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The Damage of Educational Infrastructure

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Articles, Contemporary Issues, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Sin.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

A Brief Acquaintance With The Importance of Knowledge in Life

Allah, The Most High, said:سَنُرِيهِمۡ ءَايَـٰتِنَا فِى ٱلۡأَفَاقِ وَفِىٓ أَنفُسِہِمۡ حَتَّىٰ يَتَبَيَّنَ لَهُمۡ أَنَّهُ ٱلۡحَقُّ‌ۗ

We will show them Our Signs in the universe, and in their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that this (the Qur’an) is the truth. [Fussilat. 53]

Imam As-Sadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

Indeed, when He, The Most High, informed us about His Oneness and that He alone is the One singled out in Perfection in every way, then commanded us to worship Him alone without partners and that the religion should be established sincerely for Him alone, and that His speech is truth, His promise and threat are true, and that His Messenger and His book is truth; He then stated that He must show them signs in themselves and in the universe of that which will make it clear that He is The Truth, and that everything else worshiped besides Him is false. The signs in the universe and the signs within themselves all confirm these mighty fundamentals through which it is known that Allah is The Truth, and that His Speech, His Book [i.e. the Qur’aan] and the Religion He has ordained are truth. As for the signs in the universal this is found in His statement:

إِنَّ فِى خَلۡقِ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٲتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِ وَٱخۡتِلَـٰفِ ٱلَّيۡلِ وَٱلنَّہَارِ لَأَيَـٰتٍ۬ لِّأُوْلِى ٱلۡأَلۡبَـٰبِ

Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, there are indeed signs for men of understanding. [Aal Imraan. 190]

Allah said:

إِنَّ فِى خَلۡقِ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٲتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِ وَٱخۡتِلَـٰفِ ٱلَّيۡلِ وَٱلنَّهَارِ وَٱلۡفُلۡكِ ٱلَّتِى تَجۡرِى فِى ٱلۡبَحۡرِ بِمَا يَنفَعُ ٱلنَّاسَ وَمَآ أَنزَلَ ٱللَّهُ مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ مِن مَّآءٍ۬ فَأَحۡيَا بِهِ ٱلۡأَرۡضَ بَعۡدَ مَوۡتِہَا وَبَثَّ فِيہَا مِن ڪُلِّ دَآبَّةٍ۬ وَتَصۡرِيفِ ٱلرِّيَـٰحِ وَٱلسَّحَابِ ٱلۡمُسَخَّرِ بَيۡنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِ لَأَيَـٰتٍ۬ لِّقَوۡمٍ۬ يَعۡقِلُونَ

Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, and the ships which sail through the sea with that which is of use to mankind, and the water (rain) which Allah sends down from the sky and makes the earth alive therewith after its death, and the moving (living) creatures of all kinds that He has scattered therein, and in the veering of winds and clouds which are held between the sky and the earth, are indeed Ayat (proofs, evidences, signs, etc.) for people of understanding. [Al-Baqarah.164]

There are many verses in which Allāh informs us about the affairs of the universe and that they are signs and proofs which shows The Oneness of Allāh, His truthfulness and the truthfulness of His Messengers. Therefore, the One Who brought these mighty creations into existence with these amazing characteristics, based on this amazing system and thoroughly completed creation, with perfection and beauty, is The One singled out in Lordship and the Only Deity worthy of worship – the One with vast, All-Encompassing Mercy and Wisdom, and He is The One Who encompasses all things in His Knowledge. So, The One Whose affair is as such has the right to be worshiped alone without partners, thanked and remembered due to His All-Encompassing Perfect Benevolence and the blessings He has bestowed (on the creation). The mighty creations found in the universe shows the Perfection of His Ability and The Greatness of His Authority. The amazing beautiful organisation within it and creation that is thoroughly completed in all ways shows His unique, All-Encompassing Perfect Wisdom and that He alone is worthy of all Praise. And that which is found in it of various things of a specific nature shows the enforcement of His All-Encompassing Perfect Will and Intent. And that which is found in it of benefits and welfare for the servants, which can neither be enumerated nor can its varieties be counted let alone its various types as well as those of a distinct characteristic, are all a proof of His vast Mercy, His vast Grace, kindness, Generosity and Benevolence. All of this is proof to show that it is obligatory to worship Him alone and perform deeds sincerely for His Sake, and that He Who brought these mighty creations into existence is able to revive the dead and He is able to do all things.

The Signs Within Ourselves

As for the signs within themselves, Allāh said:

[وفي أنفسكم أفلا تبصرون – And also in your ownselves. Will you not then see?] [Adh-Dhaariyaat. 21]

أولم ير الإنسان أنا خلقناه من نطفة فإذا هو خصيم مبين

Does not man see that We have created him from Nutfah (mixed male and female discharge semen drops). Yet behold! He (stands forth) as an open opponent]. [Yaa Seen. 77]

[فلينظر الإنسان مم خلق خلق من ماء دافق – So let man see from what he is created! He is created from a water gushing forth]. [at-Tariq. 5-6]

And that which is similar to these verses in which Allāh notifies the human being to contemplate and look at the beginning of his creation; the stages of his development and the way he alternated from one state to another from a drop of water until he became a complete human in his body and mind; and the way Allāh perfected his creation and put him in this amazing order with every limb he needs for everything that is of benefit to him and every limb in its suitable place, which would not have been suitable except in its rightful place.

Allāh, The Most High, said:

لقد أرسلنا رسلنا بالبينات وأنزلنا معهم الكتاب والميزان ليقوم الناس بالقسط وأنزلنا الحديد فيه بأس شديد ومنافع للناس وليعلم الله من ينصره ورسله بالغيب إن الله قوي عزيز

Indeed We have sent Our Messengers with clear proofs, and revealed with them the Scripture and the Balance (justice) that mankind may keep up justice. And We brought forth iron wherein is mighty power (in matters of war), as well as many benefits for mankind, that Allah may test who it is that will help Him (His religion), and His Messengers in the unseen. Verily, Allah is All-Strong, All-Mighty. [Al-Hadid 25]

Allāh, The Most High, informs us that He sent the Messengers to guide the creation [i.e. humankind and Jinn] and supported them with clear proofs which clearly manifest the realities, demonstrated the truthfulness of the Messengers and the reality of that which they came with. And He revealed with them the Scripture wherein there is guidance and mercy, and revealed with them the Balance, which is justice and through which justice is known, and its foundations and branches, so that humankind may keep up justice when they act upon it in their beliefs, manners, deeds, behaviour and in all their affairs. So, all their affairs and circumstances will be established upon righteousness and steadfastness when they act upon that which Allāh revealed in the Scripture and the Balance.

And Allāh, The Most High, informs us that He sent down iron wherein there is mighty power [in matters of war] as well as many benefits for humankind, and He specifically mentioned its benefits in matters of war and then generalized it in all other matters. Allāh sent down iron for the [purpose] of these beneficial, indispensable matters and affairs that bring about perfection – in specific and in general. All things are in need of iron, except very few. Indeed, Allāh mentioned it in the context of the favours He has bestowed on the servants, and this necessitates that these benefits are extracted through every way. [1]

The Imam, may Allah have mercy upon him, also said:

As for what constitutes beneficial knowledge and how to define it, the Qur’an and the Sunnah both specify that it is any knowledge that leads to lofty objectives that produce positive outcomes. Knowledge is useful when it directs people in the right direction – promotes sound beliefs, morals, and deeds. Islam placed the sciences into two categories: Al-Maqaasid (the objectives of the sciences) and Al-Wasaa’il (the methods by which those objectives can be attained). The objectives serve the various (uncorrupted) divine laws, and the methods are the things that help to achieve those objectives, such as the Arabic language and its various sciences, the sciences that are associated with phenomena in the universe whose fruitful outcome leads to knowledge and awareness about Allah, His Oneness and Perfection, and acquaintance with the truthfulness of His Messengers (due to realities they have conveyed from their Lord).

The benefit of the worldly sciences is that they are utilised as an aid to worship Allah alone, express gratitude to Allah, and establish the religion. That is because Allah [The Exalted] informed us that He has subjected this universe to our service, commanded us to reflect on it and derive both religious and worldly benefits from it. A command concerning an affair is both a command to fulfil the affair and a command to use the means necessary to fulfil the command; so, as a result, since we are unable to reap their benefits on the spot, we must seek them out through research, reflection, and experience. This in and of itself is an urge to comprehend the worldly sciences, which are the means through which what Allah has subjugated to us is extracted. Allah said:

وأنزلنا الحديد فيه بأس شديد ومنافع للناس

And We brought forth iron wherein is mighty power (in matters of war), as well as many benefits for mankind. [Al-Hadid. 25]

These benefits cannot be attained without familiarity with the sciences of the physical world that produce them (by the Will of Allah). [2] [end of quote]

It is evident that education is a paramount pillar in society, beginning with a sound understanding of creed, followed by the worldly sciences that are indispensable for our livelihoods. Reports from various organisations indicate that a staggering number of schools in Gaza that rendered inoperable. This catastrophic loss represents an unparalleled educational crisis. Furthermore, many students and academics have lost their lives.

UNICEF report (2025): Over 97% of all schools were reported as damaged or destroyed, with 91.8% needing either complete reconstruction or significant repairs by the end of 2025.

UNESCO & Ministry of Education (2025 evaluation): Among 21 higher education institutions with 38 campuses assessed:

95% of campuses experienced damage due to conflict.

