16 Safar 1439 | 8 November 2017
Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Places Hasan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on His Shoulder
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Once Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) performed 'Asr Salah and then went out. He saw Sayyiduna Hasan (radiyallahu 'anhu) playing with the children and put him…
15 Safar 1439 | 7 November 2017
An Incident Regarding Abu Dujanah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question اعتاد ابو دجانه ان يكون في الصلاة خلف الرسول الكريم، ولكنه ما كاد ينهي صلاته حتى يخرج من المسجد مسرعا، فاستلفت ذلك نظر الرسول الكريم فاستوقفه يوما وسأله قائلا: - يا أبا دجانة، أليس لك عند…
14 Safar 1439 | 6 November 2017
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Du’a for Abu Hurayrah and His Mother
Question Is this Hadith reliable? حدثنا عمرو الناقد، حدثنا عمر بن يونس اليمامي، حدثنا عكرمة بن عمار، عن أبي كثير يزيد بن عبد الرحمن، حدثني أبو هريرة، قال: كنت أدعو أمي إلى الإسلام وهي مشركة، فدعوتها…
11 Safar 1439 | 3 November 2017
The Four Experts on Quran Among the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum)
Question What is the source of this narration: Narrated by Masruq, 'Abdullah [ibn Mas'ud] was mentioned before 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr. The latter said, "That is a man I continue to love because I heard…
10 Safar 1439 | 2 November 2017
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Requests ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) to Recite Quran
Question Please cite the source and authenticity of the narration wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) requested Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) to recite Quran.
4 Safar 1439 | 27 October 2017
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Married the Daughter of ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Due to Her Lofty Lineage
Question Is this true? Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab married Ummu Kulthum, the daughter of 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) [despite her young age] because of her lofty lineage.
2 Safar 1439 | 25 October 2017
Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and His Mother
Question Is this narration suitable to quote? حدثنا عبد الرحمن بن شيبة قال: أخبرني ابن أبي الفديك قال: حدثني موسى، عن أبي حازم، أن أبا مرة، مولى أم هانئ ابنة أبي طالب أخبره، أنه ركب مع أبي هريرة إلى…
30 Muharram 1439 | 23 October 2017
Explanation of a Line in Fathul Bari
Question In the following line of Fathul Bari إذ ذاك أسلم بعد فلا يحتج به Is ذاك referring to Sayyiduna 'Urwah (radiyallahu 'anhu) and does it mean that the person who saw the dream was not present…
27 Muharram 1439 | 20 October 2017
Sayyiduna ‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amir Al Juhani (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly provide me with some information on the Sahabi, Sayyiduna 'Uqbah ibn 'Amir (radiyallahu 'anhu) who narrated the Hadith regarding the way to salvation.
19 Muharram 1439 | 12 October 2017
More Advices Offered to Mu’adh (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Is this narration authentic? عن معاذ بن جبل قال: بعثني رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إلى اليمن، فلما سرت أرسل في أثري فرددت، فقال: " أتدري لم بعثت إليك؟ لا تصيبن شيئا بغير إذني فإنه غلول،…
18 Muharram 1439 | 11 October 2017
Clarification on a Statement of ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question In the last part of the following Hadith recorded in Sahih Muslim (1246): عن طاوس، قال: قال ابن عباس قال لي معاوية: أعلمت أني قصرت من رأس رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عند المروة بمشقص؟ فقلت…
17 Muharram 1439 | 10 October 2017
Allah Ta’ala Will Keep Those Who Have Iman Steadfast in the Grave
Question Is this Hadith reliable? عن عائشة، قالت: قلت: يا رسول الله! تبتلى هذه الأمة في قبورها، فكيف بي وأنا امرأة ضعيفة؟، قال: يثبت الله الذين آمنوا بالقول الثابت في الحياة الدنيا وفي الآخرة……
16 Muharram 1439 | 9 October 2017
A Narration Regarding Husayn’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Martyrdom
Question What is status of following narration? عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما، قال: أوحى الله إلى نبيكم صلى الله عليه وسلم أني قتلت بيحيى بن زكريا سبعين ألفا، وإني قاتل بابن ابنتك سبعين ألفا وسبعين……
11 Muharram 1439 | 4 October 2017
A Follow Up Query on the Sahabi Who Picked up a Morsel of Food
Question In the narration where Sayyiduna Ma'qil ibn Yasar (radiyallahu 'anhu) picked up a morsel of food which fell, wiped it and ate it, there is mention of farmers or Bedouins poking fun at this.…
9 Muharram 1439 | 2 October 2017
An Incident Regarding Abu Sufyan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) at the Conquest of Makkah
Question Is this incident suitable to quote? Abu Sufyan ibn Harb (radiyallahu 'anhu) was sitting, just after the conquest of Makkah, watching Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) walking with…