Is the Hadith: "Faith is Yemeni and wisdom is Yemeni" intended to refer to the Household of the Prophet (Ahl al-Bayt), given the phrase "and I am from Yemen" or "and I am Yemeni" in some of its narrations, and because the Household of the Prophet resided on the right side of the Prophet's Mosque? Or does it refer to the people of Mecca and Medina? And what is the reason for specifying the people of Yemen with wisdom in this Hadith, given that their wisdom has not been historically prominent compared to their jihad? And does the name "Yemen" historically include the southern regions of the Arabian Peninsula, from Hadhramaut in the east to Aden and Bab al-Mandab in the west, or is it limited to Sana'a and its surroundings?

Yemen was named so because it is to the right of the Kaaba, and it includes the south of the Arabian Peninsula from Oman to Najran, and generally to Hadramawt, Shihr, and Aden. It was narrated from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, that the people of Yemen are "the softest of hearts and the most tender of feelings; faith is Yemeni and wisdom is Yemeni." This is a commendation for the people of Yemen at that time and does not negate faith from others. What is meant are the righteous believers among them, not all people of Yemen at all times. Jurisprudence (Fiqh) is understanding in religion, and wisdom is knowledge that includes knowing Allah, possessing insight, and refining the soul. As for what is attributed to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, that he said: "I am from Yemen," it has no basis. However, what is confirmed is his saying about the Ash'aris: "They are from me, and I am from them," in the context of praising their solidarity. Among the signs of the Hour is the emergence of a fire from Yemen, from the depths of Aden, that will drive people to the gathering place.