5 Dhul Qa'dah 144722 April 2026
The Moustache of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionPlease provide the reference and status of the following narration. قال مالك: كان عمر بن الخطاب إذا كربه أمر نفخ وفتل شاربه
Tabaqat Ibn Sa’d
22 Shawwal 144710 April 2026
The Humility and Weeping of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionWhat is the source for the following, and is it suitable to quote? 1) "Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) used to fall down unconscious when he heard an ayah of the Quran." 2) "He would weep so much that there were two streaks of black lines on his face." 3) "One…
21 Shawwal 14479 April 2026
Abu Bakr’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Visit to Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha) During Her Final Illness
QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity for the following Narration: “When Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha) became ill, Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) came to her and asked for permission to enter. So 'Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said to Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha), 'It is Abu Bakr asking for permission to enter.’ Fatimah…
17 Dhul Qa'dah 144615 May 2025
The Simplicity of Umar’s ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Hajj and Travels
QuestionIt was narrated that 'Abdullah ibn 'Amir ibn Rabi'ah said: "I set out for Hajj with 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu), from Madinah to Makkah and back again, and no tent was set up for him. He used to put a cloak or a mat on a tree and shade…
10 Dhul Qa'dah 14468 May 2025
‘Ali’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Comment at the Demise of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionIs the following narration authentic? عن أبي بكر الهذلي عن الحسن قال: قال علي لما قبض النبي - صلى الله عليه وسلم - نظرنا في أمرنا فوجدنا النبي - صلى الله عليه وسلم - قد قدم أبا بكر في الصلاة فرضينا لدنيانا من رضي رسول الله - صلى الله عليه…
23 Jumadal Akhirah 144625 December 2024
A Narration Regarding Abu Talib
QuestionCan you confirm if this narration is authentic? 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, do you hope anything for Abu Talib?' He replied: 'I hope for everything good from my Lord.'"
26 Dhul Hijjah 14453 July 2024
Clarification on the Query Regarding Du’a on a Wednesday
QuestionIn this answer, regarding du'a being accepted on a Wednesday, the word صلاتين appears in the Hadith i.e., between two Salahs. How is this interpreted to specifically refer to the period between Zuhr and 'Asr?
27 Dhul Qa'dah 14454 June 2024
‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz displays patience and humility
QuestionI am looking for the reference for this incident: One night, 'Umar ibn Abdil-Aziz went to the mosque accompanied by a guard. As 'Umar entered the mosque, he accidentally stepped on a man who was sleeping in the dark. The man lifted his head and said, "Are you crazy?" Umar…
12 Dhul Qa'dah 144520 May 2024
Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Proceeds to the Marketplace After He Is Appointed the Khalifah
QuestionI require the source for the following incident: لما استخلف أبو بكر أصبح غاديا إلى السوق وعلى رقبته أثواب يتجر بها فلقيه عمر بن الخطاب وأبو عبيدة بن الجراح فقالا له: أين تريد يا خليفة رسول الله؟ قال: السوق. قالا: تصنع ماذا وقد وليت أمر المسلمين؟ قال: فمن أين أطعم…
16 Sha'ban 144526 February 2024
The Bravery of a Father and Son and the Courage of Mu’adhah al ‘Adawiyyah (rahimahallah)
QuestionI am looking for the reference of the story of Silah ibn Ashyam who told his son to go forth in battle and become martyred so that he would be rewarded.
15 Rajab 144526 January 2024
The Du’a of ‘Amr ibnul ‘As (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on His Deathbed
QuestionI am trying to look for the source of this particular Hadith and its Arabic text but I am unable to find it. Can you please help: Abdullah Ibn 'Amr Ibn al-'As reported that when his father was on his deathbed he said: "O Allah! You commanded me with many…
12 Jumadal Ula 14446 December 2022
A Follow up Query Regarding the Children of Ummul Muminin Sawdah bintu Zam’ah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
QuestionI have seen your answer regarding the stepchildren of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). I have read an article that states Sayyidah Sawdah had five children. Can you verify this?
23 Rabi'ul Akhir 144418 November 2022
Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Would Supplicate for His Friends
QuestionPlease provide the reference for this: "Ummud Darda narrated that Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) had 360 friends for the sake of Allah and he would supplicate for them in prayer"
28 Rabi'ul Awwal 144424 October 2022
Explanation of the Narration Regarding the Suckling of Sayyiduna Salim (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionKindly explain the following narration, especially what is meant by the instruction of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to suckle Sayyiduna Salim (radiyallahu ‘anhu): Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) has narrated: “Sahlah bintu Suhayl (radiyallahu ‘anha) came to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and said: “O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam),…
21 Shawwal 144323 May 2022
Another Version of the Narration Regarding Sa’id’s ibn Musayyab’s Fear of the Fitnah of Women
QuestionCould you provide the reference for this narration? عن سعيد بن المسيب أنه قال: قد بلغت ثمانين سنة وما شيء أخوف عندي من النساء. وقد كاد بصره يذهب