In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
Samura Bin Jundub, may Allah be pleased with him, said: The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
“I saw (in a dream), two men came to me.” Then the Prophet narrated the story (saying), “They said, ‘The person, the one whose cheek you saw being torn away (from the mouth to the ear) was a liar and used to tell lies and the people would report those lies on his authority till they spread all over the world. So he will be punished like that till the Day of Resurrection”. [(1)]
The deceivers stated: “Also unlike the wider Islamist movement, Madkhalists don’t seem to focus on converting Western societies to Islam due to giving most concern in persuading Muslims to adopt a more orthodox Muslim lifestyle and preferring to simply accept and defend their rights as a minority community”. [End of quote]
Response:
First, the methodology of the Prophets is the only path through which rectification is to be sought, not so-called Islamic movements. Read below about methodology of the Prophet:
Second, whenever Western writers and those brainwashed by them use the term “Islamist,” we must distinguish between truth and falsehood. Read below about the term Islamist:
Third, as we have repeatedly established in this series, there is no such thing as a “Mad’khalist Movement or Strain” within Salafiyyah, rather, this term was concocted by those who want to vilify Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon, because he rebutted and exposed those figureheads who attempted to undermine or falsify the sound Salafi Methodology. The people the cretins refer to as Mad’khalists are none other than the upright Salafiyyoon. Read below the false label Mad’khalist:
http://www.themadkhalis.com/md/
The cretins stated about those whom they falsely label as Mad’khalists that such a group does not seem to focus on converting Western societies to Islam because they give most concern in persuading Muslims to adopt a more orthodox Muslim lifestyle and preferring to simply accept and defend their rights as a minority community! Indeed, it is truly amazing that the people they falsely label as Madkhalists and claim that they do not seek to convert Western societies to Islam are the very people among whom the majority of Shariah teachers, including Shaikh Abu Talhah, Shaikh Abu Uwais, and others, were non-Muslims before converting to Islam. Also, these people, whom they falsely identify as Mad’lkhalists, have Dawah stalls to call non-Muslims to Islam in many places. Visit:
Along with the aforementioned effort to acquaint non-Muslims with Islam, there is no doubt that those whom they falsely label as Mad’khalists give great concern to convincing Muslims to return to sound creed since the Ummah is urgently in need of that. Read below about the rectification of society by Imaam Abdul Azeez Baaz [may Allah have mercy upon him]:
Finally, every community, whether it is the Jews, the Sikhs, the Hindus, the Buddhists, or others fights for their collective rights. However, the cretins are so desperate to find something that would harm the reputation of those whom they falsely label as Mad’khalist that they either attribute to them something that is not blameworthy or attempt to distort reality in an effort to support their claim that their opponents do not appear to give more attention to calling non-Muslims to Islam. Their claim, however, is completely rebutted by the city center Dawah projects. May Allah guide the cretins or protect us from their falsehoods Aameen.
Al-Allamah Salih Aala Ash-Shaikh, may Allah preserve him, said:
Allah created the heavens and the earth in order that two obligations are fulfilled: His rights and the rights of His servants. Every Messenger and the divine scriptures were revealed to explain these two obligations: to worship Allah alone, reject all false gods and rivals, and follow His Messenger in that particular era and place. Allah revealed His scriptures and sent His Messengers to establish these two obligations. Allah, The Most High, said:
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. [Al-Hadid. 25]
And verily, We have sent among every Ummah (community, nation) a Messenger (proclaiming): “Worship Allah (Alone), and avoid (or keep away from) Taghut (all false deities, etc. i.e. do not worship Taghut besides Allah).” [Al-Nahl. 36]
Because of this, the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “O Mu’adh! Do you know what is the right of Allah upon His servants?” I (Mu’adh) said, “Allah and his messenger know best”. The Prophet said, “To worship Him alone and associate none in worship with Him. And do you know what is their right upon Him?” I said, “Allah and his messenger know best”. The Prophet said, “Not to punish them if they do so”. [Al-Bukhari 6938]
Imam Ash-Shaatibi, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated:
Know that Allah has established this Shariah as proof against the creation (humankind and jinn) – the old and young alike, the obedient and the disobedient, the righteous and the wicked. He did not specify the proof against anyone in exclusion of another one. Also, all the other revealed laws were established as proof against all the nations to whom they were revealed. The Shariah is the judge- in general, and specifically- the judge on all those who have reached the age of responsibility. It is the path attached to (what Allah has ordained) and it is the Greatest Guide. Have you not heard the statement of Allah, The Most High:
And thus We have sent to you (O Muhammad) Ruhan (an Inspiration, and a Mercy) of Our Command. You knew not what is the Book, nor what is Faith? But We have made it (this Qur’an) a light wherewith We guide whosoever of Our slaves We will. And verily, you (O Muhammad) are indeed guiding (mankind) to the Straight Path (i.e. Allah’s religion of Islamic Monotheism). [Ash-Shura 52]
He (the Prophet) – peace and blessings of Allah be upon him- was the first to be guided to the Book and Iman, and then those who followed him. The Book is the Guide and also the Sunnah that was revealed to him explains that guidance (i.e. the Sunnah and the Qur’an explain each other). All the creation (mankind and Jinn) are guided through it. Therefore, when this is the case that the Shariah is worthy of being a decisive proof against them and a beacon by way of which they are guided to the truth, their nobility is determined by the extent to which they embrace its rulings- through acting upon them in speech, belief, and deeds– and not merely due to the level of their intellects or their nobility amongst their people. That is because Allah, The Most High, has determined nobility through Taqwa and no other than it. Allah, The Most High, says: [إِنَّ أَڪۡرَمَكُمۡ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ أَتۡقَٮٰكُمۡۚ- Verily, the most honourable of you with Allah is that (believer) who has At-Taqwa] [49:13] [1]
This is clear distinction in behaviour that can be seen as either civilised or uncivilised. Actions that align with divine revelation reflect moral integrity, while those that contradict it are considered evil, corrupt, or misleading. It is important to be cautious of those who promote misguided ideas in Muslim societies—individuals who aim to undermine the sound social values that are in harmony with the Messenger’s guidance, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Imam As-Sadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, rebuked those misguided individuals in Muslim countries who attempted to evaluate civilised behaviour through the lens of foreign practices. He stated:
“In the view of these deviants, revival and advancement means to assimilate into the morale and mentality of the outsiders – the enemies of all religions; lose all their personalities by adopting the personalities of those people, imitate them in their manners, dress, dealings and customs – precisely and distinctly, because they see that one should dissociate from the religion ordained by Allāh and from beautiful manners. This is progress and advancement in their view, thus they replace that which is lofty, perfect and precious with something that is low and despicable. They are in agreement with their enemies outwardly and inwardly, and through this path they became the greatest weapon of the enemies against their religion and people, and for this reason they blindly imitated the foreigners in harmful matters. As for that which they possess of those things that are of benefit – even if associated with the religion, they are the most distant from it as is well known regarding their state of affairs. And through that which the deviants decorate their falsehood is their strong language (or forceful speech) regarding modern culture (or intellectual development), whilst claiming that neither can manners be refined nor free from oppression and tyranny except by way of that. They exaggerated in praising it and its educators, vilify those who do not have this modern culture and ridicule them. They interpret it with various deviated interpretations and everyone blurting, because if sciences are disorderly and manners are based on them, then this is how its people will behave. They do not agree – in anything – in their views and opinions, and all their statements refer back to toppling the religion and manners. Indeed, sound intellectual development and beneficial refinement is that which the religion of Islaam brought, which cleansed the beliefs from polytheism and the worship of images; cleansed the manners from every evil trait, cleansed deeds and etiquettes until matters became rectified, the state of affairs came to be upright, combined between the religious and worldly affairs, reformed the beneficial morale and the material sciences that support them. And certainly what is witnessed is a testimony to that which we have mentioned, for indeed the contemporary (or modern) sciences and inventions – despite their expansion and vastness – have been unable to rectify the manners, bring about sound virtues and remove evil due to them being devoid of (sound) religion; rather the religion of Islaam is that which will guarantee this rectification, undertake this beneficial refinement, direct towards every good and deter every evil, for indeed it is the rectifier of the apparent matters (i.e. deeds) and the hidden affairs of the soul in the religious and worldly affairs. Whoever looks at its fundamentals, subsidiary issues and what it deters, he will find the affair as we have mentioned; rather -above everything else -Allāh is the granter of success”. [2]
