Al Isabah

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 144820 August 2026

Du‘as for a Newborn Child and His Parents

QuestionWhat are the du‘as to recite when congratulating a person on the birth of their newborn baby, and what du‘as may be recited for the newborn child?

21 Dhul Qa'dah 14478 May 2026

Ratan Al-Hindi

QuestionIs this authentic? This is the story of a Hindu king. He was known among his people as a just and wise leader. One night, while standing on the balcony of his palace, he witnessed something extraordinary: the moon split into two. A sight so magnificent, so undeniable that it…

10 Rabi'ul Akhir 14473 October 2025

Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Giving Sadaqah at the Time of Iftar

QuestionAn incident is mentioned about Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) which mentions his children were ill. He and his family took a vow that if they are cured they will fast for three days. The children were cured and when he kept those fast, he gave sadaqah for three days when…

21 Jumadal Akhirah 144623 December 2024

Was Mukharyriq a Sahabi?

QuestionWas Mukhayriq a Sahabi? He had bequeathed that his wealth be given to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam).

9 Rabi'ul Akhir 144524 October 2023

The Wisdom Behind Keeping a Name With a Good Meaning

QuestionIt is narrated in Jami' Ibn Wahab that "A baby was brought to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and he asked his name. They said: as-Sayyib. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "No, but his name is 'Abdullah." The narrator said: "But the people used to call him by the…

1 Muharram 144519 July 2023

An Unauthentic Du’a of Ilyas and Khadir (‘alayhimas salam)

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of this du'a? Bismillahi masha Allahu la yasuqul khayra illallah Masha Allahu la yasrifus su-a illallah Masha Allahu ma kana min ni'matin fa minallah Masha Allahu la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah

11 Dhul Qa'dah 144431 May 2023

Abu ‘Amir; the Great-Grandfather of Imam Malik

QuestionI heard that Abu 'Amir the great-grandfather of Imam Malik (rahimahullah) was a Sahabi. But today, I read in an article that Hafiz ibn Hajar al-Asqalani (rahimahullah) said that he was a Tabi'i Mukhadram. Which is correct?