‘Allamah Qurtubi

10 Rabi'ul Akhir 14473 October 2025

A Nabi Whose People Caused Him to Bleed

QuestionWhich Prophet was Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) referring to in the following Hadith? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: "It is as if I can see Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) speaking of a Prophet whom his people had beaten and wounded. He was wiping the blood from…

20 Ramadan 144411 April 2023

The Manner in Which Allah Ta’ala Chose to Exonerate ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionA lecturer has quoted Imam Qurtubi (rahimahullah) to have mentioned something about the difference when Nabi Yusuf ('alayhis salam), Maryam (radiyallahu 'anha) and Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) were accused of immorality and the method Allah chose for 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha). What is the exact text and Arabic of this quote?

7 Shawwal 143921 June 2018

A Narration Regarding the Stars Before Qiyamah

Question'Allamah Qurtubi (rahimahullah) has mentioned this narration in his Tafsir. Is it authentic and does this mean that the stars will fall on the Earth? عن ابن عباس قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «لا يبقى في السماء يومئذ نجم إلا سقط في الأرض، حتى يفزع أهل الأرض…

8 Muharram 143929 September 2017

Why Would the Quraysh fast on ‘Ashura?

QuestionOne narration indicates that the Mushrikin used to fast on 'Ashura as well. Is there any history/reason behind their fasting on this day ?