Tag Archives: Siyaru A’alamin Nubala

May, 2019

• 17 May

  ‘Abdullah’s ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah) mannerism was comparable to that of the Sahabah

  Question Could you kindly reference this narration? Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) said: “I looked to the affairs of the Sahabah [i.e. their social conduct, business dealings, mannerisms, etc.]  and I looked to the affairs of ‘Abdullah ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah), but I didn’t see a virtue for them over him, except in their companionship of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) …
• 10 May

  Imam Sha’bi’s (rahimahullah) response to a question regarding Shaytan’s wife

  Question Could you mention the reference for this please? A’amash (rahimahullah)  narrated: “A man came to Sha’bi (rahimahullah) and asked: “What is the name of the wife of Iblis? He replied, ‘That is a wedding ceremony I did not attend!'”
• 3 May

  Imam Awza’i (rahimahullah) explains the ill-effects of indifferences

  Question Could you kindly reference this narration: Imam ‘Abdur Rahman Al Awza’i (rahimahullah) said: “If Allah decides to harm a people, he would afflict them with endless argument and prevent them from [carrying out] good work.”

April, 2019

• 24 April

  Imam Ibn Shihab Zuhri (rahimahullah)

  Question Has there been a Muhaddith named Ibn Shihab Zuhri in the history of Islam?
• 18 April

  A poem attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) regarding Allah Ta’ala’s forgiveness

  Question I wanted the reference for the following statement: Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) said: My sin burdened me heavily. But when I measured it against Your Grace, O Rabb, Your forgiveness came out greater.

March, 2019

• 4 March

  Muhammad ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) would lower his voice in the presence of his mother

  Question Is there any reference that Imam Muhammad ibn Sirin would lower his voice when he was with his mother, so much so that an onlooker would think he was ill?

February, 2019

• 13 February

  Abu Tha’labah Al Khushani (radiyallahu ‘anhu) passed away in Sajdah

  Question I have read that the Sahabi, Sayyiduna Abu Tha’labah Al Khushani (radiyallahu ‘anhu) passed away in prostration. Is there any reference for this?

November, 2018

• 5 November

  Fudayl’s ibn ‘Iyad (rahimahullah) quote on harming a believer

  Question Can you mention the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad (rahimahullah) said: “By Allah! It is not permissible for you to harm a dog or swine without reason, then how is it that you harm a believer?”

October, 2018

• 5 October

  A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) describing those with Taqwa

  Question My query is the quote of Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on Taqwa [a lengthy one] I was wondering if you can provide the Arabic text for this: The quote commences: “When Allah created His creation, He did so while He was completely independent of their obedience towards Him and of their disobedience towards Him. No disobedience can hurt Him …

September, 2018

• 20 September

  Ibn Shihab Az Zuhri would ensure that he fasted on ‘Aashura

  Question Can you mention the source for this please? الليث: عن معاوية بن صالح، أن أبا جبلة حدثه، قال كنت مع ابن شهاب في سفر فصام يوم عاشوراء، فقيل له: تصوم يوم عاشوراء في السفر وأنت تفطر في رمضان؟ قال: إن رمضان له عدة من أيام أخر، وإن عاشوراء يفوت سير أعلام النبلاء
• 18 September

  Imam Ibn Al A’arabi (rahimahullah)

  Question Who is the Muhaddith Ibnul A’arabi and what is the status of his Mu’jam?
• 14 September

  Jibril (‘alayhis salam) praises Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

  Question Jibril (‘alayhis salam) told Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi ‘alayhi wa sallam) regarding Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha): “She fasts very often and is often offering Salah, she will be your wife in Jannah too.” Is this Hadith authentic?
• 4 September

  Riyah Al Qaysi (rahimahullah)

  Question Kindly provide the source of this narration: “I did an audit on myself and discovered that I have forty odd sins. I then asked Allah forgiveness for each sin one hundred thousand (100 000) times”- Riyah Al Qaysi (rahimahullah)