‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib (radiya Allahu ‘anhu) wrote to Salman al-Farisi (radiya Allahu ‘anhu) saying, “The likeness of this worldly life (dunya) is that of a snake: soft to the touch, it will kill you with its poison. So turn away from what impresses you of it, since what stays with you is so little. …
Imam al-Hasan al-Basri ~ May Allah have mercy on him ~ said: ” One who acts without knowledge is like one who travels off the path; and the one who acts without knowledge corrupts more than he rectifies. So seek knowledge in a way that does not harm your worship, and seek to worship Allah …
“ For forty years, the Adhan was never called but Sa`id bin al-Musayyib {May Allah have mercy on him}was in the Masjid before it was called.“ Imam Sufyan bin `Uyaynah {May Allah have mercy on him} said: “Honoring the prayer includes coming before the Iqamah is recited.” {Tabaqat al~Hanabilah, Volume1 pg.141, Hilyatul’ Awliyah, Volume 2 …
It is reported that Imam Jafar as-Sadiq رحمه الله would turn pale whenever he heard the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه و آله و صحبه و سلم mentioned. From this, Imam Malik رحمه الله would not mention a Hadith except in a state of ritual purity. ‘Abd ar-Rahman ibn al-Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abu …
Imam al-Hasan al-Basri رحمه الله said: ” One who acts without knowledge is like one who travels off the path; and the one who acts without knowledge corrupts more than he rectifies. So seek knowledge in a way that does not harm your worship, and seek to worship Allah in a way that does not harm …
Sufyan ibn Uyaynah said: “ Hadith are a pitfall except for the Fuqaha’ {Legal Jurists},” Imam Malik’s رحمه الله companion and friend `Abd Allah ibn Wahb رحمه الله said: “The meaning of every Hadith is a pitfall except for the Ulamah {scholars}, means that every memorizer of Hadith that does not have an Imam …
Imam Shafi’i رحمه الله narrated: “When some of the people of desires {fitna makers} came to Imam Malik ibn Anas رحمه الله he said: ” As for me, then I am upon clear evidence from my Lord and my Deen. And as for you, then you are in doubt, so go to a doubter and argue with him.” …
Many people often use [SAW, PBUH, s.a.w, etc] after mentioning the Prophet Muhammad’s صلى الله عليه و آله و صحبه و سلم name. Imam an-Nawawi رحمه الله explains: It is recommended {Mustahabb} for a person who writes down Hadith that at the mentioning of the Messenger of Allah {peace and blessings of Allah be upon …