Al Bidayah Wan Nihayah

9 Rabi'ul Akhir 144225 November 2020

Accolade of Sayyiduna Mus’ab ibn ‘Umayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionKindly verify if the following statement was made by Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) regarding Sayyiduna Mus’ab ibn ‘Umayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu): "Among the believers are men who have been true to what they have pledged to Allah." The Prophet then cast his Mubarak eyes over the battle field on which…

19 Muharram 14427 September 2020

Who Was Muhammad ibn Hanafiyyah?

QuestionWho was Muhammad ibn Hanafiyyah (rahimahullah)? How was he the son of Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)?

2 Muharram 144221 August 2020

Mu’awiyah’s ibn Mu’awiyah High Rank Due to Continuously Reciting Surah Ikhlas

QuestionI have found a Hadith in Tafsir Ibn Kathir regarding a virtue of Surah Ikhlas. Please verify the authenticity? Angel Jibril (‘alayhis salam) came to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) whilst he was in Tabuk and said: "O Muhammad! Witness/attend the funeral of Mu’awiyah Al-Muzani [radiyallahu ‘anhu]." The Prophet (sallallahu…

9 Rajab 14414 March 2020

An Unreliable Narration Regarding the Destruction of Cities/Countries Before Qiyamah

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? روي من حديث حذيفة بن اليمان عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: ويبدأ الخراب في أطراف: الأرض حتى تخرب مصر، ومصر آمنة من الخراب حتى تخرب البصرة وخراب البصرة من الغرق، وخراب مصر من جفاف النيل، وخراب مكة وخراب المدينة من…

18 Rabi'ul Akhir 144116 December 2019

A Narration Stating That the Angel of Death Visits Homes Every Day

Questionعن جعفر بن محمد، عن أبيه قال: سمعت الحارث بن الخزرج الأنصاري يقول: حدثني أبي: أنه سمع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يطلب إلى ملك الموت عليه السلام عند رأس رجل من الأنصار فقال: يا ملك الموت ارفق بصاحبي، فإنه مؤمن. قال ملك الموت عليه السلام: يا محمد طب…

9 Rabi'ul Awwal 14417 November 2019

A Narration Regarding the Demise of Zakariyya (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionI have heard a Hadith which states that before Zakariyya ('alayhis salam) was killed, he went into a tree and part of his upper garment was left sticking out of the tree. His enemies came and cut the tree in half while he was inside, which led to his death.…

28 Jumadal Akhirah 14406 March 2019

Leave the Turks!

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable and could you kindly explain it: اتْرُكُوا التُّرْكَ مَا تَرَكُوكُمْ