Tariq ibn Shihab reported: It was said to Hudhayfah, may Allah be pleased with him, “Was it in one day that the tribes of Israel abandoned their religion?” Hudhayfah said, “No, rather when they were given a command, they would leave it, and when they were given a prohibition, they would commit it, until they …
Hudhayfah on Sins: Gradual disobedience led Israelites to unbelief Read More »
Ibn Abdu Rabbih reported: Abdul Malik said to his father Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, “O father, what is the matter that you do not implement the commands? By Allah, I would not mind if it caused discord between us as long as it was the truth.” Umar said, “Do …
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‘Amr ibn Shurahbil reported: When the prohibition of wine was yet to be declared, Umar ibn al-Khattab said, “O Allah, give us a clear explanation of wine.” Allah revealed the verse, “They ask you about wine and gambling. Say: In them is great sin,” (2:219). Umar was called and it was recited to him, then …
Hadith on Alcohol: Gradual prohibition of wine, intoxicants Read More »
Yusuf ibn Mahak reported: Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, “Verily, the first verses to be revealed were from the shorter chapters at the end of the Quran. In them is mentioned Paradise and Hellfire, until people were firmly established upon Islam and verses of lawful and unlawful were revealed. If the first …
Hadith on Wahy: Wisdom in gradual revelation of Quran Read More »