Sirah and History

15 Jumadal Ula 144827 October 2026

Meaning of “The Concluding Verses of Surah Baqarah”

QuestionWhich verses are meant by “the concluding verses (khawatim) of Surah Baqarah”: the last two or the last three? This is with reference to the following: It was one of the gifts given on the night of Mi‘raj. It is recommended to recite it before sleeping. It is to be…

14 Jumadal Ula 144826 October 2026

A Du’a Attributed to ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam) for Difficulty During Childbirth

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? عن ابن عباس رضي الله تعالى عنهما قال: مر عيسى عليه السلام ببقرة قد اعترض ولدها في بطنها، فقالت: يا كلمة الله ادع الله أن يخلصني، فقال: يا خالق النفس من النفس ويا مخرج النفس من النفس خلصها فألقت ما في بطنها…

11 Jumadal Ula 144823 October 2026

Gathering Information About a Prospective Bride

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, which mentions that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sent a woman to look at another woman and said: شمي عوارضها، وانظري إلى عرقوبيها What is the explanation given for the wisdom behind the instruction of our beloved Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?

11 Jumadal Ula 144823 October 2026

The Narration on the Speaking Lizard

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "A Bedouin from Banu Sulaym was walking while carrying a lizard in his hand. As he approached, he asked: 'Who is this man surrounded by people?' One of the Sahabah replied: 'This is the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)'…

10 Jumadal Ula 144822 October 2026

Making Space for a Fellow Muslim Despite There Being Ample Room

QuestionIn the following Hadith, is there any mention that Nabi (sallalahu alaihi waslalam) was alone in the Masjid? A man once came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) while he was seated in the Masjid. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) moved [to make space]. The man remarked, "O Messenger of…

29 Rabi'ul Akhir 144812 October 2026

Authenticity of Eight Rak‘ahs of Duha With a Particular Du‘a

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following? Perform eight rak'ahs of nafl salah at the time of duha with four salams, one after every two rak'ah. In each rak'ah, recite Surah Fatihah, Surah Alam Nashrah and Qul huwallahu Ahad. Then read the following three times: Allahumma inni as-aluka…

26 Rabi'ul Akhir 14489 October 2026

Which Is the Seventy-Third Deviated Sect?

QuestionIn a Hadith, we are told that there will be 73 different sects in this Ummah, one more than the previous Ummahs. Which sect is this referring to?

24 Rabi'ul Akhir 14487 October 2026

The Incident of Zayd ibn Harithah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and His Du‘a: “Ya Arhamar Rahimin”

QuestionIs this incident of Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Harithah (radiyallahu 'anhu) suitable to quote? عن الليث بن سعد قال: بلغني أن زيد بن حارثة اكترى من رجل بغلا من الطائف واشترط عليه الكري أن ينزله حيث شاء، قال: فمال به إلى خربة، فقال له: انزل، فنزل، فإذا في الخربة قتلى كثيرة،…

5 Rabi'ul Akhir 144818 September 2026

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Drinking from an Ansari’s Garden

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and one of his companions entered upon an Ansari man. They greeted the man, and he replied, “O Messenger of Allah! Let my father and mother be sacrificed for you! It is hot,” while he was watering his…