Sahabah

17 Dhul Hijjah 143720 September 2016

Virtues of Sayyiduna ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionAre the following Hadith authentic? 1) Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Every prophet has a friend in paradise, my friend in it is ‘Uthman.” Another version of the same Hadith: 2) Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Uthman is my companion and with me in paradise.” 3) Sayyiduna Jabir…

8 Dhul Hijjah 143711 September 2016

Sayyiduna ‘Ali Slaughtering on Behalf of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

Questionعن علي رضي الله عنه أنه كان يضحى بكبشين أحدهما عن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم والآخر عن نفسه فقيل له فقال أمرني به يعني النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم فلا أدعه أبدا Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) slaughtered two sheep for Udhiyah, one on behalf of Rasulullah…

2 Dhul Hijjah 14375 September 2016

Letter of Sayyidatuna ‘Aishah to Sayyiduna Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionIs this Hadith sahih? Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) wrote a letter to ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha), that: “Write a letter to advise me, and do not overburden me.” So ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) wrote to Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu): ‘Peace be upon you. As for what follows, indeed I heard the Messenger of…

27 Dhul Qa'dah 143731 August 2016

Virtue of Sayyiduna Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionCan, you confirm the narrations, and whether they are authentic where Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said that Sayyiduna Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) is his disciple, and how Allah honoured Sayyiduna Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) by having all the angels wear yellow turbans as Sayyiduna Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)was wearing one on the…

27 Dhul Qa'dah 143731 August 2016

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the Blind Sahabi

QuestionI asked a question to a Scholar about why the Tabligh Jamat does not give d’awah to non-Muslims, and he said there is Quranic evidence for the priority of approaching Muslims first. He put forward the first few verses of Surah Naba, and a narration that’s linked to it. The…

15 Dhul Qa'dah 143719 August 2016

Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Donates All of His Wealth

QuestionSayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) brought all of his wealth to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) asked him, “What have you kept for your family?” he replied, “I have kept Allah and His Rasul” What is the authenticity of this?

14 Dhul Qa'dah 143718 August 2016

The Du’a of Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) for Protection from Hajjaj

QuestionThere is a narration wherein Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was brought in front of Hajjaj ibn Yusuf who intended to harm him. Sayyiduna Anas said to Hajjaj “You will not be able to harm me due to a du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) taught me which is a…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 143716 August 2016

‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Favours Usamah ibn Zayd (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionCan you confirm the source and authenticity of the narration which states that Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) stipulated a larger amount for Sayyiduna Usamah ibn Zayd (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) and gave his own son ‘Abdullah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) less. When questioned, Sayyiduna ‘Umar responded, ‘Usamah was more beloved…

11 Dhul Qa'dah 143715 August 2016

Benefit of Not Being Jealous

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this story: The Prophet (sallallahu’alayhi wa sallam) said: You will see appear a man of Paradise. Thereupon, a man with a wet beard appeared. One Sahabi wanted to know the secret of this man, this man said to him: I never slept with rancour for others.

11 Dhul Qa'dah 143715 August 2016

Is “Hadithul ifk” Mutawatir?

QuestionI came across a contemporary takhrij of a compilation of Hadith about the “Hadithul ifk” [The Hadith of the lie/slander] originally done by ‘Abdul Ghani Al-Maqdisi. I was surprised to know that there are so many different chains of transmission on this story. I know that it is mentioned…