On the authority of Yahyaa ibn Abi Bukayr رحمه الله, who said it was said to Sufyaan ath-Thowree رحمه الله: 'Until when will you [continue to] seek [knowledge of] hadeeth?' He said
Tag: wisdom
Students from Russia
At the airport during Hajj, Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen sought out a translator so he could personally give da'wah to a group of Russian pilgrims.
If sins had an odour
If sins had an odour, then nobody would be able to sit with me.
From where did you come by this knowledge?
On the authority of Ibn Khuzaymah رحمه الله who was asked: 'From where did you come by [this] knowledge?' So he responded: 'The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said
Gift from the Prince
Gifted a brand new car by a Prince, Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen let it sit unused for days before quietly having it returned.
Adhere to the Ahlul-Hadeeth
I heard ash-Shaafi'ee رحمه الله say: 'Adhere to the Ahlul-Hadeeth, for they are indeed the people most upon correctness.'
The Jews have never gathered together in one place
Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree on the Jews never having gathered together in one place except in this present time.
I found a particular aspect of Arabic grammar difficult
I found a particular aspect of Arabic grammar difficult, so I spent 80,000 dirhams in order to become proficient in it.
The Hanafees are extremely angry with Abu Hurayrah
Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree on why some Hanafees harbour resentment toward the Companion Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه.
I left having benefited with knowledge
Never did I meet Hamzah ibn Muhammad, except that I left [his presence] having benefited with knowledge