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…
15 April 2022
The du’a of Adam (‘alayhis salam) when he came to earth
Question Is the du’a of Adam (‘alayhis salam) which he recited at the Ka’bah when he was sent to earth authentic? اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ تَعْلَمُ سَرِيرَتِي وَعَلَانِيَتِي Please mention the Arabic text…
30 November 2021
An unreliable narration regarding ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) offering Salah seven years prior to anyone
Question Is this Hadith authentic? عن علي رضي الله عنه قال: إني عبد الله، وأخو رسوله، وأنا الصديق الأكبر لا يقولها بعدي إلا كاذب، صليت قبل الناس بسبع سنين قبل أن يعبده أحد من هذه الأمة……
15 October 2021
A narration regarding ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) not killing a polytheist who spat on him
Question Is the following narration authentic and what is its reference? This is just the gist of the narration: Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) was fighting a polytheist and was about to kill the…
7 October 2021
A statement regarding the complete Knowledge of Allah Ta’ala
Question Please provide a reference for the following narration: يعلم دبيب النملة السوداء على الصخرة الصماء في الليلة الظلماء
17 June 2021
Authenticity of the incident regarding a drought at the time of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the authenticity of the narration regarding a drought during the time of Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) answered here?
7 December 2020
When was the famous poem “Tala’al badru ‘alayna” recited?
Question When was the famous poem “Tala’al badru ‘alayna” recited? Was it when Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) arrived in Madinah Munawwarah at the time of Hijrah, some other occasion, or on…
25 November 2020
Accolade of Sayyiduna Mus’ab ibn ‘Umayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly verify if the following statement was made by Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) regarding Sayyiduna Mus’ab ibn ‘Umayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu): "Among the believers are men who have…
14 September 2020
Which Sahabi stopped Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was on his way to kill Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)
Question When Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was on his way to kill Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) , which Sahabi stopped him on the way: Sayyiduna Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas or Sayyiduna…