22 campuses are entirely destroyed, and another 14 have various levels of damage.

Out of 206 buildings, 195 are either destroyed or heavily damaged, rendering them non-operational. (End of quotes)

Based on the above examples and many others, experts – both Muslims and non-Muslims – have stated their views and presented their investigations on what could be determined and distinguished as collateral damage, genocide, intentional destruction of educational facilities, educide, systematic destruction of educational infrastructure, or legitimise state violence.  Regardless of the differing opinions on this issue, the reality is that the destruction in Gaza and the loss of innocent Palestinian lives is extremely devastating and unmatched in recent years. In addition, everyone knows that Netanyahu has been censured and even threatened with arrest by some countries.

Furthermore, some might argue that this article does not fully address the long-term effects of the damage, as readers might expect a thorough discussion on educational destruction viewed as a religious, ethical, and civilisational crime. Instead, they find more quotes than original insights on the current issue. The brief answer is that this topic has been extensively covered by both Muslims and non-Muslims, as well as by governments and international organisations, and this information is available on various platforms. Thus, not mentioning this does not imply that the destruction in Gaza is not serious; rather, those details can be found elsewhere, along with differing views from eyewitnesses and organisations. Therefore, this article does not aim for a detailed account of the damage and its future ramifications, as that information can be found elsewhere along with their arguments and counterarguments. Rather, this article is merely a mention of the value of education and a brief mention of the situation in Gaza, and not an essay or research paper.

However, as teachers who have been involved in educating children for the last twenty years, we have seen children learn and grow in safe environments until they become young adults, pursuing their goals, getting married, and starting families. The situation in Gaza is particularly painful as we ponder upon the situation of those children compared to the ones we have watched grow. May Allah grant them ease, comfort, and a return to normalcy. Amin.

In saying all this, also, one cannot be oblivious of the fact that the actions of Hamas on October 7th against non-combatants and unarmed civilians will never be justified, regardless of the debate over the number of lives lost. It is inherently evil to deliberately harm even one non-combatant in any conflict. It is well known in the authentic narrations of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, that deliberately harming non-combatants is strictly forbudden. Read on this link by Shaikh Abu Iyaad, may Allah preserve him.

Just Rules of Fighting in the Sharīʿah of Islām Compared to Genocidal, Ethnic-Cleansing, Tribal-Vengeance Doctrines and Excesses of Trojan-Horse Muslim Extremists

https://abuiyaad.com/a/amalekite-genocide-doctrine-gaza

Furthermore, the sentiments expressed by Saudi Prince Turki Al-Faisal are enough for one to contemplate. Listen here:

We ask Allah:

رَبَّنَا لَا تَجۡعَلۡنَا فِتۡنَةً۬ لِّلۡقَوۡمِ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ
وَنَجِّنَا بِرَحۡمَتِكَ مِنَ ٱلۡقَوۡمِ ٱلۡكَـٰفِرِينَ

Our Lord! Make us not a trial for the folk who are Zalimun (polytheists and wrongdoing). And save us by Your Mercy from the disbelieving folk.” [Yunus. 84-86]

[1] An Excerpt from Ad-Dalaa’il Al-Qur’aaniyyah Fee Annal Ulum Wal-A’maal An-Naafi’ah Al-Asriyyah Daakhilatun Fid Deen Al-Islaamiy. pages 2, 3, 14 and 16

[2] An Excerpt from Ad-Deenus Sahih Yahillu Jamee al-Mashaakil. page 6.

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Ibn Kamil

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Ibn Kamil, may Allah have mercy upon him.

Shaikh Al-Islam, Al-Allamah, Al-Hafidh, Al-Qadee, AbuBakr Ahmad Bin Kamil Bin Khalaf, Bin Shajarah al-Baghdadi, a student of Muhammad Ibn Jarir at-Tabari, may Allah have mercy upon him.

He, may Allah have mercy upon him, was born in the year 260 AH. He narrated from: Muḥammad Ibn al-Jahm al-Samaree, Muḥammad ibn Saʿd al-Awfee, Abdul Malik ibn Muḥammad al-Raqaashee, al-Ḥasan ibn Sallaam al-Sawwaaq, Muḥammad ibn Maslamah al-Waasitee, and others of their generation.

Ad-Daraqutnee al-Ḥakim, Ibn Rizqawayh, Abu al-Alaa Muḥammad ibn al-Ḥasan al-Warraaq, Yaḥyah ibn Ibraaheem al-Muzakkee, Abu al-Ḥasan al-Ḥammaamee, Abu ʿAli ibn Shaadhaan, and others, narrated from him. Abu al-Ḥasan ibn Rizqawayh said: “My eyes have not seen anyone like him, and I heard him mention his date of birth”.

Al-Khaṭeeb said:

“He was from the scholars of the Ahkam (of the Shariah), the sciences of the Qur’an, grammar, poetry, and history, and he had authorships in that. He held the position of judge at Kufa”.

Ad-Daaraqutnee said:

“He was Mutasaahil and may (sometimes) narrate from his memory that which is not in his book, and Ujub (self-amazement) ruined him”.

Ibn Shajarah died in the month of Muḥarram in the year 350 AH, at the age of ninety.

Ad-Daaraqutnee said:

“He (Ibn kamil) did not give weight to anyone among the Fuqahaa”. Ibn Ad-Dhahabee said: “I came across some of his more elevated-isnad narrations, and he was among the seas of knowledge, but self-amazement made him fade away (drop out of sight)”.

He wrote a book on Qiraa’aat. He has an authorship on Ghareeb Al-Qur’an, a book (titled) “Mujaz al-Taʾweel An Muʿjiz at-Tanzeel, a book on history and a book on contracts (Ash-Shurut).”

An Excerpt from Siyar A’lam An-Nubulaa 15/54

[23] Notification to Ahlul Bidah and The Mumayyi’ah: These Clarifications Are Coming Back!

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Shaikh Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: 

The one who abandons the truth or some of it will be tried with falsehood. This is the case with ahlul bidah. You will not find anyone who has abandoned some of the Sunnah that should be affirmed and acted upon, except that he falls into bidah. You will not find a person of Bidah except that he has abandoned something from the Sunnah, as reported in the narration “A people do not bring about a Bidah, except after abandoning something similar to it of the Sunnah”.

Allah, The Most High, said:

 فَنَسُواْ حَظًّ۬ا مِّمَّا ذُڪِّرُواْ بِهِۦ فَأَغۡرَيۡنَا بَيۡنَهُمُ ٱلۡعَدَاوَةَ وَٱلۡبَغۡضَآءَ

But they have abandoned a good part of the Message that was sent to them.  So We planted amongst them enmity and hatred. [Al-Maa’idah. 14]

After they abandoned a part of the message that was sent to them, they then held onto other than it, thus enmity and hatred occurred between them.

Allah said:

وَمَن يَعۡشُ عَن ذِكۡرِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ نُقَيِّضۡ لَهُ ۥ شَيۡطَـٰنً۬ا فَهُوَ لَهُ ۥ قَرِينٌ۬

And whosoever turns away (blinds himself) from the remembrance of the Most Beneficent (Allah) (i.e. this Qur’aan and worship of Allah), We appoint for him Shaitaan (Satan  devil) to be a Qareen (an intimate companion) to him. [Az-Zukhruf. 36]

Allah said:

فَإِمَّا يَأۡتِيَنَّڪُم مِّنِّى هُدً۬ى فَمَنِ ٱتَّبَعَ هُدَاىَ فَلَا يَضِلُّ وَلَا يَشۡقَىٰ

وَمَنۡ أَعۡرَضَ عَن ذِڪۡرِى فَإِنَّ لَهُ ۥ مَعِيشَةً۬ ضَنكً۬ا وَنَحۡشُرُهُ ۥ يَوۡمَ ٱلۡقِيَـٰمَةِ أَعۡمَىٰ

Then if there comes to you guidance from Me, then whoever follows My Guidance shall neither go astray, nor fall into distress and misery.  But whosoever turns away from My Reminder (i.e. neither believes in this Qur’aan nor acts on its orders, etc.) verily, for him is a life of hardship, and We shall raise him up blind on the Day of Resurrection. [Ta Ha 123-124]

Allah said:

ٱتَّبِعُواْ مَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيۡكُم مِّن رَّبِّكُمۡ وَلَا تَتَّبِعُواْ مِن دُونِهِۦۤ أَوۡلِيَآءَ‌ۗ قَلِيلاً۬ مَّا تَذَكَّرُونَ

Follow what has been sent down unto you from your Lord (the Qur’aan and Prophet Muhammad’s Sunnah), and follow not any Auliyaa’ (protectors and helpers, etc. who order you to associate partners in worship with Allah), besides Him (Allah). Little do you remember! [Al-A’raaf. 3]

They have been commanded to follow what has been sent down, and prohibited from that which is in opposition to it, which is to follow protectors and helpers besides Him (Allah). Therefore, whoever does not follow one of them will follow the other. This is why Allah said:

وَمَن يُشَاقِقِ ٱلرَّسُولَ مِنۢ بَعۡدِ مَا تَبَيَّنَ لَهُ ٱلۡهُدَىٰ وَيَتَّبِعۡ غَيۡرَ سَبِيلِ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ نُوَلِّهِۦ مَا تَوَلَّىٰ وَنُصۡلِهِۦ جَهَنَّمَ‌ۖ وَسَآءَتۡ مَصِيرًا

And whoever contradicts and opposes the Messenger (Muhammad) after the right path has been shown clearly to him, and follows other than the believers’ way [i.e. the Sahabah]; we shall keep him in the path he has chosen, and burn him in Hell – what an evil destination. [An-Nisaa. 115]

The scholars state:

“The one who does not follow their path [i.e. the path of the Sahabah] will follow other than their path”.

