Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How can Imam Malik be classified as a Tabi‘i if he didn’t meet a Sahabi? If I’m mistaken, please clarify and provide the Sahabi he learned from. Similarly, if Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim learned from Tab‘ al-Tabi‘in and not directly from a Tabi‘i, how are they considered Tab‘ […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is the view that Sayyidina Hasan (Allah be pleased with him) is one of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs a reputable and accepted opinion? Answer Yes, the view that Sayyidina Hasan Ibn ‘Ali (Allah be pleased with them) is one of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs is both reputable and accepted within the mainstream […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is the story of Zubayr Ibn al-‘Awwam torturing Kinana Ibn al-Rabi‘ with hot steel at the orders of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) authentic? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate This story does not exist in any of the […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Why Was Abu ‘Ubaida Ibn al-Jarrah Called After His Grandfather’s Name? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. The name of Abu ‘Ubaida Ibn al-Jarrah (Allah be pleased with him) was […]