Tag Archives: Sahih Bukhari

Bilal Al-Habashi Carries The Sutra Of The Prophet

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Gary Larocque

In the 2nd year (624 AD) after Hijra (migration) the Prophet (saws) received some gifts of homage from the Negus, King of Abyssinia. A signet ring, a pair of shoes and an ‘anaza (a short spear), and Bilal ibn Rabah … Continue reading →

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The Manumission Of Bilal ibn Rabah

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Companions of the Prophet Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57, Number 98 Narrated Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah (raa): Whenever Umar lbn Al-Khattab (raa) mentioned Abu Bakr (raa) he would say, “Abu Bakr (raa) is our master and the emancipator of our … Continue reading →

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Death of The Prophet, Fatima’s Dua’ For Her Father

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Anas (raa): When the ailment of the Prophet (saws) got aggravated, he became unconscious whereupon Fatima (raa) said, “Oh, how distressed my father is!” He said, “Your father will have no more distress after today.” When he expired, she … Continue reading →

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Haya’ (Shyness), Part of Iman

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Bukhari Narrated ‘Abdullah (bin ‘Umar) (raa) : Once Allah’s Apostle (saws) passed by an Ansari (man) who was admonishing to his brother regarding Haya’ (shyness). On that Allah’s Apostle (saws) said, “Leave him as Haya’ (shyness) is a part of … Continue reading →

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Abuse Of The Sahaba, Companions of The Prophet

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Abu Said (raa): The Prophet (saws) said, “Do not abuse my companions (raa) for if any one of you spent gold equal to Uhud (in Allah’s Cause) it would not be equal to a Mud or even a half … Continue reading →

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Allah’s Apostle, Who Are The Best After Him?

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Muhammad bin Al-Hanafiya (raa): I asked my father (‘Ali bin Abi Talib (raa)), “Who are the best people after Allah’s Apostle (saws)?” He said, “Abu Bakr (raa).” TweetShare

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Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Muhaddithun (Guess the Future)

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radiallahu Anhu – may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (saws: Sall-allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Amongst the people preceding you there used to be ‘Muhaddithun’ (i.e. persons who can guess things that come true later … Continue reading →

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The Name of Al-Ansar & Their Deeds

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Ghailan bin Jarir (Radiallahu Anhu – may Allah be pleased with him): I asked Anas (Radiallahu Anhu – may Allah be pleased with him), “Tell me about the name ‘Al-Ansar.; Did you call yourselves by it or did Allah … Continue reading →

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Ali bin Abi Talib, Dua For A Dead Companion

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas (raa: Radiallahu Anhu): While I was standing amongst the people who were invoking Allah for Umar bin Al-Khattab (raa: Radiallahu Anhu) who was lying (dead) on his bed, a man behind me rested his elbows on my … Continue reading →

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Mu’awiya ibn ‘Abi Sufyan & Witr Salat

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Ibn Abu Mulaika (raa: Radiallahu Anhu): Muawiya (raa: Radiallahu Anhu) offered one Rak’a Witr salat (prayer) after the ‘Isha prayer, and at that time a freed slave of Ibn ‘Abbas (raa: Radiallahu Anhu) was present. He (i.e. the slave) … Continue reading →

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The Courage Of Two Companions

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Abu ‘Uthman (raa): During one of the Ghazawat (Battles of the Prophet) in which Allah’s Apostle (saws) was fighting, none remained with the Prophet (saws) but Talha and Sad (raa). Companions of the Prophet – Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, … Continue reading →

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Forbidden, A Task Beyond Our Capability

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Anas (raa: Radiallahu Anhu): We were with ‘Umar (raa) and he said, “We have been forbidden to undertake a difficult task beyond our capability” (i.e. to exceed the religious limits e.g., to clean the inside of the eyes while … Continue reading →

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Consideration Of Others, Don’t Bother Them With Too Many Questions

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari (raa: Radiallahu Anhu): Allah’s Apostle (saws: Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam) was asked about things which he disliked, and when the people asked too many questions, he became angry and said, “Ask me (any question).” A man … Continue reading →

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The Best Speech And The Best Way, Allah’s Quran And The Way Of The Prophet

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Gary Larocque

Narrated ‘Abdullah (raa: Radiallahu Anhu): “The best talk (speech) is Allah’s (Subhanahu wa-ta’ala) Book (Quran), and the best way is the way of Muhammad (saws: Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam), and the worst matters are the heresies (those new things which … Continue reading →

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The Two One Must Follow

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Abu Wail ((raa: Radiallahu Anhu): I sat with Shaiba in this Mosque (Al-Masjid-Al-Haram), and he said, “Umar (raa) once sat beside me here as you are now sitting, and said, “I feel like distributing all the gold and silver … Continue reading →

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