Biography: ‘Alee ibn al Madeenee علي بن المديني

 

Biography: ‘Alee ibn al Madeenee علي بن المديني

 

Al-Hafidh ibn Hajar al-'Asqalani

Tahdheeb at Tahdheeb : P. 210

Full Name: ‘Alee ibn ‘Abdillaah ibn Ja’far ibn Najeeh, As Sa’dee.

Kunya: Abu al Hasan ibn al Madeenee al Basree.

Born: 162 H

Died: 235 H

He narrated upon the authority of his father, Hamaad ibn Zayd, ibn ‘Uyaynah, ‘Abdullah ibn Wahb and many more.

Amongst the many who narrated on his authority: Al Bukhari, Abu Dawud, At Tirmidhi, ibn Maajah, an Nasaa-ee and many others.

Al Bukhari stated: ‘He was the most knowledgeable person of his time.’

Abu Haatim ar Raazee stated: ‘Alee was a distinguished symbol amongst the people in the knowledge of Hadeeth and its defects. Al Imam Ahmad never used to say his name, he used say his Kunya out of respect for him, I never heard al Imam Ahmad mention him by name.

Ibn ‘Uyaynah stated: They fault me for the love of ‘Alee, by Allah, I learnt more from him than him from me.

Muhammad ibn Qudaamah al Jawharee stated: I heard ibn ‘Uyaynah say:

‘If it were not for ‘Alee ibn al Madeenee I would not have sat to gain knowledge.’

‘Abdur Rahmaan ibn Mahdee stated: ‘Alee ibn Madeenee is the most knowledgeable of people concerning the Ahadeeth of the Messenger of Allah - صلى الله عليه وسلم - especially what was narrated on the authority of ibn ‘Uyaynah.

Ibn Junayd stated on the authority of ibn Ma’een: ‘Alee al Madeenee is the greatest narrator on the authority of Yahya ibn Sa’eed, I saw more than ten thousand people sitting in his classes. It was said to him; ‘More than Musadad.’ He replied; ‘Yes, and Yahya ibn Sa’eed used to honor him, keep him close and accompany him, and ‘Alee always used to be with him.’

Abu Qudaamah as Sarkhasee said: I heard ‘Alee al Madeenee saying: ‘I saw in a dream that the treasures came close and I was able to take from them.’ Abu Qudaamah stated; ‘By Allah, indeed he spoke the truth, for he attained a level in Hadeeth that no one else has reached.’

Abu ‘Abdur Rahmaan an Nasaa-ee stated: ‘It is as if Allah created ‘Alee ibn al Madeenee for this purpose.’

Ahmad ibn Sa’eed ar Rubaatee stated: ‘Alee said: ‘I never studied a book of a Shaykh and then needed to refer to other than myself about it.’

Al A’een stated; ‘I saw ‘Alee al Madeenee lying down, Ahmad ibn Hanbal was at his right and ibn Ma’een was at his left and he was dictating to them.’

‘Alee ibn al Madeenee stated; ‘I discarded 100 000 Ahadeeth of mine, 30 000 of them were on the authority of ‘Abaad ibn Suhayb.’

To be updated continually…

Translator:Abu AbdulWahid, Nadir Ahmad

الحافظ ابن حجر العسقلاني

تهذيب التهذيبص : 

السلف الصالح

إسمه: علي بن عبدالله بن جعفر بن نجيح (1) السعدي مولاهم

كنيته: أبو الحسن ابن المديني البصري صاحب التصانيف.

ولد: 162

مات: 235

روى عن أبيه وحماد بن زيد وابن عيينة وعبد الله بن وهب وخلق كثير.

روى عنه البخاري وأبو داود وروى أبو داود والترمذي والنسائي وابن ماجة وخلق كثير.

قال أبو حاتم الرازي كان علي علما في الناس في معرفة الحديث والعلل وكان أحمد لا يسميه إنما يكنيه تبجيلا له وما سمعت أحمد سماه قط.

وقال ابن عيينة يلومونني على حب علي والله لقد كنت أتعلم منه أكثر مما يتعلم مني

وقال عبدالرحمن بن مهدي علي بن المديني أعلم الناس بحديث رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وخاصة بحديث ابن عيينة

وقال ابن الجنيد عن ابن معين علي بن المديني من أروى الناس عن يحيى بن سعيد انه أرى عنده أكثر من عشرة آلاف قيل ليحيى أكثر من مسدد قال نعم ان يحيى بن سعيد كان يكرمه ويدنيه وكان صديقه وكان علي يلزمه.

وقال أبو قدامة السرخسي سمعت علي بن المديني يقول رأيت فيما يرى النائم كأن الثريا تدلت حتى تناولتها قال أبو قدامة فصدق الله رؤياه بلغ في الحديث مبلغا لم يبلغه أحد.

وقال أبو عبدالرحمن النسائي كأن الله عزوجل خلق علي بن المديني لهذا الشأن وقال أحمد بن سعيد الرباطي قال علي بن المديني ما نظرت في كتاب شيخ فاحتجت إلى السؤال به عن غيري.

وقال الاعين رأيت علي بن المديني مستلقيا وأحمد عن يمينه وابن معين عن يساره وهو يملى عليهما وقال ابن المديني تركت من حديثى مائة الف فيها ثلاثون الفا لعباد بن صهيب.

المترجم :أبو عبد الواحد نادر أحمد

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Do Not Be Arrogant

 

Do Not Be Arrogant

The companion Hakīm Ibn Hizām رضي الله عنه was from the elders of Quraysh and he would seek knowledge from Mu’ādh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه even though Hakīm was fifty years older than Mu’ādh. It was said to him, “You are learning from this youth?” Hakīm replied, “Indeed, what destroyed us is pride (arrogance).”

[Al-Adab Ash-Shar’īyah: Ibn Muflih, 2/210. Translated By Dr. ‘Abdulilāh Lahmāmi]

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Invocation for Ramadan

 

Invocation for Ramadan

Yahya ibn Abi Katheer [may Allāh have mercy on him] said: “From amongst their [the Pious Predecessors and Successors] invocation was:

*اَللَّهُمَّ سَلِّمْنـِيْ إِلَى رَمَضَانَ وَسَلِّمْ لِـيْ رَمَضَانَ وَتَسَلَّمْهُ مِنِيْ مُتَقَبَّلاً.*

‘O’ Allāh, keep me safe until Ramadān, keep Ramadān safe for me, and accept it from me.’”