The So-Called Third World and Developing Countries
Truly, We did offer Al-Amanah (the trust or moral responsibility or honesty and all the duties which Allah has ordained) to the heavens and the earth, and the mountains, but they declined to bear it and were afraid of it (i.e. afraid of Allah’s Torment). But the human being bore it. Verily, he was unjust (to himself) and ignorant (of its results). [Al-Ahzab. 72]
Abu Dharr, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Allah – The Almighty – said, ‘O My servants! I have forbidden injustice for Myself and I have forbidden it among you, so do not oppress one another’”. [Sahih Muslim 2577]
Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, said:
Dhulm (injustice or oppression) is three types according to the people of knowledge (i.e. the scholars).
First: The greatest of them is Shirk (polytheism or to ascribe partners to Allah). And why is shirk referred as Dhulm [injustice]? That is because the basis of injustice is to place something in other than its rightful place. And the meaning of shirk is to direct acts of worship to other than its rightful place and this is the greatest injustice, because when they (i.e. the people of shirk) directed acts of worship to other than its rightful place and to those who are not deserving of it, they equated the created (beings) to the Creator and a weak one (i.e. a created being) to Al-Qawiy [The One Perfect in Strength (i.e. Allah)], who is able to do everything. Therefore, is there any greater injustice after this?
The second type of Dhulm (oppression or injustice) is committed when a person oppresses himself by committing sins. A sinner oppresses himself because he exposes himself to punishment, even though it is obligated on him to save himself and place himself in an appropriate situation, and that is to obey Allah etc
The third type of Dhulm (oppression or injustice) is committed when a person oppresses others (or commits injustice against them) by taking their wealth (unlawfully), backbiting them, spreading tales about them, stealing their wealth, violating their honour through backbiting, tale carrying, slander, or shedding their blood by way of unlawful murder, beating them, inflicting injuries, degrading them without right etc. [3]
One of the ways in which wealthy capitalists exploit less influential nations is through food. Many of us are aware that food waste occurs not only in households and during special events but also within the food industry itself. It is well known that in some wealthy countries, farmers are sometimes instructed to discard perfectly good produce. This situation arises for several reasons: either due to the lack of a good system of distribution that often lead farmers to overproduce, leaving them with no option but to throw away surplus goods. However, despite this excess, many individuals still struggle to afford nutritious food. Secondly, there are instances where profit-driven motives lead capitalists to make decisions that disregard the well-being of others. For instance, there have been cases in wealthy nations where farmers were told to reduce their livestock numbers to drive up prices, leaving many families unable to afford meat. This behaviour highlights a troubling aspect of capitalism, where the creation of artificial scarcity can have dire consequences for those who are already vulnerable. In relation to trade, Shaikh Abu Khadeejah, may Allah protect him, stated: “Also with regards to buying and selling, Shaikh Abdul Waahid Abu Khadeejah [may Allah preserve him] stated:
“The way that countries buy and sell with each other does not always help people in poor countries. Producers of crops like wheat and rice will usually sell to the country that will pay them the most for it, so poor countries cannot compete and therefore cannot buy crops to feed their people. So these poor people have to grow their own crops to feed themselves. In many poor countries the rich farmers grow cash crops such as fruit and flowers that they sell to rich countries and their profit often does not help the poor people. So the Muslim is always encouraged to give aid to those less fortunate, so that no one in the land remains hungry, unclothed or unsheltered. Islam has no problem with people becoming wealthy so long as the poor not are neglected; they must be taken care of, helped, educated and empowered to look after themselves. Wealthier Muslims are obligated to give in charity (zakāt) every year, and each Ramadān (zakāt al-fitr)”. (4)
Oppression persists today, having originated many years in the past. We read – in the history books – about the oppressive behaviour of the colonialists between the 15th and 18th centuries when they raided other lands, looted natural resources and transported millions of Africans to the US to work in the plantations. Listen on the links below:
After this barbaric enterprise was abolished, it was replaced with another barbaric enterprise – neocolonialism! So, in 1884, the colonialists met in Berlin and decided to share the colonies between themselves. Then came a time in which they decided to offer a so called independence to the colonies and amazing indeed was this offer! In one offer of independence, the colonialists said to the colonized, “We’ll grant you independence, but before doing so you must agree to the following: you must deposit 85% of your bank reserves with our ministry of finance – under our central bank. And with regards to all your discovered minerals or yet to be discovered, our companies have the ‘Right of First Refusal’. Your official language has to be our language, we’ll have a military presence in your country, your military can only be trained by our military, you can only buy military equipment from us, you cannot have any military alliance with your neighbors and in the event of war you must be on our side”. This was the independence offered! The money deposited in their ministry of finance was invested in their name and all the profits belonged to them. This is how some of them treated the colonies, yet they have the audacity to tell the whole world that the countries they’ve looted and oppressed for nearly over 400 years are poor- the very countries they continue to oppress economically. In addition to this, they constantly seek to demoralize the former colonies and give their economic situations different descriptions- sometimes referring to them as “The Third World”, the “Under-developed countries”, the “Developing Countries” etc. Many amongst the neocolonialists talk about ethics, but few establish justice in their mutual dealings; rather, self-interested individuals and groups do not give concern to anything other than finding ways and devising tactics to enslave the former colonies through usury. Read here:
Indeed, it is impossible for any country to improve its economy whilst constantly being in bondage to lenders. A typical example is that as soon as a nation is heavily in debt, the lenders can easily gain the upper hand through Structural Adjustment Policies (SAPs) – secure repayment of the debt and demand economic restructuring. In some cases the weaker nation is forced to reduce spending on essential social services, such as health, education and development, whilst repayment of the debt is given priority as well as the possibility of giving the lender easy access to the country’s raw materials. This is well known and whoever researches will come across a lot that has been written on the subject matter. Indeed, there is no benefit in providing financial assistance that is followed by harm. Allah, The Most High, said:
Kind words and forgiving of faults are better than Sadaqah (charity) followed by injury. And Allah is Rich (Free of all wants) and He is Most-Forbearing]. [Al-Baqarah. 263]
O you who believe! Do not render in vain your Sadaqah (charity) by reminders of your generosity or by injury, like him who spends his wealth to be seen of men, and he does not believe in Allah, nor in the Last Day. His likeness is the likeness of a smooth rock on which is a little dust; on it falls heavy rain which leaves it bare. They are not able to do anything with what they have earned. And Allah does not guide the disbelieving people. [Al-Baqarah 264].
Indeed, debt is a heavy burden, let alone when accompanied with usury. Aa’isha, may Allah be pleased with her, narrated that the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] used to invoke Allah in the prayer [before the Tasleem] saying: “O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of the grave and from the trial and affliction of the anti-Christ (Maseeh Ad-Dajjaal) and from trial and affliction of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge with You from sins and from being in debt.” Someone said to him, ’‘Why do you so frequently seek refuge with Allah from being in debt?’’ The Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] replied, “A person in debt tells lies whenever he speaks (i.e. through finding excuses due to being unable to repay), and breaks promises whenever he makes them (i.e. due to being able to pay at the time he promised to pay)]”. [Al-Bukhari 832]
Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him] said:
The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, combined [in this supplication between seeking Allaah’s refuge] from sins and debt, because indeed sins necessitate loss in the afterlife and debt necessitates loss in the worldly life. [Al-Fawaa’id page. 97]
Pay attention to what Shaikh Abu Khadeejah, may Allah preserve him, stated above about empowering and educating poor people as opposed to what the greedy colonialists stated in the past! Cecil Rhodes stated:
“We must find new lands from which we can easily obtain raw materials and at the same time exploit the cheap slave labour that is available from the natives of the colonies. The colonies would also provide a dumping ground for the surplus goods of our factories.”
Nye Bevin stated:
“Africa is a valuable source of manpower and raw materials. The US is very barren of essential minerals. In Africa we have them all.”
Larry Summers stated:
“I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that.”
Indeed, these are a people who never deal justly with others; rather they take as much as they desire and give less or nothing in return. Allah, The Most High, said:
Woe to Al-Mutaffifin [those who give less in measure and weight (decrease the rights of others)], those who, when they have to receive by measure from men, demand full measure, and when they have to give by measure or weight to men, give less than due. Think they not that they will be resurrected (for reckoning), on a Great Day, the Day when (all) mankind will stand before the Lord of the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists)? [Surah Al-Mutaffifeen]
Allah explained who the Mutaffifeen are in his statement:
Those who, when they have to receive by measure from people, demand full measure] -Meaning, they take from them in full what is established to be their due and demand in full without any loss.
وَإِذَا كَالُوهُمۡ أَو وَّزَنُوهُمۡ يُخۡسِرُونَ
And when they have to give by measure or weight to people, give less than what is due.
Meaning, when they give the people what they are entitled to by way of measure or weight, they give them less- either by giving short measure or weight, or by not giving the full measure or weight, or by not filling the measuring or weighing equipment and what is similar that. This is tantamount to stealing the people’s wealth and not being fair to them. If this is the threat of divine vengeance against those who give short measure and short weight, then those who take people’s wealth by force or by stealing are more deserving of this threat than those who give short measure and short weight.
This noble Ayah shows that just as a person takes from the people what he is entitled to, it is also obligated on him to give them everything they are entitled to – whether related to wealth or mutual dealings; rather included in the generality of this Ayah are proofs and statements, because indeed what usually takes place between those engaged in argumentation and discussion is that each of them is eager to establish his proofs, therefore, it is obligated on a person also to make known the proofs possessed by the other person and examine the proofs of the other person just as he examines his own proofs. In relation to this affair, the justice of a person is known as opposed to whether he is afflicted with bigotry, his humility as opposed to being haughty, his common sense as opposed to foolish behaviour. We ask Allah bestow on us every good.
Then Allah issued a threat to those who give short measure, stated with amazement regarding their state of affairs and their persistence upon what they are doing. Allah said:
Think they not that they will be resurrected (for reckoning), on a Great Day, the Day when (all) mankind will stand before the Lord of all that exists.
Meaning, what makes them dare to give short measure is because they do not believe in the Last Day, otherwise had they believed in it and known that they will stand before Allah to give account – whether related to something small or big, they would stopped and repent.
Prophet Shu’aib [peace be upon him] advised his nation about unjust trade practices
Allah [The Most High] said in Surah Hud Ayah 88 that Shu’aib [peace be upon him] said to his people:
O my people! Tell me, if I have a clear evidence from my Lord-
Meaning: I am upon certainty and tranquillity regarding the correctness of [the Message] I have brought.
[وَرَزَقَنِي مِنْهُ رِزْقًا حَسَنًا – and He (Allah) has given me a good sustenance from Himself]- Meaning: Allah has given me various types of wealth.
I wish not, in contradiction to you, to do that which I forbid you]- Meaning: I do not wish to forbid you from [the evil practice of giving lower in weight and Measure by way of cheating in business transactions], yet I myself do the same and eventually you will charge me for doing so; rather I will not forbid you from an affair except that I will be the first person to hasten to abandon it;
إِنْ أُرِيدُ إِلَّا الْإِصْلَاحَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ
I only desire reform so far as I am able, to the best of my power.
Meaning: I do not have any other intentions [goals or aims] other than to rectify your state of affairs and the things that are of benefit to you. And because this statement of Shu’aib contains something which may indicate that he is attributing piety to himself, he repels it with the statement:
وَمَا تَوْفِيقِي إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
And my guidance cannot come except from Allah]-Meaning: The ability I have to do good and to refrain from evil is a bestowal from Allah [The Most High] and it is neither due to my strength nor power;
عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَإِلَيْهِ أُنِيبُ
In Him I trust and unto Him I repent.
