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Essential Reflection on Our Sins and the Need for Self-Examination
Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allāh have mercy upon him, stated regarding ascribing the due magnitude to an offence (or crime): If one treats it lightly, he will not be regretful about it. The extent to which he considers it a grave thing determines the level of his regret for perpetrating it. For example, the one […]
A Recall of al-Allāmah Rabī’s Various Circumstantial Clarifications on Softness and Harshness- Part 5
Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali – may Allah have mercy upon him – clarified when Dr Ibrahim Ar-Ruhayli – may Allah rectify his affair – mentioned the importance of considering the benefits of a refutation, and that it is crucial to ascertain the benefits of the refutation because if it will result in more harm […]
A Recall of al-Allāmah Rabī’s Various Circumstantial Clarifications on Softness and Harshness- Part 4
Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah preserve him, was asked: “Our Shaikh, one of the affairs that have become circulated and aroused an intense feeling among the Salafis is that there are people who claim that advice is obligatory before warning. Is there a statement you can give in this matter?” Response: I answered […]
A Recall of al-Allāmah Rabī’s Various Circumstantial Clarifications on Softness and Harshness- Part 3
After the followers of al-Maʿribī became obstinate, the Shaikh, may Allah have mercy upon him, advised those at Masjid As-Sunnah (Cheetham hill) via Telelink. We (at Salaficentre – Cheetham hill) attended as witnesses. At the time, they considered his verdict to be harsh, but this was nothing more than an excuse to persist in their […]
A Recall of al-Allāmah Rabī’s Various Circumstantial Clarifications on Softness and Harshness- Part 2
Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated in his refutation against Dr Ibrahim Ar-Ruhayli, may Allah rectify his affair: Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, once urged the poets among his companions to disparage the Quraish. Aishah narrated that Allah’s Messenger said, “Lampoon the Quraish, for […]
A Recall of al-Allāmah Rabī’s Various Circumstantial Clarifications on Softness and Harshness- Part 1
Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, was asked? When should we employ gentleness and when should we employ harshness in Dawah to the path of Allah, and in (our) dealings with the people? Response: The initial approach (or the basis) with regards to Dawah is gentleness, softness, and wisdom. This […]
