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9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

The Name Qaylah

QuestionWas قَيْلة [Qaylah] the name of a Sahabiyah?

7 Jumadal Ula 14384 February 2017

The Incident of Muhallim ibn Jath-thamah

QuestionIs the story regarding Muhallim ibn Jath-thamah true? He went out in jihad and killed 'Amir ibn Al Adbat (radiyallahu 'anhu). 'Amir ibn Al Adbat had just accepted Islam but Muhallim (radiyallahu 'anhu) still killed him. After the family members of 'Amir (radiyallahu 'anhu) accepted the blood money, Muhallim (radiyallahu…

24 Muharram 143826 October 2016

The Importance of Carrying out Deeds Solely for Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? إذا جمع الله الأولين والآخرين يوم القيامة، ليوم لا ريب فيه، نادى مناد: من كان أشرك في عمله لله أحدا، فليطلب ثوابه من عنده، فإن الله أغنى الشركاء عن الشرك

22 Dhul Hijjah 143725 September 2016

Du’a When the New Year Begins

QuestionI have heard that the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) would recite a du'a for the new year. What is this du'a?

27 Dhul Qa'dah 143731 August 2016

Virtue of Sayyiduna Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionCan, you confirm the narrations, and whether they are authentic where Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that Sayyiduna Zubayr (radiyallahu 'anhu) is his disciple, and how Allah honoured Sayyiduna Zubayr (radiyallahu 'anhu) by having all the angels wear yellow turbans as Sayyiduna Zubayr (radiyallahu 'anhu)was wearing one on the…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 143716 August 2016

‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Favours Usamah ibn Zayd (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionCan you confirm the source and authenticity of the narration which states that Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) stipulated a larger amount for Sayyiduna Usamah ibn Zayd (radiyallahu 'anhuma) and gave his own son 'Abdullah (radiyallahu 'anhu) less. When questioned, Sayyiduna 'Umar responded, 'Usamah was more beloved to…

10 Ramadan 143716 June 2016

Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Wrestling

QuestionPlease confirm whether this Hadith is authentic. Please also provide the source as well. "Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu 'anhuma) were wrestling in front of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was spurring Hasan (radiyallahu 'anhu) on. Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) asked, 'You assisting the elder…

14 Jumadal Akhirah 143724 March 2016

The Marriage of Sa’d Al Aswad As Sulami (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs this incident authentic? Sa'd Al Aswad As Sulami (radiyallahu 'anhu) who was not good looking wanted to get married. But none wanted to marry their daughter to him. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sent him to a Sahabi and he also initially refused to marry his daughter to Sa'd…

8 Jumadal Akhirah 143718 March 2016

The Name Hanzalah

QuestionI have heard that the name Hanzalah was the name of nearly twenty Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum). I would like to find out who are those Sahabah and more about them?

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143716 March 2016

Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu ‘anha) Miraculously Given Water

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu 'anha) narrated: "When I was making Hijrah, I had no supplies or water with me, I was about to die of thirst. I was fasting, and when it was time to break my fast, I heard a noise above my head. So,…

2 Jumadal Akhirah 143712 March 2016

Sayyidah Zinnirah Ar Rumiyyah (radiyallahu ‘anha) and the Miracle of Her Eyesight

QuestionIs this incident suitable to quote? When Zinnirah (radiyallahu 'anha) was being tortured by the Mushrikun so that she would renounce her Islam, her eyesight was taken away. So, the Mushrikun said: "Lat and 'Uzza [names of their idols] took away her eyesight!" So, she said: "Never, by Allah!" So,…

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Shima, the Foster Sister of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this incident true? Shima, the daughter of Halima Sa'diyyah, went to Madinah Tayyibah to meet Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) where He (sallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) treated her well and she accepted Islam and was a means of Hidaayat for others