Sirah and History

17 Ramadan 143812 June 2017

Some Miracles at the Birth of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? 'Abdullah ibn Ja'far reports from Halimah Sa'diyyah, Nabi's (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) wet nurse, who said, "...Amina said to me, 'Something tremendous shall come of this son of mine; never did I bear a load that was lighter or filled with more blessings than him.…

15 Sha'ban 143812 May 2017

The Natural Fragrance of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that whenever Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) passed by a road, someone searching for him would be able to trail him by the fragrance that lingered in the air after him. This was the natural fragrance his body…

3 Rajab 143831 March 2017

A Narration Regarding the Buraq on the Night of Mi’raj

QuestionI have read a narration where the Buraq misbehaved when Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was about to mount it. Jibril ('alayhis salam) reprimanded it and said something to the effect 'Are you doing this to Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?' What is the correct wording and verification?

22 Jumadal Akhirah 143821 March 2017

Not the Face of a Liar

Question"Not the face of a liar" I heard that 'Abdullah ibn Salam (radiyallahu 'anhu) made this comment when Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) entered Madinah for the first time. What is the reference for this Hadith, and is it sahih?

22 Muharram 143824 October 2016

The Response of the Souls to the Call of Hajj

QuestionIs this reliable? "When Allah commanded Ibrahim ('alayhis salam) to announce to the people to perform Hajj, he stood up on the maqam and said: 'O worshippers of Allah, answer the call of your Rabb.' So the [souls of the] people said: 'We are here O Rabb, we are here.'…

2 Muharram 14384 October 2016

Authenticity of the Famous Nashid “Tala’al Badru ‘Alayna”

QuestionIs it true that when Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) came to Madinah Munawwarah some women and young girls were singing طَلَعَ الْبَدْرُ عَلَيْنَا مِنْ ثَنِيَّات الْوَدَاعِ وَجَبَ الشُّكْرُ عَلَيْنَا مَا دَعَا لِلَّهِ دَاعِ

2 Dhul Hijjah 14375 September 2016

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s Grand Daughter: Umamah bint Zaynab

QuestionNot much is known about this grand daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). I came across this narration, and would like to know the source and if they are authentic? Abu Qatadah reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was offering his salah and Umamah bint Zaynab was on…