Latā’if al-Ma’ārif | Page 148 | Al-Imām ibn Rajab al-Hambāli [may Allāh have mercy on him]

Translation: Authentic Quotes

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Ascription To The Salaf As-Salih Is An Honour

 Ascription To The Salaf As-Salih Is An Honour

The Noble Shaykh Salih Al-Fawzan [حفظه الله] said:

«الانتساب إلى السَّلف الصالح شرف إذا تحقَّق هذا الانتساب ولم يكن مجرَّد دعوى...»

❝The ascription to the Salaf As-Salih is an honour, as long as this ascription is implemented and not just a mere claim.❞

[Muhadrat Fil Aqeedah Wal Dawa Wal Manhaj, (No. 688) | Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Miraath Al-Anbiyya]

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The Speech Of The Salaf

 

The Speech Of The Salaf

Hamdūn Al-Qassār رحمه الله was asked, “Why is the speech of the Salaf more beneficial than our speech?”

He replied, “They spoke to honour Islām, to save themselves, and to seek the pleasure of Ar-Rahmān. We speak to honour ourselves, to seek the affairs of the world, and to please the creation.”

[Hilyat Al-Awliyā’, 10/231. Translated By Abū Idrees Muhammad]

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How The Salaf kept Warm in Winter

  

How The Salaf kept Warm in Winter

Chapter: Concerning a Man using his Wife for Warmth after Ghusl

On the authority of Ibraheem at-Tameemi that;

'Umar used to warm himself with his wife after he practiced Ghusl.

On the authority of Umm Dardaa who said:

"Abu ad-Dardaa would practice Ghusl, then come while he was shivering and warm himself with me."

On the authority of Ibn 'Umar who said:

"I would practice Ghusl from Janabah, then warm myself with my wife before she practiced Ghusl."

On the authority of al-Haarith, who narrated on the authority of 'Ali that:

He used to practice Ghusl from Janabah, then come and warm himself with his wife before she practiced Ghusl, then he would pray without touching water [i.e. without performing ablution].

On the authority of Abu Mu'awiyyah, on the authority of al-'Amash, on the authority of Ibraheem, that;

"'Alqamah used to warm himself with his wife, then get up and make the ablution he makes for Salah."

'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas - may Allah be pleased with him - stated:

"That was the life of [the tribe of] Quraysh during the winter."

[Ibn Abi Shaybah in his Mussanaf: 1/78]

On the authority of 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ood - may Allah be pleased with him:

Indeed I would warm myself with her during the winter, as I would cool myself with her during the summer."

[Al-Mu'jam al-Kabeer by al-Tabaraani :9/249]

Source: https://subulassalaam.com/articles/article.cfm?article_id=210

كيف تدفى السلف في الشتاء

بابٌ (في الرجلِ يَسْتَدْفِئُ بامرأتِه بعد أن يغتسلَ )

عن إبراهيم التيمي:

"أن عمرَ كان يستدفئُ بامرأته بعد الغُسل."

وعن أم الدرداء قالت:

"كان أبو الدرداء يغتسلُ، ثم يَجِيءُ وله قَرْقـَفَةٌ يستدفئُ بيَّ."

القَرْقـَفَةُ : اضطرابُ وطرطقةُ الأسنان، والارتجافُ من البرد .

وعن ابن عمر قال:

"إني لأغتسلُ من الجنابة، ثم أَتَكَوَّى بالمرأةِ قبل أن تغتسلَ."

وعن الحارث، عن علي:

"أنه كان يغتسل من الجنابة، ثم يَجِيءُ فيستدفئ بامرأته قبل أن تغتسل، ثم يصلي ولا يَمَسّ ماءً"

حدثنا أبو معاوية ، عن الأعمش ، عن إبراهيم ، عن علقمة :

"أنه كان يستدفئ بامرأته ثم يقوم فيتوضأ وضوءه للصلاة ."

[ابنُ أبي شيبة في مصنَّـفِه (١/ ٧٦)]

قال ابنُ عباس رضي الله عنهما :

" ذاكَ عَيْشُ قريشٍ في الشتاء."

وعن عبد الله بن مسعود رضي الله عنه :

"إني لأَسْتَدْفِئُ بها في الشتاءِ ، وأَتـَبَرَّدُ بِها في الصيف." ﻳﻌﻨﻲ ﺍﻣﺮﺃﺗَﻪ.

[المعجم الكبير للطبراني (243/9)]

Know the Companions: `Abdullaah bin `Abbas رضي الله عنه

Know the Companions: 

`Abdullaah bin `Abbas رضي الله عنه

بـسـم الله والحـمـد لله والـصلاة والـسـلام عــلى رسـول الله، وبـعـد

HIS NAME:

He is the Ink of the Ummah, the ocean of knowledge, the jurist of his time, the Imaam of Tafseer, Abu al-`Abbaas, `Abdullaah رضي الله عنه, the son of the uncle of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم – al-`Abbaas رضي الله عنه, bin `Abd al-Muttalib (Shaibah bin Haashim).


His mother was Umm al-Fadhl Lubaabah رضي الله عنها bint al-Haarith bin Hazn.

His aunt was the wife of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, Umm al-Mu’mineen, Maimoonah bint al-Haarith رضي الله عنها.

Abu `Abdullaah bin Mandah said: “His (Ibn `Abbaas) mother was Umm al-Fadhl, the sister of Umm al-Mu’mineen, Maimoonah.

He was born in Makkah in al-Sha`b - when the Quraish had boycotted the Muslims - three years before Hijra (others say he was born a year or two before Hijrah).

He had many children. The eldest of them was al-`Abbaas, after whom he was given the Kunya (nickname) Abu al-`Abbaas, his youngest son was `Ali. His other children were Al-Fadhl, Muhammad, `Ubaidullaah, Lubaabah and Asmaa’.


