I see that your scholars are passing away, and [yet] the ignorant ones amongst you are not learning! Learn, for indeed the scholar and the one who learns will be partners in reward.
Category: Words of Wisdom
The knowledge of 'Aa.ishah
If [all] the knowledge of 'Aa.ishah رضي الله عنها was gathered, and [all] the knowledge of all the women was gathered, [then] the knowledge of 'Aa.ishah would be better.
Asking her about the laws of inheritance
On the authority of Abu Dhuhaa, who reported on the authority of Masrooq رحمه الله who said we said to him: 'Did 'Aa.ishah رضي الله عنها have knowledge of the laws of inheritance?' He said
She had inherited knowledge from him
If ever we - the companions of Muhammad ﷺ - needed clarification regarding a hadeeth, we would ask 'Aa.ishah رضي الله عنها - 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
If it was said to Hammaad ibn Salamah 'Indeed, you shall die tomorrow', he would not be able to do any more [righteous] deeds [than he already fills each day with].
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
It was said to Anas ibn Maalik رحمه الله: 'Will you not relay to us [more of this knowledge]?' And he responded