 14418 July 2020

Translation of a Narration Regarding ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) Dissuading Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhat is the translation of the following Hadith? أن عائشة، قالت: لقد راجعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في ذلك، وما حملني على كثرة مراجعته إلا أنه لم يقع في قلبي: أن يحب الناس بعده رجلا، قام مقامه أبدا، ولا كنت أرى أنه لن يقوم أحد مقامه إلا تشاءم…

16 Dhul Qa'dah 14417 July 2020

The Iman of Those After Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? عن عمرو بن شعيب، عن أبيه، عن جده، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أي الخلق أعجب إليكم إيمانا؟، قالوا: الملائكة، قال: وما لهم لا يؤمنون، وهم عند ربهم عز وجل؟، قالوا: فالنبيون، قال: وما لهم لا يؤمنون، والوحي ينزل عليهم؟، قالوا:…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 14413 July 2020

‘Abdur Rahman’s ibn ‘Awf (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Secret to Business Success

QuestionI heard about the following, is it authentic and what is the explanation? Sayyiduna 'Abdur Rahman ibn 'Awf (radiyallahu 'anhu) was asked; "What is the reason of your success? He replied, 'Due to three things; 1) I never refused any profit 2) I sold everything in cash and not on…

8 Dhul Qa'dah 144129 June 2020

Do Not Waste Water, Even at the Riverbank

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) passed by Sa'd (radiyallahu 'anhu) when he was performing ablution, and he said: 'What is this extravagance?' He said: 'Can there be any extravagance in ablution?' Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Yes, even if you are on…

27 Shawwal 144119 June 2020

A Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Who Requested Permission to Commit Zina

QuestionI heard in a lecture that a man came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) saying he wanted to commit zina with so and so lady. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) listened to him quietly and calmly and then asked him how he would feel if so and so man…

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

A Query Regarding a Sahabi Emulating Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs there any narration which states that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was walking on a pathway when there was a branch of a tree hanging in his way and he bent to avoid the branch and later when a Sahabi (radiyallahu 'anhu) was walking on the same pathway he…