Meaning: I rely on Allah in all my affairs and suffice myself with Him. I turn to Allah in all the various acts of worship He has commanded me to draw close to Him by performing good deeds. By way of these two affairs- seeking aid and assistance from Allah, turning to Him in repentance, complete submission and obedience- a person’s state of affairs becomes upright, just as Allah [The Most High] said in another Aayah: [فَاعْبُدْهُ وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَيْهِ– So worship Him (O Muhammad) and put your trust in Him]. [5]
Therefore, whenever you hear the words ‘civilised’ and ‘uncivilised’ being attributed to a belief, view, thought or deed, you must judge the affair based on the infallible divine revelation – the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah. And whenever you hear the term ‘the third world’, then do not forget the global structural injustices through which some nations enslave others. And recall the Ayah:
Truly, We did offer Al-Amanah (the trust or moral responsibility or honesty and all the duties which Allah has ordained) to the heavens and the earth, and the mountains, but they declined to bear it and were afraid of it (i.e. afraid of Allah’s Torment). But the human being bore it. Verily, he was unjust (to himself) and ignorant (of its results). [Surah Al-Ahzaab. Verse 72]
The Simple Solution
Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
Whoever ponders upon the state of affairs of the world will find that every affair of rectification is due to Tawheed, singling out Allah in worship and obedience to His Messenger (Muhammad). And every evil in the world, trial, affliction, scarcity (in livelihood), being overpowered by an enemy and other than that is due to (our) opposition to the Messenger and the call to other than (the way of) Allah and His Messenger. Whoever truly ponders upon this and examines the state of affairs of the world- since its beginning and until the time Allah will take it away and those upon it- he will realise this affair regarding himself and others, in general and specific (circumstances). And there is no Might or Power except with Allah –The Most High, The Most Great. [6]
In article, we cited examples of injustice, focusing mainly on Western dominance, colonialism, and neocolonialism. However, history shows that various nations and groups have consistently oppressed others. For instance, the prophets and their followers constantly faced oppression, as did Bani Israel under Fir’awn, and Muslims during the Makkan period experienced severe oppression. Therefore, while Western civilisation is highlighted as an example of oppression towards former colonies, it is important not to forget that other nations and groups have also engaged in oppressive actions throughout history, continuing into our present era.
And Allah knows best
[1] Al-I’tisam 3/434]
[2] An Excerpt from Ad-Dalaa’il Al-Qur’aaniyyah Fee Annal Uloom Wal-A’maal An-Naafi’ah Al-Asriyyah Daakhilatun Fid Deen Al-Islaamiy. page 33- 36
[3] An Excerpt from I’aanah Al-Mustafeed Bi-Sharhi Kitaab At-Tawheed’ page 55-56]
Indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad), you have a good example to follow for him who hopes in (the Meeting with) Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah much. [Al-Ahzaab. 21]
The deceivers stated: “While most Salafi Muslims in the Western world are noted for adjusting their religious lifestyles for pragmatic participation in the wider society, Madkhalists, in particular, are noted for minimizing contact with non-Muslims”. [End of quote]
First, the understanding of Salafiyyah according to the deceivers is a movement within which there are so-called Salafi Jihadists and others. This is where they stumble from the outset because nothing exists in Salafiyyah except a path based on the Qur’an and the Sunnah as understood by the pious predecessors. Listen and read:
Second, as we have repeatedly established in this series, there is no such thing as a “Mad’khalist Movement or Strain” within Salafiyyah, rather, this term was concocted by those who want to vilify Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali [may Allah protect him] because he rebutted and exposed those figureheads who attempted to undermine or falsify the sound Salafi Methodology. The people the cretins refer to as Mad’khalists are none other than the upright Salafiyyoon.
Third, we have already discussed pragmatism in this link:
Fourth, they say that the so-called Mad’khalists have minimal interaction with non-Muslims! This is yet another subjective claim because what is minimal regarding this affair is susceptible to interpretation dependent on each individual Muslim’s interests, employment, and family life. Does the claim that the so-called Mad’khalists have little contact with non-Muslims imply that they only work in places where Muslims work?! Does this claim imply that they only save their money in banks owned by Muslims?! Does this claim imply that they only drive their cars on roads where the majority of drivers are Muslims?! Does this claim imply that they only attend hospital appointments at hospitals where the majority of patients and medical professionals are Muslims?! Does this claim imply that all our neighbours are Muslims?! Or is anyone implying that we are guilty of something blameworthy because we do not socialise in any place where a Muslim is not allowed to do so?! Only the cretins can reveal what what they mean by minimal with regards to this interaction! Indeed, we do not isolate ourselves, rather, we strive to interact with society within what is allowed in the Shariah. Read the following articles:
Say (O Muhammad to mankind): “If you (really) love Allah then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic Monotheism, follow the Qur’an and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful”. [Al-Imran. 31]
Imam Sufyan Ibn Uyaynah, may Allah have mercy upon him, used to say:
“The Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is the greatest criterion (among humanity and Jinn), and all matters are brought to him (for judgment) based on his manners, path, and guidance, so whatever agrees with this is truth, and whatever disagrees is falsehood”. [(1)]
The Manhaj illusionists stated: “Interaction with non-Muslim societies, where most Madkhalists reside, also distinguishes the movement. While most Salafi Muslims in the Western world are noted for adjusting their religious lifestyles for pragmatic participation in the wider society…” [End of quote]
Response: First of all, as we have repeatedly established in this series, there is no such thing as a “Mad’khalist Movement or Strain” within Salafiyyah, rather, this term was concocted by those who want to vilify Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, because he rebutted and exposed those figureheads who attempted to undermine or falsify the sound Salafi Methodology. The people the cretins refer to as Mad’khalists are none other than the upright Salafiyyoon. Read and listen here:
The Manhaj illusionists stated: “While most Salafi Muslims in the Western world are noted for adjusting their religious lifestyles for pragmatic participation in the wider society, Madkhalists, in particular, are noted for minimizing contact with non-Muslims”. [End of quote]
Response: First, in the English language pragmatism means “An approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application”. “The quality of dealing with a problem in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist, rather than following fixed theories, ideas, or rules”.
