Imam Fudayl Bin Iyaad, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
Whoever avoids five (things), then indeed he is protected from the evil of the worldly life and the afterlife: self-amazement, riyaa, arrogance, seeking leadership, and Fame.
Hilya Al-Awliyaa: 8/95
The Story
The Khawarij captured Abdullah, the son of Khabbab bin Al-Aratt, a noble companion of the Messenger. They questioned him, asking, “Who are you?” He answered, “I am Abdullah bin Khabbab.” They said, “Tell us a Hadith you heard from your father, who transmitted it from the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.” He said, “I heard my father say, ‘Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “There will be a Fitnah where those who remain seated would be better than the one walking, and the one walking would be better than those who hurry. Thus, if someone must either kill or be killed, let him be killed and not be the killer.” They asked, “What do you think of Abu Bakr and Umar?” Abdullah spoke highly of them. They then asked, “What is your opinion on At-Ta’hkim (when Ali and Mu’awiyah turned to some companions to judge their dispute based on the Quran and Sunnah)?” He responded, “I believe Ali has superior knowledge of the Book of Allah, is more cautious with the religion, and possesses greater wisdom than you!” Afterward, they took him to a river and slaughtered him, and they also killed his pregnant wife, stabbing her belly.
In his explanation of Kitaab Ash-Shaaree’ah by Imam Al-Aajuree, may Allah have mercy upon him, al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, did not quote the full story, but he referred to the reference (number 75), stating that there is an unknown narrator in the chain; thus, he holds that the narration is neither authentic nor hasan. Then he said:
[نحن ما عندنا تحامل – we do not have bias, prejudice, partiality, or favoritism]. We do not authenticate a narration unless the trustworthiness and precision of the narrator have been firmly established. The Shaikh also briefly touched on the conditions for the authentication of a hadith up until he said:
“We hate the Kharijites and believe that they are the worst of the people and the creation. Despite this, we do not oppress them due to our belief in the obligation of justice that Islam obligates toward both Muslims and non-Muslims. Therefore, we do not pass judgment on them based on weak narrations”
Refer to “Adh-Dhari’ah ilaa Bayaan Maqaasid kitaab Ash-Sharee’ah 1/188-189. 1st Edition 1434H [2013] Publisher. Dar Mirath
Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
إن إصدار الأحكام على أشخاص ينتمون إلى المنهج السلفي وأصواتهم تدوي بأنهم هم السلفيون بدون بيان أسباب وبدون حجج وبراهين قد سبب أضراراً عظيمة وفرقة كبيرة في كل البلدان )
Indeed, passing judgments against individuals who ascribe to the Salafi methodology – while their voices loudly (proclaim) that they are indeed the Salafis – without explaining the reasons and without proofs or evidence, has caused great harm and great splitting in all countries. [1]
The Shaikh also said:
فأنا من أبعد الناس عن التكفير ، بل من أشد الناس على المكفرين والمبدعين، وهذه كتبي وأشرطتي مبثوثة في الناس ، وما هذه المعارك التي تقومون بها إلا من أجل أنا زجرناكم عن التبديع الظالم والتأصيل الفاسد
I am among the people farthest removed from declaring others disbelievers. Rather, I am among the harshest against the Takfeeris, and the Mubaddi’in (those who pass false judgements of Tabdee). These are my books and recordings widespread among the people. And these battles you wage (against us) are not pursued except because I rebuke you for unjustly declaring people innovators and for corrupt principles. [2]
We ask again: “Where are the clear, unambiguous knowledge-based proofs for the Tabdee against Shaikh Abu Iyaad?” May Allah protect him.
[1] Still Waiting! Where’s The Clear Unambiguous Knowledge-Based Shariah Proof for the Tabdee?
[2] Still Waiting! Where’s The Clear Unambiguous Knowledge-Based Shariah Proof for the Tabdee?
