Acquiring the Knowledge of Hadith from a Young Age Muhammed bin Abi Haatim (rahimahullah) narrates the following: I once asked Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah), “How did you commence memorizing Hadith?” Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) replied, “I was inspired by Allah Ta‘ala to commence memorizing the blessed Ahaadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) …
October, 2021
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17 October
Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) – Part Two
The Mother of Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) During his childhood, Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) lost his eyesight and became blind. The mother of Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) continued to turn to Allah Ta‘ala in du‘aa, begging Him to cure her son and restore his eyesight. One night, when she went to sleep, she …
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17 October
Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) – Part One
Name: Muhammed bin Ismaa‘eel bin Ebrahim bin Mugheerah bin Bardizbah (Siyar A’laam min Nubalaa 12/391) Kunyah (filial title): Abu ‘Abdillah Birth: Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) was born in the city of Bukhaara on a Friday, after the Jumu‘ah salaah. The date of his birth was 13th Shawwaal 194 AH. (Hadyus Saari pg. 477) The Great-Grandfather of …
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14 October
The Disbelievers Persecuting Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Two
A man of the Banu Kinaanah tribe narrates, “I saw Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in the market of Zul Majaaz proclaiming, ‘O people! Say Laa ilaaha illallaah, you will be successful.’ “At the same time, Abu Jahal was throwing sand at Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saying, ‘O people! Do not …
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14 October
The Disbelievers Persecuting Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part One
When the Quraish noticed that an open invitation was being given to Islam and idolatry was being openly condemned and criticized, they could not tolerate this. They thus prepared to show enmity and hostility to the one who invited to One Allah, and they prepared to oppose tauheed (proclaiming the …
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14 October
The Quraish of Makkah Consult the Jewish Scholars – Path Three
In keeping with his human nature, when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) forgot to say insha Allah, the following verses of the Qur’aan Majeed were revealed: وَ لَا تَقُوۡلَنَّ لِشَایۡءٍ اِنِّیۡ فَاعِلٌ ذلِکَ غَدًا ﴿ۙ۲۳﴾ اِلَّاۤ انۡ یَّشَآءَ اللّٰه And never say about anything, “I will do it tomorrow,” except by …
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14 October
Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Five
The Hijrah of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to Madinah Munawwarah When the second pledge of ‘Aqabah took place, the Ansaar requested Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to come and live in Madinah Munawwarah, and they promised to support Islam and protect Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). It was after this pledge that …
September, 2021
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29 September
Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Four
The First Youngster to Accept Islam There are different narrations reported regarding which person was blessed to be the first to accept Islam at the blessed hand of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). According to some narrations, Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was the first to accept Islam, while other narrations mention …
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28 September
Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Three
Accepting Islam Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted Islam the day after Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) received prophethood. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was blessed with prophethood on a Monday and Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted Islam on a Tuesday. (Usdul Ghaabah 3/283) After Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was blessed with prophethood, Hazrat …
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14 September
Pointless and Absurd Questions of the Disbelievers of Makkah Mukarramah – Part Four
Since Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was sent to this world as Rahmatan Lil-Aalameen (a mercy unto the worlds), the various forms of divine punishment that had befallen the various ummats were withdrawn from this ummat due to the barakah (blessing) of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). It appears in one narration …