HIS MIGRATION:

Ibn `Abbaas migrated with his parents to Madeenah in the year of the conquest (only a year before the Prophet’s death), even though he had accepted Islaam before that. It has been authentically reported from him that he said: “My mother and I were among the weak and oppressed. I was from among the children, and my mother from among the women.” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (1357, 4587)]

Narrated Ibn Abi Mulaikah: Ibn `Abbaas recited: {Except the weak ones among men, women and children.} [Surah al-Nisaa; (4):98] and said, "My mother and I were among those whom Allaah had excused." [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (4588)]

Ibn 'Abbaas said, "Allaah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم died when I was a boy of ten years…” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5035), Musnad Ahmad (4/206)]

Others say he was 13 years old when the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم had died.


THE PROPHET’s PRAYER FOR HIM:

Narrated Ibn Abbaas: Once the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم embraced me and said, "O Allaah! Bestow on him the knowledge of the Book (Qur'aan)." [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (75)]

In another narration he صلى الله عليه وسلم said: "O Allaah, teach him wisdom (i.e. the understanding of the knowledge of Qur'aan)." [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree]

`Abdullaah ibn `Abbaas is reported to have said that he saw Jibreel عليه السلام twice, and the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم supplicated for him twice. [Tirmidhee # 3822. It has been graded as weak by Shaikh al-Albaanee in Dha`eef al-Tirmidhee, and in Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh (6108)]

In a narration it is reported that Ibn `Abbaas said that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم supplicated twice for him for increase in wisdom. [Fadhaa’il al-Sahaabah of Imaam Ahmad (1650) and it is weak]

Ibn `Umar رضي الله عنه said: “`Umar رضي الله عنه used to call `Abdullaah ibn `Abbaas to come close to him and used to say: ‘I saw that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم called you one day and passed his hand over your head and did Taffl on you (the act of blowing the air with some spit in it), and said: ‘O Allaah give him the understanding of the religion and teach him the interpretation (of al-Qur’aan).’’” [Ibn al-Katheer in ‘al-Bidayah wal-Nihayah’ (8/299), and Ibn Hajr in ‘Tahdheeb al-Tahdheeb’ (5/279) and said there is a weakness in its chain – but part of it is in al-Saheeh]

`Abdullaah ibn `Abbaas said: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was in the house of (Umm al-Mu’mineen) Maimoonah, so I put (a container of water) for him to make Wudhoo (after waking up) in the night. So Maimoonah said to him: “O Messenger of Allaah! `Abdullaah has put this here for you.” He said: “O Allaah give him the understanding of the religion and teach him the interpretation (of al-Qur’aan).”  [Musnad Ahmad (5/15 & 41). Authenticated by Shaikh al-Albaanee in al-Saheehah (2589)]

In another narration Ibn `Abbaas said: I was in the house of my aunt Maimoonah رضي الله عنها, and I put (a container of water) for the Prophet’s صلى الله عليه وسلم purification. He صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Who put this here?” She said: “`Abdullaah.” He said: “O Allaah give him the understanding of the religion and teach him the interpretation (of of al-Qur’aan).” [Authenticated by Shaikh Muqbil in ‘Saheeh Dalaail al-Nubuwah’ (245) and he said it is as per the condition of Muslim]

`Abdullaah Ibn `Abbaas said: I came to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم in the last part of the night and started praying behind him. He grabbed me by my hand and pulled me (near to him) and made me stand in line with him. So, when he got busy in his prayer, I moved back. When he finished his prayer he said to me: “What is the matter that I made you stand in line with me and you moved back?” I said: “O Messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه وسلم, how can it occur to a man to stand in line with you in prayer while you are the Messenger of Allaah and Allaah provides for you?” And this (saying of mine) amazed him and he supplicated to Allaah to increase me in knowledge and understanding…” [Musnad Ahmad (5/25), al-Haakim (3/534), al-Haakim said it is Saheeh as per the condition of al-Bukhaaree and Muslim and al-Dhahabee agreed with him.  Shaikh al-Albaanee also graded this Hadeeth as “Saheeh” in al-Saheehah (6/174) and agreed with al-Haakim. Also authenticated by Shaikh Muqbil in “Saheeh al-Musnad” (596)]


HIS KNOWLEDGE:

He accompanied the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم when he was still 30 months old (but could only migrate much later), and narrated from him many Ahaadeeth, as well as from `Umar, `Ali, Mu`aadh bin Jabal, his father al-`Abbaas, `Abdul-Rahmaan bin `Auf, Abu Sufyaan Sakhr bin Harb, Abu Dhar, Ubai bin Ka`b, Zaid bin Thaabit and more.

He learned the recitation of the Qur’aan from Ubai bin Ka`b and Zaid bin Thaabit.

Those who learned from him were Mujaahid, Sa`eed bin Jubair, and more.

Those who reported from him were Anas bin Maalik, Ibn `Umar, his own son `Ali, and the son of his brother - `Abdullaah bin Ma`bad, his freed slaves - `Ikrimah and Kuraib, his brother Katheer bin al`Abbaas, Abu al-Tufail, Abu Umamah bin Sahl, `Urwah bin Zubair, Tawoos, `Ali bin al-Hussain, Sa`eed bin Jubair, Mujaahid, Ibn Sireen, Ibn Abi Mulaikah, Dhahaak bin Mazaahim and many more.

In “al-Tahdheeb”, it is mentioned that those who narrated from him reaches 203 individuals.

Ibn Hazm said in his book “al-Ihkaam” that Abu Bakr Muhammad bin Moosaa bin Yaqoob bin al-Ma’moon, one of the scholars of Islaam, collected the Fatawa of Ibn `Abbaas in 20 volumes.


