This was discussed in an online course at SunniPath.com.  This is the 2nd Hadith in the acclaimed Forty Ahaadith by An-Nawawi.   If one ever needs a Hadith to encompass our core Islamic beliefs, tenants & faith. This would be it. `Umar ibn Khattab (Allah be well pleased with him) said: "As we were sitting one day before the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), a man suddenly appeared. He wore pure white clothes and his hair was dark black-yet there were no signs … [Read more...]