The Four Madhabs – A Mercy And Blessing From Allah

Al-Qasim bin Muhammad1 said: The differences in opinion among the Companions of Muhammad ﷺ are a mercy for the people. Ibn Sa’d in his Tabaqat and Bayhaqi in al-Madkhal Umar bin Abd al-Aziz said: Red camels would not please be more than (the existence) of differences in opinion between the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ. Tabaqat Ibn Sa’d Al-Bayhaqi … Continue reading The Four Madhabs – A Mercy And Blessing From Allah

Visions of the Beloved ﷺ Part 6: A Blessed Loaf of Bread

Imam Abu Bakr al-Minqari, Imam al-Tabarani and Imam Abu al-Shaykh once visited the holy city of Medina. Whilst there, they faced some difficulties so they went to the grave of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Imam Abu Bakr narrates the following: Myself, al-Tabarani and Abu al-Shaykh were in the sanctuary of the Messenger of Allah … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ Part 6: A Blessed Loaf of Bread

Using the title ‘Sayyid’ for Prophets, Sahaba and Ahl al-Bait

The word Sayyid can be translated as master, chief or leader. It is permissible and praiseworthy to give this title to Prophets, Sahaba and the family of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. You will often hear and see the title Sayiduna (our master) or Sayyidi (my master) being placed before the name of the Messenger of … Continue reading Using the title ‘Sayyid’ for Prophets, Sahaba and Ahl al-Bait

Visions of The Beloved ﷺ Part 3: Glad tidings for Uthman

The house of Sayiduna Uthman bin Affan was surrounded by rebels. Uthman was being confined to his home and was unable to leave. Not long before he was assassinated, he told his wife about a dream he had: I saw the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, Abu Bakr and Umar. They said to me:"Break your fast … Continue reading Visions of The Beloved ﷺ Part 3: Glad tidings for Uthman

Visions of the Beloved ﷺ Part 2: The resemblance of Imam al-Hasan

Kulayb narrates that he heard Abu Hurayra say that 'The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:"Whoever sees me in a dream has truly seen me because Satan cannot impersonate me." 'Kulayb then said 'I related this to Ibn Abbas and I said to him, "I saw him (The Messenger of Allah ﷺ) in my dream and … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ Part 2: The resemblance of Imam al-Hasan