Prophets

26 Rabi'ul Akhir 143825 January 2017

Abstain from Quarrelling for It Is Not Beneficial

QuestionWho is this statement attributed to? "Beware and abstain from quarrelling and arguing, for the benefits are few but it creates enmity and hatred between brothers"

22 Rabi'ul Awwal 143822 December 2016

Prohibition Against Killing Frogs

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? كانت الضفدع تطفئ النار عن إبراهيم، وكان الوزغ ينفخ فيه، فنهي عن قتل هذا، وأمر بقتل هذا

22 Rabi'ul Awwal 143822 December 2016

A Narration on the Number of People With ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionCan you please confirm this narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "'Isa ibn Maryam will descend among 800 men and 400 women who will be the best creatures of this earth of that time, similar to the virtue of those who came before them"

21 Rabi'ul Awwal 143821 December 2016

A Narration Regarding Yunus (‘alayhis salam) in the Belly of the Whale

QuestionI want to know whether this narration is correct especially the part ’صوت ضعيف معروف من بلاد غريبة‘ سمعت أنس بن مالك ولا أعلم إلا إن أنسا يرفع الحديث إلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ان يونس النبي عليه السلام حين بدا له إن يدعو بهذه الكلمات وهو في…

13 Rabi'ul Awwal 143813 December 2016

Musa (‘alayhis salam) Asking Allah Ta’ala for a Special Dhikr

QuestionNabi Musa (‘alayhis salam) once asked Allah Ta'ala to prescribe to him a dhikr whereby he could remember Allah. Allah Ta'ala said to him: "O Musa, recite 'la ilaha illallah'. Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam) replied: 'All Your creation recite this dhikr, I desire something special.' Allah Ta'ala then said: 'O…

2 Safar 14383 November 2016

The Mannerisms and Characteristics of the Ambiya

QuestionCould you provide the reference for this narration "Indeed good manners, pious ways and adopting moderation are a portion from the twenty five portions of Nubuwwah"

22 Muharram 143824 October 2016

The Response of the Souls to the Call of Hajj

QuestionIs this reliable? "When Allah commanded Ibrahim ('alayhis salam) to announce to the people to perform Hajj, he stood up on the maqam and said: 'O worshippers of Allah, answer the call of your Rabb.' So the [souls of the] people said: 'We are here O Rabb, we are here.'…

28 Dhul Hijjah 14371 October 2016

Dawud (‘alayhis salam) Enquires Regarding Being Grateful to Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs this story correct and where can it be found? Dawud ('alayhis salam) once asked Allah Ta'ala, 'O My Rabb! [Being given the ability to] thank you and to express gratitude to you is also your bounty over me, so how do I express my gratitude to you?' Allah Ta'ala…

25 Dhul Hijjah 143728 September 2016

The Du’a of Dawud (‘alayhis salam) Asking for Allah Ta’ala’s Love

QuestionCan you please provide the reference and Arabic text for this supplication: O Allah, I ask you for your love and the love of those who love you and the love of those deeds that will bring me your love. O Allah, make your love more beloved to me than…

21 Dhul Hijjah 143724 September 2016

The Companion of Musa (‘alayhis salam) in Jannah

QuestionIs this incident reliable? “It was said that once Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) asked his Rabb to show him his companion in Jannah. Allah Ta'ala revealed to him, “O Musa! Go to such and such town and you shall see your companion in Jannah.” Musa ('alayhis salam) set out and…

25 Sha'ban 14372 June 2016

An Incident Regarding Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam), the Angel of Death and Allah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? When the Angel of Death came to Nabi Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam), he said to him, "Allah has commanded me to take your soul!' Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) responded, 'What kind of friend takes the soul of his friend?' At that moment, Allah revealed to Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam)…