Scholars and Students of Knowledge

When a Scholar Makes a Mistake: Shaykh Rabīʿ al-Madkhalī’s Advice

Shaykh Rabīʿ al-Madkhalī explains how students of Islamic knowledge should respond when scholars make mistakes, preserving respect and avoiding unjust criticism.

Abū ʿAmārah August 2, 2026 3 min read

The Ruling on Asking a Student of Knowledge Due to the Absence of Scholars – Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān

﷽ Questioner: Is it permissible to ask a student of knowledge due to the absence of a scholar in the country that I reside? Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān: Yes, fear Allāh... Read More

Ṣalaḥ al-Irānī April 3, 2017 1 min read

Scholars and Students of Knowledge

Few Attain Excellence in Ḥadīth: Lessons from the Early Scholars

Four reports collected by al-Khaṭīb al-Baghdādī show how few students attain lasting proficiency in ḥadīth, followed by the translator’s reflections on perseverance and sincerity.

Ṣalaḥ al-Irānī March 7, 2017 4 min read

Scholars and Students of Knowledge

True Knowledge: Understanding, Action and Following the Sunnah

Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān explains al-Barbahārī’s distinction between accumulating knowledge and benefiting from it through action, sincerity and adherence to the Sunnah.

Ṣalaḥ al-Irānī March 4, 2017 7 min read

Scholars and Students of Knowledge

Acquiring Chains of Transmission – Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī

Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī answers a question on obtaining chains of transmission from teachers associated with religious innovation.

Nūr ad-Dīn an-Nīgerī September 1, 2016 3 min read

Scholars and Students of Knowledge

Examine Speech Before Accepting It: Guidance from Imām al-Barbahārī

Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān explains al-Barbahārī’s guidance on verifying religious speech through revelation, the Companions and recognised scholars.

Ṣalaḥ al-Irānī August 31, 2016 9 min read