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[1] Majmu 9/158. paraphrased
[2] Majmu 9/394 paraphrased
Ibn Abee Hatim(.328H)- may Allah have mercy upon him – said:
‘I entered Damascus and came upon the students of hadeeth, and I passed by the circle of Qaasim al Joo’ee(d.248 AH). I found a group sitting around him and he was speaking. Their appearance amazed me; and I heard him saying:
”Seize The Benefit Of Five Things From The People Of Your Era:
“When you are present, you are not known, when you are absent you are not missed, when you are seen, your advice is not sought, when you say something, your saying is not accepted, and when you have some knowledge, you are not given anything for it.”
I also advise you with five matters:
When you are treated unjustly, do not behave unjustly, when you are praised, do not become happy, when you are criticised, do not become upset, when you are not believed, do not become angry, and if people act deceitfully towards you, do not act deceitfully towards them.”
Ibn Abee Haatim said: ”So I took that as my benefit from Damascus.”
Sifatus-safwah(2/200)
Ubadah Bin Samit, may Allah be pleased with him, said that he heard Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, saying that Allah, The Most High, said:
حقَّت محبتي للمتحابين فيَّ
وحقت محبتي للمتواصلين في
وحقت محبتي للمتزاورين في
وحقت محبتي للمتباذلين في
My love is assured for two (people) who love one another for My Sake. My love is assured for two (people) who maintain ties with one another for My Sake. My love is assured for two (people) who visit one another for My Sake and My love is assured for two (people) who help one another (financially) for My Sake. [1]
And in another version reported by Ibn Hibban:
وحقت محبتي للمتناصحين في
And my love is assured for two (people) who advise one another for My Sake. [2]
Refs 1 & 2: Declared Sahih by Imam Al-Albani in Sahih at-Targheeb Wat-Tarhib’ Numbers 3019 and 3020
Al-Allamah Siddiq Hasan Khan, may Allāh have mercy upon him, said:
It is forbidden for a mufti to assist the one seeking a verdict, directing him to his request, or giving him a verdict (merely) based on what is apparent that will lead him to his goal when presented with an issue of the religion wherein there is trickery to drop an obligation, make a prohibited act lawful, plotting, or deception. Rather, it is incumbent upon him to be clear-sighted (perceptive) regarding people’s plotting (schemes), deception, and situations. It is not permissible for him to have a good suspicion of them; rather, he should be cautious, astute, understand the people’s circumstances and their affairs, backed by his understanding of the Islamic Shariah. If he is not like that, he will go astray and lead others astray. How many issues whose outward appearance is beauty, while what is not immediately apparent is repugnant injustice? The deceived person looks only at its outward appearance and passes judgement about its permissibility, whereas the person who has insight examines and scrutinises its intent and hidden reality. The first is deceived by issues related to the religion that are manipulated (misrepresented, falsified) just as one ignorant of coin authentication is deceived by counterfeit coins, while the second unveils their counterfeit nature just as a coin evaluator does.
How many falsehoods are presented by a man through his fine wording, its embellishment, and framing it in the image of truth; and how truths are presented through a defective (faulty, incorrect, disapproving, scathing manner), evil portrayal in a false image. Anyone with even the slightest acuity and experience will not be unaware of this. Rather, this is mostly the situation of people, and because it is so widespread and well known, examples are not needed. Indeed, whoever contemplates all the false statements (views) and the bidah will find that their proponents presented them in attractive forms and clothed them in expressions that are readily accepted by those unaware of their true reality.