They utilise this as proof (to show) that it is obligatory to follow their path.  And it is not for anyone to leave that which they are agreed upon. [end of quote] [1]

Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

“Bidah is associated with splitting just as the Sunnah is associated with the Jama’ah, thus, it is said Ahlus Sunnah Wal-Jama’ah just as it is said Ahlul Furqah Wal Bidah”. [2]

[1] An Excerpt from “Adwaa Min Fatawa 2/864’. By Mufti, Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him.

[2] al-Istiqamah 1/41

 

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Hope, Repentance, Reform, and the Embrace of Allah’s Acceptance

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Allah, The Most High, said:

وَٱلَّذِينَ إِذَا فَعَلُواْ فَـٰحِشَةً أَوۡ ظَلَمُوٓاْ أَنفُسَہُمۡ ذَكَرُواْ ٱللَّهَ فَٱسۡتَغۡفَرُواْ لِذُنُوبِهِمۡ وَمَن يَغۡفِرُ ٱلذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ وَلَمۡ يُصِرُّواْ عَلَىٰ مَا فَعَلُواْ وَهُمۡ يَعۡلَمُونَ

And those who, when they have committed an immoral act or wronged themselves with evil, remember Allah and ask forgiveness for their sins; – and none can forgive sins but Allah – and do not persist in what they have done, while they know. [Aal Imran. 135]

وَٱلَّذِينَ إِذَا فَعَلُواْ فَـٰحِشَةً أَوۡ ظَلَمُوٓاْ أَنفُسَہُمۡ ذَكَرُواْ ٱللَّهَ فَٱسۡتَغۡفَرُواْ لِذُنُوبِهِمۡ

“And those who, when they have committed an immoral act or wronged themselves with evil, remember Allah and ask forgiveness for their sins”.

Meaning: When they commit sins, they return to Allah in repentance and seek His protection from the evil consequences that might reach them in future due to their evil deeds, and seek forgiveness for the evil deeds which they have already committed.

وَلَمۡ يُصِرُّواْ عَلَىٰ مَا فَعَلُواْ وَهُمۡ يَعۡلَمُونَ

“And do not persist in what (wrong) they have done, while they know”.

Meaning: They repent from their sin, turn to Allaah in repentance soon afterwards, refrain from persisting upon disobedience and they know that Allah forgives whoever repents.

أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ جَزَآؤُهُم مَّغۡفِرَةٌ۬ مِّن رَّبِّهِمۡ وَجَنَّـٰتٌ۬ تَجۡرِى مِن تَحۡتِهَا ٱلۡأَنۡہَـٰرُ خَـٰلِدِينَ فِيہَا‌ۚ وَنِعۡمَ أَجۡرُ ٱلۡعَـٰمِلِينَ

For such, the reward is Forgiveness from their Lord, and Gardens with rivers flowing underneath (Paradise), wherein they shall abide forever. How excellent is this reward for the doers (who do righteous deeds according to Allah’s Orders). [1] And they know that persisting upon sin is harmful and abandoning it is a foremost obligation. [2]

When they commit evil deeds -be it major or minor- they hasten towards repentance, seek forgiveness, remember their Lord, the promise given to the disobedient ones and the promise given to those who fear Him, thus, they ask for forgiveness, ask Allah to hide their faults, stop committing the sins and are regretful. And due to this, Allah said about them:

أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ جَزَآؤُهُم مَّغۡفِرَةٌ۬ مِّن رَّبِّهِمۡ وَجَنَّـٰتٌ۬ تَجۡرِى مِن تَحۡتِهَا ٱلۡأَنۡہَـٰرُ خَـٰلِدِينَ فِيہَا‌ۚ وَنِعۡمَ أَجۡرُ ٱلۡعَـٰمِلِينَ

For such, the reward is Forgiveness from their Lord, and Gardens with rivers flowing underneath (Paradise), wherein they shall abide forever. How excellent is this reward for the doers (who do righteous deeds according to Allah’s Orders)]. [3]

Allah, The Most High, said:

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَكۡتُمُونَ مَآ أَنزَلۡنَا مِنَ ٱلۡبَيِّنَـٰتِ وَٱلۡهُدَىٰ مِنۢ بَعۡدِ مَا بَيَّنَّـٰهُ لِلنَّاسِ فِى ٱلۡكِتَـٰبِ‌ۙ أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ يَلۡعَنُہُمُ ٱللَّهُ وَيَلۡعَنُہُمُ ٱللَّـٰعِنُونَ

إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ تَابُواْ وَأَصۡلَحُواْ وَبَيَّنُواْ فَأُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ أَتُوبُ عَلَيۡہِمۡ‌ۚ وَأَنَا ٱلتَّوَّابُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ

Verily, those who conceal the clear proofs, evidences and the guidance, which We have sent down, after We have made it clear for the people in the Book, they are the ones cursed by Allah and cursed by the cursers. Except those who repent and do righteous deeds, and openly declare [the truth which they concealed]. These, I will accept their repentance. And I am the One Who accepts repentance, the Most Merciful. [Al-Baqarah. 159-160]

Abu Salih reported from Ibn Abbas who said:

This Ayah was revealed regarding the leaders of the Yahud, (who) concealed the Bayyinat and the Huda, which Allah revealed in the Tawrat. The Bayyinat are the (rulings) on what is lawful and unlawful, the prescribed punishments and the obligations. And Huda [in this Ayah] is the description of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and his characteristics.

أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ يَلۡعَنُہُمُ ٱللَّهُ وَيَلۡعَنُہُمُ ٱللَّـٰعِنُون

They (i.e. those who conceal the proofs) are the ones cursed by Allah and cursed by the cursers.

إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ تَابُواْ وَأَصۡلَحُواْ وَبَيَّنُواْ فَأُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ أَتُوبُ عَلَيۡہِمۡ‌ۚ وَأَنَا ٱلتَّوَّابُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ

“Except those who repent and do righteous deeds, and openly declare (the truth which they concealed). These, I will accept their repentance. And I am the One Who accepts repentance, the Most Merciful”.

Ibn Mas’ud said: Except those Yahud who repent, rectify their deeds and make known the characteristics of Allah’s Messengers that are mentioned in their book. [4]

Allah, The Most High, said:

يَـٰٓأَيُّہَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ تُوبُوٓاْ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ تَوۡبَةً۬ نَّصُوحًا عَسَىٰ رَبُّكُمۡ أَن يُكَفِّرَ عَنكُمۡ سَيِّـَٔاتِكُمۡ وَيُدۡخِلَڪُمۡ جَنَّـٰتٍ۬ تَجۡرِى مِن تَحۡتِهَا ٱلۡأَنۡهَـٰرُ يَوۡمَ لَا يُخۡزِى ٱللَّهُ ٱلنَّبِىَّ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ مَعَهُ ۥ‌ۖ نُورُهُمۡ يَسۡعَىٰ بَيۡنَ أَيۡدِيہِمۡ وَبِأَيۡمَـٰنِہِمۡ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَآ أَتۡمِمۡ لَنَا نُورَنَا وَٱغۡفِرۡ لَنَآ‌ۖ إِنَّكَ عَلَىٰ ڪُلِّ شَىۡءٍ۬ قَدِيرٌ۬

O you who believe! Turn to Allah with sincere repentance! It may be that your Lord will remit from you your sins, and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow [Paradise] the Day that Allah will not disgrace the Prophet [Muhammad] and those who believe with him, their Light will run forward before them and with [their Records Books of deeds] in their right hands they will say: ‘’Our Lord! Keep perfect our Light for us [and do not put it off till we cross over the Siraat (a slippery bridge over the Hell) safely] and grant us forgiveness. Verily, You are Able to do all things.’’

يَـٰٓأَيُّہَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ تُوبُوٓاْ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ تَوۡبَةً۬ نَّصُوحًا

“O you who believe! Turn to Allah with sincere repentance”.

Umar Ibn Khattab said:

Sincere repentance is that a person repents from sins and reminds himself not to return to sinning. Al-Hasan Al-Basri was asked about sincere repentance, he said: “It is regret (felt in) the heart, asking for forgiveness with the tongue, the limbs refrain from sinning and being cautious of returning to sin”. Ibn Mas’ud said: ‘’Sincere repentance expiates every evil deed”, then he recited the Ayah ah [i.e. Ayah 8 Surah At-Tahreem] [5]

Shaqeeq Al-Balkhi said:

“The signs of repentance are: Weeping over what has preceded, fear of falling into sin (again), keeping way from evil companions and accompanying the good people”. [6]

Allah, The Most High, said:

إِنَّ ٱلۡمُنَـٰفِقِينَ فِى ٱلدَّرۡكِ ٱلۡأَسۡفَلِ مِنَ ٱلنَّارِ وَلَن تَجِدَ لَهُمۡ نَصِيرًا

إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ تَابُواْ وَأَصۡلَحُواْ وَٱعۡتَصَمُواْ بِٱللَّهِ وَأَخۡلَصُواْ دِينَهُمۡ لِلَّهِ فَأُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ مَعَ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ‌ۖ وَسَوۡفَ يُؤۡتِ ٱللَّهُ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ أَجۡرًا عَظِيمً۬ا

مَّا يَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِڪُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡ‌ۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاڪِرًا عَلِيمً۬ا

Verily, the hyprocrites will be in the lowest depths of the Fire and no helper will you find for them; except those who repent, act righteously, hold fast to Allaah and purify their religion for the sake of Allaah, then they will be with the believers. And Allah will grant to the believers a great reward. Why should Allah punish you if you have thanked [Him] and have believed in Him. And Allah is Ever All-Appreciative [of good], All-Knowing. [An-Nisaa. 145-147]

إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ تَابُواْ

“Except those who repent”.