Indeed, this term needs to be carefully examined lest the falsehood within it be believed. Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“The basis of Banee Adam’s misguidance is as a result of general terms and ambiguous meanings’ [i.e. terms and meanings which can either be utilised for truth or falsehood when not explained in detail and distinguished], especially if they come in contact with a confused mind, then how about when (evil) desires and misguided enthusiasm is added to that? Therefore, ask the One Who keeps the hearts steadfast [i.e. Allah] to keep your heart firm upon His Religion and not allow you to fall into this darkness”. [(2)]
“The words (terms) of the Shariah are sanctified, and it is from perfection in the knowledge that one seeks after the (sound meanings) which the Messenger intended by them, in order to affirm what he affirmed and negate the meanings he negated because it is obligated to us to believe and bear witness to everything he has stated and follow him in everything he has commanded. As for the words (terms) that are neither found in the Qur’an and Sunnah nor did the Salaf (pious predecessors) hold a consensus regarding whether they are negated or affirmed, then it is not incumbent on anyone to agree with the one who negates them or affirms them until its intended meaning is explained. So, if its intended meaning agrees with the (revelation), conveyed by the Messenger, it is affirmed; but if its intended meaning is in opposition to (the revelation), it is rejected”. [(3)]
Therefore, if the term pragmatism requires that the sound Aqeedah, the divine commands and prohibitions are opposed or questioned because of a desire to replace them, and that human ideas can handle a situation better than the infallible revelation, and that this is what is reasonable and suits the conditions that exist, this would be tantamount to giving the intellect precedence over the revelation. Read on the link:
Muslims are not allowed to modify their way of life for any kind of pragmatic involvement in any society if it violates the Muslim identity. Imam Al-Albani, may Allah have mercy upon him said,
“One aspect of Islam’s perfection is that it established rulings and divine regulations so that Muslims maintain their Islamic identity and not – at any time – sway towards the (unIslamic) identities of other peoples”. [(4)]
Shaikh Abu Khadeejah, may Allah preserve him, stated:
“There were many practices that took place in Makkah when the Prophet (peace be upon him) lived there for the first thirteen years of his Prophethood, the worst of those being idolatry. Other oppositions to Islam also took place (such as the killing of baby girls), but he persevered patiently with the people and did not abandon calling them to worship Allah alone and to good conduct and morals. He lived amongst them and had great concern for their spiritual well-being”. [(5)]
However, if pragmatism is viewed from the perspective of the approach used by the upright Scholars of the Shariah while discussing the Masaalih Al-Mursalah, then this is in fact a whole different situation. To read more, click here:
Indeed, in their imprecise use of the term “pragmatism,” while fusing truth with falsehood to disparage Salafiyyoon, the cretins and pseudo-researchers failed to detail and distinguish truth and falsehood in this subject matter. Allah, The Most High, said:
And mix not truth with falsehood, nor conceal the truth while you know (the truth). [2:42]
Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
Allah forbade (us) from confounding truth and falsehood, resulting in the concealment of the truth. Mixing truth and false is combining the two till one becomes confused with the other. This is forgery and deception, in which what is made apparent is the polar opposite of what it is in reality. Similarly, when the truth is confounded with falsehood, the perpetrator manifests falsehood in the image of truth and speaks with a statement that carries two meanings–a correct meaning and a false meaning–giving the listener the impression that the speaker intends the correct meaning, when in fact he intends the corrupt meaning. [(6)]
[(1)]: Al-Jami Li-Akhlaq Ar-Rawi Wa Aadaab As-Sami. page 8
[(2)]: An Excerpt from ‘As-Sawaa’iq Al-Mursalah Alal Jahmiyyah Wal Mu’attilah’ – 3/927.
Malik Bin Deenaar, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
When a slave (of Allah) seeks knowledge to act upon it, it humbles him. And when he seeks it for other than acting upon it, it increases him in boasting. (1)
Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
Not everyone adorned with knowledge and wisdom is from its people; rather the people of knowledge and wisdom are those who give life to their hearts by killing (evil) desires. As for the one who kills his heart and gives life to (evil) desires, knowledge and wisdom are only on his tongue (2)
Al-Allamah Rabee, may Allah have mercy upon him, continued addressing Falih Al-Harbi, may Allah guide him, as follows:
Finally, I say: Passing judgments on individuals affiliated to the Salafi methodology – whose voices openly proclaim them to be Salafis- without explaining the reasons, and without presenting evidence and proof- has indeed caused great harm and splitting in all countries. Therefore, it is obligatory to extinguish these Fitan by clearly presenting the evidence and proofs that clarify for the people and convince them regarding the justification of these rulings (judgements) and their correctness, or make an apology for issuing these rulings. Do you not see that the scholars of the Salaf established proofs and evidence against the misguidance of the sects, such as the Rafidah, the Jahmiyyah, the Muʿtazilah, the Khawarij, the Qadariyyah, the Murjiʾah, and others? They did not suffice with passing judgments against groups and individuals without establishing the sufficient, convincing proofs and evidence. In fact they authored numerous extensive works in explanation of the truth which Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama’ah adhered to (or were upon), and clarified the misguidance which those sects and individuals were upon.
Observe the refutation of the Jahmiyyah by Imam Ahmad, the refutation of the Jahmiyyah by Uthman ibn Sa’eed Ad-Daarimee, the refutation of Bishr al-Mareesee, the book as-Sunnah by Abdullah ibn Ahmad, as-Sunnah by al-Khallaal, Ash-Shariah by al-Ājurree, the two books titled al-Ibanah by Ibn Baṭṭah, Sharḥ Uṣool Iʿtiqaad Ahlis Sunnah wal Jamaaʿah by al-Laalakaa’ee, al-Ḥujjah by al-Aṣbahaanee, and many other works.
And observe the works of Shaikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, such as Minhaj as-Sunnah Fee Ar-Rad alaa ar-Rafidah, Dar Taʿāruḍ al-Aql Wan-Naql Fee Ar-Rad alaa al-Ashaa’ira, Naq at-Ta’sees Fee ar-Rad alaa ar-Raazee, ar-Rad alaa al-Bakree (regarding Al-Istighatha), ar-Rad alaa al-Akhnaa’ee (in al Fatawaa al-Kubraa).
Observe Majmu al-Fatawaacompiled from his works, and how much he refuted the Sufis, especially Ibn Arabi, Ibn Sab’een, and at-Tilimsaanee, with detailed refutations, clearly explained and based on proofs and evidence. Similarly, the books of Ibn al-Qayyim, such as as-Ṣawaa’iq al-Mursalah and Shifaa al-Aleel Fee al-Qaḍaa wal Qadar wal-Ḥikmah wat-Taleel. Observe the refutations by the leading scholars of the Salafi daʿwah from the time of the Dawah of Imam Muḥammad ibn Abdil Wahhab, and sufficient for you is Ad-Durar as-Saniyyah. Suppose their criticism had been weak and their arguments feeble—far removed are they from that —or suppose they had sufficed with issuing rulings, thus, saying: “Such-and-such a group is Jahmi and misguided,” “So-and-so is a Jahmi,” and “So-and-so is a Sufi – a grave worshipper,” and “So-and-so adheres is from the people of waḥdat al-wujūd and ḥulūl”. The Raafiḍah are a people of misguidance and extremism; they make Takfir of the Companions and revile them. The Qadariyyah and the Muʿtazilah are among the deviant sects. Was their criticism weak, thus, when they were requested for proofs and evidence, and to explain the reasons for declaring these sects to be misguided, they said: “We are not obliged to that. This principle (i.e. asking for the evidence, proofs and reasons) is a misguided one – it misguides the Ummah.
Do you think that if they did this they would have upheld the Sunnah and suppressed misguidance, ilhad and bidah? The answer: No, a thousand times no. And indeed, whoever criticises those who are well-known for (following) the Sunnah is in need of proofs that are stronger and clearer. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the one who shoulders the task of criticising Bidah and its people to follow the path of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, and follow the way of the pious predecessors in being precise in refutation and criticism, in establishing proofs and evidence, in order to clarify the truth that he himself is upon and the misguidance, falsehood, or errors of the sects, groups, individuals, and those who have made mistakes whom he is refuting.
