Al-Qurtubi reported: Al-Kalbi, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “It was the habit of the Arabs that if a man among them desired anything, he would worship it besides Allah. If he saw something better, he would leave what he first worshipped and worship what is better. This is the meaning of the verse: …
Kalbi on Whims: Arabs worshiped idols representing lowly desires Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: Some people among the idolaters had committed many acts of murder and adultery. They came to Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and they said, “What you call to is good, but tell us what we can do as an expiation?” Then, the verse was revealed, “Those who do not call …
Hadith on Tawbah: Is there any hope for our repentance? Read More »
Umar ibn al-Khattab reported: I heard Hisham ibn Hakim reciting the Surat al-Furqan in a way different from how I recited it and how it was taught to me by the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. I was about to argue with him, but then I waited until he finished and …
Hadith on Ahruf: Quran has been revealed in seven dialects Read More »
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, what is the greatest sin?” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “To set up a partner alongside Allah, even though He alone created you.” I said, “What is next?” The Prophet said, “To kill your child, fearing he will eat with you.” …
Hadith on Sins: Major sins are idolatry, infanticide, adultery Read More »