14 August 2023
‘Urwah ibn Zubayr (rahimahullah) laments over the loss of his books
Question What 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…
29 May 2023
‘Abdullah’s ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) thirst for knowledge
Question Please 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…
3 March 2023
Constantly reading through and reviewing books will improve one’s memory
Question What is the reference for this narration? Imam Bukhari was asked, "What is it that strengthens one's memory?" He replied, "Constantly looking through books."
10 February 2023
The ink of the scholars in comparison to the blood of the martyrs
Question Kindly mention whether the following Hadith is suitable to quote: «يوزن يوم القيامة مداد العلماء ودم الشهداء، فيرجح مداد العلماء على دم الشهداء» “On the day of judgement, the ink of the…
28 October 2022
A hard heart is a form of punishment in this world
Question What is the correct reference for this statement and Which Malik is this? Malik (rahimahullah) said: "A servant is not struck with a punishment greater than having a hard heart"
6 April 2022
A Scholar has to continue seeking knowledge in order to see to the needs of people
Question What is the reference for this Hadith? من طلب العلم لنفسه فالقليل منه يكفي، ومن طلب العلم لحوائج الناس فحوائج الناس كثيرة
4 April 2022
Seeking knowledge with the correct intention could potentially be more rewarding than one years of ‘ibadah
Question What is the reference for this narration? باب من العلم يحفظه الرجل يطلب به صلاح نفسه وصلاح الناس أفضل من عبادة حول كامل
13 August 2021
O Allah! Make me blessed wherever I am
Question Is this du'a authentic? اللهم اجعلني مباركا اينما كنت Allahummaj 'alni mubarakan ayna ma kuntu
29 July 2021
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) discourages excessive reporting of Hadith without understanding
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? Qarazah ibn Ka'b said: "We went with Umar ibn al-Khattab towards desert, he walked with us and said: 'Do you know why I followed you?' They said:…
12 February 2021
‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding the death of a scholar
Question Can this be quoted? 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "The death of 1000 worshippers is easier to bear than the death of a scholar who has knowledge of what Allah has permitted…
26 January 2021
The scholar’s grave will be illuminated
Question What is the status of the following narration? "When a scholar ('aalim) passes away, Allah gives his knowledge a form. That form becomes his friend and companion till the day of Qiyamah and…
19 August 2020
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…
12 February 2020
Acquiring knowledge from Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) and seniors/qualified individuals
Question I would like to know whether the following narration is authentic: لا يزال الناس بخير ما أتاهم العلم من أصحاب محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم، ومن أكابرهم، فإذا جاء العلم من قبل أصاغرهم فذاك حين…
14 November 2019
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…
19 September 2019
The poverty of Imam Shafi’i’s mother and the hardship he endured
Question I wanted the reference for the following statement: Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) said: "I was an orphan and my mother couldn't afford to purchase paper for me. When I found a bone, I would…
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