Sirah and History

24 Muharram 144422 August 2022

The Reward for Protecting One’s Gaze During Hajj

QuestionWhat is the reference for the following narration? In Hajjatul Wada', Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Fadl ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma): "Today is such a day, that whoever controls his eyes, his ears and his tongue against sin, shall be forgiven."

20 Sha'ban 144324 March 2022

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Ascended the Pulpit and Said Amin Thrice

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) ascended the pulpit and he said, "Amin, amin, amin." It was said, "O Messenger of Allah, you ascended the pulpit and said amin, amin, amin." He (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said,…

28 Rajab 14432 March 2022

The Three Most Beloved People to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? 'Amr ibnul 'As narrated: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) deputed me to lead the army of Dhatus Salasil. I came to him and said, "Who is the most beloved person to you?" He said, "'Aishah." I asked, "Among the men?" He said, "Her father. I said,…

8 Rajab 144310 February 2022

The Covenants of Nuh and Sulayman (‘alayhimas salam)

QuestionNabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “If you see a snake at your residence then say to it, we ask you by the covenant of Nuh (‘alayhis salam) and the covenant of Sulayman ibn Dawud (‘alayhimas salam) that you do not harm us. If it reappears then kill it." What…

10 Jumadal Ula 144315 December 2021

Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) Asks Allah Ta’ala for Three Favours

QuestionKindly mention the reference and the Arabic text of this Hadith? When Nabi Sulayman ibn Dawud finished building Baytul Maqdis/Masjid Al Aqsa, he asked Allah for three things: (1) Judgement that was in harmony with Allah's judgement, and he was given that. (2) And he asked Allah for a dominion…

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 144325 November 2021

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Spent Three Nights with Ummu Salamah (radiyallahu ‘anha) After Marriage

QuestionWhat is the translation of the following part of the Hadith? إنه ليس بك على أهلك هوان عن أم سلمة أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لما تزوج أم سلمة أقام عندها ثلاثا، وقال: إنه ليس بك على أهلك هوان إن شئت سبعت لك وإن سبعت لك سبعت لنسائي

22 Rabi'ul Awwal 144329 October 2021

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Visits His Mother’s Grave

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? عن ابن بريدة عن ابيه قال كنا مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قريبا من ألف راكب، فنزل بنا وصلى بنا ركعتين، ثم أقبل علينا بوجهه وعيناه تذرفان، فقام إليه عمر ففداء بالأم والأب، يقول: ما لك يا رسول الله صلى…

13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144320 October 2021

Reason for Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Seeming Upset?

QuestionIs it known why Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was angry in the following Hadith? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: صَلّى بنا رَسولُ اللهِ ﷺ إحْدى صَلاتَيِ العَشِيِّ، إمّا الظُّهْرَ، وإمّا العَصْرَ، فَسَلَّمَ في رَكْعَتَيْنِ، ثُمَّ أتى جِذْعًا في قِبْلَةِ المَسْجِدِ، فاسْتَنَدَ إلَيْها مُغْضَبًا، وفي القَوْمِ أبو بَكْرٍ…

12 Rabi'ul Awwal 144319 October 2021

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Waits for Three Days

QuestionWhere is the following Hadith found and can it be quoted? If possible, what is the lesson from this Hadith? Abdullah ibn Abil Hamsa was a companion who narrates: "Prior to the commencement of the divine mission of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) [i.e. Nubuwwah], I dealt with him in…