HIS EAGERNESS TO SEEK KNOWLEDGE:

`Abdullaah ibn `Abbaas said: After the death of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, I told a person (from the Ansaar), “Let us learn from the companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم as they are many.” He replied back: “By Allaah! It is amazing O Ibn `Abbaas. Do you feel that the people are in your need while you still see that the companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم (around you)?” So I overlooked his saying and went in pursuit, and followed the companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. (It happened that) I came to know that one of the persons has heard a Hadeeth from the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. I went to him during the time of the afternoon siesta and spread my cloak in front of his door. The wind blew dust on me (as I sat waiting for him). Coming out of his house and seeing me in that condition he said: “O cousin of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم! What's the matter with you? If you had sent for me I would have come to you.” I said: “I am the one who should come to you, for knowledge is sought, it just does not come (on its own).” I asked him about the Hadeeth and learnt from him. Later on, after the demise of the companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, that (Ansaari) man used to see me and that the people were surrounding me and were dependent upon me (for knowledge); he used to say: “He is more clever than me.” [Majma` al-Zawaaid (9/280)]

Tawus reported that Ibn `Abbaas said: “For every command (issue which I didn’t know), I used to ask 30 (different) Companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.” [Siyar A`laam al-Nubalaa’ of al-Dhahabee (3/344)]

Al-Sha`bee reported: Zaid bin Thaabit رضي الله عنه mounted his ride, Ibn `Abbaas came and grabbed the bridle of the ride. Zaid said to him: O cousin of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, don’t do that. Ibn `Abbaas said: This is how we were commanded to be with our scholars. So, Zaid bin Thaabit kissed the hand of Ibn `Abbaas and said this is how we were commanded to do with the “Ahl al-Bait” of our Prophet.


HIS KNOWLEDGE & STATUS:

Laith bin Abi Sulaim said: I said to Tawoos: Why did you stay with this young lad (i.e. Ibn `Abbaas) and left the older companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم?! He said: I saw 70 people from amongst the companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, that when they had an issue would seek advice from Ibn `Abbaas.

`Alee bin Abu Taalib رضي الله عنه made Ibn `Abbaas the Ameer (leader) of the people of al-Basrah. He left al-Basrah before the assassination of `Alee. He had participated with `Alee in the battle of Siffeeen.

Yahya bin Sa`eed said that when Zaid bin Thaabit رضي الله عنه died, Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه said: “The ink of this Ummah has died and I hope Allaah will make Ibn `Abbaas his successor.” And `Amr bin Habshi said: I asked Ibn `Umar رضي الله عنه about an Ayah (of the Qur’aan), he said: “Go to Ibn `Abbaas and ask him, for verily he knows better than those remaining (today) about what Allaah تعالى had revealed upon Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم.”

Ibn Taymiyah mentioned in Majmoo` al-Fataawa (3/416) that Mu`awiyah رضي الله عنه said to Ibn `Abbaas: “Are you upon the way of `Alee رضي الله عنه or upon the way of `Uthmaan رضي الله عنه?” Ibn `Abbaas said: “I am neither upon the way of `Alee nor upon the way of `Uthmaan. Rather I am upon the way of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.”

Taawus said: I have not seen anyone more strict in respecting the prohibitions of Allaah than Ibn `Abbaas.

Narrated Ibn `Abbaas: 'Umar رضي الله عنه used to make me sit with the elderly men who had fought in the Battle of Badr. Some of them felt it (did not like that) and said to 'Umar "Why do you bring in this boy to sit with us while we have sons like him?" 'Umar replied, "Because of what you know of his position (i.e. his religious knowledge.)" One day 'Umar called me and made me sit in the gathering of those people; and I think that he called me just to show them (my religious knowledge). 'Umar then asked them (in my presence). "What do you say about the interpretation of the Statement of Allaah: {When comes Help of Allaah (to you O, Muhammad against your enemies) and the conquest (of Mecca).} [Surah al-Nasr (110):1] Some of them said, "We are ordered to praise Allaah and ask for His forgiveness when Allaah's Help and the conquest (of Mecca) comes to us." Some others kept quiet and did not say anything. On that, 'Umar asked me, "Do you say the same, O Ibn 'Abbaas?" I replied, "No." He said, 'What do you say then?" I replied, "That is the sign of the death of Allaah's Apostle which Allaah informed him of. Allaah said: {(O Muhammad) When comes the Help of Allaah (to you against your enemies) and the conquest (of Mecca) (which is the sign of your death). You should celebrate the praises of your Lord and ask for His Forgiveness, and He is the One Who accepts the repentance and forgives.} On that 'Umar said, "I do not know anything about it other than what you have said." [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (4294, 4969, 4970)]

Narrated Sa`eed bin Jubair: About Ibn 'Abbaas: 'Umar bin Al-Khattaab رضي الله عنه used to treat Ibn 'Abbaas very favorably 'Abdur Rahmaan bin 'Auf رضي الله عنه said to him. "We also have sons that are equal to him (but you are partial to him.)" Umar said, "It is because of his knowledge." Then 'Umar asked Ibn 'Abbaas about the interpretation of the verse: {When comes Help of Allaah (to you O, Muhammad against your enemies) and the conquest (of Mecca).} [Surah al-Nasr (110):1] Ibn 'Abbaas said. "It portended the death of Allaah's Apostle, which Allaah had informed him of." 'Umar said, "I do not know from this verse but what you know." [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree]

Al-Zuhree said: The Muhaajiroon (the emigrants) said to `Umar رضي الله عنه: Should we not invite our children (to this gathering) as you invite Ibn `Abbaas? He said: This child is mature-minded, and he has an inquisitive tongue, and an intelligent mind. [Siyar A`laam al-Nubalaa’]

Ibn `Uyainah reported from Abu Bakr al-Hadhlee that Hasan (al-Basree) said: Ibn `Abbaas had a (high) position in Islaam, and he had a (high) position in al-Qur’aan, and he used to climb our minbar (pulpit) and used to recite (Surah) al-Baqarah and aal-`Imraan, and used to explain each ayah. And `Umar, whenever he used to remember him (Ibn `Abbaas) said: He is a matured child, who has an inquisitive tongue, and an intelligent heart.  [Siyar A`laam al-Nubalaa’ (3/345)]

Sa`eed bin Jubair said: `Umar رضي الله عنه used to say to Ibn `Abbaas: You have learned the knowledge that which we did not. [Siyar A`laam al-Nubalaa’ (3/345)]

Talhah bin `Ubaydullaah said: Ibn `Abbaas was given the comprehension, the understanding, and the knowledge (of the religion) and I never saw `Umar giving preference to anyone over him (in knowledge).

