Historical Narrations

23 Dhul Hijjah 14479 June 2026

Translation of a Hadith Regarding the Description of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionPlease can you translate this Hadith for me from Tafsir Ibn Kathir: وقال وهب بن منبه: أوحى الله إلى نبي من أنبياء بني إسرائيل -يقال له: شعياء -أن قم في بني إسرائيل فإني سأطلق لسانك بوحي. فقام فقال: يا سماء اسمعي، ويا أرض انصتي، فإن الله يريد أن يقضي شأنا…

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144712 May 2026

A Warning Against Resembling the Enemies of Allah

QuestionI was told of a Hadith which states that whoever wears the clothing of the disbelievers will become the enemies of Allah. ولا تلبسوا ملابس أعدائي، ولا تركبوا مراكب أعدائي؛ فتكونوا أعدائي كما هم أعدائي

3 Ramadan 14463 March 2025

The Five Sons of Iblis

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? لإبليس خمسة من ولده قد جعل كل واحد منهم على شيء من أمره ثم سماهم فذكر: ثبر، والأعور، ومسوط، وداسم، وزلنبور. فأما ثبر فهو صاحب المصيبات الذي يأمر بالثبور، وشق الجيوب، ولطم الخدود، ودعوى الجاهلية. وأما الأعور فهو صاحب الزنا الذي يأمر به ويزنيه. وأما…

13 Ramadan 14444 April 2023

‘Isa (‘alayhis salam), his travel companion and the three loaves of bread

QuestionCan I get the reference of narration about 'Isa ('alayhis salam) and a man who lied about the loaf of bread? Then 'Isa ('alayhis salam) showed him miracles like walking on water, bringing a deer back to life and converting sand into gold all through the permission of Allah. 'Isa…

29 Rabi'ul Awwal 144425 October 2022

Clarification on the Pronunciation of a Word Regarding the Haram

QuestionIs there any difference in the translation of the following i.e., if it is pronounced as الحَرَم (with a fathah on the Ha) or as الحُرُم (with a dammah on the Ha)? «خمس لا جناح على من قتلهن في الحرم والإحرام: الفأرة، والعقرب، والغراب، والحدأة والكلب العقور»

19 Rajab 14423 March 2021

A Follow up Query Regarding a Narration on the Will of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionThe following has been attributed to the words of Imam Ghazali (rahimahullah). "O Dawud, you want and I want, so if you submit to what I want, I will take care of what you want. And if you don't submit to what I want, I will exhaust you in what…

11 Jumadal Akhirah 144225 January 2021

Reporting the Incidents of the Banu Israil

QuestionCould you please give me the reference of the Hadith in which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to narrate the stories of the Banu Israil?

17 Dhul Hijjah 14417 August 2020

A Home in Jannah Made from a Ruby

QuestionThere is Hadith in Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah (Hadith: 35168) regarding a special jewel home reserved for Prophets, and martyrs. Is this Hadith authentic?

30 Dhul Qa'dah 144121 July 2020

The Kursi in Relation to the ‘Arsh

QuestionIbn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said: "The Kursi is the place of the feet of Allah, and the size of Throne cannot be known." This was narrated by Ibn Khuzaymah in at-Tawhid, 1/248, no. 154 and Hakim in Mustadrak. He classed it as authentic according to the conditions of Bukhari and…

17 Shawwal 14419 June 2020

A Narration Regarding Laylatul Qadr and Jibril (‘alayhis salam) and the Angels Descending

QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? عن كعب أنه قال: إن سدرة المنتهى على حد السماء السابعة مما يلي الجنة فهي على حد هواء الدنيا وهواء الآخرة، علوها في الجنة وعروقها وأغصانها من تحت الكرسي، فيها ملائكة لا يعلم عدتهم إلا الله عز وجل، يعبدون الله عز وجل على أغصانها…