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Monday 3 November 2008 (04 Dhul Qa`dah 1429)

The killing of an innocent man

In the name of God, the Lord of Grace, the Ever Merciful Then a man came from the farthest end of the city at speed. He said: ‘My people! Follow these messengers. Follow those who ask you... Full Story


Taraweeh prayers

Is the Taraweeh prayer mentioned in the Qur’an? How did it originate? Can anyone, including the Prophet, add anything under the heading of a good bid’at? Is it obligatory to read the whole of the Qur’an... Full Story


The Prophet’s Haj step by step

All Muslims know that to follow the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him) in matters of religion is required as a duty. To follow him in other aspects is always good and fruitful, except where... Full Story




Seeking knowledge

Is it an authentic Hadith that says that one should seek education, even though it requires him to travel to China for the purpose? (Emran K.) I could not find the statement, ‘Seek knowledge,... Full Story


6 children by his first wife

It was a happy marriage. Most biographers of the Prophet (peace be upon him) put his age at 25, saying that Khadijah was 40. Some reports suggest that the Prophet was nearer 30. Khadijah, on the other... Full Story


A welcome support

In the Name of God, the Lord of Grace, the Ever Merciful (The messengers) replied: ‘The evil you forebode is within yourselves. (Why do you take this as an evil omen) when you are only being... Full Story


Taking heed from history’s lessons

In the name of God, the Lord of Grace, the Ever Merciful Cite for them, as a case in point, the people of a township to which messengers came. We sent them two messengers, but they rejected... Full Story


The first marriage

When the prospect of marrying Khadijah was put to Muhammad (peace be upon him) by her intimate friend Nufaysah bint Munyah, he expressed his interest straightaway. Nufaysah informed Khadijah who then... Full Story


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