Tag Archives: Hayatus Sahabah

June, 2020

16 June
A query regarding a Sahabi emulating Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

Question Is there any narration which states that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was walking on a pathway when there was a branch of a tree hanging in his way and he bent to avoid the branch and later when a Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was walking on the same pathway he bent down at that spot despite the branch not …

7 February
Sahabiyyat who had duties in the marketplace

Question Is it true that Samraa bint Nahik and Shifa bint Abdillah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) were appointed as inspectors of the marketplace?

16 August
Ibn ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) fondness to imitate the actions of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)

Question I have heard that Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) use to pretend to relieve himself, without having the need to do so, at a particular place just to imitate Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam). Is this correct? I have come across the following narration, does it give the same meaning? حدثنا يزيد بن هارون، أخبرنا عبد الملك، عن أنس بن سيرين، …

30 January
Ruling of going out for long periods in the path of Allah

Question I have come across a narration in Hayatus Sahabah from which it is understood that Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) passed a decision that a man could not go in the path of Allah and leave his wife for more than 4 – 6 months. Keeping this narration in mind, what is the ruling regarding married ‘Ulama going for 1 …

23 December
A query regarding ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) questioning in the grave

Question Is this narration reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was once explaining what will happen in the grave when the Angels come to question a person. Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) asked Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) if he will be stable during questioning. When Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) replied in the affirmative, he said, ‘Then I will be …

27 July
Another incident regarding the awe of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and his fear of Allah Ta’ala

Question Please provide the reference for the following incident: Certain Sahabah once got together. Among them were ‘Ali, ‘Uthman, Talhah, Zubayr, Sa’d and ‘Abdur Rahman ibn ‘Awf (radiyallahu ‘anhum). ‘Abdur Rahman ibn ‘Awf (radiyallahu ‘anhu) had the most courage to speak to Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu). They sent ‘Abdur Rahman ibn ‘Awf (radiyallahu ‘anhu) to tell ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) that …

7 April
Parting advices to those going in the path of Allah

Question Was it the common practice of Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) and Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) to give Hidayat (Guidelines) to anyone going in the Path of Allah Ta’ala, from individuals to jamats?

23 March
The letter of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) to the river Nile

Question Is this incident authentic and suitable to quote: Ibn Kathir (rahimahullah) said: It was narrated to us via Ibn Lahiy’ah from Qays ibn al-Hajjaj from someone who told him: When Egypt was conquered, its people came to ‘Amr ibnul ‘As (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and said to him: O Amir, this Nile of ours is used to something and cannot flow unless …
16 March
Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu ‘anha) miraculously given water

Question Is 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, I looked up, and saw a waterskin hanging above my head. …

17 February
Victory through the blessing of the hair of Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam)

Question I request your help in telling us about the authenticity and correct translation of this narration and is it suitable to quote? حَدَّثَنِي عَلِيُّ بْنُ عِيسَى ، أَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ نَجْدَةَ ، ثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ ، ثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ ، ثَنَا عَبْدُ الْحَمِيدِ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ ، أَنَّ خَالِدَ بْنَ الْوَلِيدِ ، فَقَدْ قَلَنْسُوَةً لَهُ يَوْمَ الْيَرْمُوكِ …

16 November
The blessing of a mother’s du’a

Question I have read an incident in Al Bidayah Wan Nihayah cited on the authority of Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu ‘anhu) that during the time of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) a mother had lost her child. She made fervent du’a to Allah and through the blessing of her du’a, Allah Ta’ala brought the child back to life. Is …

27 July
'Umar's (radiyallahu'anhu) Islam

Question I came across the following Hadith in Sahih Bukhari: I heard Sa`id bin Zaid bin `Amr bin Nufail saying in the mosque of Al-Kufa: “By Allah, I have seen myself tied and forced by `Umar to leave Islam before `Umar himself embraced Islam…[..]” My question is: How does this fit with the well known story of Umar (radiyallahu’anhu)’s accepting …

3 June
Exact wording for the du’a at the approach/beginning of Ramadan

Question I wanted to find out regarding the exact words of the du’a at the advent of Ramadan, I have seen a reference of Kanzul ‘Ummal, The common wording is: اَللّٰهُمَّ سَلّمْنِيْ لِرَمَضانَ وَسَلّمْ رَمَضانَ لِيْ وَسَلّمْه لِي مُتَقَبَّلا Allahumma sallimni li Ramadana, wa sallim Ramadana li, wa sallimhu li mutaqabbala. However I tried looking for the wording ‘wasallimhu li’, …

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