Masrooq reported that `Abdullaah ibn Mas`ood رضي الله عنه said: Had Ibn `Abbaas attained the same age as we were (at the time of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم), none of us would have been comparable to him. And he also said: Yes, the “Tarjumaan al-Qur’aan” (translator/interpreter of al-Qur’aan) is Ibn `Abbaas. [Siyar A`laam al-Nubalaa (3/347), Fath al-Baaree (7/126) and Authenticated by Shaikh al-Albaanee in “al-`ilm” of Abi Khaithumah (48) and it is as per the condition of al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]

`Ikrimah said that Mu`aawiyah رضي الله عنه said to him: By Allaah, your master (Ibn `Abbaas) had more comprehension (of this religion) than those died and those who still live.

It is reported that `Aishah رضي الله عنها said: The most knowledgeable about Hajj among those who are alive, is Ibn `Abbaas.

Tawoos said: I have not seen anyone more god-fearing than Ibn `Umar and more knowledgeable than Ibn `Abbaas.

Mujaahid said: Ibn `Abbaas was called an ocean because of his extensive knowledge.

Mujaahid said: I have never heard a fatwa better than the fatwa of Ibn `Abbaas, except when one says, “The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said…”

A`mash reported that Abu Waail said: Ibn `Abbaas delivered a sermon while he was the leader of the pilgrims in Hajj. He recited Surah al-Noor from the beginning; so he began reciting it and explaining it. I had never ever before seen or heard anyone speaking better than him; and had the Persians, the Romans, and the Turks listened to him, they would have accepted Islaam. [Siyar A`laam al-Nubalaa’ (3/351)]

Masrooq said: Whenever I used to see Ibn `Abbaas, I used to say: the most handsome of people; and whenever he talked, he was the most eloquent of them; and whenever he spoke, he was the most knowledgeable of them.

Ibn `Abbaas said: My father and I were with the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, and it was as if he (the Prophet) was ignoring (to talk) to my father. So we came out. He (my father) said: “Didn’t you see how your cousin was ignoring me?” I said: “There was a man and he was busy with him.” He (my father) said: “Was there a person with him?!” I said: Yes. So we went back to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and my father said: “O Messenger Allaah, I was speaking with `Abdullaah about such and such and he informed me that there was a man with whom you were busy. So, was there anyone with you?” The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Did you see him O `Abdullaah?” I said: “Yes.” He said: “That was Jibreel and he was the one who kept me busy from you.” [Musnad Ahmad (4/236, 4/305) and authenticatedby Shaikh Ahmad Shaakir. Shaikh Muqbil also graded this Hadeeth as Saheeh in Saheeh al-Musnad (623, 644)]


HIS PHYSICAL FEATURES:

He was handsome, of white complexion, had a good height, of dignified nature, mature-minded and intelligent.

Masrooq said: Whenever I used to see Ibn `Abbaas, I used to say: the most handsome of people; and whenever he talked, he was the most eloquent of them; and whenever he spoke, he was the most knowledgeable of them.

Ibn Juraij said: “We were sitting with `Ataa’ in Masjid al-Haraam and we mentioned about Ibn `Abbaas. So, `Ataa’ said: ‘I have never seen the moon on the night of 14th (of every month when it is full) except that I recall the (beauty) of the face of Ibn `Abbaas.’”

`Ikrimah said: “When Ibn `Abbaas used to pass by the people on the street, women on both side of the wall used to say: ‘Was it a perfume (musk) that passed by us or was it Ibn `Abbaas?’”


HIS END:


Ibn `Abbaas became blind in the later part of his life.

Ibn `Abbaas said: I passed by the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and he was conversing with a person in a white garment and he (resembled) Dahiyah bin Khalifah al-Kalbee, whereas actually he was Jibreel عليه السلام, and I didn’t know that and I didn’t greet him. Jibreel عليه السلام said: O Muhammad who is he. He said: “He is my cousin, Ibn `Abbaas.” He said: What untidy clothes he is wearing, and had he greeted us, we would have replied to his greetings. When I came back to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, he said: “What prevented you from greeting him?” I said: May my father and mother be sacrificed for you! I saw you were conversing with Dahiyah bin Khalifah, and I did not like to interrupt your conversation. He said: “Did you see him?” I said: Yes. He said: “Your eye sight will be taken and it will only be returned back to you upon your death.” `Ikrimah said: When Ibn `Abbaas died, and was on his deathbed that a extremely white bird came and mixed with his shroud. `Ikrimah said: This was the fulfillment of the prophecy of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. When he was put in his grave, a voice was heard near his grave reciting: {"O (you) the one in (complete) rest and satisfaction! "Come back to your Lord, – well-pleased (yourself) and well-pleasing (to Him)! "Enter you then among My (honored) slaves, "And enter you My Paradise!"} [Surah al-Fajr (89): 27-30] [Majma` al-Zawaaid (9/279) but in its chain is a majhool (unknown) person, so it is weak]

Husain bin Waqid al-Marozee reported that Abu al-Zubair said: When Ibn `Abbaas died, a white bird came and entered his shroud.

Al-Ajlah reported the same from Abu al-Zubair and added: The people interpreted it to be his knowledge (which has departed with his death).

`Ataa’ bin al-Saaib reported the same from Sa`eed bin Jubair and added: It was never seen again, i.e. the bird.

Hammaad bin Salamah reported from Yu`laa bin `Ataa that Jubair bin Abi `Ubaid said: Ibn `Abbaas died in al-Taaif. So when they were taking his coffin, an extremely white bird came and mixed with the coffin. Thereafter, nobody saw it again; and the people used to say that it was his knowledge.

Imaam al-Dhahabee said in Siyar A`laam al-Nubalaa that this has been reported in Mutawaatir form (i.e. a large number of people have reported this). This was also reported by Ibn Abi Haatim, Ibn Katheer in his Tafseer, Fadhaail al-Sahaabah of Imaam Ahmad, Majma` al-Zawaaid and others.

`Alee ibn al-Madeenee said: Ibn `Abbaas died in the year 68 or 67 Hijri.

