Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In the hadith narrated by Nafi‘ ibn ‘Utba, the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) foretells future conquests and speaks to certain people using “you.” Who were these people? Why were they unknown to the Companions at that time, and were they Muslims? What is the context […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Why did some early Qurayshi reports call the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) “Ibn Abi Kabsha” — was it a comment on his lineage? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. I appreciate your […]

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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Was the worship of Allah alone present before Prophethood? And how did the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) worship during that time? Answer In the Name of Allah Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Period of Fatra The time between Sayyidina ‘Isa (peace be upon him), Jesus […]