Historical Narrations

4 Jumadal Akhirah 144130 January 2020

A Narration Regarding ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam) Seeing a Sinner Being Punished in the Grave

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? مر عيسى ابن مريم عليه السلام على قبر فرأى ملائكة العذاب يعذبون ميتا، فلما انصرف من حاجته مر على القبر فرأى ملائكة الرحمة معهم أطباق من نور، فتعجب من ذلك، فصلى ودعا الله تعالى فأوحى الله تعالى إليه: يا عيسى، كان هذا العبد…

28 Dhul Qa'dah 144031 July 2019

A Hadith Qudsi Regarding Those Who Obey Allah and Those Who Disobey Him

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? ألَا قد طال شوق الأبرار إلى لقائي، وإني أشدُّ شوقًا لهم، ألَا من طلبني وجَدني، ومن طلب غيري لم يجدني، من ذا الذي أقبل عليَّ وما قبلتُه؟ من ذا الذي طرق بابي وما فتحته؟ من ذا الذي توكَّل علي وما كفيته؟ من ذا الذي دعاني وما…

1 Muharram 144012 September 2018

“O Son of Adam, Do Not Be Afraid of Any Power or Sovereignty”

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Kindly provide the Arabic text as well O son of Adam, Do not fear -Hadith Qudsi- "Allah Ta'ala said: "O son of Adam do not be afraid of any power or sovereignty. As long as my sovereignty remains and my sovereignty never ceases. O son of…

17 Dhul Hijjah 143929 August 2018

A Hadith Qudsi Regarding Salvation

QuestionCan this Hadith Qudsi be quoted? قال الله عز وجل لا ينجو مني عبدي إلا بإداء ما افترضت عليه

18 Shawwal 14392 July 2018

The Ant Seeking Rain in the Era of Nabi Sulayman (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionWhat is status of following narration ? حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، عَنْ زَيْدٍ الْعَمِّيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي الصِّدِّيقِ النَّاجِي: أَنَّ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنَ دَاوُدَ، خَرَجَ بِالنَّاسِ يَسْتَسْقِي، فَمَرَّ عَلَى نَمْلَةٍ مُسْتَلْقِيَةٍ عَلَى قَفَاهَا، رَافِعَةٍ قَوَائِمَهَا إِلَى السَّمَاءِ، وَهِيَ تَقُولُ: اللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّا خَلْقٌ مِنْ خَلْقِكَ لَيْسَ لَنَا غِنًى عَنْ رِزْقِكَ، فَإِمَّا أَنْ تَسْقِيَنَا…

5 Dhul Hijjah 143828 August 2017

A Narration Regarding Animals on the Ark of Nuh (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionIs the following story found in the Hadith and can it be quoted? "When the animal dung on the ark of Nuh ('alayhis salam) was becoming excessive, Allah Ta'ala ordered Nuh ('alayhis salam) to poke the elephant's trunk. When he did so, two pigs fell and started to eat the…

2 Dhul Hijjah 143825 August 2017

A Narration on Adam (‘alayhis salam) and What Transpired After Eating from the Tree

QuestionWhat is authenticity of this narration? كانت الشجرة التي نهى الله عنها آدم وزوجته السنبلة، فلما أكلا منها بدت لهما سوآتهما، وكان الذي وارى عنهما من سوآتهما أظفارهما، وطفقا يخصفان عليهما من ورق الجنة ورق التين يلزقان بعضه إلى بعض، فانطلق آدم عليه السلام موليا في الجنة، فعلقت برأسه شجرة…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 143828 July 2017

An Incident Regarding the Nation of ‘Aad

QuestionIs this incident authentic? وعن عبد الله بن قلابة أنه خرج في طلب إبل له، فوقع عليها، فحمل ما قدر عليه مما ثم، وبلغ خبره معاوية فاستحضره، فقص عليه، فبعث إلى كعب فسأله، فقال هي إرم ذات العماد، وسيدخلها رجل من المسلمين في زمانك، أحمر أشقر قصير، على حاجبه خال،…

10 Jumadal Ula 14387 February 2017

A Hadith Qudsi Regarding Sustenance

QuestionIs this Hadith Qudsi authentic? "O son of Adam! I created you to worship me so do not behave in a casual irresponsible way. I have already distributed your sustenance so do not over exert yourself. If you are happy and content with what I have allotted to you, your…

28 Dhul Hijjah 14371 October 2016

Dawud (‘alayhis salam) Enquires Regarding Being Grateful to Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs this story correct and where can it be found? Dawud ('alayhis salam) once asked Allah Ta'ala, 'O My Rabb! [Being given the ability to] thank you and to express gratitude to you is also your bounty over me, so how do I express my gratitude to you?' Allah Ta'ala…

21 Dhul Hijjah 143724 September 2016

The Companion of Musa (‘alayhis salam) in Jannah

QuestionIs this incident reliable? “It was said that once Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) asked his Rabb to show him his companion in Jannah. Allah Ta'ala revealed to him, “O Musa! Go to such and such town and you shall see your companion in Jannah.” Musa ('alayhis salam) set out and…

11 Dhul Qa'dah 143715 August 2016

Musa (‘alayhis salam) Asking Allah Ta’ala if He Sleeps?

QuestionMusa ('alayhis salam) once wondered, does Allah Ta'ala sleep? So Allah sent to him an Angel, who kept Musa ('alayhis salam) awake for three days, and then gave Musa ('alayhis salam) two bottles [to hold] in each hand. After that Musa ('alayhis salam) slept and the two bottles fell from…