Meaning: Except those who repent from hypocrisy.

وَأَصۡلَحُواْ

“And act righteously”.

Meaning: Rectify their deeds after repenting.

وَٱعۡتَصَمُواْ

“An hold fast to Allah”

Meaning: Adhere to the religion ordained by Allah.

وَأَخۡلَصُواْ دِينَهُمۡ لِلَّهِ

“And purify their religion for the sake of Allah”.

Meaning: The religion of Islam- sincerely adhere to it and keep away from shirk; act sincerely and removed from the filth of Nifaq [hypocrisy] and Riyaa [showing off].

فَأُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ مَعَ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ‌ۖ وَسَوۡفَ يُؤۡتِ ٱللَّهُ ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ أَجۡرًا عَظِيمً۬ا

“Then they will be with the believers. And Allah will grant to the believers a great reward”.

مَّا يَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِڪُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡ‌ۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاڪِرًا عَلِيمً۬ا

“Why should Allah punish you if you have thanked (Him) and have believed in Him. And Allah is Ever All-Appreciative (of good), All-Knowing”. [7]

[1] An Excerpt from ‘Al-Misbaah Al-Muneer Fee Tahdheeb Tafseer Ibn Katheer’.

[2] An Excerpt from Zad Al-Maseer Fee Ilm at- Tafseer’.

[3] An Excerpt from ‘Tayseer al-Kareem Ar-Rahmaan Fee Tafseer Kalaam al-Mannaan’.

[4]: An Excerpt from ‘Zad Al-Maseer Fee Ilm at-Tafseer’.

[5] An Excerpt from Zad Al-Maseer Fee Ilm at-Tafseer’.

[6] Nazha Al-Fudalaa 711.

[7] An Excerpt from Zad Al-Maseer Fee Ilm at-Tafseer’.

photo of island and thunder

[7] The Character Trait Most Hated By The Messenger

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her said:

There was no behaviour more hateful to Allāh’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, than lying. A man would tell a lie when speaking in the presence of the Prophet, and he would not be satisfied until he knew that he had repented from it. [at-Tirmidhi‌ 1973]

Allah said:

وَلَقَدۡ خَلَقۡنَا ٱلۡإِنسَـٰنَ وَنَعۡلَمُ مَا تُوَسۡوِسُ بِهِۦ نَفۡسُهُ ۥ‌ۖ وَنَحۡنُ أَقۡرَبُ إِلَيۡهِ مِنۡ حَبۡلِ ٱلۡوَرِيدِ
إِذۡ يَتَلَقَّى ٱلۡمُتَلَقِّيَانِ عَنِ ٱلۡيَمِينِ وَعَنِ ٱلشِّمَالِ قَعِيدٌ۬
مَّا يَلۡفِظُ مِن قَوۡلٍ إِلَّا لَدَيۡهِ رَقِيبٌ عَتِيدٌ۬

And indeed We have created man, and We know what his ownself whispers to him. And We are nearer to him than his jugular vein (by Our Knowledge). (Remember!) that the two receivers (recording angels) receive (each human being after he or she has attained the age of puberty), one sitting on the right and one on the left (to note his or her actions). Not a word does he (or she) utter, but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it). [50:16-18]

Allah informed us that He alone created humans -males and females- and He knows all their state of affairs. He knows everything that is hidden about them and what their souls whisper to them. Allah is nearer to them than their jugular veins by His knowledge, even though the jugular vein is the closest thing to the human. Therefore, this should make the human being mindful of Allah -the One Who knows all the hidden affairs in the soul and heart of the human being in all circumstances. This should also make the human being shy in the presence of Allah so that he (she) is not seen committing what Allah has forbidden or abandoning what Allah has commanded. [An Excerpt from ‘Tafsir As-Sadi]

Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

“When the son of Adam wakes up in the morning, all the limbs humble themselves before the tongue and say, ‘Fear Allah for our sake, (for) we are with you; if you are upright, we will be upright; and if you are crooked, we will become crooked'”. [1]

Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

“Whoever can guarantee (the chastity of) what is between his two jaw bones and what is between his two legs (i.e. his mouth, his tongue, and his private parts), I guarantee Paradise for him”. [2]

Imam Al-Fudayl Ibn Iyad, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

“Neither hajj nor taking up positions during battle, nor Jihad is more difficult than restraining the tongue”. [3]

Abdullah Ibn Tawus, may Allah have mercy upon him,  said:

Tawus, may Allah have mercy upon him, used to find it difficult to speak for a very long time, and he would say: “I examined my tongue and found it to be malicious”. [4]

Imam Al-Fudayl Ibn Iyad, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

“Some of our companions used to guard their speech from one Jumu’ah to another Jumu’ah.” [5]

It was said to one of the scholars may Allah have mercy upon him,  “Indeed, you do keep quiet for a long time!” He said: “Indeed, I consider my tongue as a wild voracious animal. I fear that if I let it loose, it will hurt me.” [6]

It is said that a man argued with Al-Ahnaf Ibn Qays- may Allah have mercy upon both of them- and said: “If you say one, you will hear ten.” Al-Ahnaf replied: “But if you say ten, you will not hear one!” [7]

Ziyad Ibn Yunus, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

“By Allah, Malik, may Allah have mercy upon him, was the greatest of people in terms of honourabe behaviour, and the one who kept silent the most. When he sat down, he would not get up until he had to, and I saw him as someone who was often silent, spoke little, and guarded his tongue”. Ibn Al-Mubarak said: “Malik was the most patient in dealing with people, and he would leave what did not concern him”. [8]

Al-Hasan Bin Salih, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

“I scrutinised Al-Wara (the fear of Allah that makes one refrain from doubtful matters in order not to fall into haram) and did not find it more lacking in anything than the tongue”. [9]

Yunus Ibn Ubayd, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

“Indeed, you see a man fasting a lot, abstaining from the forbidden deeds and praying the night prayer, whilst he testifies to falsehood in the morning.”  [10]

Ibnul Mubarak, may Allah have mercy upon him, was asked about the statement of Luqman, peace be upon him, to his son: “If speech is from silver, then silence is from gold”. He said: “It means that if speech in obedience to Allah is from silver, then silence (to refrain from) disobedience to Allah is gold”. [11]

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[1] Sahih at-Tirmidhee 2407
[2] Al-Bukhari 6474
[3] Jami’ul Uloom Wal-Hikam 145
[4] As-Samt page 86
[5] As-Samt page 223
[6] As-Samt page 299
[7] Siyar A’lam An-Nubula 4/93
[80] Tarteeb Al-Madaarik Wa Taqreeb Al-Masaalik 1/127-128
[9] Siyar A’laam An-Nubulaa  7/368
[10] Hilyatul Awliyaa 3/20]
[11] Jami-ul Uloom Wal-Hikam 155]

Hearts Granted Tranquillity and Purpose Recalled Through the Remembrance of the All-Mighty

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Allah, The Exalted, said:

ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُم بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ ٱلْقُلُوبُ

Those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah – Islamic Monotheism), and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah, Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest. [Al-Rad 28]

Allah said:

ٱللَّهُ نَزَّلَ أَحْسَنَ ٱلْحَدِيثِ كِتَٰبًا مُّتَشَٰبِهًا مَّثَانِىَ تَقْشَعِرُّ مِنْهُ جُلُودُ ٱلَّذِينَ يَخْشَوْنَ رَبَّهُمْ ثُمَّ تَلِينُ جُلُودُهُمْ وَقُلُوبُهُمْ إِلَىٰ ذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ ذَٰلِكَ هُدَى ٱللَّهِ يَهْدِى بِهِۦ مَن يَشَآءُ وَمَن يُضْلِلِ ٱللَّهُ فَمَا لَهُۥ مِنْ هَادٍ

Allah has sent down the best statement, a Book (this Quran), its parts resembling each other in goodness and truth, oft-repeated. The skins of those who fear their Lord shiver from it (when they recite it or hear it). Then their skin and their heart soften to the remembrance of Allah. That is the guidance of Allah. He Guides therewith whom He pleases and whomever Allah sends astray, for him there is no guide. [Al-Zumar 23]

Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

The religion is based on two matters: remembrance of Allah, which necessitates having knowledge and awareness of Allah, and being grateful to Him, which necessitates obedience to Him through acts of worship and (refraining from disobedience). This is the purpose behind the creation of the Jinn, mankind, the heavens and the earth- the reason for which reward and punishment are determined, (the reason for which) Allah revealed the Books and sent the Messengers. It is the truth for which the heavens, the earth and what is between them were created, and what is in opposition to it is falsehood, such as the assumption held by the enemies of Allah that there is no purpose behind the creation [free is Allah from what they attribute to Him].

Allah, The Most High, said:

وَمَا خَلَقۡنَا ٱلسَّمَآءَ وَٱلۡأَرۡضَ وَمَا بَيۡنَہُمَا بَـٰطِلاً۬‌ۚ ذَٲلِكَ ظَنُّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ‌ۚ

And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them without purpose! That is the assumption of those who disbelieve!]

