Sha’ban 25, 1447 (February 13, 2026)
Assalaamun Alaykum Warahmatullah Taallah Wabarakatuhu
*’I do not know’ Is Half of the Knowledge*
Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (RA) says: “Knowledge is of three types: the book that is forever speaking (Qur’an), an established sunnah, and ‘I do not know’.”
In his explanation to this statement, al-Munāwi رحمه الله says: “It is learnt from this hadith that it is a duty of an ‘Ālim that if he does not know the answer to a question, he should say ‘I do not know’, or, ‘I am not certain’, or, ‘I have no knowledge thereof’, or, ‘Allah knows best’. If a person is asked a question and he replies, ‘I do not know’, this does not lower his rank, as some ignorant people assume. This is because the ignorance of a qualified ‘Ālim with regard to certain matters does not harm him. Rather, his saying, ‘I do not know’, raises his rank because it is proof of his great status, the strength of his dīn, the fear of his Sustainer, the purity of his heart, the perfection of his recognition [of Allah] and the goodness of his intention.”
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*A Religion that Teaches Mercy in Everything can Never be a Religion of Violence. This is Islam!*
By Saratu Yahaya
Islam teaches us to forgive, to feed the hungry, to help the needy, to care for orphans, to honour our parents, and to show kindness—even to animals.
Allah commands forgiveness and goodness, not cruelty:
“Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the ignorant.”
(Surah Al-A‘raf 7:199)
He makes caring for the vulnerable a sign of true faith:
“And they give food, despite loving it, to the poor, the orphan, and the captive.”
(Surah Al-Insān 76:8)
Kindness to parents is placed immediately after worshipping Allah alone:
“And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and that you show kindness to parents.”
(Surah Al-Isrā’ 17:23)
Islam’s mercy extends even to animals. The Prophet ﷺ said:
“In every living being there is a reward (for kindness).”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī & Muslim)
And he ﷺ clearly defined the essence of this religion:
“The Most Merciful shows mercy to those who are merciful. Be merciful to those on the earth, and the One above the heavens will show mercy to you.”
(Tirmidhī)
A religion that commands mercy in worship, in family life, in society, and even towards animals cannot be a violent religion.
Islam is a religion of compassion, justice, and mercy—misrepresented by actions it never taught.
Allah says:
” We have not sent you ‘O Muhammad’ except as a mercy to the worlds.”
(Quran 21:107)
Islam is mercy. Always has been. Always will be.
Read with an open heart. Learn Islam from its sources, not the headlines.
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Let’s pray:
O Allah, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people.
Our Allah, decide between us and our people in truth and You are the best of those who give decision.
Oh Allah, we ask You with all of Your power and might, to free the thousands being tortured in zionist prisons, to heal the wounded and injured, to remove the entire zionist occupation, and to liberate Filisteen and Masjid Al-Aqsa.
Ameen!
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Endeavour to recite Surah Al-Kahf (Chapter 18: Verses 1-110).
Juma’ah Mabrouq
