Islamic teachings offer practical guidelines for ethical behavior, honesty, compassion, and justice. By applying these principles, individuals contribute positively to their families, communities, and society at large.
One of the beautiful traits we have been taught to nurture our souls upon, a trait present with abundance among the salaf of this Ummah, is that of self-reproach. When we are faced by adversity, difficulties, failing plans, loss of aid, support and possibly tawfeeq (success) from Allah, the believer, the true believer blames himself. […]
It is established upon the authority of ‘Ubādah Ibn Sāmit that the Prophet ﷺ said: “He who does not honour our elders, show mercy to our young, and recognise the right of our scholars is not from us .”1 Al-Shaʿbī said: Ibn ʿAbbās took hold of the stirrup of Zayd ibn Thābit (رضي الله عنهما).So […]
After returning to the UK after a month in the USA, I felt compelled to write a brief summary of what I observed during my trip. After returning to the US after 23 years, I am able to compare my observations this trip with my previous visits. Firstly, it is always a joy to visit […]
ImaamʿAlī ibn al-Jaʿd ibn ʿUbayd, the Imam, Hadith Master, Authority in Transmission, and the Musnid of Baghdad, Abū al-Ḥasan al-Baghdādī. His Encounter with al-Maʾmūn ʿAbd al-Razzāq ibn Sulaymān ibn ʿAlī ibn al-Jaʿd narrated: “I heard my father say: Al-Maʾmūn once summoned jewel merchants and engaged them in a discussion about
Swearing by something from Allah’s creation or asking Him through it can (For the sake of argument) fall into one of the following categories: It may be commanded, either as an obligation or a recommendation. It may be prohibited, either as a strict prohibition or a disliked act. It may
Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taimiyah Mentions: “It is well-known that swearing by Allah’s attributes is equivalent to swearing by Him. For example, if someone says: “By the might of Allah!” or “By the life of Allah!” or “By the Great Quran!”—it is established that swearing by these attributes and similar ones
Disavowing Innovations and Their Adherents The eloquent theologian and skilled debater, Abū ʿAbd al-Raḥmān Bishr ibn Ghiyāth al-Marīsī, was a Jahmī and held a prominent position in the state. He was known to drink nabīdh (fermented beverage). Once, he remarked to a man named Kāmil (perfect and complete): “His name
A Word That Said to Its Speaker, ‘Leave Me’The poet, Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Jabala ibn Muslim al-Khurasaani, known as al-Akawk. He was born blind and was black with leprosy. Al-Jahiz said: “He was the most beautiful reciter among Allah’s creation.” He is the one who said about Abu Dulaf,
The generous Sayyid, the most charitable of his time, the governor of Basra, Muhammad ibn Muhaddith al-Basra, Abbad ibn Abbad ibn Habib ibn al-Amir al-Muhallab ibn Abi Safra al-Azdi al-Muhallabi. Abu al-Ayna said: “Al-Ma’mun said to Muhammad ibn Abbad, ‘I wanted to appoint you, but your extravagance prevented me.’ Muhammad
The Trustworthiness of Abu Nu’aym al-Fadl ibn Dukayn Abu Nu’aym al-Fadl ibn Dukayn, the great Hafiz and Shaykh of Islam, was a partner of Abd al-Salam ibn Harb al-Malaa’i. They ran a shop in Kufa selling fabrics and other goods, as was common among many early scholars who relied on
Types of Laughter Muhammad ibn al-Nu’man ibn Abd al-Salam said: “I have never seen anyone more devout than Yahya ibn Hammad, and I think he never laughed.” I say: Smiling and light laughter are preferable. The absence of laughter among scholars falls into two categories: Excessive laughter leads to being
Imaam al-Shafi’i Muhammad ibn Idris ibn al-Abbas, the Scholar of the Era, the Defender of Hadith, Abu Abdullah al-Qurashi. From al-Shafi’i, who said: “Seeking knowledge is better than voluntary prayers.” He also said: “What a wretched provision for the Hereafter is wrongdoing against Allah’s servants.” He also said: “The Scholar
The Hadiths of al-Waaqidi His name was Muhammad ibn Umar ibn Waaqid al-Aslami, their freed slave, al-Waaqidi, the Madani, the Judge, the Author of Books and Works on Military Expeditions, the Eminent Scholar and Imam, Abu Abdullah, one of the vast repositories of knowledge despite his agreed-upon weakness. He compiled
Adherence to the Sunnah Abdul Majid ibn Imam Abdul Aziz ibn Abi Rawwad, the Scholar, the Pious Exemplar, the Truthful Preserver of Hadith, the Shaykh of the Haram, Abu Abdul Majid al-Makki. Ibn Adi said: “What was generally criticized about him was his leaning toward Irja’ (the doctrine of the
Ali al-Ridha, the Imam, the Sayyid, Abu al-Hasan al-Hashimi al-Alawi al-Madani. From Ali ibn Musa al-Ridha, from his father, who said: “When the world favours a person, it grants them the virtues of others, and when it turns away from them, it strips them of their own virtues.” Al-Sha’bi said:
