Ibn Kathir

9 Sha'ban 144015 April 2019

A Narration Regarding the Demise of Dawud (‘alayhis salam)

Questionعن أبي هريرة، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: كان داود النبي فيه غيرة شديدة، وكان إذا خرج أغلقت الأبواب فلم يدخل على أهله أحد حتى يرجع، قال: فخرج ذات يوم، وأغلقت الدار، فأقبلت امرأته تطلع إلى الدار، فإذا رجل قائم وسط الدار، فقالت لمن في البيت: من…

27 Jumadal Akhirah 14405 March 2019

Recital for Rectifying the Wife’s Character

QuestionIs it true regarding the wife of Nabi Zakariyya ('alayhis salam) that she was rude and had ill manners initially then Allah rectified her?

1 Muharram 144012 September 2018

‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Explains the Virtues of Surah Mulk

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن عكرمة عن ابن عباس أنه قال لرجل: ألا أتحفك بحديث تفرح به؟ قال: بلى، قال: اقرأ تبارك الذي بيده الملك وعلمها أهلك وجميع ولدك وصبيان بيتك وجيرانك، فإنها المنجية والمجادلة تجادل أو تخاصم يوم القيامة عند ربها لقارئها، وتطلب له أن ينجيه من عذاب النار…

10 Dhul Qa'dah 143923 July 2018

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Statement Regarding a Woman Who has Abundant Garments

QuestionIs this statement authentically attributed to Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu)? "Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said "Verily, when a woman has garments in abundance [more than she requires and more than what is the norm] and she loves adornment, then she will love khuruj [emergence from the home to prowl around…

10 Rabi'ul Awwal 143929 November 2017

Offering Isha Salah in Congregation for Forty Days in Any Masjid

Questionعَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَقُولُ ”مَنْ صَلَّى فِي مَسْجِدٍ جَمَاعَةً أَرْبَعِينَ لَيْلَةً لاَ تَفُوتُهُ الرَّكْعَةُ الأُولَى مِنْ صَلاَةِ الْعِشَاءِ كَتَبَ اللَّهُ لَهُ بِهَا عِتْقًا مِنَ النَّارِ‏“ ‏

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 Sha'ban 143829 April 2017

Wahb ibn Munabbih (rahimahullah) on the Clothing of Adam (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? "The clothing of Adam and Hawa was light [nur] which covered their private parts, none could see the 'awrah [private area] of the other. When they erred [by eating from the tree], their private parts had become exposed"

7 Rajab 14384 April 2017

Harut and Marut

QuestionWere Harut and Marut Angels?