Sirah and History

2 Muharram 144818 June 2026

The Islam of ‘Abdullah ibn Salam (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? يا معشر اليهود، أروني اثني عشر رجلا يشهدون أن لا إله إلا الله، وأن محمدا رسول الله يحط الله عن كل يهودي تحت أديم السماء الغضب الذي غضب عليهم قال: فأسكتوا ما أجابه منهم أحد، ثم رد عليهم فلم يجبه منهم أحد،…

1 Muharram 144817 June 2026

The Conversation Between Hajjaj and Sa’id ibn Al Jubayr (rahimahullah)

QuestionBefore Hajjaj killed Sa'id ibn Jubayr (rahimahullah), a conversation took place wherein Hajjaj asked him his name, his views on Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), Sayyiduna 'Ali and the Khulafa (radiyallahu 'anhum) etc. Is this conversation that took place authentic?

23 Dhul Hijjah 14479 June 2026

Translation of a Hadith Regarding the Description of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionPlease can you translate this Hadith for me from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: وقال وهب بن منبه: أوحى الله إلى نبي من أنبياء بني إسرائيل -يقال له: شعياء -أن قم في بني إسرائيل فإني سأطلق لسانك بوحي. فقام فقال: يا سماء اسمعي، ويا أرض انصتي، فإن الله يريد أن يقضي شأنا…

18 Dhul Hijjah 14474 June 2026

Hadith on the Early Signs of the Prophethood of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following Hadith. أخذ الله عز وجل مني الميثاق كما أخذ من النبيين ميثاقهم، وبشر بي المسيح عيسى ابن مريم، ورأت أمي في منامها أنه خرج من بين رجليها سراج أضاءت له قصور الشام

18 Dhul Hijjah 14474 June 2026

The Sitting Posture of Women in Salah

QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) was asked how women performed their Salah during the lifetime of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). He replied that initially they performed Tarabbu', then they were ordered to sit close together and lean onto one side by resting…

15 Dhul Hijjah 14471 June 2026

Hadith: “I Was Decreed to Be a Nabi When Adam Was Between Soul and Body”

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following Hadith. Sayyiduna Maysarah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that he asked Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam): "O Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam): When were you granted Prophethood?" He (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied: "When Adam ('alayhi as-salam) was still between soul and body."

11 Dhul Hijjah 144728 May 2026

A Du’a of Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam) That Was Granted to This Ummah

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما، في قوله عز وجل {واختار موسى قومه سبعين رجلا لميقاتنا} [الأعراف: ١٥٥] قال: دعا موسى فبعث الله سبعين، فجعل دعاءه حين دعاه لمن آمن بمحمد صلى الله عليه وسلم، واتبعه قوله {فاغفر لنا وارحمنا وأنت خير…

8 Dhul Hijjah 144725 May 2026

How Layth ibn Sa’d (rahimahullah) Resolved Harun al Rashid’s Predicament

QuestionI am looking for the incident in which Harun Rashid took an oath that would have led to the divorce of his wife, Zubaydah. The scholars were unable to find a solution until Imam Layth ibn Sa'd (rahimahullah) used a verse from the Quran to prove that the marriage was…

27 Dhul Qa'dah 144714 May 2026

A Narration on Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Inspecting the Marketplace

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? عن أبي أسيد أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ذهب إلى سوق النبيط فنظر إليه فقال ليس هذا لكم بسوق ثم ذهب إلى سوق فنظر إليه فقال ليس هذا لكم بسوق ثم رجع إلى هذا السوق فطاف فيه ثم قال هذا…

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144712 May 2026

Another Narration on the Khutbah of Hasan (radiyallahu ʿanhu) After the Martyrdom of His Father

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? لما قتل علي قام حسن بن علي فخطبنا فحمد الله وأثنى عليه ثم قال أما بعد والله لقد قتلتم الليلة رجلا في ليلة نزل فيها القرآن وفيها رفع عيسى بن مريم وفيها قتل يوشع بن نون فتى موسى، وفيها تيب على بني…

21 Dhul Qa'dah 14478 May 2026

Ratan Al-Hindi

QuestionIs this authentic? This is the story of a Hindu king. He was known among his people as a just and wise leader. One night, while standing on the balcony of his palace, he witnessed something extraordinary: the moon split into two. A sight so magnificent, so undeniable that it…