Tag Archives: Tarikh Dimashq

June, 2019

• 17 June

  A du’a for protection against the evil eye

  Question what is the authenticity of this narration? “It is mentioned in Tafsir Ibn Kathir that once Jibril (‘alayhis salam) came to visit Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and saw that he was very upset. Jibril (‘alayhis salam) asked Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) why he was upset and he replied that Hassan and Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) have been afflicted …

May, 2019

• 17 May

  ‘Abdullah’s ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah) mannerism was comparable to that of the Sahabah

  Question Could you kindly reference this narration? Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) said: “I looked to the affairs of the Sahabah [i.e. their social conduct, business dealings, mannerisms, etc.]  and I looked to the affairs of ‘Abdullah ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah), but I didn’t see a virtue for them over him, except in their companionship of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) …
• 10 May

  Imam Sha’bi’s (rahimahullah) response to a question regarding Shaytan’s wife

  Question Could you mention the reference for this please? A’amash (rahimahullah)  narrated: “A man came to Sha’bi (rahimahullah) and asked: “What is the name of the wife of Iblis? He replied, ‘That is a wedding ceremony I did not attend!'”
• 3 May

  Imam Awza’i (rahimahullah) explains the ill-effects of indifferences

  Question Could you kindly reference this narration: Imam ‘Abdur Rahman Al Awza’i (rahimahullah) said: “If Allah decides to harm a people, he would afflict them with endless argument and prevent them from [carrying out] good work.”

April, 2019

• 30 April

  The world is more bewitching/charming than Harut and Marut

  Question What is the status of the following Hadith? احذروا الدنيا فإنها أسحر من هاروت وماروت
• 18 April

  A poem attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) regarding Allah Ta’ala’s forgiveness

  Question I wanted the reference for the following statement: Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) said: My sin burdened me heavily. But when I measured it against Your Grace, O Rabb, Your forgiveness came out greater.

February, 2019

• 13 February

  Abu Tha’labah Al Khushani (radiyallahu ‘anhu) passed away in Sajdah

  Question I have read that the Sahabi, Sayyiduna Abu Tha’labah Al Khushani (radiyallahu ‘anhu) passed away in prostration. Is there any reference for this?

November, 2018

• 19 November

  An incident on racism

  Question Is this narration authentic? Abu Salamah ibn ‘Abdir Rahman reports that Qays bin Matatiyyah once came to a gathering that included Salman Al Farisi, Suhayb Ar Rumi and Bilal (radiyallahu ‘anhum) and remarked, “Here [in the gathering are the Aws and Khazraj tribes who have stood up to assist that man [i.e Rasulullah sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam] [This I …
• 15 November

  Zaynul ‘Aabidin (rahimahullah) frees his slave girl

  Question Could you mention the reference for this incident? On one occasion, Zaynul ‘Aabidin (rahimahullah) was performing wudu while his slave girl was assisting him by pouring the water onto his limbs from a pitcher. As she was pouring the water, it so happened that the pitcher fell from her hand, striking Zaynul ‘Aabidin (rahimahullah) on his head and injuring …
• 5 November

  Fudayl’s ibn ‘Iyad (rahimahullah) quote on harming a believer

  Question Can you mention the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad (rahimahullah) said: “By Allah! It is not permissible for you to harm a dog or swine without reason, then how is it that you harm a believer?”
• 2 November

  ‘Whoever does not have contentment, no amount of money will suffice him’

  Question Please mention the reference for this narration. قال سعد بن أبي وقاص لابنه يا بني! إذا طلبت الغنى فاطلبه بالقناعة فإنه من لم يكن له قناعة لم يغنه مال

October, 2018

• 1 October

  Do not be anxious, whatever is predestined will occur

  Question What is the status of this narration: لا تكثر همك، ما يقدر يكن، وما ترزق يأتك

July, 2018

• 26 July

  Ka’b Al Ahbar and Makhul (rahimahullah) on a journey

  Question Is the following narration suitable to quote? عن مكحول قال قال لي كعب الأحبار اتبعني فاتبعته حتى وصلنا إلى جبل في غار يقال له قاسيون فصلى وصليت فسمعته يجتهد في الدعاء ثم خرج حتى وصلنا إلى موضع قتل ابن آدم أخاه فصلى وصليت معه فسمعته يجتهد في الدعاء ثم سار حتى دخلنا المدينة من باب الفراديس فسمعته يقول يا …