6 August 2015
Being branded due to possessing Dinars and Dirhams
Question Is the following authentic? After a Sahabi from the Ashabus Suffah had passed away, one or two Dirhams ware found in his pocket. When Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was informed…
3 August 2015
Did Sayyiduna ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) marry Sayyidah Ruqayyah (radiyallahu ‘anha)?
Question Is it correct that Sayyiduna 'Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) married Sayyidah Ruqayyah (radiyallahu 'anha), the daughter of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?
28 July 2015
Sayyiduna ‘Umar reading the Tawrah
Question I've read that once Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) was reciting the Tawrah, and Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) was upset and said if Musa ('alayhis salam) was alive today he'd have to…
28 July 2015
Sayyiduna ‘Abbas ibn ‘Abdil Muttalib (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is this narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Allah has taken me as a close friend (Khalil) as…
27 July 2015
‘Umar’s (radiyallahu’anhu) Islam
Question I came across the following Hadith in Sahih Bukhari: I heard Sa`id bin Zayd bin `Amr bin Nufail saying in the mosque of Al-Kufa: "By Allah, I have seen myself tied and forced by `Umar to…
17 July 2015
The most virtuous of people
Question What is the source and the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) says, "Once I was seated with Nabi (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) when he asked, 'Do you know, of…
16 July 2015
Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan (radiyallahu ‘anhu)’s dream before his death
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration and does it imply that the souls of the dead can return to this world? Sayyiduna Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that when the enemy…
13 July 2015
Meaning of a poem that Sayyidatuna ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) recited upon visiting the grave of her brother
Question Can you please provide a background as to who was "companions of Jadhimah" as mentioned in the following Hadith: حَدَّثَنَا الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، عَنِ…
22 June 2015
An unauthentic praise for Sayyiduna Suhayb (radiyallahu’anhu)
Question Is this a Hadith ? "'Excellent worshiper that is Suhayb! Although he did not fear God, he would disobey Him not ."
20 June 2015
Sayyiduna Tha’labah ibn Abdir Rahman Al Ansari’s tawbah
Question Is the incident regarding Sayyiduna Tha'labah's tawbah authentic? The gist of the story is as follows: Sayyiduna Tha'labah who use to serve Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once gazed at…
18 June 2015
Did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) see Waraqah ibn Nawfal in Jannah?
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Al Hakim reported from Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Do not slander Waraqah ibn Nawfal for I have…
16 June 2015
How many children did Sayyidatuna Zaynab (radiyallahu ‘anha) have?
Question Kindly confirm if Sayyidatuna Zaynab (radiyallahu 'anha) the daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) had two children?
15 June 2015
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s words to Sayyidatuna ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) when she was slandered
Question There is a very beautiful Hadith I have heard in a khutbah showing Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)'s love and patience. Can you please provide the exact words and reference. When the…
6 June 2015
The reason for Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu’anha) being the ‘Queen of the women of Jannah’
Question Is there any reason mentioned in the Hadith which gives the reason for Fatimah Radiyallahu Anha being the queen of Jannah?
4 June 2015
Reciting the Takbir when completing the last few Surahs of the Quran
Question Are there any virtues mentioned in the Hadith for reciting the takbir from Surah Duha to Surah Nas when one is completing a recital of the Quran?