Question

I require a reference for this quotation, please:

Imam Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said: “When your brother visits you, do not ask him, “Will you eat?” or “Should I bring you something?” Rather, simply bring the food. If he eats, well and good, and if not, then remove it.”

 

Answer

This statement of Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) is cited in Qutul Qulub and Ihya ‘Ulumid Din.

Imam Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said: “When your brother visits you, do not ask him, “Will you eat?” or “Shall I serve you?” Rather, present whatever you have. If he eats, [well and good], and if not, then take it away.”

(Qutul Qulub, vol. 2, pg. 310, Ihya ‘Ulumid Din, vol. 3, pg. 49)

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar

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قوت القلوب في معاملة المحبوب ووصف طريق المريد إلى مقام التوحيد-ط.دار الكتب العلمية -(٣١٠/٢)
وكان الثوري يقول: إذا زارك أخوك فلا تقل له تأكل أو أقدم إليك ولكن قدم ما عندك، فإن أكل وإلا فارفعه.

إحياء علوم الدين:  (٤٩/٣)
قال الثوري إذا زارك أخوك فلا تقل له أتأكل أو أقدم إليك ولكن قدم فإن أكل وإلا فارفع.


Moulana Suhail Motala


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