Were There Hadith Books Before Bukhari? Uncovering the Earliest Collections
The Quraniyun argue that hadith were written so long after the events that it is impossible to vouch for their authenticity. For example…
Did the Prophet prohibit the recording of hadith
Contrary to the claim of the Quraniyun, I will demonstrate there was a strong tradition of writing among the Arabs prior to the Prophethood of…
Life of Uthman ibn Affan: Part 3
In Part Two we examined the origins of the fitnah against Uthman: the role of Abdullah ibn Saba, the allegations of nepotism against his…
Life of Uthman ibn Affan: Part 2
In Part One we examined the early life of Uthman ibn Affan; his virtues, his extraordinary generosity, his military conquests from Cyprus to…
The Life of Uthman ibn ‘Affan: Part 1
In this three part series, we examine the life of Uthman b. ‘Affan (may Allah be pleased with him), his virtues, his achievements and the…