15 May 2025
The simplicity of Umar’s ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Hajj and travels
Question It 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…
8 May 2025
‘Ali’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) comment at the demise of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is 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…
25 December 2024
A narration regarding Abu Talib
Question Can 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…
3 July 2024
Clarification on the query regarding du’a on a Wednesday
Question In 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…
4 June 2024
‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz displays patience and humility
Question I 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…
20 May 2024
Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) proceeds to the marketplace after he is appointed the Khalifah
Question I 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…
26 February 2024
The bravery of a father and son and the courage of Mu’adhah al ‘Adawiyyah (rahimahallah)
Question I 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.
26 January 2024
The du’a of ‘Amr ibnul ‘As (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on his deathbed
Question I 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…
6 December 2022
A follow up query regarding the children of Ummul Muminin Sawdah bintu Zam’ah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question I 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?
18 November 2022
Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) would supplicate for his friends
Question Please 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"
24 October 2022
Explanation of the narration regarding the suckling of Sayyiduna Salim (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly explain the following narration, especially what is meant by the instruction of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to suckle Sayyiduna Salim (radiyallahu ‘anhu): Sayyidah…
23 May 2022
Another version of the narration regarding Sa’id’s ibn Musayyab’s fear of the fitnah of women
Question Could 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……
30 March 2021
Sayyiduna Ja’far, Zayd and ‘Ali (radiyallahu’anhum) being elated at the words of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Kindly provide the reference and explanation of the following Hadith: قال علي رضي الله عنه: أتيت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنا و جعفر وزيد، فقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم لزيد: أنت مولاي،……
6 August 2020
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) neighbours causing him harm
Question عن عائشة قالت: قال رسول الله (صلى الله عليه وسلم): كنت بين شر جارين. بين أبي لهب وعقبة بن أبي معيط إن كانا ليأتيان بالفروث فيطرحانها على بابي حتى إنهم ليأتون ببعض ما يطرحون من الأذى فيطرحونه…
14 July 2020
Abu ‘Ubaydah ibn Jarrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) explains non-racial supremacy
Question What is the primary source of this narration and is it authentic? It is reported that Abu ‘Ubaydah ibn Jarrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "O people! Yes, I am a man from Quraysh, but there is…