Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is the report about Ka‘b ibn Zuhayr’s brother warning him that the Prophet was killing those who mocked him authentic? And does the Conquest of Makka show the Prophet’s pardon of personal harm, or were only specific individuals excluded from his mercy? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have come across the story of Tha‘laba, an errand boy for the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). I heard this story is from a weak chain of narration, but is it too weak to speak about? Narrated by Abu Na‘im in Hilyat al-Awliya’, 9/329-331; and […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it true that Umar (Allah be pleased with him) and other Companions fled from battle? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Indeed, there were occasions in which some companions fled during various battles. However, I did not find any texts specifically pointing to […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In Sura 12, verse 20, the word dirham, or silver coin, is used in relation to Prophet Joseph’s story. However, dirhams were not invented at that time. Moreover, a coin system was not used in Egypt then; a weighing system was used. Then, is there a different meaning of […]