Sirah and History

14 Safar 144114 October 2019

A Narration Regarding Two Cursed Sounds

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna 'Abdur Rahman ibn 'Awf (radiyallahu 'anhu) relates: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once took hold of my hand and we proceeded to visit his ailing son, Ibrahim. They found the infant in the throes of death, so Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)…

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144016 July 2019

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Offer Salah Behind a Certain Pillar

QuestionWhat is the significance of this spot which was sought in the following Hadith? حدثنا يزيد بن أبي عبيد، قال: كنت آتي مع سلمة بن الأكوع فيصلي عند الأسطوانة التي عند المصحف، فقلت: يا أبا مسلم، أراك تتحرى الصلاة عند هذه الأسطوانة، قال: فإني رأيت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم…

29 Shawwal 14403 July 2019

Honey Mixed With Water

QuestionIs the following established? Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) said, "The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to drink honey and water first thing in the morning. In it is a hidden cure for the preservation of one's health. None will benefit from it except the intelligent." (Zadul Ma'ad)

26 Sha'ban 14402 May 2019

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Never Howled With Laughter

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) narrates: "I never saw the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) laughing in such a way that his uvula (i.e., the soft fleshy tissue hanging in the back of the throat) became visible. He used to merely smile."