Hadiths on Manners of Scholars and Learners

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12 explained prophetic hadiths on "Manners of Scholars and Learners": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category brings together 12 hadiths on the manners of scholars and learners: not concealing knowledge, lest one be bridled with a bridle of fire on the Day of Resurrection, admitting one's ignorance when one does not know, and learning with humility like that young boy who did not dare speak before older men. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) announced: “Allah does not take away knowledge by snatching it from the people; rather, He takes away knowledge with the death of the scholars”.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Manners of Scholars and Learners

Authentic hadith Verily, Allah does not take away knowledge by snatching it from the people; rather, He takes away knowledge with the death of the scholars Authentic hadith Offer this prayer at this time and that prayer at that time. When the time for a prayer is due, let one of you call the Adhān, and let the one who kno Authentic hadith Shall I not inform you about these three persons? One of them sought refuge with Allah, so Allah gave him refuge. The second one felt shy, so Allah wa Authentic hadith I was a boy during the time of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) and I used to memorize some of what he said. Nothi Authentic Direct me to a deed that will make me enter Paradise if I do it. He said: "Worship Allah and do not associate anything with Him, establish the prescri Authentic The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) came out to us, and we said: O Messenger of Allah, we have learned how to greet you, but how Authentic hadith I came to the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) while he was giving a sermon Authentic Whoever acquires knowledge that should be pursued for the sake of Allah Almighty for the sole purpose of securing worldly gains shall not smell the ‘A Authentic hadith He who is asked something he knows and conceals it will have a bridle of fire put on him on the Day of Resurrection Authentic May Allah brighten the person who hears something from us and conveys it as he heard it, for perhaps the one to whom it is conveyed is more mindful th Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informed us of what was and of what is to come. The most knowledgeable among us i Authentic hadith O people, he who knows about something, let him say it. And he who does not know should say: Allah knows best. It is part and parcel of knowledge that
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اللهم صل على محمد O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