Talhah reported: I passed by some people with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, who were on top of palm trees. The Prophet said, “What are …
Hadith on Ijtihad: The Prophet has opinions, but never lies about Allah Read More »
Al-Qurtubi reported: Al-Kalbi, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “It was the habit of the Arabs that if a man among them desired anything, he would worship it besides …
Kalbi on Whims: Arabs worshiped idols representing lowly desires Read More »
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, had a camel named Al-‘Adba and she could not be outraced. A bedouin came riding his camel and …
Hadith on Humility: Everything raised up in world will be humbled Read More »
Abu Darda reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah sent down the disease and the cure, and for every disease He made a …
Hadith on Medicine: Seek cure for disease from what is lawful Read More »
Ibn al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, writes, “As for knowing the condition of people, this is a tremendous principle required of the scholar and judge. For if he …
Ibn Qayyim on Fatwa: Rulings may change by time, place, condition Read More »
Aisha reported: Gabriel came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, with her image on a green, silken cloth and he said, “Verily, this is your wife in …
Hadith on Aisha: The Prophet is told Aisha is his wife in Hereafter Read More »
Al-Suyuti reported: The judge Abu Sa’id responded comprehensively in regard to a question about the school of Al-Shafi’i with four rules (qawa’id); first, certainty does not remove doubt. The basis …
Suyuti on Fiqh: Five principles of the school of Al-Shafi’i Read More »
Zirr ibn Hubaysh reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Verily, Allah looked at the hearts of the servants, and He found that the heart of …
Ibn Mas’ud on ‘Urf: Good customs to Muslims are good to Allah Read More »
Al-Rubayyi’ bint Mu’awwidh reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, came to me after performing our marriage and he sat on my bed. Some young girls were playing …
Hadith on Unseen: The Prophet does not know the future Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Every just pact from the time of ignorance is not increased by Islam but in strength and affirmation.” …
Hadith on Pacts: Every treaty of justice before Islam affirmed Read More »
Rafi’ ibn Khadij reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, arrived in Medina, and they were pollinating and grafting palm trees. The Prophet said, “Perhaps it would be …
Hadith on Customs: Follow the Prophet’s revelation, not personal opinions Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, intended to write to the Romans, it was said to him, “Indeed, foreigners will not …
Hadith on Customs: The Prophet’s seal for letters to world leaders Read More »
Aisha reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said to her, “O Aisha, had your nation not recently left ignorance, I would have had the Ka’bah pulled down …
Hadith on Mecca: The Prophet did not remodel the Ka’bah Read More »
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, came to my house when two girls were beside me singing songs of Bu’ath. The Prophet laid down …
Judamah bint Wahb reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I considered forbidding intercourse with a breastfeeding woman, until it occurred to me that the …
Hadith on Customs: The Prophet considers customs of other nations Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The word of wisdom is the lost property of the believer. Wherever he finds it, he …
Hadith on Hikmah: Wisdom is the lost property of believers Read More »
Aisha reported: Abu Bakr came to her on the day of Eid while the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was with her and there were two girls singing songs of …
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, passed by some people grafting trees. The Prophet said, “It would be better if you did not do …
Hadith on Dunya: You know better the affairs of your world Read More »