Al-Waqidee, al-Haitham and Abu Na`eem said: he died in the year 68 Hijri, and he was 71 years old.

He has narrated 1660 Ahaadeeth. Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim agreed upon 75 Ahaadeeth. Al-Bukhaaree individually narrated 120 Ahaadeeth. Muslim individually narrated 9 Ahaadeeth.

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References:

الإصابة في تمييز الصحابة – لإبن الحجر الأسقلاني
أسد الغابة في معرفة الصحابة – لإبن الأثير
الاستيعاب في معرفة الأصحاب - لإبن عبد البر
سير اعلام النبلاء – إمام الذهبي

Taken from: http://ilm4all.blogspot.com/2011/06/know-companions-5-abdullaah-bin-abbas.html

Today they are the most detestable people to us

Imam Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi said:

“Salaf used to love those who would inform them of their faults. Now, most detestable people to us are those who inform us of our faults.” 

Mukhtasar Minhaj al-Qashidin pg.196

قال ابن قدامة المقدسي ( رحمه الله ) :

" وقد كان السلف يحبون من ينبههم على عيوبهم ، ونحن الآن - في الغالب - أبغض الناس إلينا من يعرف عيوبنا "

[ مختصر منهاج القاصدين ص196 ]

Ibn Seereen’s Behaviour In The Presence of His Mother!

Ibn Seereen’s Behaviour 

In The Presence of His Mother!

Hishaam Bin Hassaan (rahimahullaah) said:

A family member of Ibn Seereen (rahimahullaah) said to me,I have never seen Ibn Seereen speak to his mother, except that he was humble.”


[Hilyatul Awliyaa: 2/273]
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Ten Examples of the Haya' of the Salaf

بسم الله و الحمد لله ، والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وعلى آله وصحبه ومن تولاه وبعد

Ten Examples of the Haya' of the Salaf

1 - Abu Musa al-Ash'ari:

Anas bin Malik said: “When Abu Musa would sleep, he would wear a small over garment, fearing that his 'awrah would be exposed”. ['Siyar A'lam an-Nubala''; 2/399]

2 - Ibn ‘Abbas: "He would not enter the bathroom except that he was alone, and would be wearing a thick outer garment, saying: "I am shy from Allah Seeing me in the bathroom without any clothing.” ['Siyar A'lam an-Nubala''; 3/355]

3 - ‘A'ishah: "I used to enter the building in which the Messenger of Allah and my father were buried while I was dressed lightly, saying: 'These are just my husband and father.'  However, when 'Umar was buried, by Allah, I never entered this building except that my clothing was wrapped tightly around my body, out of shyness from 'Umar.” [al-Hakim's 'Mustadrak' (4/7), and he declared it authentic]

4 - Hisham bin ‘Ammar: Mu'awiyah bin Aws narrated: "I saw Hisham bin 'Ammar, and when he would walk in the street, he would look down to the ground, and he would never raise his head to the sky, out of shyness from Allah - the Mighty and Majestic.” ['Siyar A'lam an-Nubala''; 11/430]

5 - al-Humaydi: "Abu Bakr bin Maymun came and knocked on the door of al-Humaydi, and assumed that he was given permission to enter. So, he entered, finding al-Humaydi with his thigh exposed. al-Humaydi began to cry, saying: "By Allah, you have just laid your eyes on something that nobody has seen since I have reached adulthood!”" ['Siyar A'lam an-Nubala''; 19/122]

6 - Muhammad bin Yahya adh-Dhuhli: Abu al-'Abbas al-Azhari said: "I heard the servant of Muhammad bin Yahya adh-Dhuhli saying, while he was being washed: "I served him for thirty years, and I would give him his water, and I never even saw his leg, and I was his property.”" ['Siyar A'lam an-Nubala''; 12/279]

7 - al-Imam al-Bukhari:

Muhammad bin Abi Hatim narrated: "Some of my companions said to me: "We were at the house of Muhammad bin Salam, and Muhammad bin Isma'il al-Bukhari entered upon his upon his return from Iraq. So, he began to inform us of the tribulation that the people were being put through, as well as what had happened to Ahmad bin Hambal, etc. When al-Imam al-Bukhari exited the house, Muhammad bin Salam said to those present: "Have you ever seen a virgin with as much shyness as this man?”" ['Siyar A'lam an-Nubala''; 12/418]

8 - Ibn al-Qayyim narrated that some of the Salaf said:

"If one does something in secret that he is shy from doing in public, this means that he means nothing to himself.” ['Madarij as-Salikin'; 2/353]

9 - Shams ad-Din al-Maqdisi:

"If my leg becomes exposed while I am alone, I rush to cover it up while making istighfar.” ['al-Mukhtar al-Masun min A'lam al-Qurun'; 1/540]

10 - Muhammad bin Ahmad al-Ghumari:

He would refuse to fall asleep in the presence of anyone, saying: "I fear that some bad smell would emanate from me while I am sleeping.” ['al-Mukhtar al-Masun min A'lam al-Qurun'; 2/758]

May my hand be paralysed if my hand hits my wife

May my hand be paralysed if 

my hand hits my wife

Shurayh an-Nakha'i said: 

My wife died before me. I wish she could take from my life or that we died together. I have seen how men hit their wives. May my hand be paralysed if my hand hits Zaynab.

 |al-Ahkam 1/462|

Warning from those who oppose the Manhaj of the Salaf | Shaykh Muhammad bin Sālih al-Uthaymīn

Warning from those who oppose the Manhaj 

of the Salaf 

Shaykh Muhammad bin Sālih al-Uthaymīn

Speaking about the people of innovation and those who carry unsound concepts or a methodology which is not upright, (then) this is from advice, and not backbiting.

Rather it is (an act of) sincerity to Allaah, His Book and His Messenger (by carrying out what is commanded and forbidding evil etc) and it is (act of sincerity) to the muslims (by giving them good advice).

So if we see an innovator spreading his innovation then it is obligatory that we make clear that he is an innovator so that the people are saved from his evil.