Allah, The Most High, said:

وَمَا خَلَقۡنَا ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٲتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضَ وَمَا بَيۡنَہُمَا لَـٰعِبِينَ
مَا خَلَقۡنَـٰهُمَآ إِلَّا بِٱلۡحَقِّ

And We created not the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, for mere play; We created them not except with truth (i.e. to examine and test those who are obedient and those who are disobedient and then reward the obedient ones and punish the disobedient ones).

Allah, The Most High, said:

وَمَا خَلَقۡنَا ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٲتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضَ وَمَا بَيۡنَہُمَآ إِلَّا بِٱلۡحَقِّ‌ۗ وَإِنَّ ٱلسَّاعَةَ لَأَتِيَةٌ۬‌ۖ

And We created not the heavens and the earth and all that is between them except with truth, and the Hour is surely coming…

Allah, The Most High, said:

مَا خَلَقَ ٱللَّهُ ذَٲلِكَ إِلَّا بِٱلۡحَقِّ‌ۚ

Allah did not create this but in truth.

Allah, The Most High, said:

أَيَحۡسَبُ ٱلۡإِنسَـٰنُ أَن يُتۡرَكَ سُدًى

Does man think that he will be left Suda [neglected without being punished or rewarded for the obligatory duties enjoined by his Lord (Allah) on him]?”

Allah, The Most High, said:

أَفَحَسِبۡتُمۡ أَنَّمَا خَلَقۡنَـٰكُمۡ عَبَثً۬ا وَأَنَّكُمۡ إِلَيۡنَا لَا تُرۡجَعُونَ

Did you think that We had created you in play (without any purpose), and that you would not be brought back to Us?”

Allah, The Most High, said:

وَمَا خَلَقۡتُ ٱلۡجِنَّ وَٱلۡإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعۡبُدُونِ

And I (Allah) created not the jinns and humans except they should worship Me (Alone)

Allah, The Most High, said:

ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ سَبۡعَ سَمَـٰوَٲتٍ۬ وَمِنَ ٱلۡأَرۡضِ مِثۡلَهُنَّ يَتَنَزَّلُ ٱلۡأَمۡرُ بَيۡنَہُنَّ لِتَعۡلَمُوٓاْ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىۡءٍ۬ قَدِيرٌ۬ وَأَنَّ ٱللَّهَ قَدۡ أَحَاطَ بِكُلِّ شَىۡءٍ عِلۡمَۢا

It is Allah Who has created seven heavens and of the earth the like thereof (i.e. seven). His Command descends between them (heavens and earth), that you may know that Allah has power over all things and that Allah surrounds (comprehends) all things in (His) Knowledge.

Therefore, based on what has (already) been mentioned, it has been established that the purpose behind the creation and the Command is so that Allah is remembered and thanked. Allah is to be remembered and not forgotten, and He should be thanked and not shown ingratitude. Allah [Glorified be He and free is He from all imperfections] acknowledges the one who remembers Him, and He is Ready to appreciate good deeds and to recompense the one who is grateful to Him. Remembrance of Allah is the reason Allah acknowledges the one who does so. Being grateful to Allah is the reason why a person is given an increase in blessings and favours. Remembrance of Allah is to be carried out with the heart and tongue; gratitude is to be carried out with one’s heart- out of love for Allah and constantly turning to Him in repentance and obedience with true faith [Islamic Monotheism]. Extolling and praising Him is to be carried out with one’s tongue and being obedient to Him (by performing acts of obedience). [An Excerpt from Al-Fawa’id 192-194]

One of the benefits of Dhikr is that it is a reason behind one being declared truthful by Allah, because indeed the one who remembers Allah [is in reality] speaking about Allah’s Perfect Attributes and Exalted Characteristics. So, when a person speaks about [Allah’s Perfect Attributes and Exalted Characteristics], Allah declares that what he [i.e. the person] says is true, and whoever is declared truthful by Allah will not be resurrected with the liars; instead, is hoped that he will be resurrected with the truthful ones. Abee Ishaq narrated from Al-Aghar Bin Muslim who bore witness that Abu Hurairah and Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudree, may Allah be pleased with them, said that Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

“When the servant says, ‘Laa ilaaha illal-laah Wa Allahu Akbar “None has the right to be worshipped except Allah and Allah is the Most Great”, Allah says, ‘My servant has spoken the truth; none has the right to be worshipped except I, and I am the Most Great.’ When he says, “Laa ilaaha Illal laahu Wahdahu “None has the right to be worshipped except Allah alone”, Allah says, ‘My servant has spoken the truth; none has the right to be worshipped except I, alone.’ When he says, “Laa ilaha Ilal laah, laa Shareekalahu “None has the right to be worshipped except Allaah, He has no partner or (associate)”, Allah says, ‘My servant has spoken the truth; none has the right to be worshipped except I, and I have no partner (or associate).’ When he says, “Laa ilaaha illal laah, lahul Mulku Wa lahul Hamdu “None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, all dominion is His and all praise is to Him”,’ Allah says, ‘My servant has spoken the truth; none has the right to be worshipped except I, all dominion is Mine and all praise is due to Me.’ When he says: “Laa ilaaha illal laa, laa hawla wa la quwwata illaa billah “None has the right to be worshipped except Allah and there is no power and nor strength (given to anything to move or alternate from one state to another except by the will of) Allah”, Allah says, ‘My servant has spoken the truth; none has the right to be worshipped except I, and there is no power and nor strength (given to anything to move or alternate from one state to another except by My Will).’ One of the narrators Abu Ishaq said: “Then Agharr said something that I did not understand. I said to Abu Jafar: ‘What did he say?’ He said: ‘Whoever is blessed with (the ability to say) them [i.e. these words] at the time of death, the Fire will not touch him.'” [Sunan Ibn Maajah. Number 3794. Sunan Tirmidhee 3430. As-Sahihah. Number 1390]

From the benefits of Dhikr is that profuse remembrance of Allah is a safeguard against hypocrisy, for indeed the hypocrites remember Allah very little. Allah said about the hypocrites: [وَلَا يَذۡكُرُونَ ٱللَّهَ إِلَّا قَلِيلاً۬  – And they do not remember Allah but little]. [An-Nisaa 142]
Ka’b said: “Whoever remembers Allah, The Mighty and Majestic, a lot, he will be free from hypocrisy.’’ And perhaps this is why Allah ended Surah Al-Munaafiqoon with the statement:

 يَـٰٓأَيُّہَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ لَا تُلۡهِكُمۡ أَمۡوَٲلُكُمۡ وَلَآ أَوۡلَـٰدُڪُمۡ عَن ذِڪۡرِ ٱللَّهِ‌ۚ وَمَن يَفۡعَلۡ ذَٲلِكَ فَأُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ هُمُ ٱلۡخَـٰسِرُونَ

O you who believe! Let not your properties or your children divert you from the remembrance of Allah. And whosoever does that, then they are the losers]. [Al-Munaafiqoon. 9]

This is because (the Ayah) contains a warning against the Fitna of the hypocrites, who are heedless of Allah’s remembrance, thus fall into hypocrisy. Little remembrance of Allah is one of the signs of hypocrisy, therefore profuse remembrance of Allah is a safeguard against hypocrisy.

From the benefits of Dhikr is that it is a healing for the hearts and a remedy for its diseases. Mak’hool Bin Abdillah said, “Mentioning Allah is a remedy [i.e. it purifies the heart] and mentioning the people [i.e. by way of impermissible speech] is a disease”. Also Dhikr removes hardness of the heart, for there is a hardness in the heart that cannot go away except through Dhikr. A man came to Hasan Al-Basri and said, “O Abu Sa’eed! I complain to you about the hardness of my heart”, he said, “Expel it through remembrance of Allah.”

From the benefits of Dhikr is that Allah will be a close ally of the one who remembers Him. Allah will love, support and grant him Tawfeeq [i.e. guide him and enable him to act upon that guidance], just as Allah said:

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّقَواْ وَّٱلَّذِينَ هُم مُّحۡسِنُونَ

Truly, Allah is with those who fear Him (i.e. He grants them aid and assistance (1), and those who are Muhsinoon (good-doers). [An-Nahl. 128]

Allah said:

وَٱللَّهُ مَعَ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ

And Allah is with the patient ones (i.e. He grants them aid and assistance. (2) [Al-Baqarah. 249]

Allah said: [وَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَمَعَ ٱلۡمُحۡسِنِينَ – And verily, Allah is with the good doers (i.e. He grants them aid and assistance (3). [Al-Ankabut. 69]

The one who remembers Allah has a great share of this, just as it has been reported in a Hadith Qudsee: “Allah says: ‘I am with My slave  when he remembers Me and his lips move while mentioning Me. [i.e. I grant him aid, assistance, help, guide and grant him the ability to act upon that guidance”. (4) [Ibn Maajah 3792]

From the benefits of Dhikr is that it brings about blessings [or bounties] and repels vengeance. There’s nothing that earns a person blessing and repels vengeance in a manner [more effective] than remembrance of Allah. Allaah said: [إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُدَٲفِعُ عَنِ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓاْ‌ۗ   – Truly, Allah defends those who believe]. [Al-Hajj 38]

Allah’s defence for a person is based on the strength of the person’s Iman and its perfection, and the essence of Iman and its strength is remembrance of Allah. So whoever’s Iman is more perfect and his remembrance (of Allah) is more, his share will be greater [i.e. he’ll receive more protection from Allah].

