Sirah and History

20 Shawwal 14478 April 2026

Dawud (‘alayhis salam) and His Miraculous Recitation of the Zabur

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? خفف على داود عليه السلام القرآن فكان يأمر بدوابه فتسرج، فيقرأ القرآن قبل أن تسرج دوابه، ولا يأكل إلا من عمل يده

18 Shawwal 14476 April 2026

Explanation of Nabi’s (sallallahu ʿalayhi wa sallam) Statement to ʿAishah (radiyallahu ʿAnha): “You Are Like the Female Companions of Yusuf (ʿalayhis salam)”

QuestionWhy was Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) compared to the female companions of Yusuf (‘alayhis salam) in the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to ‘Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha): "Order Abu Bakr to lead the people in Salah." She replied," Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted person, and when he stands…

2 Ramadan 144719 February 2026

Iblis Lamented on Four Occasions

QuestionCan you provide the reference for this? Iblis lamented 4 times: When he was cursed When he was cast down from Jannah When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was sent as a messenger When Surah Fatihah was revealed.

11 Sha'ban 144730 January 2026

A Narration Regarding Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) on Mount Thabir

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? ويروى أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان على ثبير والكفار يطلبونه فقال الجبل: انزل عني فإني أخاف أن تؤخذ علي فيعاقبني الله بذلك فقال له جبل حراء: إلي يا رسول الله

23 Rabi'ul Awwal 144716 September 2025

Another Narration Regarding Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Preparation for Nubuwwah

QuestionCan this Hadith be quoted? عن عتبة بن عبد السلمي، أن رجلا، سأل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كيف كان أول شأنك يا رسول الله؟ قال: «كانت حاضنتي من بني سعد بن بكر فانطلقت أنا، وابن لها في بهم لنا، ولم نأخذ معنا زادا فقلت: يا أخي اذهب فأتنا…

16 Rabi'ul Awwal 14479 September 2025

Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Preparation for Nubuwwah

QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? عن أبي ذر، رضي الله عنه، قال: قلنا: يا رسول الله، كيف علمت أنك نبي؟ قال: «ما علمت حتى أعلمت ذلك يا أبا ذر، أتاني ملكان وأنا ببعض بطحاء مكة» فقال أحدهما: أهو هو؟ قال: فزنه برجل «فوزنت برجل فرجحته» قال: فزنه بعشرة «فوزنني…

27 Dhul Hijjah 144624 June 2025

A Narration on the Speed of the Mi’raj

QuestionIs there a reliable narration stating that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) went for Mi'raj and returned so fast that his bed was still warm?

19 Sha'ban 144618 February 2025

The Affairs of the Banu Israil Were Managed by Their Ambiya

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The Banu Israil used to be ruled and guided by prophets: Whenever a prophet died, another would take over his place. There will be no prophet after me, but there will be Caliphs who will increase in number." The people…

23 Jumadal Akhirah 144625 December 2024

A Narration Regarding Abu Talib

QuestionCan you confirm if this narration is authentic? 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, do you hope anything for Abu Talib?' He replied: 'I hope for everything good from my Lord.'"

13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144528 September 2023

A Narration Mentioning That a Sahabi Was Teaching His Son the Events at the Birth of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? عن ابى الدرداء رضى الله تعالى عنه انه مر مع النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم الى بيت عامر الانصارى، وكان يعلّم وقائع ولادته صلى الله عليه وسلم لأ بنائه وعشيرته، ويقول: هذا اليوم هذا اليوم. فقال عليه الصلوة والسلام: ان الله فتح لك أبواب الرحمة والملائكة…