Imam Sha’rani writes: “Another example is the statement of Abu Hanifa and Malik that the Salawat upon the Prophet (alayhi salat wa salam) in the final Tashahud is a Sunnah (stressed recommendation), while al-Shafi’i and Ahmad (in one of his positions narrated from him) state that it is an obligation (Fard); so the first espouse…
Imam Shafi was one of the greatest scholars in human history. But what is most remarkable is the sincerity in which he pursued it all: “I wish that people could benefit from this knowledge without any of it being associated to me” (وددت أن الناس انتفعوا بهذا العلم وما نسب الي شيئ منه) [Ihya Uloom…
An awesome article describing the differences between hanafis and shafis on terminating mandub (permitted) actions It shows that the difference of opinion isnt a black and white issue of “who is right/wrong”
An absolutely amazing story!! Wisdom like this is desperately needed in our age when Muslims are being accused left, right and centre! ————— While Imam Shafi’i was sitting with his students, a maid came to him and said : “O Imam ! how come you fornicate by night and then turn to a preacher by…
Six things are required for attaining knowledge: 1) Intelligence 2) Eagerness 3) Diligence 4) Means of sustenance 5) Company of a teacher 6) Lengthy period of time — Imam Shafi’ —
Eid Mubarak to you all. On this special occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, I wanted to give you all a special gift. It is a secret that very few people know of – even the people of Cairo! As you visit the grave of the great scholar Imam Al-Shafi’, you find a tremendous peace and tranquility in the…
On the Path of Knowledge 