Sahabah

17 Jumadal Akhirah 14395 March 2018

Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advise on Winter Warmth

QuestionPlease provide the original source, and comment on the authenticity of this narration. Sulaym ibn 'Aamir narrates that when winter would come, Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) would be extra mindful of them and write to them, advising: "Winter, which is an enemy, has come, so prepare for it with wool,…

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143922 February 2018

Ummu Ruman bintu ‘Amir

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "As she was being lowered into her grave, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, 'Anyone who wants to see a Hur [a woman of Jannah], should look at Ummu Ruman."

5 Jumadal Akhirah 143921 February 2018

Meaning of a Hadith in Sahih Muslim

QuestionIn this famous Hadith, what is the correct meaning and explanation of the words ساعة و ساعة? روى مسلم عن أبي عثمان النهدي عن حنظلة الأسيدي قال: وكان من كتاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: لقيني أبو بكر فقال كيف أنت يا حنظلة؟ قال: قلت: نافق حنظلة! قال:…

23 Jumadal Ula 14399 February 2018

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Possessed Many Good Qualities

QuestionOne day Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sat with the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) and explained to them that character has 360 branches and whomsoever has one will go to Jannah. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) then asked, 'O Rasulullah! Do I have any one of them in me?” Nabi (sallallahu…

13 Jumadal Ula 143930 January 2018

A Miracle Regarding a Sahabi Who Broke His Leg

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن عمرو بن مالك، قال: حدثني رجل، يزعم أنه أحد العشرة قال: كنا عدة خرجنا في سرية، فانكسرت فخذ رجل منا، فتركناه وتركنا فرسه عنده، فلما ولينا قال: قلت: فإن تولوا فقل حسبي الله لا إله إلا هو عليه توكلت وهو رب العرش العظيم [التوبة: ١٢٩]…

6 Jumadal Ula 143923 January 2018

A Miraculous Incident Regarding Hamzah ibn ‘Amr Al Aslami (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionPlease cite the source for this incident: Sayyiduna Hamzah ibn 'Amr Al Aslami (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that once they were on a journey with Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) on a very dark night [and lost sight of each other]. Suddenly Sayyiduna Hamzah ibn ‘Amr's fingers shone forth with light…