Al Madkhal

8 Shawwal 144727 March 2026

The Importance of Seeking Knowledge

QuestionKindly provide the reference: Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Upon you is to have knowledge, for none of you know when he will be needed or when what he has will be needed."

14 Jumadal Ula 14475 November 2025

Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advice on Acquiring Knowledge

QuestionWhat is the reference for this? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: Acquire knowledge and teach people. Learn along with it dignity and tranquillity and humility for those who teach you, and humility for those whom you teach. Do not be tyrannical scholars and thus base your knowledge upon your ignorance.

9 Dhul Qa'dah 144429 May 2023

‘Abdullah’s ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Thirst for Knowledge

QuestionPlease mention the Hadith book wherein this incident is mentioned. 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) would sit at a Sahabi's door to acquire a Hadith from him. He would wait at the door until the Sahabi came out. When the Sahabi (radiyallahu 'anhu) would see him, he would say, "O…

3 Safar 144431 August 2022

Making Space in a Gathering Is a Right of a Fellow Muslim

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? عن واثلة بن الخطاب، قال: دخل رجل إلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، وهو في المسجد قاعد، فتزحزح له رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، فقال الرجل: يا رسول الله إن في المكان سعة، فقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: «إن للمسلم…

4 Safar 144015 October 2018

The Example of the Scholars on Earth Is That of the Stars in the Sky

QuestionPlease mention the reference and Arabic of this quote? Abu Muslim Al Khawlani (rahimahullah) said: "The example of the scholars on earth is that of the stars in the sky; when they appear, the people are guided [they navigate using the stars], but when they disappear, the people get confused…

3 Sha'ban 143919 April 2018

The Vast Knowledge of Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah)

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Allah! Guide the Quraysh, for the science of the scholar that comes from them will encompass the earth. O Allah! You have let the first of them taste bitterness, so let the latter of them taste reward." The Scholars agreed, among them Abu…