An exploration of how the righteous predecessors advised OPRESSIVE rulers without transgressing the limits of Shari‘ah. 1. Allah says: “And speak to him (Pharoah) with gentle speech that perhaps he may be reminded or fear [ Allah ].” [Quran, Surah Ṭaḥa, 44] 2. Ibn ‘Abbas…
From a Robber and a Lover of a Young Woman to a Wali ullah – The Story of Al-Fuḍayl ibn ‘Iyāḍ (رحمه الله). 1. Hāfiẓ al-Mizzī mentioned it with certainty: كان الفضيل بن عياض شاطرا يقطع الطريق بين أبيورد وسرخس، وكان سبب توبته أنه عشق…
Sexual weakness and taking medicines. It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: The wife of Rifa`a Al-Qurazi came to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) while I was sitting, and Abu Bakr was also there. She said, ‘O Allah s Apostle! I was the wife of Rifa`a and he…
The Innovation of Gathering for the Prophet’s Birthday (Peace Be Upon Him) by Imam Abu Al-Walid Sulayman bin Khalaf bin Sa’d Al-Baji who was teacher of great Maaliki scholars of 4th and 5th century. He said: الحمد لله الذي هدانا لاتِّباع سيد المرسلين، وأيَّدنا بالهداية…
4 Must read quotes from Abu Bakr al-Ṭurṭūshī al Maaliki (451–520 AH) on ʿAqīdah and Fiqh. He was a student of scholars such as Abū al-Walīd al-Bājī, and a teacher of renowned figures including Qāḍī ʿIyāḍ and Abū Bakr ibn al-ʿArabī. 1. Etiquettes of visiting…
Eternal Verses of Love: Ḥassān ibn Thābit (RA) in Praise of the Beloved Prophet ﷺ. Ibn Qayyim said: محمد بن عثمان الحافظ : صح عن حبيب بن أبي ثابت عن حسان أنه أنشد النبي صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم شعرا : شهدت بإذن الله أن…
“Wearing fine clothes is following desires and soul.” al Qurtubi said: فإن قال قائل : تجويد اللباس هوى النفس وقد أمرنا بمجاهدتها ، وتزين للخلق وقد أمرنا أن تكون أفعالنا لله لا للخلق . فالجواب ليس كل ما تهواه النفس يذم ، وليس كل ما…
The Prostitute’s Repentance. 1. When Abu Hazim (Tabiyee) saw a woman seducing men during Hajj, he urged her to fear Allah. She replied: “By Allah, I am one of those women who did not come performing Hajj seeking reward, but rather to slay the innocent…
The claim is that floods will not affect the graves or shrines of the Auliya. 1. The grave of the martyrs of Uhud. Abd ar-Rahman ibn Abi Sasaca the trustworthy Tabiyee said: that he had heard that Amr ibn al-Jamuh al-Ansari and Abdullah ibn Umar…
Whoever says that Imam Abu Hanifa didn’t follow authentic hadith is either misinformed, ignorant, or unable to comprehend his evidence. Contents. 1. The Authentic Hadith is His Madhhab 2. He Revised His Opinions with Authentic Evidence 3. His Reliance on the Statements of the Companions…