Tag Archives: Ibn ‘Abdil Barr

July, 2021

1 July
Sharaf bintu Khalifah (radiyallahu ‘anha), a Sahabiyah who Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) married

Question Did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) marry the sister of Sayyiduna Dihyah Kalbi (radiyallahu ‘anhu); Sayyidatuna Sharaf bintu Khalifah (radiyallahu ‘anha)?

10 June
The masjid is not a place for futile talk or raising the voice

Question Is this narration authentic? ‘Umar ibnul Khattab built an area [outside] the Masjid called al-Butayha and said, “Whoever wishes to talk nonsense or recite poetry or raise his voice should go to that area.”

19 August
Abu ‘Amr ibnul ‘Ala gauged intelligence on a person being occupied reading books

Question What is the correct reference for this? Abul ‘Ala said: “I never entered upon a man or passed by his door -seeing him with a book in his hand,and his companion doing nothing- except that I judged him to be the more intelligent one” (Ibn ‘Abdil Barr)

23 January
Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) explains what causes disgrace

Question Kindly provide the reference and Arabic text for this: Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) was asked, “What makes a man lose his honour? He replied, ‘Talking too much, exposing people’s secrets and placing [hopes] and trust in every single person.'” (Ibn ‘Abdil Barr)

14 November
The three signs of ignorance

Question Kindly mention the Arabic text and reference for this narration: Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “The sign of ignorance is three; Pride and a lot of speaking in what a person does not know and to forbid something but carry it out” (Ibn ‘Abdil Barr)

25 June
Knowledge is of three types

Question What is the authenticity of this narration? ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) says: “Knowledge is of three types; the clear book [Quran], an established Sunnah, and saying ‘I do not know’.”

3 May
Arabic books that discuss the biographies of Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

Question It will be highly appreciated if you can mention some Arabic books that discuss the biographies of Sahabah.

9 April
Sa’id’s ibn Al Musayyab (rahimahullah) view regarding istinja

Question I would like to ask regarding the meaning of the following: “When Sa’id ibn Al Musayyab (rahimahullah) was asked regarding washing off of excreta with water, he said, ‘That is the way women wash.’

17 October
What to say to a person who sneezes more than thrice

Question ‘If a person sneezes more than three times, should we tell them: You have the cold.’ Based on this Hadith, is it sunnah to say إنك مزكوم to a person with a common cold who sneezes imitating the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam)?

24 July
If you are unable to be a Scholar or student, then love the ‘Ulama

Question Can you please source this? إن استطعت فكن عالما فإن لم تستطع فكن متعلما، وإن لم تستطع فأحبهم، وإن لم تستطع فلا تبغضهم ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdul ‘Aziz (rahimahullah) said: “[People use to say] Become a scholar if you are able to. If you are not able, then be a student. If you cannot then love them. If you are unable …
19 July
An earthquake during the time of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

Question Is there a narration which mentions that an earthquake struck during the time of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)?
19 July
Did an earthquake occur during the time of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?

Question Is there a narration in which there is mention that an earthquake took place in Madinah Munawwarah during the time of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?

28 June
An unauthentic virtue of providing for one’s family

Question Is this authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “O Abu Kahil, whoever works and provides for his wife, children and slaves, enforcing the laws of Allah upon them and only provides halal, Allah Ta’ala will grant him the stage of the martyrs”

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