Sahabah

20 Dhul Hijjah 14364 October 2015

The Cloth of Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Which Did Not Burn

QuestionI heard a story in a bayan that Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) had a cloth. Whenever he desired to clean the cloth, he would throw it into the fire and it would come out clean. When asked about this, he said that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) once used this…

11 Dhul Hijjah 143625 September 2015

Hadith on the Virtue of the Khulafa

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “O Allah, Place the truth with ‘Ali wherever he goes”

8 Dhul Hijjah 143622 September 2015

Another Virtue of Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionI am searching for the Hadith, wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said that some people of the Bani Israel were inspired [by Allah to the truth and to say the correct things] without them being Prophets. If it had to be someone from my Ummah [who was inspired] it would have…

8 Dhul Hijjah 143622 September 2015

The Taqwa and Simplicity of Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionPlease relate the incident of Sayyidah Ummud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anha) and Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu), wherein Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) responded that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, Verily, before you is a very difficult pass! The heavily burdened shall not cross through it with ease, so…

7 Dhul Hijjah 143621 September 2015

An Unauthentic Hadith on Lowering the Gaze on the Day of Qiyamah

QuestionAre the following Hadiths from Al Mustadrak authentic? “On the day of Qiyamah it will be called out that everyone should lower their gazes so that Fatimah the daughter of Muhammad can pass” A second narration states that she will pass wearing two green/red garments.

4 Dhul Hijjah 143618 September 2015

The Wings of Ja’far ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionThere is a narration wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said that Sayyiduna Ja’far will have wings and he will be flying in Jannah with the Angels? What book is this narration from, and is it authentic?

3 Dhul Hijjah 143617 September 2015

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s Du’as for Sayyiduna Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionAre the following du’as that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) made for Sayyiduna Mu’awiyah authentic? 1) O Allah! Teach Mu’awiyah the Book and arithmetic, and protect him from the Punishment. اللهم علم معاوية الكتاب والحساب وقه العذاب 2) O Allah! Teach him (Mu’awiyah) the Book and arithmetic, and grant him authority over…

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Can a Woman Lead Men in Salah?

QuestionIs there a Hadith in which Ummu Waraqa lead both men and women in prayer? I have heard that Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) appointed her to lead a group of men and women in prayer. The example of Ummu Waraqah is based on a hadith found to be solid,…

1 Dhul Hijjah 143615 September 2015

The Hirz of Abu Dujanah

QuestionWhat is the status of the Hadith regarding the Hirz of Abu Dujana (radiyallahu ‘anhu) wherein he was given some verses to write down and place under his pillow for protection?

29 Dhul Qa'dah 143613 September 2015

Sayyiduna Hamzah’s Mutilation

QuestionI have been told that the incident of Hinda mutilating the body of Hadrat Hamzah is a Shia fabrication. Can you kindly shed light on this please

23 Dhul Qa'dah 14367 September 2015

The Modesty of Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was reclining in his house while his legs were uncovered. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) sought permission to enter, so he permitted him to enter and he spoke to him. Then Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) sought permission to enter, so he…