Muhammad ibn al-Dahhak reported: A man came to Malik ibn Anas, may Allah have mercy on him, and he said, “Where should I put on…
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Malik on Knowledge: When to say I do not know
Abdur Rahman ibn Mahdi reported: I was with Malik ibn Anas, may Allah have mercy on him, as a man came and he said, “O…
View More Malik on Knowledge: When to say I do not knowMalik on Salaf: Way of righteous predecessors our only option
Malik ibn Anas reported: Wahb ibn Kaysan, may Allah have mercy on him, would sit with us and he would not stand to leave until…
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Ibn Wahb reported: Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, said to me, “The greatest loser among people is one who sold his Hereafter for…
View More Malik on Akhirah: Biggest loser sells his Hereafter for the worldHadith on Salat: Listen to the Imam when he recites Quran
Abu Musa al-‘Ashari reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When the Imam recites the Quran, then listen quietly.” Source:…
View More Hadith on Salat: Listen to the Imam when he recites QuranHadith on Divorce: Evidence triple talaq only counts as one divorce
Yazid ibn Rukanah reported: Rukanah had divorced his wife irrevocably and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, only counted it as one divorce.…
View More Hadith on Divorce: Evidence triple talaq only counts as one divorceMalik on Fatwa: Humility of Imam Malik’s independent judgments
Sa’id ibn Sulayman reported: I never heard Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, issue a religious verdict on anything but that he would recite…
View More Malik on Fatwa: Humility of Imam Malik’s independent judgmentsIbn Abbas on Rulers: Do not confront rulers if they will kill you
Sa’id ibn Jubayr reported: I asked Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, “Shall I enjoin good and forbid evil upon the ruler?” Ibn…
View More Ibn Abbas on Rulers: Do not confront rulers if they will kill youAisha on Arafat: No harm for pilgrims to fast Arafat if not too weak
Al-Qasim ibn Muhammad reported: Aisha, mother of the believers, may Allah be pleased with her, fasted on the day of ‘Arafat as a pilgrim. Al-Qasim…
View More Aisha on Arafat: No harm for pilgrims to fast Arafat if not too weakMalik on Aqidah: Modality of divine attributes is inconceivable
Yahya ibn Yahya reported: We were with Malik ibn Anas, may Allah have mercy on him, and a man came to him, saying, “O Abu…
View More Malik on Aqidah: Modality of divine attributes is inconceivableUmar on Meat: Beware of being addicted to eating meat
Yahya ibn Sa’id reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Beware of eating too much meat, for it can be as…
View More Umar on Meat: Beware of being addicted to eating meatMalik on Salvation: The Sunnah is like the Ark of Noah
Ibn ‘Asakir reported: Malik ibn Anas, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The Sunnah is like the Ark of Noah. Whoever boards it will…
View More Malik on Salvation: The Sunnah is like the Ark of NoahMalik on Adab: Duty of students to have good manners
Ibn Abdul Barr reported: Malik ibn Anas, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Verily, it is the duty of a student of knowledge to…
View More Malik on Adab: Duty of students to have good mannersHadith on Tarawih: Reward for praying with the Imam until he finishes
Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, whoever stands for prayer in Ramadan with the Imam until…
View More Hadith on Tarawih: Reward for praying with the Imam until he finishesHadith on Tarawih: The Prophet’s night prayer in Ramadan
Abu Salamah reported: He asked Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, “How was the night prayer of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings…
View More Hadith on Tarawih: The Prophet’s night prayer in RamadanMalik on Arguments: Should he argue to defend the Sunnah?
Al-Haytam ibn Jamil reported: I said to Malik, “O servant of Allah, if a man has knowledge of the Sunnah, should he argue to defend…
View More Malik on Arguments: Should he argue to defend the Sunnah?Ibn Wahb on Character: Learning manners best type of knowledge
Ibn Abdul Barr reported: Ibn Wahb, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “What I learned from the manners of Malik was better than his…
View More Ibn Wahb on Character: Learning manners best type of knowledgeMalik on Adab: I learned manners before sacred knowledge
Al-Qadi ‘Iyad reported: Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “My mother would dress me up and say to me: Go to Shaykh Rabi’ah…
View More Malik on Adab: I learned manners before sacred knowledgeHadith on Travel: Permission to fast or not on journey, whatever is easiest
Aisha reported: Hamzah ibn Amr asked the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, about fasting while traveling. The Prophet said, “If you…
View More Hadith on Travel: Permission to fast or not on journey, whatever is easiestHadith on Hajj: Those offering sacrifices not cut hair or nails
Umm Salamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If the ten days of Dhul Hijjah begin and one of you intends…
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