Source: An Excerpt from Juhud Al-Allamah Rabee Al-Mad’khali Fee Naqd Shubuhat Al-Hizbiyyeen pages 228-230
To be continued InShaaAllah
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From Abū Najīh al-ʿIrbāḍ bin Sāriyah (raḍiyallāhu ʿanhu) who said:
The Messenger of Allah gave us a sermon by which our hearts were filled with fear and tears came to our eyes. We said: “O Messenger of Allāh, it is as though this is a farewell sermon, so counsel us.” He said, “I counsel you to fear Allah and to give absolute obedience even if a slave becomes your leader. Verily he among you who lives [long] will see great controversy, so you must keep to my sunnah and to the sunnah of the rightly-guided Khalifahs – bite onto it with your molars. Beware of newly invented matters, for every invented matter is an innovation and every innovation is a going astray, and every going astray is in the Hell-fire.” [1]
The deceivers stated:
“Though often lumped together with all other Salafists and Islamists, the Madkhalists have been noted for their opposition to and mutual rivalry with Salafist jihadism. The Madkhalist movement has been described as politically quietist, eschewing the organized political efforts of the mainstream of Salafism and even going as far as to declare religious clerics who participate in modern political system to be heretics or even apostates. Such politically active Salafists are often described by followers of Madkhalism as part of an international conspiracy against “true Salafism.” On the other hand, Western intelligence agencies have identified Madkhalists as a group which can be supported and funded discreetly by the US, in comparison to the rest of the groups seen under the wider Salafi movement”. [End of quote]
Response: First of all, as we have repeatedly established in this series, there is no such thing as a “Mad’khalist Movement or Strain” within Salafiyyah, rather, this term was concocted by those who want to vilify Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, because he rebutted and exposed those figureheads who attempted to undermine or falsify the sound Salafi Methodology.
Second, Salafiyyah is the only path based on the path of Sahabah. It does not accommodate so-called strains called the Madkhalists, Jihadists, quietists, or a group that establishes organised political activity. There is no question that those who bundle it in with any other way are either ignorant or pseudo-researchers in this field. Click here to read:
Third, it is crucial to include information about Jihaad in this article because idiots, pseudo-researchers, demagogues, ideologues, and rabble-rousers always want to distort this topic by attributing Jihaad to the actions of terrorists and the leaders of innovated political activity that desperately want to hide behind Salafiyyah. Click here to read:
Fourth, any engagement in organised political activity by a group or party other than under a Muslim ruler’s authority is wrong and alien to Islam, and Salafiyyah is far removed from this bidah. The explanations provided by Salafi Scholars about political activity and governmental affairs do not give any room to the innovated methodologies of the modern political parties and groups that ascribe to Islam. Imam As-Sadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
The Islamic Shariah has decided the issues of Siyaasah [Footnote a] in the most comprehensive manner and guided towards all that should be done when dealing with Muslims and others based on the best and most just system- combined mercy and strength in the affair, leniency and compassion, and mercy for the people whatever the circumstances may be. When that is not possible, force is employed prudently and justly, rather than injustice and violence. Allah [The Exalted] said:
إن الله يأمر بالعدل والإحسان وإيتاء ذي القربى وينهى عن الفحشاء والمنكر والبغي يعظكم لعلكم تذكرون وأوفوا بعهد الله إذا عاهدتم ولا تنقضوا الأيمان بعد توكيدها وقد جعلتم الله عليكم كفيلا
Verily, Allah enjoins Al-Adl (i.e. justice and worshipping none but Allah Alone – Islamic Monotheism) and Al-Ihsan [i.e. to be patient in performing your duties to Allah, totally for Allah’s sake and in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet in a perfect manner], and giving (help) to kith and kin (i.e. all that Allah has ordered you to give them e.g., wealth, visiting, looking after them, or any other kind of help, etc.): and forbids Al-Fahsha (i.e. all evil deeds, e.g. illegal sexual acts, disobedience of parents, polytheism, to tell lies, to give false witness, to kill a life without right, etc.), and Al-Munkar (i.e all that is prohibited by Islamic law: polytheism of every kind, disbelief and every kind of evil deeds, etc.), and Al-Baghy (i.e. all kinds of oppression), He admonishes you, that you may take heed. And fulfil the Covenant of Allah (Bai’a: pledge for Islam) when you have covenanted, and break not the oaths after you have confirmed them, and indeed you have appointed Allah your surety]. [An-Nahl. 90-91]
Allah commanded that justice be established with everyone, along with kindness and mercy for all, especially when it comes to family members and others whose rights must be upheld. In order to sanctify life (and physical well-being), wealth, honour, and rights, Allah forbade indecency and oppression. He also commanded the fulfilment and preservation of covenants and issued warnings against breaking them. Every Muslim is obliged to observe the commands and prohibitions (in the aforementioned verse), some of which are straightforward and evident; thus, there is neither a choice nor room for any dissent.
Allah, The Most High, said:
وما كان لمؤمن ولا مؤمنة إذا قضى الله ورسوله أمرا أن يكون لهم الخيرة من أمرهم ومن يعص الله ورسوله فقد ضل ضلالا مبينا
It is not for a believer, man or woman when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have any option in their decision. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, he has indeed strayed in a plain error. [Surah Al-Ahzaab. Ayah 36]
Allah said:
فلا وربك لا يؤمنون حتى يحكموك فيما شجر بينهم ثم لا يجدوا في أنفسهم حرجا مما قضيت ويسلموا تسليما
But no, by your Lord, they can have no Faith, until they make you (O Muhammad) judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submission]. [Surah An-Nisaa. Aayah 65]
Allah said:
فإن تنازعتم في شيء فردوه إلى الله والرسول
(And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allah (i.e. the Book of Allah) and His Messenger (i.e. go to the Messenger whilst he was alive and refer to his Sunnah after he has passed away]. [Surah An-Nisaa. Ayah 59]
Allah said:
وما اختلفتم فيه من شيء فحكمه إلى الله
And in whatsoever you differ, the decision thereof is with Allah (He is the ruling Judge)]. [Ash-Shooraa. 10]
When this first affair is examined, you will find it to be in accordance with justice and wisdom, in harmony with the welfare of the people, and repelling corruption.
