Imam Ahmad

2 Rabi'ul Awwal 143714 December 2015

None is Born a Scholar

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? ‏قَالَ عَبْدُ الله بن مسعود: إِنَّ أَحَدًا لاَ يُوَلَدُ عَالِمًا، وَإِنَّمَا الْعِلْمُ بِالتَّعَلُّمِ

30 Jumadal Ula 143621 March 2015

The Wives of Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal (rahimahullah)

QuestionThere is a famous story of Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah) getting married to Ummu Salih who was one eyed but her din was strong . Can you please confirm this story, because Rayhanah (his second wife) is also reported to be one eyed.

24 Muharram 143617 November 2014

Further Verification on Spending on ‘Ashura

QuestionWith regards to the Hadith of spending generously on the day of 'Ashura, some senior Muhaddithun of the past have dismissed the authenticity of the narration. How would we answer these objections?