The following are beneficial statements and quotes from Shaykh Ḥammād ibn Muḥammad al-Anṣārī, selected from his biography written by his son, ‘Abdul-Awwal ibn Ḥammād al-Anṣārī, entitled ‘al-Majmū‘ fī Tarjamah al-‘Allāmah al-Muḥaddith Ḥammād al-Anṣārī’. Shaykh Ḥammād al-Anṣārī, originally from Mali, was a renowned scholar who lived in Madīnah until his passing…

Imam al-Dhahabi (rahimahullah) said: “The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ loved: [1] ‘A’isha; [2] her father; [3] Usamah (ibn Zayd); [4 & 5] his two grandsons; [6] sweet foods and [7] honey; [8] Mount Uhud; [9] his homeland (Makkah); [10] the Ansar; and countless other things essential to a believer.” Source:…

Allamah Ibn Muflih al-Hanbali (rahimahullah) wrote: Chapter: It is necessary to disapprove of unlegislated actions, even if many people do them It should be known that numerous matters are practiced by a large number of people contrary to the legal (shar’i) command, and such practices become widespread among them. Many…

Ibn Farrūkh wrote to Imām Mālik (rahimahullāh), informing him that their land had many innovations (bid‘ah), and that he had written something in refutation of them. Imām Mālik wrote back to him: “If you believe you are capable of doing this, I fear that you may humiliate yourself and perish.…

About the Author: Shaykh Sulaymān ibn ‘Abdul-Raḥmān ibn Ḥamdān was one of the scholars of Makkah who taught in al-Masjid al-Ḥarām from many decades, as well as in al-Masjid al-Nabawī. He studied under several renowned scholars, notably, the Najdi scholars Shaykh Sulaymān ibn Saḥmān and Shaykh Sa‘d ibn Ḥamad ibn…

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Sālih al-Uthaymīn (rahimahullāh): A person must defend themselves if accused of something they did not do. They should not say: “Let those who accuse me be; let Allāh, the Mighty and Majestic, hold them accountable” — no. It is mentioned in the narration: “May Allāh have mercy…

Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hadi al-Wadi‘i wrote: Some of the fruits of belief in al-Qadr (Divine Decree) are: 1. Fulfilling the Worship of Allah: Belief in al-Qadr is one of the ways Allah has commanded us to worship him. 2. Strength of Faith: A believer in al-Qadr remains steadfast and unshaken,…

The noble Shaykh Rabi‘ ibn Hadi al-Madkhali (hafidhahullah) was asked: “O’ Shaykh, what advice do you have for those who go to the gatherings of people of desires, attend their lectures and greet them to confirm what they say and debate them?” Shaykh Rabi‘ (hafidhahullah) answered: This person will likely…

Al-Hasan al-Basri (rahimahullah) said: “Seeking knowledge at a young age is like engraving on stone.” ‘Alqamah (rahimahullah) said: “What I memorised when I was young is as if I see it written on a parchment or a piece of paper.” Al-Hasan ibn Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said to his sons and…