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Using Scented Swathe Before Wearing the Ihraam

روي أن عائشة أم المؤمنين رضي الله عنها قالت: كنا نخرج مع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إلى مكة فنضمد جباهنا بالسك المطيب عند الإحرام. فإذا عرقت إحدانا سال على وجهها. فيراه النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فلا ينهانا. It is narrated that Ayesha (ra) - Mother of the Believers - said: We would depart with the Prophet (pbuh) towards Mekkah [for Hajj or Umrah], and would put a perfumed swathe ... Read more...

Last Updated on Sunday, 12 December 2010 22:19

A Narrative regarding the Prophet's Directive to Kill an Apostate Woman

  Subject Matter of the Narrative: According to Bayhaqiy's narrative no. 16643 it is reported[1]: روي أن امرأة يقال لها أم مروان ارتدت عن الإسلام فأمر النبي أن يعرض عليها الإسلام فإن رجعت وإلا قتلت. It is  narrated that a woman called Umm Marwan left Islam and returned to her previous beliefs. The Prophet (pbuh) directed that she should be a ... Read more...

Last Updated on Sunday, 12 December 2010 19:05

Accusing Someone of Infidelity and Rejection

روي ان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إذا قال الرجل لصاحبه "يا كافر" فإنها تجب على أحدهما. فإن كان الذي قيل له كافر فهو كافر. وإلا رجع إليه ما قال. It is narrated that the Prophet (pbuh) said, "When a man says to his companion 'O you Kaafir,'1 then this would be necessarily binding upon one of the two. If the man who was called a kaafir is act ... Read more...

Last Updated on Sunday, 12 December 2010 16:56

The Blessings Upon the First Row During Congregational Prayers

روي أنه رأى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في قوم تأخرا فقال لهم: تقدموا فائتموا بي وليأتم بكم من بعدكم. لا يزال قوم يتأخرون حتى يؤخرهم الله. It is narrated that [once] the Prophet (pbuh) saw in some people the intention to stand behind1 [during the prayer congregation]. He said to them: Come forward [to the first row], follow me [in your prayers] and let those who come ... Read more...

Last Updated on Sunday, 12 December 2010 19:14

A Narrative Regarding Killing a Person who Rejects a Verse of the Qur'an

A Narrative Regarding Killing a Person who Rejects a Verse of the Qur'an Subject Matter of the Narrative: According to Ibn Maajah's narrative no. 2539 the Prophet (pbuh) is reported to have said: من جحد آية من القرآن فقد حل ضرب عنقه ومن قال لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له وأن محمدا عبده ورسوله فلا سبيل لأحد عليه إلا أن يصيب حدا فيقام عليه Whoever r ... Read more...

Last Updated on Sunday, 12 December 2010 17:08

A Narrative Regarding the Killing of a Jewish Woman

روي أن يهودية كانت تشتم النبي وتقع فيه. فخنقها رجل حتى ماتت. فأبطل رسول الله دمها It is narrated1 that a Jewish2 woman used to be abusive towards the Prophet (pbuh) and would say derogatory things about him3. In retaliation, a man strangled her to death4. The Prophet (pbuh) did not punish the person for her killing5. *************** General Notes It ... Read more...

Last Updated on Sunday, 12 December 2010 17:17