Tag Archives: Tafsir ibn Kathir

December, 2020

• 24 December

  Who are the Sabi-un?

  Question I recently came across a verse in the Quran wherein mention of the Sabi-un (الصابئين) were made. Are there any narrations either from Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam), the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum), or the ‘Ulama (rahimahumullah) about this religion or these people? Are they considered amongst the Ahlul Kitab or amongst those who were on a correct creed?
• 10 December

  The tree that was forbidden for Adam (‘alayhis Salam)

  Question Is it mentioned in Hadith which type of tree/fruit in particular, Sayyiduna Adam (‘alayhis salam) was forbidden from going towards?
• 3 December

  The importance and virtues of studying the Arabic language

  Question Kindly provide a few narrations regarding virtues and specialties of the Arabic language along with the importance of its study.

November, 2020

• 23 November

  Quranic verses which express that Allah is the creator of everything

  Question Kindly provide examples from the Quran where Allah Ta’ala clearly expresses that He is the creator of everything and that there was nothing before Him.

October, 2020

• 9 October

  A believer is fearful after carrying out a good deed

  Question Can you provide the reference for this as well as the Arabic text? Hassan Al Basri (rahimahullah) said: A believer is the one who, after performing a good deed, is fearful and a transgressor is the one who, after committing a sin, is at peace

September, 2020

• 3 September

  The verse that was revealed during the Farewell Hajj

  Question Was the following verse revealed during the Farewell Hajj of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam): “This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion.” (Surah Maidah, Verse: 3) Please provide commentary for this verse as well.

August, 2020

• 21 August

  Mu’awiyah ibn Mu’awiyah high rank due to continuously reciting Surah Ikhlas

  Question I have found a Hadith in Tafsir Ibn Kathir regarding a virtue of Surah Ikhlas. Please verify the authenticity? Angel Jibril (‘alayhis salam) came to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) whilst he was in Tabuk and said: “O Muhammad! Witness/attend the funeral of Mu’awiyah Al-Muzani [radiyallahu ‘anhu].” The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) set out with his companions and Jibril [‘alayhis …
• 21 August

  The date palm trees of the Banu Nadhir tribe being cut down and burnt

  Question Would you kindly please provide a detailed commentary of the following Hadith in Sahih Bukhari? The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) had the date palm trees of the Banu Nadhir tribe burnt, and cut down at a place called Al-Buwayrah. Hassan ibn Thabit (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said in a poetic verse: “The chiefs of Bani Lu-ay found it easy to watch …

July, 2020

• 17 July

  There is no perfect wudu without taking the name of Allah

  Question Is this Hadith regarding saying Bismillah before wudu authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “There is no [perfect] wudu for the one who does not recite the Name of Allah.”

June, 2020

• 9 June

  A narration regarding Laylatul Qadr and Jibril (‘alayhis salam) and the angels descending

  Question Is this narration suitable to quote? عن كعب أنه قال: إن سدرة المنتهى على حد السماء السابعة مما يلي الجنة فهي على حد هواء الدنيا وهواء الآخرة، علوها في الجنة وعروقها وأغصانها من تحت الكرسي، فيها ملائكة لا يعلم عدتهم إلا الله عز وجل، يعبدون الله عز وجل على أغصانها في كل موضع شعرة منها ملك ومقام جبريل عليه …

April, 2020

• 6 April

  Which verses of Surah Baqarah were given during Mi’raj

  Question In the following Hadith, which specific verses of Surah Baqarah are referred to (i.e where does it start from)? عن عبدالله بن مسعود: لَمّا أُسْرِيَ برَسولِ اللهِ ﷺ، انْتُهي به إلى سِدْرَةِ المُنْتَهى، وهي في السَّماءِ السّادِسَةِ، إلَيْها يَنْتَهِي ما يُعْرَجُ به مِنَ الأرْضِ فيُقْبَضُ مِنْها، وإلَيْها يَنْتَهِي ما يُهْبَطُ به مِن فَوْقِها فيُقْبَضُ مِنْها، قالَ: إِذْ يَغْشى (النَّجْمُ) …

February, 2020

• 13 February

  How many people accepted Nuh’s (‘alayhis salam) message?

  Question It is commonly heard in talks that only between eighty (80) to eighty three (83) people accepted Islam in the time of Nabi Nuh (‘alayhis salam). Is there any proof for this statement?

November, 2019

• 18 November

  The cuckold will not enter Jannah

  Question What is the authenticity and Arabic text of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The cuckold will not enter Jannah” (Musnad Abi Dawud At Tayalisi)