The second category consists of matters whose origins or applications to reality are unclear, and unknown whether they are rejected or accepted by the Shariah, to be pursued or avoided. Regarding these affairs, they (i.e. the rulers, upright scholars, and experts) have been commanded to establish consultation, examine them from all angles, consider the (Shariah) criteria and regulations on which they are dependent, the goals and objectives that result from them, compare the welfare and disadvantages, and give preference to the most upright among them. Allah said: [وشاورهم في الأمر – And consult them in the affairs]. [Surah Al Imran. Ayah 159]
And Allah stated about all the believers:
وأمرهم شورى بينهم
And they (conduct) their affairs by mutual consultation]. [Ash-Shooraa. 38]
With regard to this affair, Allah gave more room after laying the principles and rules that are appropriate for every period and location, regardless of how circumstances change and develop. The worldly and religious affairs, as well as the affairs of the people will be rectified, and evils and harms are repelled when the fundamental principles of the Shariah are applied to judge those affairs that are of a general nature and the side issues connected to them. However, to achieve this, it is necessary to convene councils of prudent individuals who provide true counsel -individuals of sound minds, broad intellect, sound opinion, and comprehensive understanding (that is in accordance with the Qur’an and Sunnah), so that internal issues are examined one by one, research that takes into account all relevant aspects is conducted, affairs are perceived as they should be, a clear understanding of what they depend on, the means to achieving them if they are to be pursued, a clear perception of the overall and partial benefits and welfare that will result from them, a study of the best and simplest ways to acquire them, a study of the harms that needs to be repelled and tracing their causes and sources of origin, resolving them as much as possible, striving to eliminate them completely if possible, but if not possible, at least reducing and lessening their evil outcomes. Allah [The Exalted] said: [فاتقوا الله ما استطعتم – Fear Allah as much as you can]. [At-Taghaabun. 16]
Regarding both internal and foreign policy, the Imam further stated: Allah said:
وأعدوا لهم ما استطعتم من قوة ومن رباط الخيل ترهبون به عدو الله وعدوكم
And make ready against them all you can of power, including steeds of war to threaten the enemy of Allah and your enemy]. [Surah Al-Anfaal. Ayah 60]
Allah commanded (Muslim rulers) to prepare everything that is feasible in terms of power, including political and mental fortitude, industries, weaponry, and everything else that is used to bolster (Muslim forces) and terrify enemies- all activities related to military strategy, military arts, diverse weapons, forts, and defences against the evils of the foes. Allah said:
يا أيها الذين آمنوا خذوا حذركم
O you who believe! Take your precautions. [An-Nisaa. 71]
See how these teachings of the Islamic Shariah represent the only (correct course of action) and the most powerful means of implementing both internal and external policy! Muslims attain perfection and righteousness when they are guided by these fundamental principles and their subsidiary matters, (whereas) the deficiency that is anticipated and arises is owing to disregarding these affairs and not paying close attention to them.
And from Siyaasah Shar’iyyah, (we learn that) Allah guides people to establish matters of universal welfare. It is the duty of each group in society to gain in-depth knowledge of the reality of a particular aspect of this welfare, what it depends on, the avenues through which it can be achieved and perfected, and to use all reasonable efforts to deliver it as much as possible. Allah said:
ولتكن منكم أمة يدعون إلى الخير ويأمرون بالمعروف وينهون عن المنكر
Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good (Islam), enjoining Al-Ma’ruf (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do) and forbidding Al-Munkar (polytheism and disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden). [Al Imran. 104]
Allah said:
وما كان المؤمنون لينفروا كافة فلولا نفر من كل فرقة منهم طائفة ليتفقهوا في الدين ولينذروا قومهم إذا رجعوا إليهم لعلهم يحذرون
And it is not (proper) for the believers to go out to fight (Jihad) all together. Of every troop of them, a party only should go forth, that they (who are left behind) may get instructions in (Islamic) religion, and that they may warn their people when they return to them, so that they may beware (of evil). [at-Tawbah. 122]
There is no question that seeking public welfare in the manner that Allah has instructed is the reason for religious and worldly perfection, as observed by everyone who is familiar with it.
Allah said:
ادع إلى سبيل ربك بالحكمة والموعظة الحسنة وجادلهم بالتي هي أحسن
Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur’an) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better]. [An-Nahl. 125]
This involves preaching to Muslims who have violated certain aspects of the religion, as well as preaching to nonbelievers. Muslims are exhorted to perfect their religion, while unbelievers are called to accept Islam as the only way to rectification for humanity. This call should be based on wisdom, which is to adopt the approach that is most effective for achieving good, perfecting it, and eliminating or reducing evil in the context of time, location, people, and circumstances. [Footnote b]
Preaching should also be carried out with fine admonition, and this admonition consists of an explanation and a clarification of what is good and bad, as well as highlighting the advantages of the good outcomes in this life and the next. Because of its inherent goodness as well as its pathways that are marked by kindness, leniency, forbearance, patience, etc., Allah described this preaching as a good admonition. Additionally, if an argument is necessary to persuade someone, it should be presented in the best manner possible. The arguer should appeal for the truth, demonstrate its beauty and the evil that results from its opposite, and address any doubts raised by the opponent. This should be done with polite words and excellent manners, not with force, harshness, callousness, or verbal abuse because those things can cause great harm. Allah said:
فبما رحمة من الله لنت لهم ولو كنت فظا غليظ القلب لانفضوا من حولك فاعف عنهم
And by the Mercy of Allah, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you; so overlook (their faults)]. [Surah Aal Imran Aayah 159] [Footnote c] [(1)] [End of quote]
This path, as simply outlined by Imam As-Sadi, has nothing to do with the path of so-called religious clerics who participate in current political systems because their orientation is nothing more than the tail-ends of the Ikhwaanees (the Muslim Brotherhood Sect). Click here to read:
The information in the links above will make it abundantly evident that the infiltrators do everything they can to hide within Salafiyyah, but they are constantly discovered, rebutted, and banished by the proactive Salafi Scholars and Students of Knowledge. As for declaring infiltrators and political activists as heretics or apostates, we once again demand that the cretins reveal the names of persons as well as the verdicts issued against them because the Salafi Scholars do not issue this judgement except based on sound principles.
Finally, the notion that the US should covertly fund the so-called Madkhalists as a group is ridiculous; instead, the US should utilise those resources to provide food and shelter for its homeless population as well as drug rehabilitation for addicts. Truth is preserved till the end of time, thus it has never needed the money of a ruler, Muslim or not. If the believers uphold Tawheed, and obey Allah and His Messenger, they will undoubtedly triumph in every era. Allah said:
Allah has promised those among you who believe, and do righteous good deeds, that He will certainly grant them succession to (the present rulers) in the earth, as He granted it to those before them, and that He will grant them the authority to practise their religion, that which He has chosen for them (i.e. Islam). And He will surely give them in exchange a safe security after their fear (provided) they (believers) worship Me and do not associate anything (in worship) with Me. But whoever disbelieved after this, they are the Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient to Allah). [Surah An-Nur. Ayah 55]
The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
“There will not cease to be a group amongst my Ummah upon the truth; neither will they be harmed by those who betray them nor those who oppose them until the command of Allah arrives [i.e. the day of judgement]”. [Al-Bukhari]
Footnote a: What is Siyaasah: It refers to the regulation of civic affairs and has control over both the behaviour of the person and the entire society. It involves Islamic jurisprudence, which helps the rulers gain knowledge and comprehension of the Shariah laws and principles pertaining to managing the business of the state and its structures. [at-Taleeq Alaa As-Siyaasah Ash-Shar’iyyah. Slightly paraphrased. Page 5 by Imam Muhammad Ibn Saaleh al-Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy upon him)]
NB: This Siyaasah is to be differentiated from the methodology of ISIS, Ikhwaan Al-Muslimeen, and other deviated sects. Read articles by Shaikh Abu Iyaadh [may Allah preserve him]
We have reached the morning whilst being upon the Fitrah of Islam; upon the statement of Ikhlas; and upon the religion of our Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and the way of our forefather Ibrahim , who was Haneefan [one who singled out Allah in worship and distanced himself from everything worshipped besides Allah] and Musliman [a true Muslim], and he was not of those who associated partners to Allah [in worship].
