Hadiths on Stories and Conditions of Pre-Islamic Nations

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9 explained prophetic hadiths on "Stories and Conditions of Pre-Islamic Nations": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category gathers 9 hadiths on the stories and conditions of the pre-Islamic nations. They include the spoils of war made lawful for this community, the story of the king who had a magician, the ruin of those who asked their Prophets too many questions, the trial of the leper, the bald-headed and the blind among the Children of Israel, the settling of Hājar and Isma'īl near the well of Zamzam, the charity given to a thief and the three men locked in the cave by a rock. It is stated: « None spoke in the cradle, except three ».

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Stories and Conditions of Pre-Islamic Nations

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 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 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 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

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