An Excerpt from “Fiqh Al-Ad’iyah Wal Ad’kar 1/ 22-24. By Shaikh Abdur Razzaq Al-Badr, may Allah preserve him

 

Refs 1, 2 & 3: Zad Al-Maseer Fee Ilm at-Tafsir

Ref 4: Shurooh Sunan Ibn Majah Ad-Dehlawiy…Page1376. Kitab Al-Adab

Reflections on some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali [104]

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Articles, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, Sin, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

و والله لأن أخر من السماء إلى الأرض أهون علي من أكذب على الله أو على
مسلم.
و والله لأن أخر من السماء فأموت ألف مرة أهون على من أن أخون أحدا ولو
كافرا فضلا عن مسلم وأهون علي من أخل بأمانة النقل والعلم

Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

And by Allah! Falling from the sky to the earth is easier (lesser in severity) for me than lying about Allah or a Muslim. And by Allah! Falling from the sky and dying a thousand times is easier (lesser in severity) for me than deceiving anyone (or acting treacherously towards them), even if he is an unbeliever, let alone a Muslim. And it is easier (lesser in severity) for me than failing to fulfil a trust with regards to transmitting (reports) and knowledge (i.e. lesser in severity for me than twisting statements, misconstruing etc).  [Paraphrased]

Al-Had Al-Fasil 44

May Allah bless the knowledge and life of a younger brother of mine – a promising future teacher of ours InShaAllah- who shared this Fa’idah.

Two Compelling Admonitions – “Outcomes of Truthfulness and Lying” By Al-Allamah Rabee

 

https://salaficentre.com/2025/02/20/a-breathtaking-clarification-that-followed-a-slip-of-the-tongue-al-allamah-rabee/

 

[1] Private Gatherings and Conversations

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Articles, Basics, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Qur'aan, Scholars of Islam, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

لَّا خَيْرَ فِي كَثِيرٍ مِّن نَّجْوَاهُمْ إِلَّا مَنْ أَمَرَ بِصَدَقَةٍ أَوْ مَعْرُوفٍ أَوْ إِصْلَاحٍ بَيْنَ النَّاسِ ۚ وَمَن يَفْعَلْ ذَٰلِكَ ابْتِغَاءَ مَرْضَاتِ اللَّهِ فَسَوْفَ نُؤْتِيهِ أَجْرًا عَظِيمًا
أي: لا خير في كثير مما يتناجى به الناس ويتخاطبون، وإذا لم يكن فيه خير، فإما لا فائدة فيه كفضول الكلام المباح، وإما شر ومضرة محضة كالكلام المحرم بجميع أنواعه. ثم استثنى تعالى فقال
إِلَّا مَنْ أَمَرَ بِصَدَقَةٍ
من مال أو علم أو أي نفع كان، بل لعله يدخل فيه العبادات القاصرة كالتسبيح والتحميد ونحوه، كما قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم
إن بكل تسبيحة صدقة، وكل تكبيرة صدقة، وكل تهليلة صدقة، وأمر بالمعروف صدقة، ونهي عن المنكر صدقة، وفي بضع أحدكم صدقة
أَوْ مَعْرُوفٍ
وهو الإحسان والطاعة وكل ما عرف في الشرع والعقل حسنه، وإذا أطلق الأمر بالمعروف من غير أن يقرن بالنهي عن المنكر دخل فيه النهي عن المنكر، وذلك لأن ترك المنهيات من المعروف، وأيضا لا يتم فعل الخير إلا بترك الشر. وأما عند الاقتران فيفسر المعروف بفعل المأمور، والمنكر بترك المنهي.
أَوْ إِصْلَاحٍ بَيْنَ النَّاسِ
والإصلاح لا يكون إلا بين متنازعين متخاصمين، والنزاع والخصام والتغاضب يوجب من الشر والفرقة ما لا يمكن حصره، فلذلك حث الشارع على الإصلاح بين الناس في الدماء والأموال والأعراض، بل وفي الأديان كما قال تعالى
وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِحَبْلِ اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا
وقال تعالى: { وَإِنْ طَائِفَتَانِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ اقْتَتَلُوا فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَهُمَا فَإِنْ بَغَتْ إِحْدَاهُمَا عَلَى الْأُخْرَى فَقَاتِلُوا الَّتِي تَبْغِي حَتَّى تَفِيءَ إِلَى أَمْرِ اللَّهِ ْ}
وقال تعالى
{ وَالصُّلْحُ خَيْرٌ ْ} والساعي في الإصلاح بين الناس أفضل من القانت بالصلاة والصيام والصدقة، والمصلح لا بد أن يصلح الله سعيه وعمله. كما أن الساعي في الإفساد لا يصلح الله عمله ولا يتم له مقصوده كما قال تعالى: { إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُصْلِحُ عَمَلَ الْمُفْسِدِينَ ْ}. فهذه الأشياء حيثما فعلت فهي خير، كما دل على ذلك الاستثناء. ولكن كمال الأجر وتمامه بحسب النية والإخلاص، ولهذا قال: { وَمَنْ يَفْعَلْ ذَلِكَ ابْتِغَاءَ مَرْضَاةِ اللَّهِ فَسَوْفَ نُؤْتِيهِ أَجْرًا عَظِيمًا ْ} فلهذا ينبغي للعبد أن يقصد وجه الله تعالى ويخلص العمل لله في كل وقت وفي كل جزء من أجزاء الخير، ليحصل له بذلك الأجر العظيم، وليتعود الإخلاص فيكون من المخلصين، وليتم له الأجر، سواء تم مقصوده أم لا، لأن النية حصلت واقترن بها ما يمكن من العمل.

 

Allah, The Most High, said:

لَّا خَيْرَ فِي كَثِيرٍ مِّن نَّجْوَاهُمْ إِلَّا مَنْ أَمَرَ بِصَدَقَةٍ أَوْ مَعْرُوفٍ أَوْ إِصْلَاحٍ بَيْنَ النَّاسِ ۚ وَمَن يَفْعَلْ ذَٰلِكَ ابْتِغَاءَ مَرْضَاتِ اللَّهِ فَسَوْفَ نُؤْتِيهِ أَجْرًا عَظِيمًا

There is no good in most of their secret talks except (in) him who orders Sadaqah (charity in Allah’s Cause), or that which is right, or conciliation between mankind, and he who does this, seeking the good Pleasure of Allah, We shall give him a great reward. [An-Nisaa 114]

Meaning: There is no good in most of secret counsels held by the people and speak about. And if there is no good in it, then either there is no benefit in it due to excessive permissible speech or evil and absolute harm, such as all types of forbidden speech. Then He, The Most High, made an exception, saying:

[ إِلَّا مَنْ أَمَرَ بِصَدَقَةٍ – Except (in) him who orders Sadaqah (charity in Allah’s Cause)], such as wealth, knowledge, or any type of benefit. In fact, conceivably (hopefully), the personal acts of worship are included, such as Tasbih, Tamhid and what is similar, as the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

“Indeed, there is charity in every Tasbihah, charity in every Takbir, charity in every Tahlil; enjoining good and forbidding evil is charity, and there is charity in the sexual relations of one of you”.

[أَوْ مَعْرُوفٍ – or that which is right], (which) is kindness, obedience (to Allah and His Messenger), and everything whose goodness is known through the Shariah and sound intellect. And when the command to enjoin good is mentioned without being associated with prohibition against evil, the prohibition of evil is included, since the abandonment of what is forbidden is part of doing good. Also, the doing of good cannot be accomplished except by abandoning evil. As for when both are mentioned together, the word Al-Maruf is explained to mean doing what is commanded and Al-Munkar as abandoning what is forbidden.

[ أَوْ إِصْلَاحٍ بَيْنَ النَّاسِ – or conciliation between mankind]

Reconciliation does not take place except between disputing people (groups, factions etc). Differing and argumentation inevitably (leads to) evil and splitting that is inestimable, thus, the Ultimate Lawgiver urges towards reconciliation between the people (in matters pertaining) to bloodshed, wealth, and honour, and in fact in religion, as He, The Most High, said:

وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِحَبْلِ اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا

And hold fast, all of you together, to the Rope of Allah (i.e. this Quran), and be not divided among yourselves.

And He, The Most High, said:

وَإِنْ طَائِفَتَانِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ اقْتَتَلُوا فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَهُمَا فَإِنْ بَغَتْ إِحْدَاهُمَا عَلَى الْأُخْرَى فَقَاتِلُوا الَّتِي تَبْغِي حَتَّى تَفِيءَ إِلَى أَمْرِ اللَّهِ

If two parties among the believers should fight (each other), then make settlement between them (through the Book of Allāh). But if one of them revolts against the other (and refuses compliance with the judgement of Allāh’s Book), then fight you (all) against the one that revolts until it complies with the command of Allāh.

https://www.thenoblequran.com/q/#/search/49_9 [Footnote a]

He, The Most High, said: [وَالصُّلْحُ خَيْرٌ – and making peace is better (the best thing to do)]. [Footnote b]

The one who endevours to bring about reconciliation between the people is better than the one who is devoted to (optional) prayer, fasting, and charity. Allah will bless the efforts and actions of the reconciler, just as Allah will neither set right the action of the one who endevours to cause corruption nor will He will He make him attain his goal (or objective), as He, The Most High, said:

إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُصْلِحُ عَمَلَ الْمُفْسِدِينَ

Verily, Allah does not set right the work of Al-Mufsidun (the evil-doers, corrupters). [Yunus 81]

Whenever (and wherever) these matters are carried out (accomplished), they are good, as demonstrated by this exclusion (i.e. as stated in the Ayah Nisaa 114 that there is no good in most of their secret talks except (in) him who orders Sadaqah (charity in Allah’s Cause), or that which is right, or conciliation between mankind).