The aim of the discussion is that it is not permissible for him (the Mufti) to issue fatwas through prohibited stratagems (tricks), neither assist nor direct (people towards them), thus, opposing Allah in His command. Allah, The Most High, said:
وَمَكَرُوا۟ وَمَكَرَ ٱللَّهُ وَٱللَّهُ خَيْرُ ٱلْمَٰكِرِينَ
And they plotted, but Allāh too planned (to foil their plan), and Allāh is the best of planners. [Aal Imran 54]
Allah, The Most High, said:
وَمَكَرُوا۟ مَكْرًا وَمَكَرْنَا مَكْرًا وَهُمْ لَا يَشْعُرُونَ
فَٱنظُرْ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَٰقِبَةُ مَكْرِهِمْ أَنَّا دَمَّرْنَٰهُمْ وَقَوْمَهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ
So they plotted a plot, and We planned a plan, while they perceived not. Then see how was the end of their plot! Verily! We destroyed them and their nation, all together. [An-Naml 50–51]
Allah, The Most High, said:
وَيَمْكُرُونَ وَيَمْكُرُ ٱللَّهُ وَٱللَّهُ خَيْرُ ٱلْمَٰكِرِينَ
They were plotting and Allah too was planning, and Allah is the Best of planners. [Al-Anfaal 30]
Allah said:
وَلَا يَحِيقُ ٱلْمَكْرُ ٱلسَّيِّئُ إِلَّا بِأَهْلِهِۦ
But the evil plot encompasses only him who makes it. [Fatir 43]
Allah stated regarding the perpetrators of forbidden trickery (stratagems):
وَلَقَدْ عَلِمْتُمُ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱعْتَدَوْا۟ مِنكُمْ فِى ٱلسَّبْتِ فَقُلْنَا لَهُمْ كُونُوا۟ قِرَدَةً خَٰسِـِٔينَ
فَجَعَلْنَٰهَا نَكَٰلًا لِّمَا بَيْنَ يَدَيْهَا وَمَا خَلْفَهَا وَمَوْعِظَةً لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ
And indeed you knew those amongst you who transgressed in the matter of the Sabbath (i.e. Saturday). We said to them: “Be you monkeys, despised and rejected.” So We made this punishment an example to their own and to succeeding generations and a lesson to those who are pious. [Al-Baqarah 65–66]
The Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “Evil plotting and deception are in the Fire.” [Sahih Al-Jami 6408]
It is reported in the Sahihayn that he, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “May Allah curse the Jews (i.e. those among them who deviated): fat was forbidden to them, so they melted it down, sold it, and consumed its price.” [Muslim 1582]
Ayyub al-Sakhtiyani said: “They try to deceive Allah as though they were deceiving children.” And some of the early righteous predecessors said: “Whoever possesses these three traits, they will haunt him: evil plotting, transgression, and breaking pledges (or treachery).” Allah said:
وَلَا يَحِيقُ الْمَكْرُ السَّيِّئُ إِلَّا بِأَهْلِهِ
But the evil plot encompasses only him who makes it. [Fatir 43]
إِنَّمَا بَغْيُكُمْ عَلَىٰ أَنْفُسِكُمْ
Your rebellion (disobedience to Allah) is only against your own selves. [Yunus 23]
فَمَنْ نَكَثَ فَإِنَّمَا يَنْكُثُ عَلَىٰ نَفْسِهِ
Then whosoever breaks his pledge only breaks it to his own harm. [Al-Fath 10]
Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “These (unlawful) stratagems (or tricks) that these people devised — they turned to the Sunan and found ways to undermine them. They approached what they had been told was forbidden, then devised tricks concerning it until they made it lawful.” He said: “How filthy they are” — meaning the perpetrators of (unlawful) stratagems (tricks). They employ tricks to nullify the Sunan of Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
A paraphrased excerpt from Dhakhr al-Muḥtī min Ādāb al-Muftī pages 121-124. 1st Edition 1441 (2020). Publisher: Maktabah at-Tawbah. NB: NB: We left out the ahadith in the text that Imam Al-Albani, may Allah have mercy upon him, declared weak.
Another issue addressed by Al-Allamah Siddiq, may Allah have mercy upon him.
Narrated Al-Miswar bin Makhrama and Marwan: (whose narrations attest to each other) Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, set out at the time of Al-Hudaibiya (treaty), and when they proceeded for a distance, he said, “Khalid bin Al-Walid leading the cavalry of Quraish constituting the front of the army, is at a place called Al-Ghamim, so take the way on the right.” By Allah, Khalid did not perceive the arrival of the Muslims till the dust arising from the march of the Muslim army reached him, and then he turned back hurriedly to inform Quraish. The Prophet went on advancing till he reached the Thaniya (i.e. a mountainous way) through which one would go to them (i.e. people of Quraish). The she-camel of the Prophet sat down. The people tried their best to cause the she-camel to get up but in vain, so they said, “Al-Qaswa’ (i.e. the she-camel’s name) has become stubborn! Al-Qaswa’ has become stubborn!” The Prophet said, “Al-Qaswa’ has not become stubborn, for stubbornness is not her habit, but she was stopped by Him Who stopped the elephant.”
Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymin, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated:
إن البهائم تمدح على مكارم الأخلاق، فإن ناقة النبي عليه الصلاة والسلام في غزوة الحديبية لما بركت وخلأت أبت أن تستمر في السير إلى مكة صاح الناس وقالوا خلأت القصواء خلأت القصواء يعني حرنت ووقفت فقال النبي عليه الصلاة والسلام: ( والله ما خلأت وما ذاك لها بخلق دافع عنها ( وما ذاك لها بخلق ولكن حبسها حابس الفيل
Animals are praised for their good manners because when the Prophet’s She-camel – during the Battle of Al-Hudaybiyah- refused to continue walking to Makkah, the people shouted “Al-Qaswa has become stubborn! Al-Qaswa has become stubborn!” The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “By Allah! She has not become stubborn because stubbornness is not her character”. He defended her (saying), “But she was stopped by Him (i.e. Allah) Who stopped the elephant (i.e. the elephant amongst Abraha’s army that came to destroy the Kabah)”. [1]
The simple reason behind these posts is to assist – by the Tawfiq of Allah – those who are deluded to gradually come to terms with reality in the simplest way possible, allowing them to break free from the grip of those who declare Tabdi without evidence. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, defended a she-camel when her character was inaccurately described, revealing that the reality was different from what was said.
So, what about defending the character of a Muslim – a Salafi?! The creed, methodology, and character of Shaikh Abu Iyaad, may Allah protect him, is well-known for over thirty years. Yet, suddenly, someone issues a repugnant and false judgement of Tabdee, then his diehard supporters think that they can overcome us, while being unaware that we have not been nurtured – on any occasion – to be passive, submissive, or cowardly in the face of overbearing characters. Therefore, we pay no attention to name-dropping, or the loud supporters of this or that person; our only concern is to defend a Muslim based on truth. So, we ask again: Where is the clear, unambiguous, knowledge-based proof for the Tabdee against Shaikh Abu Iyaad?
[1] Still Waiting! Where’s The Clear Unambiguous Knowledge-Based Shariah Proof for the Tabdee?
[2] Still Waiting! Where’s The Clear Unambiguous Knowledge-Based Shariah Proof for the Tabdee?
[3] Still Waiting! Where’s The Clear Unambiguous Knowledge-Based Shariah Proof for the Tabdee
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[5] Still Waiting! Where’s The Clear Unambiguous Knowledge-Based Shariah Proof for the Tabdee
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[1] https://www.alathar.net/home/esound/index.php?op=codevi&coid=31665
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
Imam Al-Barbahaaree, may Allah have mercy upon him, said that Abu Al-Aaliyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“Whoever dies upon the Sunnah and not opposing it, he is indeed a truthful witness. It is said clinging to the Sunnah is salvation”.
Al-Allamah Salih al Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, commented:
The Siddeeq (the truthful one) is the one with much truthfulness, and his status is at a level after that of the Prophets, therefore, the station of Truthfulness is a lofty station, and what is intended by it is adherence to Truthfulness in speech and action. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, made known who the Truthful One is. He said:
“A man keeps on telling the truth until he becomes a Truthful Person” (written as a truthful person in the sight of Allah).
He is truthful himself and is eager for truthfulness with regards to what the people relate to him. He does not go along with everything he hears or whatever is said, rather he verifies and is eager for truthfulness, because he is a truthful person. He neither narrates nor utter except the truth. This is the Siddeeq (The Truthful One).
And regarding the statement: “Whoever dies upon the Sunnah…”
Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan comments saying: That is to cling to Islam. And what is intended by As-Sunnah is Islam. Islam is the Sunnah, and whoever dies upon it and nothing in opposition manifests from him, then indeed he dies as a truthful person.
