5 Ramadan 143622 June 2015
Hadith About the Grave Thief in the Bani Israel
QuestionI need the exact reference for the Hadith about the grave yard thief in Sahih Bukhari (who was from the Bani Israel)
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22 Sha'ban 143610 June 2015
Who did Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) Slaughter?
QuestionWhat is the correct opinion regarding who was slaughtered by Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam), was it Isma’il or Ishaq (‘alayhimas salam)
3 Sha'ban 143622 May 2015
The Woman Who Used to Comb the Hair of the Daughter of Fir’awn
QuestionIs this story authentic? When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was going for Mi'raj, he passed a place from where a fragrance was emanating. Upon inquiry, Jibrail ('alayhis salam) told Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) that this was the woman who used to comb the hair of the daughter of…
30 Jumadal Ula 143621 March 2015
The Wives of Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal (rahimahullah)
QuestionThere is a famous story of Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah) getting married to Ummu Salih who was one eyed but her din was strong . Can you please confirm this story, because Rayhanah (his second wife) is also reported to be one eyed.
18 Ramadan 143516 July 2014
Musa (‘alayhis salam) Seeking a Cure
QuestionIt is constantly heard in speeches the story of Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) where he has a sickness and is told by Allah to use the leaves of a tree and subsequently gets cured. Then later gets a similar sickness and goes back to those leaves without asking Allah and…
9 Ramadan 14357 July 2014
Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) Feeding the Entire Creation
QuestionIs the story of Nabi Sulayman ('alayhis salam) taking one whole year to prepare meals for the whole creation authentic?
7 Ramadan 14355 July 2014
The Fasting Person and Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)
QuestionPlease verify the following: Once Musa ('alayhis salam) asked Allah 'Ta'ala O Allah! You have granted me the honour and privilege of talking to you directly, Have you given this privilege to any other person? Allah Ta'ala replied, O Musa! during the last period I am going to send an…
20 Sha'ban 143519 June 2014
The Beginning of the Hijri Calendar
QuestionIs there any authentic Hadith which says the Islamic calendar started from when the first Wahi was revealed to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) or did it start after Hijra when Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) reached Madinah. Did the Islamic calendar start during the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi…
13 Sha'ban 143512 June 2014
Muslims Using Miswak in a Battle
QuestionA very famous incident is always mentioned regarding the virtues of using miswak. In a certain battle the Muslims were suffering some loss. So the leader pondered over the matter and came to the conclusion that this great sunnah was being left out. He then commanded the army to use…
15 Jumadal Akhirah 143516 April 2014
When was Egypt Referred to as "Misr"?
QuestionCan you please help me in finding out when the first mention of Misr in regards to Egypt was recorded in Hadith literature. Are there any texts which refer to Egypt as Misr at the time of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) or was it named Misr after our Prophet…
24 Rabi'ul Akhir 143525 February 2014
Reference for Musa (‘alayhis salam) Putting Coal in His Mouth as a Child
QuestionKindly provide the source and authenticity of the report concerning Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) placing a burning coal in his mouth as a child, which is said to have caused him to stutter. Is this report established through authentic narrations or is it from the Isra'iliyyat? Does this narration conflict…