Tabaqat Ibn Sa’d

20 Shawwal 143726 July 2016

The Awe and Character of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionPlease provide the reference for this incident. Once Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) was getting his hair cut and suddenly coughed. Due to this the barber urinated himself/passed wind out of fear and awe of Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu). Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) then gifted him forty silver coins.

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143716 March 2016

Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu ‘anha) Miraculously Given Water

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu 'anha) narrated: "When I was making Hijrah, I had no supplies or water with me, I was about to die of thirst. I was fasting, and when it was time to break my fast, I heard a noise above my head. So,…

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Can a Woman Lead Men in Salah?

QuestionIs there a Hadith in which Ummu Waraqa lead both men and women in prayer? I have heard that Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) appointed her to lead a group of men and women in prayer. The example of Ummu Waraqah is based on a hadith found to be…

16 Sha'ban 14364 June 2015

The Martyrdom of Sayyiduna Mus’ab ibn ‘Umayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following incident There is a narration that as a flag bearer in the Battle of Uhud, Sayyiduna Mus'ab ibn Umayr (radiyallahu 'anhu) first had one hand and then the other hand chopped off but he still carried the flag with his arms.