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27 Muharram 144514 August 2023

Ibnul Mulaqqin (rahimahullah) Loses His Book Collection Due to a Fire

QuestionI am looking for a reference for the following: "When Ibn al-Mulaqqin's library burned down he lost his mind."

27 Muharram 144514 August 2023

‘Urwah ibn Zubayr (rahimahullah) Laments Over the Loss of His Books

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Hisham ibn 'Urwah, from his father: It is recounted that his books were consumed by fire on the day of catastrophe. He would often express, "I wish I had my books in exchange of my loved ones and my possessions."