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25 Rabi'ul Awwal 144211 November 2020

Ambiya Are Buried Where They Pass Away

QuestionIs 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)

12 Rabi'ul Awwal 144229 October 2020

Another Version of the Narration Regarding Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Being Instilled with the Qualities of Other Ambiya

QuestionIs 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، أسمع فيها صهيل الخيل، وخفقان الأجنحة، كلام الرجال، حتى غشيته وغيب عني، فسمعت منادياً ينادي: طوفوا بمحمد جميع…

6 Muharram 144225 August 2020

The Number of Scriptures Given to Certain Ambiya

QuestionIs 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 the Hadith?

1 Muharram 144220 August 2020

A Follow up Query Regarding the Narration “Difficulties and Hardships, A Sign of Iman”

QuestionIs 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 (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), “Which people are tested most severely? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) replied, ‘The Ambiya, then the…

22 Dhul Hijjah 144112 August 2020

A Du’a of Musa (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionIs 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

17 Dhul Hijjah 14417 August 2020

A Home in Jannah Made from a Ruby

QuestionThere is Hadith in Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah (Hadith: 35168) regarding a special jewel home reserved for Prophets, and martyrs. Is this Hadith authentic?

4 Dhul Hijjah 144125 July 2020

An Unreliable Virtue of Fasting on the 1st of Dhul Hijjah

QuestionIs 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 atonement for eighty years sins."

17 Dhul Qa'dah 14418 July 2020

A Narration Regarding a Garment from Jannah Given to Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) and Passed Down to Other Prophets

QuestionIs 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 إبراهيم إلى إسحاق، وإسحاق إلى يعقوب، فجعله يعقوب في تميمة وعلقها في عنق يوسف عليه السلام…

1 Ramadan 144124 April 2020

Is Yunus (‘alayhis salam) Attributed to His Father or Mother?

QuestionI 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 attributed to his father. (Hadith: 3413 "ونسبه الى ابيه") Could you please explain?

28 Sha'ban 144122 April 2020

The Jinn and Devils Imprisoned by Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) Will Emerge Before Qiyamah

QuestionCould 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 will deliver religious talks and mingle with people. Please also provide an explanatory commentary on it, particularly on special…

19 Jumadal Akhirah 144114 February 2020

Authenticity of the Narration Regarding Good Rulers and Evil Rulers

QuestionWhat is the authenticity and Arabic text of the narration you have answered here? Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) asked Allah Ta'ala: "O my Rabb! Your Majesty lies in the Heavens while we are on earth. What is the sign of Your Wrath and Pleasure? Allah Ta'ala said: "When I appoint…