Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it true, as mentioned in some books, that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) disliked the idea of dying in the land from which he emigrated, namely Mecca? And why? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How can Imam Malik be classified as a Tabi‘i if he didn’t meet a Sahabi? If I’m mistaken, please clarify and provide the Sahabi he learned from. Similarly, if Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim learned from Tab‘ al-Tabi‘in and not directly from a Tabi‘i, how are they considered Tab‘ […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is the view that Sayyidina Hasan (Allah be pleased with him) is one of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs a reputable and accepted opinion? Answer Yes, the view that Sayyidina Hasan Ibn ‘Ali (Allah be pleased with them) is one of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs is both reputable and accepted within the mainstream […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is the story of Zubayr Ibn al-‘Awwam torturing Kinana Ibn al-Rabi‘ with hot steel at the orders of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) authentic? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate This story does not exist in any of the […]