Tag Archives: Jami’u Bayanil ‘Ilm

February, 2020

• 12 February

  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 هلكوا

November, 2019

• 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)

September, 2019

• 19 September

  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 take it and write on it.”

November, 2018

• 14 November

  ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding Scholars

  Question Is this narration sahih? Sayyiduna ‘Umar Ibn Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “When you see a Scholar having love for the world, then be suspicious of him. A man will become engrossed in something he loves.”

October, 2017

• 30 October

  Fill your heart with the Quran

  Question What is the reference for this إن هذه القلوب أوعية فاشغلوها بالقرآن، ولا تشغلوها بغيره

July, 2017

• 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 …