24 Rabi'ul Akhir 144210 December 2020
The Tree That Was Forbidden for Adam (‘alayhis Salam)
QuestionIs it mentioned in Hadith which type of tree/fruit in particular, Sayyiduna Adam ('alayhis salam) was forbidden from going towards?
Sirah and History
21 Rabi'ul Akhir 14427 December 2020
When Was the Famous Poem “Tala’al badru ‘alayna” Recited?
QuestionWhen was the famous poem “Tala’al badru ‘alayna” recited? Was it when Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) arrived in Madinah Munawwarah at the time of Hijrah, some other occasion, or on multiple occasions?
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…
26 Muharram 144214 September 2020
Which Sahabi Stopped Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Was on His Way to Kill Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionWhen Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was on his way to kill Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) , which Sahabi stopped him on the way: Sayyiduna Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas or Sayyiduna An-Nahham, Nu’aym ibn ‘Abdillah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)? The reason for posing this question is that in some books, like Fadail…
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
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…