And regarding his statement: “Clinging to the Sunnah is Salvation”-
Meaning: Clinging to the Sunnah is safety from Fitan and Punishment. Due to this reason, he, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
Whosoever lives amongst you will see a lot differences, so stick to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the Rightly Guided Khulafaa”.
Allah said:
وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِحَبْلِ اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلاَ تَفَرَّقُوا
And hold fast, all of you together, to the Rope of Allaah, and be not divided among yourselves. [3:103]
And Allah said:
وَأَنَّ هَذَا صِرَاطِي مُسْتَقِيمًا فَاتَّبِعُوهُ وَلاَ تَتَّبِعُوا السُّبُلَ فَتَفَرَّقَ بِكُمْ عَنْ سَبِيلِهِ
And verily, this is my Straight Path, so follow it, and follow not (other) paths, for they will separate you away from His Path]. [6:153]
This is Allah’s advice and that of His Messenger, and that is to stick and cling to sunnah.
An Excerpt from “It’haf Al-Qaaree Bitta-liqaat Alaa Sharh As-Sunnah Lil Imam Barbahaaree 2/ 313-314
Ibn Kamil, may Allah have mercy upon him.
Shaikh Al-Islam, Al-Allamah, Al-Hafidh, Al-Qadee, AbuBakr Ahmad Bin Kamil Bin Khalaf, Bin Shajarah al-Baghdadi, a student of Muhammad Ibn Jarir at-Tabari, may Allah have mercy upon him.
He, may Allah have mercy upon him, was born in the year 260 AH. He narrated from: Muḥammad Ibn al-Jahm al-Samaree, Muḥammad ibn Saʿd al-Awfee, Abdul Malik ibn Muḥammad al-Raqaashee, al-Ḥasan ibn Sallaam al-Sawwaaq, Muḥammad ibn Maslamah al-Waasitee, and others of their generation.
Ad-Daraqutnee al-Ḥakim, Ibn Rizqawayh, Abu al-Alaa Muḥammad ibn al-Ḥasan al-Warraaq, Yaḥyah ibn Ibraaheem al-Muzakkee, Abu al-Ḥasan al-Ḥammaamee, Abu ʿAli ibn Shaadhaan, and others, narrated from him. Abu al-Ḥasan ibn Rizqawayh said: “My eyes have not seen anyone like him, and I heard him mention his date of birth”.
Al-Khaṭeeb said:
“He was from the scholars of the Ahkam (of the Shariah), the sciences of the Qur’an, grammar, poetry, and history, and he had authorships in that. He held the position of judge at Kufa”.
Ad-Daaraqutnee said:
“He was Mutasaahil and may (sometimes) narrate from his memory that which is not in his book, and Ujub (self-amazement) ruined him”.
Ibn Shajarah died in the month of Muḥarram in the year 350 AH, at the age of ninety.
Ad-Daaraqutnee said:
“He (Ibn kamil) did not give weight to anyone among the Fuqahaa”. Ibn Ad-Dhahabee said: “I came across some of his more elevated-isnad narrations, and he was among the seas of knowledge, but self-amazement made him fade away (drop out of sight)”.
He wrote a book on Qiraa’aat. He has an authorship on Ghareeb Al-Qur’an, a book (titled) “Mujaz al-Taʾweel An Muʿjiz at-Tanzeel, a book on history and a book on contracts (Ash-Shurut).”
An Excerpt from Siyar A’lam An-Nubulaa 15/544
“It was said in the transmitted statements of wisdom: The liar is a thief, because the thief steals your money, while the liar steals your mind”. [1]
Today, in one of the private WhatsApp groups, the topic was briefly about Sidq. Then a brother gave an example of how we witness shameless sinners- compulsive liars known to many in public. Another brother said: “Even more strange is why people follow them. No checking of reality, deceivers not presenting the full evidence.” Another brother said: “It’s ridiculous behaviour. It has affected people a lot. Mentally justify actions instead of calling a spade a spade.”
