Tag Archives: Historical Narrations

December, 2015

• 3 December

  The repenter during drought in the era of Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)

  Question Is the story about the rain being stopped because of the sinner in the time of Musa (‘alayhis salam) and then rain pouring down because of his repentance authentic?

November, 2015

• 4 November

  Musa (‘alayhis salam) chasing away a repentant woman

  Question Is the following narration authentic? A woman came to Musa (‘alayhis salam) and said: “I committed a grave sin. Please pray to Allah that He forgives me.” Musa (‘alayhis salam): “What did you do?” Woman: “I committed fornication and later gave birth to a boy whom I killed. Musa (‘alayhis salam): “Go away from here, you adulteress (fajirah), lest …

October, 2015

• 21 October

  What did Musa (‘alayhis salam) say to Fir’awn?

  Question What is the status of the following Hadith? لما بعث الله عز وجل موسى إلى فرعون قال  رب ، أي شيء أقول ؟ قال قل  أهيا شراهيا (Tafsir Ibn Kathir)
• 3 October

  Inhabitants of the earth before the Jinn

  Question Were there any creation that inhabited the earth before the the Jinn called the Binn?

August, 2015

• 20 August

  Was Yusuf’s (‘alayhis salam) prison sentence increased?

  Question What is the authenticity of the narration found in the Tafsir books regarding Yusuf (‘alayhis salam)? The gist of the narration is as follows: Yusuf (‘alayhis salam) has requested his fellow inmate to intercede on his behalf upon his release. Jibrail (‘alayhis salam) rebuked Nabi Yusuf (‘alayhis salam) due to him not asking Allah Ta’ala, instead he asked his …
• 19 August

  The name of the Angel of death

  Question What is the source of the well known name of the Angel of death?
• 5 August

  The origin of ‘Subhanallahi wal hamdulillahi’

  Question Is the following narration authentic? It has become very popular on social media The third kalimah has a unique and very interesting story behind it. It all started before Allah Ta’ala created Adam (‘alayhis salam). The Angels were trying to move the ‘Arsh (Throne) of Allah Ta’ala but it was too heavy and wouldn’t budge. So they asked Almighty …

July, 2015

• 16 July

  Meaning of ‘The clouds acts as strainers for rain’

  Question What is the explanation of Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)’s Tafsir where he states that the clouds act as strainers for rain?

June, 2015

• 9 June

  Musa (‘alayhis salam) and the worm that was praising Allah Ta’ala

  Question Can you relate the story of Musa (‘alayhis salam), when he was walking and hit a rock with his staff and there as a worm inside the stone that was praising Allah.
• 6 June

  Only what Allah wills shall happen

  Question Is this a Hadith Qudsy? It is quite famous. “O my slave, there is your intention, and there is my intention , if you sacrifice your intentions over mine, then I will help in your intentions, and only that what is my intention will happen. And if you do not sacrifice your intentions over mine, then I will tire …
• 3 June

  Allah Ta’ala is the companion of those who remember him

  Question Is it true that Allah says “I am the companion of the one who remembers me ” ?

May, 2015

• 15 May

  The hearts of kings and leaders are in Allah’s control

  Question What is the status of following Hadith Qudsi? Is it an Israely Riwayah (Historical Narration) and can we attribute it to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) as his statement? “I am Allah, there is no king besides Me I am king of kings, The hearts of kings are in My control. When My servants obey me, then I fill …
• 7 May

  Angel that can swallow the seven earths and seven seas?

  Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) relates that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “One of the Angels of Allah, if told to swallow the seven heavens and the seven earths in one morsel,has the ability to do so”