However, the perfection of the reward and its completeness depend on the intention and sincerity, thus, He (Allah) said:

وَمَنْ يَفْعَلْ ذَلِكَ ابْتِغَاءَ مَرْضَاةِ اللَّهِ فَسَوْفَ نُؤْتِيهِ أَجْرًا عَظِيمًا ْ

And he who does this, seeking the good Pleasure of Allah, We shall give him a great reward.

Therefore, it is incumbent upon a servant (of Allah) to seek the face of Allah, The Most High, sincerely devote deeds to Allah at all times and in every aspect of goodness, so that through this he may attain the great reward, cultivate sincerity and be from the sincere ones, and so that the reward will be completed (accomplished), regardless of whether the objective is achieved or not, since the intention has been accomplished and associated with the action that could be carried out. [1]

We ask Allah:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَشْيَتَكَ فِي الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ،

O Allah! I ask You to grant me (the blessing of having) fear of You in private and public…[2]

اللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ لِي دِينِي الَّذِي هُوَ عِصْمَةُ أَمْرِي
وَأَصْلِحْ لِي دُنْيَايَ الَّتِي فِيهَا مَعَاشِي
وَأَصْلِحْ لِي آخِرَتِي الَّتِي فِيهَا مَعَادِي
وَاجْعَلِ الْحَيَاةَ زِيَادَةً لِي فِي كُلِّ خَيْرٍ
وَاجْعَلِ الْمَوْتَ رَاحَةً لِي مِنْ كُلِّ شَرٍّ

O Allah! Rectify my religion for me, which is the safeguard of my affairs; rectify my worldly [affairs], wherein is my livelihood; and rectify my Afterlife to which is my return; and make life for me [as a means of] increase in every good and make death for me as a rest from every evil. [Sahih Muslim. 2720] [3]

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Footnote a: Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim concerning reconciliation during conflict:

Allah commanded the reconciliation between the two warring factions initially. However, if one side oppresses the other, then the obligation shifts to fighting against the transgressor rather than seeking peace, as they are unjust. Attempting to reconcile in the face of such injustice undermines the rights of the oppressed group. Many unjust individuals who claim to be peacemakers often mediate between the powerful oppressor and the weak victim in a way that favours the powerful, believing they have achieved harmony, while in reality, they deny the oppressed their rightful claims. This is injustice; rather, the wronged party should be allowed to reclaim their rights. They can then be asked, with their consent, to forgo a portion of their rights without favouritism towards those in power, ensuring that there is no coercion involved in favouring others”.

A reconciliation that permits the forbidden and prohibits the permissible is similar to the agreement that forbids a lawful act, allows an unlawful act, enslaves a free person, alters lineage, waives an obligation, suspends a punishment, or inflicts injustice on a third party. The permissible reconciliation among Muslims is one that is based on Allāh’s Pleasure and the satisfaction of both parties involved (based on justice). This represents the most just and rightful form of settlement, grounded in knowledge and fairness. The mediator should be well-informed about the circumstances, aware of their responsibilities, and committed to justice. The merit of this role is even greater than that of the (optional) fasting and prayer of a person, as the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him, said: ‘Shall I not inform you of something more excellent in degree than (voluntary) fasting, prayer and almsgiving?’ The people replied: ‘Certainly O Prophet of Allah!’ He said: “It is working for reconciliation between people, and spoiling it is the shaver (destruction)”. [Abu Dawud 4919]

The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “Whoever has wronged his brother, should ask for his pardon (before his death), as (in the Hereafter) there will be neither a Dinar nor a Dirham. (He should secure pardon in this life) before some of his good deeds are taken and paid to his brother, or, if he has done no good deeds, some of the bad deeds of his brother are taken to be loaded on him (in the Hereafter). [Al-Bukhari 6534] [4]

Footnote b: Imam As-As-Sadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

ويؤخذ من عموم هذا اللفظ والمعنى أن الصلح بين مَن بينهما حق أو منازعة في جميع الأشياء أنه خير من استقصاء كل منهما على كل حقه، لما فيها من الإصلاح وبقاء الألفة والاتصاف بصفة السماح. وهو جائز في جميع الأشياء إلا إذا أحلّ حراما أو حرّم حلالا، فإنه لا يكون صلحا وإنما يكون جورا.

It is understood from the generality of this wording and meaning that reconciliation between parties – who owe rights to each other or are in dispute – in all matters is better than if each part persist on receiving their full rights, due to what is found in it, such as reconciliation, the maintaining of harmony and embracing the characteristic of forgiveness. It is permissible in all matters except when makes the unlawful lawful or makes what is lawful unlawful, for it it would not be regarded as reconciliation, instead it would be injustice (oppression, inequity). [5]

[1]An Excerpt from Tafseer As-Sadi. paraphrased

[2]https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2021/01/01/o-allaah-let-me-live-if-life-is-good-for-me-and-let-me-die-if-death-is-good-for-me/

[3]https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2020/12/29/o-allaah-rectify-my-religion-for-me-which-the-safeguard-of-my-affairs-a-tremendous-supplication/

[4]Excerpts from “I’laam al-Muwaqqi’een 1/84-86

[5]For further details seen Tafsir As-Sadi. Explanation of Ayah 128 Surah An-Nisaa. paraphrased

tree between green land during golden hour

Hungry for Influence and Conflict of Interest

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

“Two hungry wolves let loose among sheep are not more harmful than a person’s craving after wealth and status is to his Religion.” [1]

Imam Muhamad Ibn Saaleh Al-Uthaymeen, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

“Two hungry wolves let loose on a flock! Then what will remain from the flock?! Even when a single wolf stops eating because its stomach is full, it still kills the rest of the flock, then what about two hungry wolves let loose on a flock!! Not a single will remain. Likewise, a person who craves for wealth or status will corrupt the religion. Because of this, it is obligated to a person that his intention is far removed from this- far removed from craving for wealth and status in the religion. We ask Allah to aid us to accomplish this”. [2]

Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

The seeker of leadership – even through falsehood- is pleased with a statement that contains an exaltation of him, even if it is falsehood. He becomes angered by a statement that contains a rebuke against him, even if it is truth. The (true) believer is pleased with a statement of truth whether it is for or against him and he is angered by a statement of falsehood whether it is for or against him. This is because Allah, The Most High, loves truth, truthfulness and justice, and He hates lies and oppression. [3]

Imam Ibn Qudamah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

“Envy usually occurs between contemporaries, peers, brothers, and cousins due to everyone’s competing aspirations, which causes strife and animosity. As a result, you will find that a scholar would envy another scholar but not a worshipper, a worshipper would envy another worshipper but not a scholar, a trader would envy another trader and a cobbler would envy another cobbler. The love of material things, which are limited for those who compete for them, is the root cause of this affair”. [4]

The Imam, may Allah have mercy upon him, also stated:

As for the afterlife, there are no restrictions because the one who loves knowledge and awareness of Allah, knowledge, and awareness of Allah’s angels, Allah’s Prophets, and Allah’s Mighty Dominion over the heavens and the earth, will not envy others after becoming acquainted with these affairs because they are not restricted by one another; rather, one particular individual (upright) scholar is known by thousands of (upright) scholars, and they rejoice because of the understanding he possesses. This is why there is no envy among (upright) scholars since their goal is to gain knowledge and awareness of Allah [Glorified be He and free from all imperfections], which is a vast affair. Their goal is to attain a high status in the Sight of Allah, and that which Allah has kept in the afterlife is unlimited because Allah’s loftiest blessing is the pleasure of meeting Him, which cannot be prevented or restricted, nor can some competitors in the affair make it restricted for others; instead harmony is enhanced as the competitors increase; but if wealth and status become the scholars’ goal, they will envy one another.

The difference between knowledge and wealth is that wealth does not remain in the hands of a single person, whereas knowledge settles in the heart of a scholar and the heart of the one taught by the scholar while remaining in the heart of the scholar. As a result, whoever contemplates the Greatness of Allah and His Mighty Dominion [i.e. pondering upon what Allah has created and upon the divine revelation], it will become the greatest delight for him than any other blessing, because he cannot be prevented or restricted from doing so. He will not be envious of anyone because even if others were aware of what he is aware of, it would not diminish his pleasure in the affair. You do not find people overcrowded to view the beauty of the sky because it is vast and unrestricted.

Therefore, if you are merciful to yourself, then it is obligated that you seek the bliss in which there is no hindrance and pleasure that never ceases. And the only way to find this in the life of this world is to become familiar with knowledge and awareness of Allah and the magnificent essence of His Dominion (over everything). However, if your desire is weak and you do not yearn to acquaint yourself with the knowledge and awareness of Allah, you will not find or experience its pleasure. As a result, you’re not man enough because this is a man’s affair, and yearning for something occurs after experiencing it. The one who has not tasted will not know, the one who does not know will not yearn, the one who does not yearn will not seek, the one who does not seek will not find (anything), and the one who does not find (anything) will be among the deprived. [5]

Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih, may Allah have mercy upon them, said:

O student of knowledge! It is obligated to you to abandon (blameworthy) debate and argumentation because debate and argumentation is a means to cutting off the path to what is correct, makes a person speak to give the upper hand to himself. Even if the truth is made clear to him, you will find him either rejecting it or misconstruing the truth -out of disliking it- to give himself the upper hand and compel his opponent to accept his statement. Therefore, if you notice (blameworthy) debate and argumentation from your brother when the truth is very clear, but he does not follow it, flee from him like you would flee from a lion, and say, “I do not have anything other than the truth I have mentioned to you”. (6)

Stay out of it!

