History
Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron built by Caliph Umar ?
I have read that it was Caliph Umar(r) in 637AD, who built a roof or a mosque over the cave of Patriarchs. The Crusaders then later converted into a church and was restored back to Muslim control by Saladin. Continue reading
Mawlid
As far as I know the Mawlid al Nabi (salah Allah aleyhi wa salam), as we recognize today, was introduced by Emir Nur al Din al Zengi in the late 12th century… Continue reading
Mosque Al-Aqsa
How was Mosque Al-Aqsa made? Continue reading
Hajji Bektash and the Bektashis
I was just wondering if you could please tell me how the 13th century ‘saint’ Hajji Bektash is regarded by mainstream Sunni ulama? And also, is the Bektashi order that he founded considered an authentic tariqa of Tasawwuf? Continue reading
Prophet’s (SAW) Surgery
I just wanted to ask a question regarding the nature and wisdom behind the surgery performed on our Prophet Muhammad(SAW) before Isra-wal-Meraj by Jibreel(as)… Continue reading
Those who spoke evil about ahl e bayt alayehim salam ajmaeen
There is a hadith “whosoever abused Ali (alaye hi salam),verily he abused me…” and another one “whosoever kept the enmity of Ali (alaye hi salam),he kept enmity of me…”
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Hazrat Fatima
I am interested in reading about Hazrat Fatima, her life, her characteristics etc. Is there a book you could suggest and recommend? Continue reading
Namaz and a sunnah of hazrat abu bakar R.A
Jazak Allah khair may Allah subhanawata’ala give you people specially shaykh hisham a long life and grant you with the bounties of both the worlds. Please ask shaykh Hisham to visit Karachi Pakistan. Continue reading
‘Ali’s pledge to Abu Bakr
I have seen it stated that hadrat ‘Ali along with some of his relatives delayed their pledge of loyalty to Hadrat Abu Bakr… Continue reading