Companions

May 14, 2026 4 mins

Should One Respect a Late Spouse’s Request Not To Marry After they Pass On?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a question that confuses me. Her husband asked Atiqa bint Zayd not to marry after he was martyred, and a year later, Umar told her to get married to him. I am curious how that reconciles with Abdullah ibn Abu Bakr’s worldly wishes and his wishes in the […]
May 13, 2026 2 mins

Is the Hadith About Uthman’s Martyrdom While Reciting Quran Authentic?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the hadith stating that Sayyiduna Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) would be martyred while reciting Surat al-Baqara, with his blood falling on a specific verse, authentic? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you are in good health and faith. Thank […]
May 13, 2026 1 min

Is Rumaysa an Authentic and Meaningful Name for Muslim Girls?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is the authentic meaning of the name Rumaysa, and is it a good name to give a daughter? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If the name you are suggesting is Rumaysa (رميصاء) after the famous companion Rumaysa, the daughter of Malhan, more […]
February 21, 2026 1 min

Was The Rightly Guided Caliphate Exactly Thirty Years?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is the duration of the rightly guided Caliphate exactly 30 years, or is the number mentioned in the hadith an approximation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. When counting years and months, the Caliphate was exactly 30 years. Abu Bakr al-Siddiq: 2 years, 3 […]
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