Tarikh Baghdad

19 Rajab 14423 March 2021

Beardless Youth Are a Greater Source of Mischief Than Young Maidens

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Beware of beardless youth for they are a greater source of mischief than young maidens.’

11 Jumadal Ula 144226 December 2020

The Masnun Method of Shaking Someone’s Hand

QuestionI was told that there exists a Hadith wherein mention is made that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to give a firm handshake whilst making Musafahah (i.e., shaking hands) [meaning to give it a wedge moving it up and down, as is normally observed in our daily interactions]. Would…

17 Safar 144117 October 2019

A Narration in Tarikh Baghdad Regarding Making Du’a for Mercy for the Entire Ummah

QuestionPlease clarify the authenticity of the following Hadith and is it suitable to quote? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ما من دعاء أحب إلى الله من أن يقول العبد: اللهم ارحم أمة محمد رحمة عامة - الخطيب عن أبي هريرة

12 Muharram 144112 September 2019

An Unreliable Narration on the Beauty of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? هبط عليّ جبريل عليه السلام فقال: يا محمد إن الله عز وجل يقرأ عليك السلام ويقول: حبيبي أني كسوت حسن يوسف من نور الكرسي، وكسوت حسن وجهك من نور عرشي، وما خلقت خلقا أحسن منك يا محمد

10 Shawwal 144014 June 2019

Providing Water for People Causes Sins to Fall Away

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When your sins are plentiful, then continuously provide water [for people], your sins will fall off just like a tree sheds its leaves on a stormy day."