(Likewise) If we see an individual who has an ideology/concept opposing that which the Salaf were upon, then it is obligatory for us to clarify that so that people are not deceived by him.(Likewise) If we see a person who has a specific methodology (whose) outcome is evil then it is obligatory for us to clarify that so that the people are saved from his evil, and this (done) out of sincerity to Allaah, His Messenger and His Book; and it is sincerity to the rulers and their subjects (by giving good advice so that they saved from evil etc).

Regardless of whether speaking about the people of innovation is (done) amongst students (of knowledge) or in other gatherings, this is not backbiting.

And as long as we fear the spread of these innovations, or that concept or that methodology which is in opposition to the methodology of the Salaf; it is obligatory that we clarify so the people are not deceived by that.


(لقاء الباب المفتوح (120/8

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Our Salaf:Having Good Suspicion

Our Salaf: Having Good Suspicion

Abu Qilaabah (rahimahullaah) said :

”If something you dislike reaches you concerning your brother, then try your best in seeking an excuse for him, and if you don’t find one, then say to yourself ”my brother might have an excuse that I ignore.” [Abu Na’eem fil Hilyah 2/285]


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Translated by: Abu Zainab (Muhammad Al-Hindee)
Source: http://salaficentre.com/2012/06/our-salafhaving-good-suspicion/

Don’t despair

Don’t despair

Sulayman ad Darani said:

“If every single person began to have doubt in the truth, I would remain certain in it by myself.”

Everytime you feel disheartened by your being alone on this path,
then look to those who came before you and strive to catch up with
them, and turn away from everyone else,  they will not benefit you in
the least with Allah. If you happen to see them somewhere along the
path that you are upon, then do not turn to look at them, for if you do
so they will distract you and simply delay your progress.

[Madaarij as Salikeen 1/21 by Ibul Qayyim]

Source: http://xbintmuhammadx.wordpress.com/2010/02/07/don%E2%80%99t-despair/

WAS IT THE BELIEF OF THE SALAF TO REJOICE AT THE DEATH OFTHE INNOVATOR

 WAS IT THE BELIEF OF THE SALAF

TO REJOICE AT THE DEATH

OF THE INNOVATOR

By: Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzan

Question:

O noble shaykh may Allaah protect you. The questioner ask: was it the belief of the salaf to rejoice at the death of the innovator?

Answer:

The salaf would ask for the guidance of the innovators and people of misguidance. They would supplicate for their guidance. As for rejoicing over theirdeath, then I don't know anything regarding that, but they would supplicate for theirguidance and they would refute their doubts.

Translator: Abu Anas Atif Hasan

السلف كانوا يسألون الهداية للمبتدعة

السؤال: هل كان من معتقد السلف أنهم كانوا يفرحون بموت المبتدعة؟

الجواب: السلف كانوا يسألون الهداية للمبتدعة وأهل الضلال، يدعون لهم بالهداية وأما أنهم يفرحون بموتهم فلا أعلم شيء من ذلك، لكن يدعون لهم بالهداية ويردون على شبهاتهم. نعم.

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The righteous believers live just as Hasan Al-Basri described them

The righteous believers live just

as Hasan Al-Basri described them

Hasan al Basri said:

“May Allah grant mercy to some people who used this life as if it
was a loan; they gave it back to He who has entrusted it to them
and went away with a light weight (of burden).”

(Al-Ihya, vol.3, p.221)


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FOLLOWING THE MESSENGER

FOLLOWING THE MESSENGER

And they used to urge (people) to (follow) what the
Messenger (swallallahu alayhi wasallam) and his
Companions, radiyallaahu anhum, were upon * due
to His saying:


“And verily, this is my Straight Path, so follow it, and
follow not (other) paths, for they will separate you
away from His Path. This He has ordained for you that
you may become Al-Muttaqoon (pious).”
al-An’aam 6:153

-------------------------------------------------

* And this is where the source of the salvation of
every Muslim lies: in clinging to the Sunnah upon the
way of the Companions of the Messenger (swallallahu
alayhi wasallam), in all matters. The texts supporting
and requiring this are numerous and amongst them
are:

On the authority of Aboo Naajih al-Irbaad ibn
Sariyyah, who said, “The Messenger of Allaah gave us
a sermon by which our hearts were filled with fear and
tears came to our eyes. We said, “0 Messenger of
Allaah, it is as though this is a farewell sermon, so
counsel us.” He said, “I counsel you to fear Allaah and
to give absolute obedience even if a slave becomes
your leader. Verily he among you who lives (long) will
see great controversy, so you must keep to my
Sunnah and to the Sunnah of the rightly guided
Khaleefahs, bite onto it with your molar teeth. Beware
of newly invented matters, for every invented matter is
an innovation and every innovation is a going astray,
and every going astray is in Hell-fire.” Reported by
Aboo Daawood and at-Tirmidhee, who said that it was
hasan saheeh.

The Prophet (swallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “He
who turns away from my Sunnah is not from me.”
Reported by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim.

Aboo Hurairah said that Allaah’s Messenger
(swallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “All of my Ummah

will enter Paradise except those who refuse.” It was
said, “Who will refuse?” He replied, “Whoever obeys
me enters Paradise and whoever disobeys me has
refused.” Reported by al-Bukhaaree.

The Prophet (swallallahu alayhi wasallam) said,
“Indeed this Ummah will split into seventy three sects
and all of them are in the Fire except for one, and that
is the Jamaa’ah.” Reported by Ibn Abee ‘Aasim in Al-
Kitaab was-Sunnah (1/33), al-Albaanee said, ‘Hadeeth
Saheeh.’

The Prophet (swallallahu alayhi wasallam) also said,
“And this Ummah will split into seven three sects,
seventy-two will be in the Fire and one in Paradise and
that is the Jamaa’ah.” Reported by Aboo Daawood in
his Sunan in the ‘Book of Sunnah’ (no. 4597).

Aboo Umaamah reports that the Prophet (swallallahu
alayhi wasallam) “My Ummah will split up into
seventy-three sects, seventy-two in the Fire and one in
Paradise.” We said, ‘Describe them to us.’ He said,
“As-Suwaad al-A‘dham (the Main Body).” Reported by
al-Laalikaa’ee in Sharh Usoolil-I’tiqaad and Ibn Abee
‘Aasim in as-Sunnah.

