Sirah and History

10 Jumadal Ula 144225 December 2020

Length and Wording of the Famous Nashid “Tala’al Badru ‘Alayna”

QuestionRegarding the famous poem, طلع البدر علينا, I have come across it beginning with different wordings such as طلع، طالع، أشرق etc. What is the correct wording of the poem? Similarly, I have heard this poem in varying lengths of 3 or 4 lines, especially those sung as naats or…

9 Jumadal Ula 144224 December 2020

You Shall Die as You Sleep and Be Resurrected as You Awaken

QuestionWas the following Hadith something Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said in his first public address to the Makkans? “By Allah, you shall die as you sleep, and you shall be resurrected as you awaken, and you shall be rewarded with good if you do good, and bad if you…

8 Jumadal Ula 144223 December 2020

Musaylamah the Liar Approaches Madinah

QuestionKindly provide the translation and reference of the following narration: عن ابن عباس قال: قدم مسيلمة الكذاب على عهد رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، فجعل يقول: إن جعل لي محمد الأمر من بعده تبعته، وقدمها في بشر كثير من قومه، فأقبل إليه رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ومعه…

16 Rabi'ul Akhir 14422 December 2020

The Angel of Death Approaching Ya’qub (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionKindly provide me with the authenticity of the following narration: When Ya’qub (‘alayhis salam) was in grief, the angel of death appeared before him and Ya’qub (‘alayhis salam) asked: “Did you remove the soul of Yusuf (‘alayhis salam)? The angel replied in the negative. Consequently Ya’qub (‘alayhis salam) was relieved…

23 Rabi'ul Awwal 14429 November 2020

Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Name; Al ‘Aqib

QuestionI saw the following quote: "It is obvious that the words 'and Al-'Aqib is he after whom there is no prophet' have been added as a commentary by a companion or someone afterwards." (Mirqat, Volume 5, Page 376). How authentic is this statement which was said by Mulla Ali Qari?

12 Rabi'ul Awwal 144229 October 2020

Another Version of the Narration Regarding Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Being Instilled with the Qualities of Other Ambiya

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic and suitable to quote, regarding the birth of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) which is found in Al Khasaisul Kubra, page 118)? قالت: رأيت سحابة عظيمة لها نور، أسمع فيها صهيل الخيل، وخفقان الأجنحة، كلام الرجال، حتى غشيته وغيب عني، فسمعت منادياً ينادي: طوفوا بمحمد جميع…

13 Safar 14421 October 2020

Jibril (‘alayhis salam) Brought a Scroll to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) in the Cave of Hira

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration which states that Jibril ('alayhis salam) came with a scroll to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? عن محمد بن إسحاق قال: حدثني وهب بن كيسان، أنه سمع عبد الله بن الزبير، رضي الله عنهما يسأل عبيد بن عمير الجندعي، عن بدو أمر رسول…

15 Muharram 14423 September 2020

Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Method of Delivering a Sermon

QuestionKindly provide the reasoning/explanation in the following Hadith for the words: كان رَسولُ اللهِ ﷺ إذا خَطَبَ احْمَرَّتْ عَيْناهُ، وَعَلا صَوْتُهُ، واشْتَدَّ غَضَبُهُ، عن جابر بن عبدالله رضي الله عنه قال: كانَ رَسولُ اللهِ ﷺ إذا خَطَبَ احْمَرَّتْ عَيْناهُ، وَعَلا صَوْتُهُ، واشْتَدَّ غَضَبُهُ، حتّى كَأنَّهُ مُنْذِرُ جَيْشٍ يقولُ: صَبَّحَكُمْ وَمَسّاكُمْ،…

15 Muharram 14423 September 2020

The Verse That Was Revealed During the Farewell Hajj

QuestionWas the following verse revealed during the Farewell Hajj of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam): "This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion." (Surah Maidah, Verse: 3) Please provide commentary for this verse as well.

14 Muharram 14422 September 2020

The Sky Turning Red After the Demise of Sayyiduna Husayn

QuestionPlease provide me with the authenticity of the following narration: عن أم حكيم قالت: قُتِلَ الْحُسَیْنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ وَأَنَا یَوْمَئِذٍ جُوَیْرِیة، فَمَکَثَتِ السَّمَاءُ أَیَّامًا مِثْلَ الْعَلَقة