Unseen الغيب

Hadith on Creation: Allah created angels, jinn, and humankind

Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The angels were created from light, the jinn were created from a mixture of fire, and Adam was created as has been described for you.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2996 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ عَائِشَةَ قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى …

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Hadith on Jinn: Three forms taken by the jinn

Abu Tha’labah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The jinn have three forms: one form like dogs and snakes, one form flies through the air, and one form comes and goes.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn Ḥibbān 6156 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي ثَعْلَبَةَ الْخُشَنِيِّ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ …

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Ibrahim on Greetings: Say as-Salaamu ‘Alaykum for the angels too

Al-A’mash reported: Ibrahim al-Nakha’i, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “If you greet a single person with peace, then say: Peace be upon you all. Verily, the angels are with him.” Source: Tafsīr al-Qurṭubī 4:86 عن الْأَعْمَش عن عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ النَّخَعِيِّ رحمه الله قَالَ إِذَا سَلَّمْتَ عَلَى الْوَاحِدِ فَقُلِ السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ فَإِنَّ مَعَهُ الْمَلَائِكَةَ …

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Dawud on Gratitude: Hidden blessings are in each breath day and night

Al-Qurtubi reported: David, upon him be peace, said, “O Lord, show me the hidden blessings upon me.” Allah Almighty said, “O David, breath,” so David took a breath. Allah said, “Who counts these blessings in each day and night?” Source: Tafsīr al-Qurṭubī 2:52 عن القرطبي قَالَ دَاوُدُ عليه السلام يَا رَبِّ فَأَرِنِي أَخْفَى نِعَمِكَ عَلَيَّ …

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Amir on Certainty: If the Veil lifted, our conviction not increased

Al-Qushayri reported: ‘Amr ibn Abdi Qays, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Were the veil over the Unseen to be lifted, that would not increase our conviction.” Source: al-Risālah al-Qushayrīyah 1/319 عن القشيري قال عَامِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ قَيْسٍ رحمه الله لَوْ كُشِفَ الْغِطَاءُ مَا ازْدَدْتُ يَقِينًا 1/319 الرسالة القشيرية

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