The Main Body here does not refer to the great
majority of people in every age and era. Rather this is
specific for the era of the Companions and the
Taabi’een. And furthermore, that person is from the
Jamaa’ah who agrees and conforms to the truth.

‘Abdullaah Ibn Mas’ood (d. 32H) said, ‘The Jamaa’ah
is whatever (agrees) with the Truth. Even if you are
alone.’ Reported by Ibn Asaakir in Taareekh-Dimashq
with a saheeh isnaad.


Ishaaq ibn Raahawaih (d. 238H), the teacher of Imaam
al-Bukhaaree, said, ‘If you were to ask the ignorant
people about the Main Body they would say, ‘The
majority of people.’ They do not know that al-
Jamaa’ah is the Scholar who clings to the narrations
from the Prophet (swallallahu alayhi wasallam) and
his way. So whoever is with him (the scholar) and
follows him, then he is al-Jamaa’ah.’ Reported by
Aboo Nu’aym in Hilyatul-Awliyaah.

In the era of the Companions and their Followers, the
Taabi’een, the Main Body in that time were upon the
Truth. This was due to the fact that people were in
nearness to the time of the Messenger (swallallahu
alayhi wasallam) and the Messenger (swallallahu
alayhi wasallam) attested to the credibility of the best
of generations.

As for those who came after them then the fact that
they are many is not to be considered due to the
generality of the texts which give evidence that evil will
increase and spread amongst the people, the Ummah
will split into seventy-three sects and that Islaam will
return as something strange.

Imaam az-Zuhree (d. 125H) said, ‘The people of
knowledge who came before us used to say, ‘Salvation
lies in clinging to the Sunnah.’ Reported by ad-
Daarimee (no.96).

Imaam Maalik (d. 179H) said, ‘The Sunnah is like the
Ark of Noah. Whoever embarks upon it reaches
salvation and whoever refuses is drowned.’ Quoted by
Shaykh ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah in Majmoo’ ul
Fataawaa (4/57).


And Al-Haafiz as-Suyooti quotes in his book, Al-Amr
bil-’Ittibaa wan-Nahi anli-Ibtidaa’, the following
narrations from the Salaf:

Abul-Aaliyah (d. 90H) said, ‘You must stick to the
original state of affairs which they were upon, before
they are divided.’

‘Abdullaah ibn Mas’ood (d. 32H) said, ‘Moderation
upon the Sunnah is better than exertion in
innovation.’

Al-Awzaa’ee (d. 158H) said, ‘Have patience upon the
Sunnah, and stop where the people stopped (the
Companions) and speak with what they spoke with
and hold back from what they held back and travel
upon the path of the Salaf us-Saalih, for verily, what
sufficed them will suffice you.

Sufyaan ath-Thawree (d. 161H) said, ‘No word or
action will be correct until it conforms with the
Sunnah.’

Taken from the book, The Life Of Imaam Of Hadeeth al-Bukhari and Of The Great Scholars From Whom He Narrated

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The Salaf and the Way They Valued Time

 The Salaf and the Way They Valued Time

Source: 'Wisdom of the Wise' by 'Abdul-'Aziz ibn Nasir al-Jalil & Baha Addin ibn Fatah Aqeel

Al-Hasan al-Basri said: "Oh son of Adam, you are but few days, whenever a day is gone, part of you is gone too." [1]

Al-Hasan al-Basri said: "I met some people who were more stingy with their time than their money." [2]

Al-Hasan al-Basri advised his companions saying: 'Do not be occupied with ephemeral worldly pleasure and forget the Hereafter, your life is short, so hurry up and do not postpone today's work till tomorrow, because you do not know when you will die and meet Allah." [3]

Al-Qasim ibn Asa'kir was informed that Sulaim ibn Ayyub used to give much importance to his time. He never wasted any time without some useful acts. He either wrote books, gave lectures, or read." [4]

Abu al-Wafa' Ali ibn Aqeel said: 'I am not allowed to waste an hour of my life. Even when I am not giving lectures or reading, my mind will still be occupied with some issues while I am lying down; and I will not get up until I find something useful to write. And I still find myself striving for knowledge in my eighties more than when I was in my twenties.' [5]


FOOTNOTES
[1] Adh-Dhahabi, "Siyar A'laam an-Nubalaa" (4/585).
[2] Al-Baghawi, "Sharh as-Sunnah" (14/225).
[3] Hilyat al-Awliya' (2/140).
[4] Adh-Dhahabi, "Siyar A'laam an-Nubalaa" (17/646).
[5] Ibn al-Jawzi, "Al-Muntadham" (9/214).
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Anxiety and Solicitude of ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdul ‘Aziz

Anxiety and Solicitude of ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdul ‘Aziz

Umar ibn Salih al-Azdi related: “I heard an old man from the people of Sham saying: “‘Umar ibn ‘Abdul ‘Aziz entrusted his servant with a bag (in which perfume and such alike are stored). Then when he passed away his servant was approached to claim the bag of ‘Umar. However, the servant refused handing it to them and said: “There is no good in it for you.” The case was presented to Yazid ibn ‘Abdul Malik so he ordered to bring him the bag and he called the members of Bani Umayyah to witness opening the bag. When everyone gathered he said: “We have found that the best person amongst you (‘Umar ibn ‘Abdul ‘Aziz) left behind a bag as a trust.” When they opened the bag they found in it pieces of ruined garments he used to wear at night.”

Al-Mizan (3/205-206) 

From the Book: Disturber of the Hearts - Ibn Jawzi.

Don't Despair

Don't Despair

Sulayman ad-Darani said:

“If every single person began to have doubt in the truth, I would remain certain in it by myself.”

[''Uluww al-Himmah'; p. 42]


 Every time you feel disheartened by your being alone on this path, then look to those who came before you and strive to catch up with them, and turn away from everyone else, as they will not benefit you in the least with Allah. If you happen to see them somewhere along the path that you are upon, then do not turn to look at them, for if you do so, they will distract you and simply delay your progress.”


Ibn al Qayim al Jawziya ['Madarij as-Salikin'; 1/21]

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