Statements of the pious

22 Rabi'ul Awwal 144715 September 2025

The Consequence of Arrogance Towards Others

Question"I have never seen anyone who shows arrogance toward those beneath him, except that Allah afflicts him with humiliation before those above him."-Ibn Hibban I was unable to find this in Sahih Ibn Hibban. Can you provide the reference, please?

17 Rabi'ul Awwal 144710 September 2025

Imam Ghazali (rahimahullah) Defines the Roles of Scholars and the General Public

QuestionIs this quote of Imam Ghazali correct? What is the Arabic and reference? It is the duty of the masses to believe and accept, and to keep themselves busy with their worship and livelihoods; and to leave knowledge to the 'Ulama. It is better for an ignorant person to commit…

11 Rabi'ul Awwal 14474 September 2025

Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) on Those Who Prefer Talk/Debate Over ‘Ibadah

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? When Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) came across a group of people arguing, he would say: "By Allah, these ones have become bored of worship, speaking has become easy for them, and their piety has diminished, and that is why they talk and argue so…

8 Rabi'ul Awwal 14471 September 2025

The miracle of Abu Sulayman al Khawwas and the donkey

QuestionCan this be quoted? سمعت أبا سليمان الخواص يقول: كنت راكبا حمارا يوما، وكان الذاب يؤذيه فيطأطىء رأسه، فكنت أضرب رأسه بخشبة في يدي، فرفع الحمار رأسه وقال: اضرب فإنك على رأسك هو ذا تضرب. قال الحسين: فقلت لأبي سليمان لك وقع هذا قال: نعم، كما تسمعني

27 Safar 144722 August 2025

A possible reason behind the feeling of inexplicable sadness

QuestionI require a reference for this narration: Sufyan ibn 'Uyaynah (rahimahullah) was once questioned about the experience of unexplained sadness. He responded, "It is the consequence of a sin you intended to commit in secret but didn't do so."

20 Safar 144715 August 2025

Imam Malik’s (rahimahullah) Advice to His Nephews Regarding the Importance of Fiqh

QuestionWhat is the reference of this narration and is it suitable to quote? سمعت مالك بن أنس، وقد قال لابني أخته، أبي بكر وإسماعيل ابني أبي أويس: «أراكما تحبان هذا الشأن، وتطلبانه» يعني الحديث قالا: نعم قال: «إن أحببتما أن تنتفعا وينفع الله بكما، فأقلا منه، وتفقها»

23 Dhul Hijjah 144620 June 2025

The Example of This World Is That of a Jar of Honey

QuestionI am looking for the reference and the Arabic text of the following quote which I believe is attributed to Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah). "The world is like a bowl filled with honey. Flies see it and rush towards it. Some land on the edge, take what they need, then fly…

14 Dhul Hijjah 144611 June 2025

The Prescription of ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz Against Vermin and Scorpions

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? كتب عامل إفريقية إلى عمر بن عبد العزيز يشكو إليه الهوام والعقارب، فكتب إليه: وما على أحدكم إذا أمسى وأصبح أن يقول: وما لنا ألا نتوكل على الله. قال زرعة: وهي تنفع من البراغيث