16 September 2024
A biography of Ummu Sulaym (radiyallahu ‘anha), the honourable mother of Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly provide a biography on Ummu Sulaym (radiyallahu 'anha), the mother of Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu).
3 September 2024
The profound impact of a Verse from Surah Yusuf on ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the reference for this narration? Once 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) was leading the Salah and he recited the Verse from Surah Yusuf: "I only complain of my suffering and grief to…
5 August 2024
‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) is the mother of the Believers, but not of the disbelievers
Question Kindly comment on the authenticity of the following narration: 'Urwah ibn Zubayr (rahimahullah) came to Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) and told her that so and so doesn't consider you…
2 August 2024
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reprimands an individual for speaking ill of ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly comment on the authenticity of the following incident: Someone spoke ill of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu anhu) in front of Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu anhu). He said to that person:…
23 July 2024
A Hadith on loving Hasan, Husayn and their parents (radiyallahu ‘anhum)
Question What is the reference of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) took Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu 'anhuma) by the hand and said "Whoever loves me and loves these two, and their…
17 July 2024
The martyrdom of Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhu) should certainly make a Muslim grief struck
Question Is this attribution correct? What is the reference? Ibn Kathir (rahimahullah) said: Al Husayn (radiyallahu 'anhu) was a devoted worshipper, and a courageous and generous man. But there is…
20 May 2024
Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) proceeds to the marketplace after he is appointed the Khalifah
Question I require the source for the following incident: لما استخلف أبو بكر أصبح غاديا إلى السوق وعلى رقبته أثواب يتجر بها فلقيه عمر بن الخطاب وأبو عبيدة بن الجراح فقالا له: أين تريد يا خليفة رسول…
6 May 2024
An unreliable narration on gazing at a woman in Salah
Question I have heard that in the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) there would be some companions who would stand in the last row of Salah and would glance at the women behind. Is…
1 May 2024
‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) explains how Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) entered after their marriage
Question What is the meaning of "لم يرعني" in the following Hadith? تزوجني النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، فأتتني أمي فأدخلتني الدار، فلم يرعني إلا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ضحى……
25 April 2024
Why would Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) throw stones at those who don’t practice on raf’ul yadayn
Question Abdullah ibn 'Umar used to throw small stones at those who were not practicing raising the hands in Salah before ruku' and after ruku'. (Juzz Rafa ul yadain: 15) (Musnad Humaydi: 615) Is…
29 March 2024
An unreliable narration regarding speaking about ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? عن عائشة، رضي الله عنها، أم المؤمنين: ذكر علي عبادة
8 March 2024
Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) describes Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question What is the translation and authenticity of this Hadith? ما مسست حريرًا ولا ديباجًا ألين من كف النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، ولا شممت ريحًا قطّ أو عرفًا قط أطيب من ريح أو عرف النبي صلى الله عليه…
28 February 2024
The Islam of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) gave strength to the Muslims
Question What is the correct reference for this statement? Narrated Abdullah: "We have been powerful since 'Umar embraced Islam."
27 February 2024
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would cry profusely when listening to Quran
Question I am searching for a reference for this When the people of Yemen came during the time of Abu Bakr and heard the Quran, they began to weep. Abu Bakr said: "This is how we used to be." Then…
19 February 2024
‘Abdullah ibn Rawahah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) recites poetry to his wife
Question There is a narration which states that Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Rawahah (radiyallahu 'anhu) had sexual relations with his slave and recited poetry to his wife. Is this authentic?