20 Shawwal 1447 | 10 April 2026
The Humility and Weeping of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the source for the following, and is it suitable to quote? 1) "Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) used to fall down unconscious when he heard an ayah of the Quran." 2) "He would…
20 Ramadan 1445 | 1 April 2024
A Narration Mentioning a Reward for Falling Ill in Makkah Mukarramah
Question Please advise on the authenticity of the following Hadith: من مرض يوما بمكة كتب الله تعالى له من العمل الصالح الذي كان يعمله لسبع سنين، فإن كان غريبا ضوعف ذلك……
19 Sha'ban 1444 | 14 March 2023
‘Abdullah ibn Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Performs Tawaf Swimming During a Flood
Question Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Zubayr (radiyallahu 'anhuma) performed the tawaf in Makkah while swimming. When there was a flood in Makkah Mukarramah. What is the reference for this and can it be…
15 Rajab 1444 | 8 February 2023
Was Jabal Abi Qubays the First Mountain to Be Created?
Question Is there a reliable Hadith which states that Jabal Abi Qubays [which is just outside Masjidul Haram in Makkah] was the first mountain created by Allah Ta'ala?
11 Safar 1442 | 1 October 2020
Jibril (‘alayhis salam) Brought a Scroll to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) in the Cave of Hira
Question What 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…
22 Dhul Hijjah 1440 | 26 August 2019
‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Making Du’a at the Mizab of the Ka’bah
Question Is this narration authentic? أقبل عثمان بن عفان رضي الله عنه ذات يوم فقال لأصحابه ألا تسألوني من أين جئت؟ قالوا: ومن أين جئت يا أمير المؤمنين؟ قال: ما زلت قائما على باب الجنة، وكان قائما تحت…