History

Q: I wanted to know about the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam's) eleven wives? Why did he make 11 nikaahs? What was the reason behind it?

Q: There is a story that is told sometimes and I want to know if it is authentic. The Story is of a sahabi who had poverty in his house so he went to the Masjid and made namaz and duaa. He repeated this three times. When he got home after the third time, the Mill moved on its own and flour poured out. This showing the help of Allah. Is this authentic?

Q: Was Ali (Radiyallahu Anhu) born in the ka'ba? Did he ever stand on the shoulders of Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) to destroy idols?

Q: My question is why Allah destroyed the previous nations? What are the reasons behind those destructions? I know some reasons that are 1) because of polytheism 2) because they hate Muslims 3) they tortured Muslims. But I want to know the central point for destruction. Because if they tortured Muslims then in the current era Israelis are also torturing Muslims. So what is the point here. I read a verse that "If we will not destroy them they will spread fitnah on land thats why we will killed them" but I lost this verse. Can you tell me this exact verse number in the Qur'an?

Q: Can you name the people who were not granted amnesty by the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) during the conquest of Makkah? If I recall there were approximately 8 men and 6 women if I am not mistaken.

Q: I have some questions about Hazrat Aadam (Alayhis Salaam), hawaa (Alayhas Salaam) and Iblees.

1. Iblees was a jinn or an angle?

2. What came first, the creation of Aadam (Alayhis Salaam) then hawaa (Alayhas Salaam) or hawaa (Alayhas Salaam) and then Aadam (Alayhis Salaam)?

Q: Can you please explain what exactly Ajwa dates are, and give a brief history on it? Also, are all the dates in Madina referred to as Ajwa Dates?

Q: I have heared in a bayan that Hazrat Hamza (Radiyallahu Anhu's) janaaza namaaz was performed seventy times. It this correct?

Q: There are ten Sahaaba who are referred to as being promised Jannah. But isn't it true that Jannah is promised to all Sahaaba, not only these ten?

Q: Can you please recommend some authentic books on Islamic history? Mainly relating to the early modern to modern period from the 12th century till 20th century. Anything before that will also be helpful.