27 results for “zuhd”
One of the earliest converts, known for his extreme asceticism and outspoken advocacy for the poor. The Prophet described him as the most truthful in speech, li
One of the most celebrated Tabi'in, renowned for his eloquence, asceticism, and profound piety. Al-Hasan al-Basri was a towering figure in early Islamic scholar
A renowned ascetic and hadith transmitter who, according to tradition, was a highway robber before his dramatic repentance upon hearing a Quranic verse. Al-Fuda
A prominent early ascetic and student of Abu Sulayman ad-Darani. Known for his piety, renunciation of worldly life, and devotion to worship and remembrance of A
Early Sufi master and theologian known for his works on self-examination (muhasabah) and inner spiritual discipline.
Pioneering female Sufi saint of Basra, celebrated for her doctrine of pure, selfless love of God.
Prolific Baghdadi scholar who authored hundreds of works on Islamic ethics, asceticism, and the afterlife.
...g over the world as one who is a stranger — a key hadith on zuhd (asceticism) and the fleeting nature of the dunya.
...f the Prophet ﷺ. His narrations and aphorisms on wisdom and zuhd are widely cited.
...earliest and most authentic models of Islamic renunciation (zuhd). His sayings on sincerity and detachment from the world ar...
A former highway robber who repented upon hearing a Quranic verse recited at night and became one of the greatest ascetics of early Islam. A Makkah-based schola
A Baghdad-based ascetic scholar (d. 227 AH) known as al-Hafi (the barefoot one) because he refused to wear sandals out of humility before Allah. Renowned for ex
A Baghdad scholar and ascetic (d. 253 AH) who studied under Maruf al-Karkhi and was the maternal uncle and primary teacher of al-Junayd al-Baghdadi. One of the
The most prominent figure of the sober Baghdad school of Islamic spiritual discipline (d. 297 AH), student of Sari al-Saqati and al-Harith al-Muhasibi. His appr
Renowned ascetic and scholar of Makkah. Former highway robber who repented and became one of the most pious Muslims of his era.
Leading jurist of Yemen and one of the senior Tabi'un. A close student of Ibn Abbas, he was known for his piety, asceticism, and deep knowledge of fiqh. He met
Son of Abd Allah ibn Umar and one of the Seven Fuqaha of Medina. He closely resembled his father in worship and asceticism and was one of the most reliable tran
Grandson of al-Harith ibn Hisham and one of the Seven Fuqaha of Medina. Known as 'Rahib Quraysh' (the monk of Quraysh) for his extreme piety and fasting, he was
...er of Imam Malik and known for his sharp moral insights and zuhd.
...died under Imam Malik and Sufyan al-Thawri, and authored al-Zuhd wa al-Raqa'iq. A model of virtue and generosity.
The Islamic teaching on keeping death in one's consciousness as a means of spiritual awakening and moral vigilance.
The balanced Islamic approach to worldly life, renouncing attachment while engaging productively with the world.