Selections From The Wise and The Meadow of The Virtuous By Abu Hatim Ibn Hibban

Ibn Hibban al-Busti (d. 354 AH) was one of the great hadith masters of his era, but this work shows a different dimension of his scholarship: his wisdom in the practical affairs of life, character, and human conduct.

About This Book

Selections from the Wise and the Meadow of the Virtuous is compiled from his two classical books Rawdat al-Uqala and Mawrid al-Dhaman, gathering his insights on how the intelligent person should conduct themselves in their dealings with others, how to understand people, how to protect their time and character, and how to live in a way that reflects genuine wisdom and Islamic virtue.

What This Book Covers

On Wisdom and the Intelligent Person

Ibn Hibban examines what distinguishes the truly wise person from the fool who merely appears intelligent — drawing on Qur'anic principles, hadith, and the observed wisdom of the early Muslims to establish practical markers of genuine discernment.

On Character and Dealings With People

How to deal with different types of people, how to manage envy and enmity, how to respond to those who wrong you, and how to conduct yourself in the various relationships of life — addressed with the directness and clarity that marks Ibn Hibban's other writings.

On the Protection of Time and Self

The sections on time, on avoiding what diminishes a person's character, and on the proper use of the faculties Allah has given — intelligence, speech, and action — make this a practical guide as much as a work of wisdom literature.

About the Author

Al-Hafiz Ibn Hibban al-Busti (d. 354 AH) was a leading hadith master and scholar of the fourth century AH. Published by Authentic Statements Publications.

Who This Book Is For

Muslims who appreciate the wisdom literature of the Salaf — practical, direct, and grounded in Islamic values rather than in philosophy or opinion. An excellent companion to works on tazkiyah for those who want character wisdom alongside the heart sciences.

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