24 February 2021
Another narration regarding the Iman of those after Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is this Hadith authentic and what is the meaning of افضل? عن عمر، رضي الله عنه قال: كنت مع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم جالسا فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: أتدرون أي أهل الإيمان أفضل…
28 January 2021
Authenticity of the narration regarding the grave of a scholar
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? "Seek [knowledge] and teach it to people, for I will certainly illuminate the grave of the teacher and the seeker so that they do not feel…
2 December 2020
The angel of death approaching Ya’qub (‘alayhis salam)
Question Kindly provide me with the authenticity of the following narration: When Ya’qub (‘alayhis salam) was in grief, the angel of death appeared before him and Ya’qub (‘alayhis salam) asked: “Did…
12 November 2020
‘Isa’s (‘alayhis salam) statement regarding an unlawful gaze
Question Is this suitable to quote? وكان عيسى عليه السلام يقول: النظرة تزرع في القلب الشهوة وكفى بها خطيئة 'Isa ('alayhis salam) used to say: "An [unlawful] gaze plants the seed of desire in the…
11 November 2020
Ambiya are buried where they pass away
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "Allah does not take [the life of] a Prophet except at the location in which He wants him to be buried." (Tirmidhi 1018)
29 October 2020
Another version of the narration regarding Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) being instilled with the qualities of other Ambiya
Question Is this Hadith authentic and suitable to quote, regarding the birth of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) which is found in Al Khasaisul Kubra, page 118)? قالت: رأيت سحابة عظيمة لها نور،…
15 September 2020
The number of ‘Arab Ambiya
Question Which Hadith speaks about the number of 'Arab prophets?
25 August 2020
The number of scriptures given to certain Ambiya
Question Is there a Hadith which states the number of scriptures (Sahaif) that Shith ('alayhis salam), Ibrahim ('alayhis salam), Idris ('alayhis salam) were given. If so, what is the authenticity of…
20 August 2020
A follow up query regarding the narration ‘Difficulties and hardships, A sign of Iman’
Question Is the below Hadith sahih as it contains 'Asim ibn Bahdalah who has been criticised for his defective memory ? Sayyiduna Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) once asked Rasulullah…
12 August 2020
A du’a of Musa (‘alayhis salam)
Question Is it correct that this was a du'a Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) would also recite? Allahumma anta khalaqtani wa anta tahdini wa anta tut'imuni wa anta tasqini wa anta tumituni wa anta tuhyini
7 August 2020
A home in Jannah made from a ruby
Question There is Hadith in Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah (Hadith: 35168) regarding a special jewel home reserved for Prophets, and martyrs. Is this Hadith authentic?
25 July 2020
An unreliable virtue of fasting on the 1st of Dhul Hijjah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "On the first night of Dhul Hijjah, Ibrahim ('alayhis salam) was born. Whomsoever fasts on that day it will be an…
8 July 2020
A narration regarding a garment from Jannah given to Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) and passed down to other Prophets
Question Is this narration from Tafsir Al Kabir by Imam Razi authentic? وروي أن إبراهيم عليه السلام لما ألقي في النار جرد عن ثيابه فجاءه جبريل عليه السلام بقميص من حرير الجنة وألبسه إياه، فدفعه…
24 April 2020
Is Yunus (‘alayhis salam) attributed to his father or mother?
Question I have heard that historians say that Yunus ('alayhis salam), like 'Isa ('alayhis salam) had been attributed to his mother, but I read in Sahih Bukhari, wherein mention is made that he is…
22 April 2020
The Jinn and devils imprisoned by Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) will emerge before Qiyamah
Question Could you please provide the reference for the Hadith regarding the appearance of Jinn/Shayatin that were imprisoned by Nabi Sulayman ('alayhis salam) in human form near the end of times who…