Jewels of Guidance Archives

Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree on what the term “democracy” actually means.

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen made sure to empty his pen of University ink before leaving, mindful it belonged to the library, not to him.

A pilgrim who had long prayed to meet Shaykh Ibn Baaz finally found him — humble and unassuming as ever.

Exhausted after ‘Umrah, his companions went straight to sleep — only to find Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen already standing in prayer in the night.

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.

Gifted a brand new car by a Prince, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen let it sit unused for days before quietly having it returned.

Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree on the Jews never having gathered together in one place except in this present time.

Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree on why some Hanafees harbour resentment toward the Companion Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه.

Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree warns against declaring a hadeeth weak without the deep expertise the ruling actually requires.

Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree on when someone falling into an innovation is, and is not, rightly called an innovator.