General Islamic History

Aashura and Yazid

Q: What is the Sunni view on Aashura, the martyrdom of Hazrat Hussein radhiallahu anhu, and the status of Yazid from a Sunni Muslims point of view? I have noticed Shia Muslims placing a large emphasis on the martyrdom of Hazrat Hussein radhiallahu anhu. Also was the leadership of Yazid just? Was Hazrat Hussein radhiallahu …

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Hajre Aswad Pieces

Q: How many stones are there in the Hajre Aswad (Black Stone in the Kabah, Makkah)? A: The Hajre Aswad is originally one stone. When it was taken away by the Qaramita it was broken into several pieces. The Hajre Aswad was returned and today comprises approximately 16 pieces. Mufti Siraj Desai

Hajre Aswad Pieces

Q: How many stones are there in the Hajre Aswad (Black Stone in the Kabah, Makkah)? A: The Hajre Aswad is originally one stone. When it was taken away by the Qaramita it was broken into several pieces. The Hajre Aswad was returned and today comprises approximately 16 pieces. Mufti Siraj Desai

Abdul Muttalib

Q. A certain scholar has mentioned that Abdul Mutalib is in jahannum. His proof is a hadith in Muslim Shareef. He also said that the parents of our Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) are in jahannum, quoting a hadith in Abu Dawood shareef. What is the view of the ulema on this? A: Indeed, that …

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