Ka’bah

13 Dhul Hijjah 144610 June 2025

Hafiz Ibn Rajab’s Advice for Those Unable to Perform Hajj

QuestionI heard the beautiful statement of a scholar in a lecture. What is the reference and Arabic? "Whoever is not able to stand at Arafah, then let him stop at the limits (prohibitions) Allah has set. Whoever is not able to spend the night at Muzdalifah, let him spend the…

18 Rajab 14449 February 2023

The Area of the Ka’bah Was Demarcated Before any Other Creation

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? إن الله تعالى خلق موضع البيت قبل الأرض بألفي عام، وكانت زبدة بيضاء على الماء، فدحيت الأرض من تحتها

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 144414 November 2022

A Follow up Query on the Du’a of Zaynul ‘Abidin (rahimahullah)

QuestionYou have answered this query regarding the du'a of Zaynul 'Abidin (rahimahullah). Could you clarify my concern with one of the words in this du'a which is فناء, one of the meanings of which I have found to be "annihilation." This has created a feeling of apprehension in my mind.…

21 Rabi'ul Awwal 144417 October 2022

The Verse Commanding Tawaf of the Ka’bah

QuestionIn the following Hadith, which Verse of the Quran is being referred to by فلما ذكر الله تعالى الطواف بالبيت، ولم يذكر الصفا والمروة في القرآن حدثنا أبو اليمان، أخبرنا شعيب، عن الزهري، قال عروة: سألت عائشة رضي الله عنها فقلت لها: أرأيت قول الله تعالى: {إن الصفا والمروة من…

2 Dhul Qa'dah 14432 June 2022

Another Hadith Regarding the Destruction of the Ka’bah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Dhus Sawiqatayn (The thin-legged man) from Al Habashah [Abyssinia or Ethiopia] will destroy the Ka'bah and steal its treasure and remove its cover. It is as if I could see him now; he is bald-headed and has a distortion in…

13 Ramadan 144315 April 2022

The Du’a of Adam (‘alayhis salam) When He Came to Earth

QuestionIs the du’a of Adam (‘alayhis salam) which he recited at the Ka’bah when he was sent to earth authentic? اللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّكَ تَعْلَمُ سَرِيرَتِي وَعَلَانِيَتِي Please mention the Arabic text and the translation as well.

11 Rabi'ul Awwal 144318 October 2021

Looking at the Ka’bah Is Rewarding

QuestionIs there any chain for this narration or similar wording of this narration? النظر الى الكعبة عبادة On what principle do we base the fact that looking at the Ka'bah is regarded to be an act of worship?

19 Dhul Qa'dah 144110 July 2020

Was Hakim ibn Hizam Born in the Ka’bah?

QuestionIs the following narration by Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) and his statement thereafter correct? Is it authentically established that Sayyiduna Hakim ibn Hizam and Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) were both born in the blessed Ka'bah? أخبرنا أبو بكر محمد بن أحمد بن بالويه ثنا إبراهيم بن إسحاق الحربي ثنا مصعب بن…

28 Safar 144128 October 2019

A Question Regarding the Destruction of the Ka’bah

QuestionIn the following Hadith does ذو السويقتين refer to one individual or does it refer to an entire tribe/group of people? «يخرب الكعبة ذو السويقتين من الحبشة»

25 Dhul Hijjah 144027 August 2019

A Narration Stating That Du’as Are Accepted by the Mizab of the Ka’bah

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? قد روي عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: «ما أحد يدعو عند الميزاب إلا استجيب له» It has been reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Whoever supplicates at the Mizab [The water spout of the Ka’bah], his du'a…

24 Dhul Hijjah 144026 August 2019

‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Making Du’a at the Mizab of the Ka’bah

QuestionIs this narration authentic? أقبل عثمان بن عفان رضي الله عنه ذات يوم فقال لأصحابه ألا تسألوني من أين جئت؟ قالوا: ومن أين جئت يا أمير المؤمنين؟ قال: ما زلت قائما على باب الجنة، وكان قائما تحت الميزاب يدعو الله عنده

23 Jumadal Ula 144030 January 2019

Quran and Dhikr Will Be Lifted Before Qiyamah

QuestionWhat is status of following narration? لا تقوم الساعة حتى يرفع الركن والقرآن Qiyamah will not occur until the Quran and the Rukn [Yamani of the Ka'bah] are lifted/destroyed

18 Rabi'ul Awwal 144027 November 2018

The Angels Would Have Defended Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Against Abu Jahl

QuestionCould you reference the narration? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said: "Abu Jahl said, 'If I see Muhammad offering Salah by the Ka'bah, I will tread on his neck.' When Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) heard of that he said, 'If he were to do so, the angels will…