Hadiths on History

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19 explained prophetic hadiths on "History": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category has no hadith directly attached: its 19 hadiths are distributed across 6 sub-categories. They include the stories and conditions of the pre-Islamic nations (9 hadiths), the history of Makkah, Madinah and Al-Aqsa (1), wars and battles (2), the biographies of famous figures (3), countries and figures (1) and the periodical occasions (3). It thus gathers the reports that the hadith conveys about the past, the places and the landmark events.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on History

Authentic hadith Time has completed its cycle and has returned to its state when Allah created the heavens and the earth. A year consists of twelve months, of which fo Authentic hadith While three persons were walking, rain began to fall and they had to enter a cave in a mountain. A (big) rock rolled over (and blocked the mouth of th Authentic hadith We were with the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) collecting the Qur'an from parchments. The Messenger said: How bless Authentic hadith Zayd ibn Thābit al-Ansāri, one of the scribes of the Qur'an, reported: Abu Bakr As-Siddīq sent for me when the people (of the battle) of Yamāmah were Authentic No woman should travel on a two-day-distant journey except with her husband or a Mahram Authentic hadith I prayed with the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) on the day of Eid. He commenced with the prayer before the sermon, Authentic hadith Leave them, for these are the days of Eid. Those were the days of Mina Authentic hadith I entrust Allah with your religion, your trusts, and your last deeds Authentic hadith The spoils of war were not made lawful for any people before us, then Allah made the spoils of war lawful for us when He saw our weakness and helpless Authentic Among the people who came before you, there was a king who had a magician Authentic hadith Are you not aware that Islam wipes out all (sins) that preceded it, and that Hijrah wipes out all (sins) that preceded it, and that Hajj wipes out all Authentic hadith We were given of this world what we were given. I am afraid that the reward of our good deeds has been hastened to us in this world Authentic hadith Avoid what I have forbidden you from; and do as much as you can, of what I have ordered you. Indeed, those before you were ruined because of their exc Authentic The Children of Israel were ruled by the prophets; whenever a prophet passed away, another would succeed him. Verily, there will be no prophet after m Authentic hadith The story of the death of Az-Zubayr ibn al-‘Awwām (may Allah be pleased with him) and paying off his debt Authentic hadith There were three (men) from the Children of Israel: a leper, a bald-headed, and a blind. Allah wanted to test them, so He sent to them an angel Authentic hadith None spoke in the cradle, except three Authentic hadith While the mother of Isma‘īl was breastfeeding her son Isma‘īl, Ibrahīm brought them to a place near the House; under a tree on the spot of Zamzam and Authentic hadith A man said: Indeed, I will give in charity. So he took his charity out and placed it in a thief's hand. Next morning, people were saying: Charity was
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Al-Ahzab 33:56

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