Historical Narrations

23 Shawwal 143729 July 2016

A Narration Stating Iblis Will Fall into Prostration Before Qiyamah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the sun rises from the west, Shaytan will fall into sajdah calling out to Allah, 'Command me to prostrate to anyone you wish'. His assistants [other Shayatin] will say to him, 'O Our leader! Why…

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Shaytan’s Discussion With Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionCan, you confirm if this Hadith is authentic, or even from our sources? Once, Shaytan approached Musa ('alayhis salam) and said to him: "You are the Prophet of Allah while I am one of His sinning and disobedient creations. It is my desire that I repent before Him, so request…

21 Safar 14374 December 2015

Remember Allah When You Become Angry

QuestionWhat is the grade of this Hadith Qudsi? "O son of Adam! When you get angry, remember Me. In this way, when I become angry, I will remember you [with My forgiveness] and will not destroy you among those who will be destroyed. If you are oppressed then be patient,…

21 Muharram 14374 November 2015

Musa (‘alayhis salam) Chasing Away a Repentant Woman

QuestionIs 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…

7 Muharram 143721 October 2015

What Did Musa (‘alayhis salam) Say to Fir’awn?

QuestionWhat 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)

5 Dhul Qa'dah 143620 August 2015

Was Yusuf’s (‘alayhis salam) Prison Sentence Increased?

QuestionWhat 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…

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

The Origin of “Subhanallahi wal Hamdulillahi”

QuestionIs 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…

18 Sha'ban 14366 June 2015

Only What Allah Wills Shall Happen

QuestionIs this a Hadith Qudsi? 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…