9 September 2025
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) preparation for Nubuwwah
Question Is this narration suitable to quote? عن أبي ذر، رضي الله عنه، قال: قلنا: يا رسول الله، كيف علمت أنك نبي؟ قال: «ما علمت حتى أعلمت ذلك يا أبا ذر، أتاني ملكان وأنا ببعض بطحاء مكة» فقال أحدهما:…
22 May 2025
Companionship should serve as a deterrent to sin
Question Who is this statement attributed to? "If a Muslim gains nothing from his brother except that his modesty prevents him from committing sins, then that is good enough."
29 July 2024
The essence of true knowledge and ignorance according to Imam Mujahid ibn Jabr (rahimahullah)
Question Who is this attributed to? الفقيه من يخاف الله وإن قل علمه والجاهل من عصى الله وإن كثر علمه
17 July 2024
The martyrdom of Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhu) should certainly make a Muslim grief struck
Question Is this attribution correct? What is the reference? Ibn Kathir (rahimahullah) said: Al Husayn (radiyallahu 'anhu) was a devoted worshipper, and a courageous and generous man. But there is…
26 June 2024
Perform deeds that please Allah to secure His continued blessings
Question I am searching for the reference of this statement: "If you wish for Allah to continue granting you what you love, then continue doing what He loves" - Imam Ahmad
10 May 2024
The humility of ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz (rahimahullah)
Question I am looking for a reference for this incident: It was said to 'Umar ibn 'Abdil 'Aziz: "O Amirul Mu'minin, if you were to come to Madinah, and if Allah decreed your death, you would be…
29 March 2024
An unreliable narration regarding speaking about ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? عن عائشة، رضي الله عنها، أم المؤمنين: ذكر علي عبادة
8 February 2024
The Tabi’i who was cast into fire but did not burn
Question What is the name of that Tabi'i from Sham/Yemen who was thrown into the fire but came out unharmed?
18 July 2023
Another version of the narration regarding the angel of death visiting homes every day
Question What is the status of this narration? أن ملك الموت قال: إنه ليس في شرقها ولا في غربها أهل بيت مدر ولا وبر إلا وأنا أتصفحهم في كل يوم خمس مرات. فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وآله: «إنما…
15 December 2022
The reason the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) were victorious
Question Where is this narration, and what is its authenticity? Hiraql asked the Roman army who got defeated: How is it that they defeated you, whereas they also human like you, and your number is…
6 December 2022
A follow up query regarding the children of Ummul Muminin Sawdah bintu Zam’ah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question I have seen your answer regarding the stepchildren of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). I have read an article that states Sayyidah Sawdah had five children. Can you verify this?
3 November 2022
The best provision is Taqwa
Question Is the following a Hadith? "The best of provision is God-Consciousness (Taqwa)" I know it is an ayah of the Quran, however, I have seen it quoted as a Hadith.
10 August 2022
Did Nuh (‘alayhis salam) and those on the ark carry along grains which they ground on ‘Ashura?
Question "On the day of 'Ashura Nabi Nuh's ark halted at mount Judi. They ate the remains of their food and specifically grains which they ground." Is this correct?
17 June 2022
A narration describing the dwellings of Jannatu ‘Adn
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was asked regarding the Verse, "ومساكن طيبة في جنات عدن -The fine dwellings in the eternal Jannah." He replied, "[These]…
2 June 2022
Another Hadith regarding the destruction of the Ka’bah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Dhus Sawiqatayn (The thin-legged man) from Al Habashah [Abyssinia or Ethiopia] will destroy the Ka'bah and steal its…