Sirah and History

14 Muharram 14422 September 2020

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Sharing a Camel on the Day of Badr

QuestionI remember hearing somewhere that before the battle of Badr, three people used to share one camel, turn by turn. The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was with Ali and another young Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhuma), and the two of them said to the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi…

6 Muharram 144225 August 2020

The Number of Scriptures Given to Certain Ambiya

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states the number of scriptures (Sahaif) that Shith ('alayhis salam), Ibrahim ('alayhis salam), Idris ('alayhis salam) were given. If so, what is the authenticity of the Hadith?

2 Muharram 144221 August 2020

The Date Palm Trees of the Banu Nadhir Tribe Being Cut Down and Burnt

QuestionWould you kindly please provide a detailed commentary of the following Hadith in Sahih Bukhari? The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had the date palm trees of the Banu Nadhir tribe burnt, and cut down at a place called Al-Buwayrah. Hassan ibn Thabit (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said in a poetic verse:…

24 Dhul Hijjah 144114 August 2020

Did Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Wear a Trouser/Pants?

QuestionI heard from one of my teachers that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had worn a “sirwal" in his lifetime, while another said he never wore it, but approved of it. Would you please add some clarity to this matter? Kindly please translate the word “sirwal" as well.

16 Dhul Hijjah 14416 August 2020

Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Neighbours Causing Him Harm

Questionعن عائشة قالت: قال رسول الله (صلى الله عليه وسلم): كنت بين شر جارين. بين أبي لهب وعقبة بن أبي معيط إن كانا ليأتيان بالفروث فيطرحانها على بابي حتى إنهم ليأتون ببعض ما يطرحون من الأذى فيطرحونه على بابي. فيخرج به رسول الله - صلى الله عليه وسلم فيقول: يا…

27 Shawwal 144119 June 2020

Our Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Generosity

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) received a garment from someone. When he wore it and came out, someone from the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) saw him and he asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) for it. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) immediately went to his…

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

A Query Regarding a Sahabi Emulating Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs there any narration which states that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was walking on a pathway when there was a branch of a tree hanging in his way and he bent to avoid the branch and later when a Sahabi (radiyallahu 'anhu) was walking on the same pathway he…

19 Shawwal 144111 June 2020

Translation of a Narration Regarding the Ambiya Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Met During Mi’raj

QuestionWhat is the translation of the following Hadith? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: مررت ليلة أسري بي على موسى بن عمران عليه السلام، رجل آدم طوال جعد كأنه من رجال شنوءة، ورأيت عيسى ابن مريم مربوع الخلق إلى الحمرة والبياض، سبط الرأس، وأري مالكا خازن النار، والدجال في…

10 Shawwal 14412 June 2020

Did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Offer Salah in Masjidul Aqsa During Mi’raj?

QuestionThere is a Hadith in Sahih ibn Hibban which mentions that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) did not offer prayers in Masjidul Aqsa during Mi'raj, what is the authenticity of this Hadith and explanation since other Hadiths mention that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) had offered prayers (and…

30 Rabi'ul Awwal 144128 November 2019

Cupping on the Foot

QuestionIs there any narration that states Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was cupped on the top of his foot due to pain in that area?

24 Rabi'ul Awwal 144122 November 2019

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Was Often Seen Smiling

QuestionCan you provide the reference for this Hadith: Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibnul Harith (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: "I have not seen anyone smile more often than the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)."