The goal is to leave this world free from Fitan!

We also ask Allah:

اللَّهُمَّ بِعِلْمِكَ الْغَيْبَ وَقُدْرَتِكَ عَلَى الْخَلْقِ أَحْيِنِي مَا عَلِمْتَ الْحَيَاةَ خَيْراً لِي وَتَوَفَّنِي إِذَا عَلِمْتَ الْوَفَاةَ خَيْراً لِي، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَشْيَتَكَ فِي الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ كَلِمَةَ الْحَقِّ فِي الرِّضَا وَالْغَضَبِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ الْقَصْدَ فِي الْغِنَى وَالْفَقْرِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ نَعِيماً لَا يَنْفَذُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قُرَّةَ عَيْنٍ لَا تَنْقَطِعُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ الرِّضِا بَعْدَ الْقَضَاءِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ بَرْدَ الْعَيْشِ بَعْدَ الْمَوْتِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ لَذَّةَ النَّظَرِ إِلَى وَجْهِكَ وَالشَّوْقَ إِلَى لِقَائِكَ فِي غَيْرِ ضَرَّاءَ مُضِرَّةٍ وَلَا فِتْنَةٍ مُضِلَّةٍ، اللَّهُمَّ زَيِّنَّا بِزِينَةِ الْإِيمَانِ
وَاجْعَلْنَا هُدَاةً مُهْتَدِينَ

O Allah! By Your Knowledge of the unseen and by Your Power over creation, let me live if life is good for me, and let me die if death is good for me; O Allah! I ask You to grant me (the blessing of having) fear of You in private and public, and I ask You (to make me utter) a statement of truth in times of contentment and anger, and I ask You for moderation when in a state of wealth and poverty, and I ask you for blessings that never ceases, and I ask You for the coolness of my eye that never ends, and I ask You (to make me pleased) after (Your) decree; and I ask You for a life of (ease, comfort, tranquillity, etc) after death; I ask You for the delight of looking at Your Face (i.e. in the Hereafter) and yearning to meet You without any harm and misleading trials (coming upon me). O Allah! Adorn us with the adornment of Iman, and make us (from those who are) guided and guiding (others).

O Allaah! Let Me Live If Life is Good For Me And Let Me Die if Death is Good For Me

O Allah! Rectify my religion for me: https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2021/01/01/o-allaah-let-me-live-if-life-is-good-for-me-and-let-me-die-if-death-is-good-for-me/

[1] Saheeh Sunan At-Tirmidhee 2376

[2] An Excerpt from at-Taleeq Alaa Siyaasah Shar’iyyah. pages 454-455

[3]Majmu Al-Fatawa. 10/600

[4] An Excerpt from ‘Mukhtasar Minhaj Al Qasidin’ page: 199-201

[5] An Excerpt from ‘Mukhtasar Minhaj Al Qasidin’ page: 199-20

[6] An Excerpt from Sharh Hilyah Talib Al-Ilm page 246

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[6] The Character Trait Most Hated By The Messenger

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her said:

There was no behaviour more hateful to Allāh’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, than lying. A man would tell a lie when speaking in the presence of the Prophet, and he would not be satisfied until he knew that he had repented from it. [at-Tirmidhi‌ 1973]

Abdullah Bin Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him and his father, said:

Abu Sufyan bin Harb informed me [i.e. about an incident that took place when he was not a Muslim] that Heraclius had sent a messenger to him while he had been accompanying a caravan from Quraish. They were merchants doing business in Sham (Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan), at the time when Allah’s Apostle had a truce with Abu Sufyan and Quraish infidels. So Abu Sufyan and his companions went to Heraclius at Ilya (Jerusalem).

Heraclius called them in the court and he had all the senior Roman dignitaries around him. He called for his translator who, translating Heraclius’s question said to them, “Who amongst you is closely related to that man who claims to be a Prophet?” Abu Sufyan replied, “I am the nearest relative to him (amongst the group).” Heraclius said, ‘Bring him [i.e. Abu Sufyan] close to me and make his companions stand behind him.” Abu Sufyan added, that Heraclius told his translator to tell my companions that he wanted to put some questions to me regarding that man (The Prophet) and that if I told a lie they (my companions) should contradict me.” Abu Sufyan added, “By Allah! Had I Not Been Afraid of my companions labelling me a liar, I would not have spoken the truth about him [i.e. The Prophet]. [Sahih Al-Bukhari. Hadith umber 7]

Regarding Abu Sufyan’s statement: “By Allah! Had I not been afraid of my companions labelling me a liar, I would not have spoken the truth about him (i.e. The Prophet)”;

Al-Hafidh Ibn Hajr, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated in Fat-hul Baari that this shows that they (i.e. the pagan Arabs) used to abhor lying either due to what they followed from the previously revealed laws [i.e. the Shariah of Prophets Ibrahim and Isma’eel – peace be upon them] or it was something abhorred in their customs. [1]

Mufti, Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, said:

Calling to the path of Allah is not in need of lying. It is not permissible to utilise lying in calling to the path of Allah. Calling to the path of Allah is founded on truth—the Book, the sunnah, fine admonition, and arguing in a way that is better and not through lying.” [2]

 

Beware! Relentless Repetition Is Used Nowadays On Social Media to Solidify Lies or Misinformation

Gustave Le Bon, in his work “The Psychology of Crowds,” asserts that when we aim to gradually instill ideas and beliefs into the collective spirit of the masses, the methods employed by leaders vary significantly. They primarily resort to three fundamental techniques: affirmation, repetition, and contagion. While the impact of these methods may be slow, it is undeniably enduring. Political leaders advocating for a specific cause are well aware of the power of affirmation, just as industrialists recognise the importance of advertising their products. However, advertising only gains influence when coupled with repetition. Napoleon famously stated that there is but one serious form of rhetoric: repetition. Repetition possesses a certain authority that influences rational and well-informed individuals. It allows ideas to embed themselves in the recesses of the unconscious mind, gradually transforming into beliefs that are accepted as truths, ultimately becoming self-evident realities. When these ideas solidify into truths through repetition, they can spread among the masses. For instance, any disturbance among a flock of sheep quickly affects the entire group. This does not require a singular point of origin; the revolution in France in 1848 began in Paris and swiftly extended to a significant portion of Europe, destabilising the monarchies in its wake. The repetition that leads to belief in a particular issue, and consequently its spread, poses a significant risk not only in imposing opinions but also in shaping thought processes, emotions, and feelings. As a result, one may observe that the masses at one point may disdain a certain literary work, only to later take pride in it after several years, or vice versa. This phenomenon can similarly be applied to ideas and beliefs. [3]

Delving deeper into this topic reveals a range of ideologues, demagogues, and provocateurs who argue that people struggle to resist repeated messages. Initially, individuals might dismiss the content, but with ongoing exposure, their skepticism can shift to uncertainty, then bewilderment, and eventually, acceptance, causing them to view the message as truth. Consequently, they believe that relentless repetition is necessary for ideas to take root, thereby strengthening the propaganda that needs to be spread. It is profoundly disheartening to witness some Muslims resorting to such insidious tactics to tarnish reputations online. They perpetuate the same falsehoods, misconceptions, or half-truths in various forms and from multiple perspectives, all while resisting any challenge to their narratives. To remain silent in the face of such distortions would be an act of cowardice; it is imperative to articulate the truth whenever these fallacies are propagated. While it is true that not every instance of misinformation warrants a response, one must not be so naive as to underestimate the potential damage inflicted by those who disseminate their half-truths—whether overtly or covertly—to a targeted audience. When faced with someone who insists on force-feeding you their misconceptions through relentless repetition, maintain your composure and refrain from engaging in conflict. Instead, graciously persist in requesting for tangible clear proof to support their claims, undeterred by their frustration or the frequency of their assertions.

Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

The seeker of truth is not diverted from the truth, fairness and justice due to admiration of the big personalities and being amazed by them, for indeed the truth is more worthy to be followed. It is not permissible to drop the proofs for the sake of this or that great man. The principle [rule] of the Muslim – the unbiased one, the seeker of truth – is always: [قُلْ هَاتُوا بُرْهَانَكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ صَادِقِينَ -Say, bring forth your proofs if you are truthful]. [Surah An-Nahl. Verse 64] [4]

Read: Two Compelling Admonitions – “Outcomes of Truthfulness and Lying” By Al-Allamah Rabee Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him.

Read: https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2025/03/04/two-compelling-admonitions-outcomes-of-truthfulness-and-lying-by-al-allamah-rabee/

[1] An Excerpt. For further details, see Fat-hul Baari

[2] An Excerpt from Al-Ijaabat Al-Muhimmah Fee Mashaakil al-Mulimmah. page:271-272

[3] The Psychology of crowds 132-136

[4] Al-Mulakh-khasul Jameel Fee Bayaan Manhaji Ash-Shaikh Rabee Fid-Da’wati Wal-Jarhi Wat-Ta’deel. Page 87