Imam Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak was one of the greatest warrior scholars ever. He had so much heart that he was loved by everyone, soldiers, and the common alike. It is related, “Let’s sit and count the good traits that Abdullah Ibn al-Mubarak, Allah sanctify his secret, has. He has “Knowledge of knowledge in general, knowledge …
There is a very fine line between intention and surrender. Intention is becoming clear on what we want, whilst surrendering is trusting in the outcome. We live it everyday within Salat when we sincerely say – إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ ~ اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ ‘You (Allah) alone we worship, You alone we ask for help. …
This fact is so important to know. “Abdullahi ibn Wahb, Allah be pleased with him, once mentioned knowledge, to which Imam Malik in Anas, Allah be pleased with him, commented: “Truly, seeking extra knowledge is good, however, to study what is obligatory upon you from the beginning of your day to its end is far …
Imam Malik ibn Anas, Allah have mercy upon him, said: “Most certainly, it is the duty of a student of knowledge to behave with dignity, tranquility, and reverence, and to follow the way of those who came before him.” (Related by Hafiz Yusuf ibn Abd al-Barr in his book – Jami’ Bayan al-‘Ilm wa Fadlihi)
Shaykh Ahmad ibn Ajiba al-Maliki, May Allah have Mercy upon him, relates, ”The contemplative aspect of the Salat is highlighted by the fact that it is in the prayer that the believer meets his Lord, just as the Prophet, Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him, met Him in his Night Journey [al-Isra wal …
Imam Malik ibn Anas, May Allah have mercy upon him, said: وَقَالَ أَحْمَد بْن صَالِح الْمِصْرِيّ عَنْ اِبْن وَهْب عَنْ مَالِك قَالَ : إِنَّ الْعِلْم لَيْسَ بِكَثْرَةِ الرِّوَايَة وَإِنَّمَا الْعِلْم نُور يَجْعَلهُ اللَّه فِي الْقَلْب . “Knowledge doesn’t consist of narrating many narrations, indeed, knowledge is but a light which Allah places in the heart.” …
Bismillah The opinion of Sidi Ahmad Dardir (rahimahullah) and he said: عشر: رد مقتد على إمامه مشيرا له بقلبه لا برأسه، ثم يسن رده على يساره وبه أحد أي من المأمومين أدرك ركعة مع إمامه ولو صبيا “And the eleventh (Sunnah) is that a follower (the person praying behind an Imam) reply toward the Imam …
The great and most famous scholar from the city of Madinah was Imam Malik ibn Anas: He took knowledge from Imam Jafar al-Sadiq and said: ‘Most certainly, Imam Jafar al-Sadiq was among the pious [Ascetic] scholars who truly fear Allah.’ و قد أخذ عن الإمام جعفر الصادق رضي الله عنه الإمام مالك في المدينة و …
My eyes have never seen, someone as beautiful as you (Prophet Muhammad ﷺ), none with such grace like yourself have ever been born. You are born free from all fault, created as though you fashioned yourself. Wa Ahsanu Minka Lam Tara Qattu Ayni Wajmalu Minka Lam Talidin Nisaa’u Khuliqta Mubarran Min Kulli Aybin Ka Annaka …
This fact is so important to know. “Abdullahi ibn Wahb, Allah be pleased with him, once mentioned knowledge, to which Imam Malik in Anas, Allah be pleased with him, commented: “Truly, seeking extra knowledge is good, however, to study what is obligatory upon you from the beginning of your day to its end is far …
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