Tarikh Tabari

16 Sha'ban 14449 March 2023

An Ansari Woman’s Love for Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhat is the reference for the following narration? An Ansari woman lost her father, brother and husband in a battle. She enquired how is Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). On hearing that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is well, she mentioned كل مصيبة بعدك صغيرة

25 Dhul Qa'dah 143520 September 2014

The Hadiths in Imam Tabari’s Books

QuestionI recall hearing from scholars to beware of many of the narrations found in the History (Taareekh) of al-Tabari as many of them are weak. However, I wanted to ask if he was more stringent in his selection of Hadiths in his Tafseer than in his Taareekh? If so, did…

13 Sha'ban 143512 June 2014

Muslims Using Miswak in a Battle

QuestionA very famous incident is always mentioned regarding the virtues of using miswak. In a certain battle the Muslims were suffering some loss. So the leader pondered over the matter and came to the conclusion that this great sunnah was being left out. He then commanded the army to use…