Tarikh Dimashq

23 Dhul Hijjah 144412 July 2023

An Unreliable Narration on the Narcissus/Daffodil Flower

QuestionWhat is the status of the following about the Narcissus flower: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "Smell a narcissus, even if only once in a lifetime. For in the heart of man there is the seed of narrow-mindedness and insanity. And the scent of narcissus drives this away."

9 Sha'ban 14442 March 2023

A Narration about People Who Will Discourage Jihad

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Zayd ibn Aslam reported from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Jihad will remain fresh and green as long as raindrops fall from the sky. And there will come upon the people a time when Quran reciters from among them…

8 Jumadal Ula 14442 December 2022

Iyas ibn Mu’awiyah (rahimahullah) Laments Over the Death of His Mother

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this incident: Iyas ibn Mu'wiyah (rahimahullah) was crying when his mum passed away. Someone asked him, "Why are you crying?" He replied: "Once upon a time I had two doors that opened to heaven. But now one of them has closed."

18 Muharram 144416 August 2022

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Concern for a Man Whose Hand was Paralysed and the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Making Du’a for Him

QuestionI am searching for a reference for this incident: كان عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه يطعم الناس بالمدينة وهو يطوف عليهم بيده عصا فمر برجل يأكل بشماله فقال: يا عبد الله كل بيمينك. فقال: يا عبد الله إنها مشغولة. قال: فمضى ثم مر به وهو يأكل بشماله فقال: يا…

5 Ramadan 14437 April 2022

Reciting Surah Ikhlas Ten Times After Fajr

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "Whoever prays Fajr Salah then recites 'Qul Huwallahu Ahad' (Surah Ikhlas) ten times, he will not pursue in sin that day." (Ibn Asakir)

18 Dhul Qa'dah 144228 June 2021

An Unreliable Narration Regarding Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Ali is the lord of the world and master of the Hereafter. (Mustadrak Hakim, vol. 3, pg. 128 (4640), Tarikh Dimashq, vol. 42, pg. 292)

26 Rajab 144210 March 2021

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Accepts Islam Without Any Hesitation

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: "I brought Islam to every single one of you and every one of you hesitated for a moment except Abu Bakr".