If [all] the knowledge of ‘Aa.ishah (radhi-yAllaahu ‘anhaa) was gathered, and [all] the knowledge of all the women was gathered, [then] the knowledge of ‘Aa.ishah would be better.
Category: Words of Wisdom
Asking her about the laws of inheritance
By Allaah, I saw the major companions of Muhammad ﷺ asking her about the laws of inheritance.
She had inherited knowledge from him
If ever we – the companions of Muhammad ﷺ – needed clarification regarding a hadeeth, we would ask ‘Aa.ishah (radhi-yAllaahu ‘anhaa) – and found that she had [inherited] knowledge from him.
Be careful from whom you take your religion
Indeed, this knowledge is the religion, so look (be careful) from whom you take your religion.
You shall die tomorrow
[All of] his time would be filled with worship and [the reading of] set portions [of the Qur.aan].
From the etiquettes of debating
al-Muwaffaq [Ibn Qudaamah] would not debate anyone, except that he would smile [whilst doing so].
Travelling in search of knowledge
Twice I have travelled between the East and West [in search of knowledge].
Inform your family of poverty
What is your profession?
Relaying knowledge to the people
O my son, indeed the people will abandon the one who [unduly] increases [the amount of knowledge he relays to them].
The disappearance of Islaam
The disappearance of Islaam will be due to four [factors]…