After this conversation, I engaged with another one outside the WhatsApp group who once studied Psychology-related subjects. He mentioned the above transmission of Al-Maawardee, then went on to make some interesting remarks about the behaviour of some people in our time on social media. He spoke and I listened as he is an eloquent and interesting conversation companion. He said:
It’s amazing indeed how some people, in the name of religion, rectification, welfare, or sincere advice, can be extraordinarily convincing liars. We all know that lying is not just about inventing false facts. Rather, it becomes more disgusting when mixed with psychology, performance, memory management, emotional control, and social intuition. It becomes so mesmerising that experienced observers become gobsmacked as to whether they have met someone so deceitful, but as for the unsuspecting observer, he is completely impressed. A confident liar is extremely persuasive because he uses confidence as a shortcut for truth. He may even speak calmly, answer quickly, maintain constant eye contact, and his body language may even make you more hesitant to disbelieve him than someone telling the truth nervously.
What we see today with skilled deceivers on social media, podcasts, video messages, and recorded devices is even more disturbing because they mix truth with fiction. The most believable lies are not the ones that are devoid of some facts; instead, the liar adds some real facts and vague language into the falsehood, making the story feel cognitively “smooth” to the listener. Furthermore, these habitual liars are great at reading reactions, understanding what builds trust, what people want to hear, what they fear, and where their blind spots are, allowing them to adjust the lie in real time based on the feedback. Moreover, they use constant repetition to create a sense of familiarity until the lie begins to seem true because the brain confuses familiarity with credibility – this is known as the “illusory truth effect.” Also, strong emotions like hope, fear, admiration, sympathy, or attraction can easily override critical thinking, along with name-dropping and past credentials, among other tactics.
Then he said: When you come across the historical account of some liars, you think to yourself, this skilled liar has timelines set, emotional responses practiced, backup stories ready, evasion strategies rehearsed, and a strong grasp of selective memory. Even a careful observer might feel it’s not worth confronting the lie because it becomes too exhausting. You chuckle and say: What a skilled charmer and manipulator this person is, but the most surprising part is that he can lie with minimal anxiety and no guilt.
He said to me: “Do you remember that incident when person C said: “It’s acceptable to do such and such as long as you believe that everything you do is under Allah’s will” and person D replied: “I agree that if someone believes their actions are effective on their own without Allah’s will, that is a destructibe belief”. Then remember when the spiteful one said: “Your statement implies that those who permit that action have opened a door to that harmful belief.” Person G then got very upset and said: “You are shamefully trying to twist his statement into something he did not mean. You are a disgraceful manipulator trying to change the topic from a conditional statement to an accusation against him that he implies that everyone who holds this view is guilty of paving the way to that destructive belief. All you are doing is replacing a real argument with a more extreme version that is easier to attack, making two statements seem the same when they have already been clarified and explained, and trying to incite anger against others, while using the word ‘necessitate’ to suggest something he did not allude to in the lest.
We shared a laugh and said: We are currently witnessing unscrupulous characters who beautify themselves with knowledge, eloquence, and credentials that have been completely destroyed in the eyes of honest observers. I said: Remember, it used to be said: Whoever commits these three actions will be haunted by them.
Rebellion Against Allah’s Commandments: Allah, The Most High, said:
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّمَا بَغْيُكُمْ عَلَىٰ أَنْفُسِكُمْ
O mankind! Your rebellion (disobedience to Allah) is only against your ownselves. [Yunus: 23]
Evil Plotting: Allah, The Most High, said:
وَلَا يَحِيقُ الْمَكْرُ السَّيِّئُ إِلَّا بِأَهْلِهِ
But the evil plot encompasses only him who makes it. [Fatir 43]Breaking Pledges: Allah, The Most High, said:
فَمَنْ نَكَثَ فَإِنَّمَا يَنْكُثُ عَلَىٰ نَفْسِهِ
Then whosoever breaks his pledge only breaks it to his own harm. [Al-Fath 10] [2]
[1] Adab Ad-Dunya Wad-Deen page 269 by Al-Maawardee]
[2] Kitab Uyun Al-Akhbar 1/149 by Al-Allamah Ibn bn Qutaybah, may Allah have mercy upon him.
