Jami’u Bayanil ‘Ilm

11 Safar 144827 July 2026

Knowledge Requires Continued Learning

QuestionI require the reference and Arabic for this, please It appears in a narration: "You are only knowledgeable for as long as you keep learning. The moment you think you know enough, you become ignorant."

16 Jumadal Ula 14477 November 2025

Seek Knowledge and Wisdom Wherever It May Be Found

QuestionI am searching for a reference for this: "Knowledge is the lost treasure of the believer. Take it, even from the hands of the disbelievers- 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu)

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.

27 Muharram 144514 August 2023

‘Urwah ibn Zubayr (rahimahullah) Laments Over the Loss of His Books

QuestionWhat 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 I had my books in exchange of my loved ones and my possessions."

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…

19 Rajab 144410 February 2023

The Ink of the Scholars in Comparison to the Blood of the Martyrs

QuestionKindly 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 scholars and blood of the martyrs will be weighed resulting in the ink of the scholars outweighing the…

2 Rabi'ul Akhir 144428 October 2022

A Hard Heart Is a Form of Punishment in This World

QuestionWhat 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"