In the evening, we replace [أَصْبَحْنَا – we have reached the morning] with the statement [أَمْسَيْنَا – we have reached the evening].
Explanation
أَصْبَحْنَا عَلَى فِطْرَةِ الإِسْلاَمِ
“We have reached the morning whilst being upon the Fitrah of Islam”.
Meaning: We have been favoured through reaching the morning, whilst we are upon the religion of Islam, adhering to it and being safeguarded upon it- neither being from those upon something different nor those who substitute their Islam.
The religion of Islam is the religion of Fitrah- [i.e. the religion a person would naturally incline towards because Allah created mankind with the natural disposition to incline towards it], thus, a person turns towards it wholeheartedly, making it the main goal and adhering to it -outwardly and inwardly- through the deeds and sound creed ordained by Allah. Allah, The Most High, said:
So set you [O Muhammad] your face towards the religion of pure Islamic Monotheism Hanifan [worship none but Allah Alone] Allah’s Fitrah [i.e. Allah’s Islamic Monotheism], with which He has created mankind. No change let there be in Khalqillaah [i.e. the Religion of pure Islamic Monotheism], that is the straight religion, but most of men know not].
This is the natural disposition upon which mankind was created, so whoever abandons this state has opposed and corrupted his natural disposition, just as the Messenger said that Allah said: “Indeed, I created My servants as Hunafaa [i.e. one having a natural inclination to worship Allah alone and respond to the call of my Messengers], but it is Satan who turns them away from the right religion and makes unlawful for them what I made lawful for them, and commanded them to ascribe partners to Me that which I have sent down no authority.” [Saheeh Muslim Number 2865]
[وَكَلِمَةِ الإِخْلاَصِ–(we have reached the morning, whilst being upon) the statement of Ikhlas].
Meaning: We have reached the morning whilst being upon this pure statement and that is the statement: “There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah”.
This great and lofty statement is the best of all great statements and loftiest of them; rather it is main fountainhead of the religion and its foundation. Due to this, mankind was created solely for the purpose of fulfilling what this statement necessitates, and likewise due to this statement the Messengers were sent to mankind, the Books were revealed and the people were divided into believers and disbelievers. It is the essence of the call of the Messengers and the basis of their message. It is the greatest favour that Allah has bestowed on His servants. Sufyaan Bin Uyaynah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“Allah has not bestowed on a servant -amongst His servants -a bounty greater than the fact He acquainted them with statement ‘There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah'”.
The statement “There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah” is a statement of sincerity -a statement of Islamic Monotheism and rejection of Shirk. Allah, The Most High, said that Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, said to his people:
And (remember) when Ibrahim (Abraham) said to his father and his people: “Verily, I am innocent of what you worship, “Except Him (i.e. I worship none but Allah Alone) Who did create me, and verily, He will guide me.” And he made it [i.e. La ilaha ill-Allah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah Alone)] a Word lasting among his offspring (True Monotheism), that they may turn back (i.e. to repent to Allah or receive admonition).
If a servant of Allah wakes up whilst being upon what this statement of sincerity necessitates -neither being from those upon something else nor those who substitute it- he has reached the morning whilst being upon a good situation.
[i.e. and we have reached the morning whilst being) upon the religion of our Prophet Muhammad].
Meaning: We have reached the morning whilst being upon this great religion, which Allah is pleased with for His servants and sent His Prophet with. Allah, The Most High, said:
But Allah has endeared the Faith to you and has beautified it in your hearts, and has made disbelief, wickedness and disobedience (to Allah and His Messenger) hateful to you. These! They are the rightly guided ones.
And had it not been for the Grace of Allah and His Mercy on you, not one of you would ever have been pure from sins. But Allah purifies (guides to Islam) whom He wills, and Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower.
And the way of our forefather Ibrahim, who was Haneefan (one who singled out Allah in worship and distanced himself from everything worshipped besides Allah) and Musliman (a true Muslim), and he was not of those who associated partners to Allah (in worship).
Meaning: We have reached the morning whilst being upon this blessed religion of Ibraaheem, – the friend of the Most Merciful (Allah)- the religion of Monotheism and distanced from polytheism. And indeed Allah commanded His Prophet, peace and blessing of Allah be upon him, to follow the way of Prophet Ibrahim, saying:
Say (O Muhammad): “Truly, my Lord has guided me to a Straight Path, a right religion, the religion of Ibrahim (Abraham), Hanifa[i.e. the true Islamic Monotheism – to believe in One God (Allah i.e. to worship none but Allah, Alone).
And strive hard in Allah’s Cause as you ought to strive (with sincerity and with all your efforts that His Name should be superior). He has chosen you (to convey His Message of Islamic Monotheism to mankind by inviting them to His religion, Islam), and has not laid upon you in religion any hardship, it is the religion of your father Ibrahim (Abraham) (Islamic Monotheism).
If a servant of Allah wakes up in the morning whilst being upon this blessed religion of Islamic Monotheism, they are upon a tremendous good and virtue. How beautiful and great that a Muslim begins their morning with these blessed statements. [1]
Hasten Towards Good And Fear The Fitan
Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
“Hasten towards good deeds, because there will be trials which would be like a part of a dark night, wherein a man wakes up as a believer and becomes a disbeliever by night or he begins the night as a believer and wakes up as a disbeliever, and a man would sell his religion for a portion of the worldly life”. [Muslim 118]
Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, said:
This is proof (to show that) the worldly life is one of the trials- the Zahratud Dunyaa (adornments of the worldly life) and Zinaatud Dunya (things of the worldly life such as food, drinks, transportation, mansions, castles, status etc)- thus a person abandons his religion. A person might be captured by desire and love of the worldly things, thus he abandons his religion due to it. Allah warned us against the worldly life, its adornment and being deceived by it, instead we take from the worldly life that which is sufficient in obedience to Allah. As for just going along and being forgetful of the Afterlife, this is destruction itself”. [2]
Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
Many trials have occurred and from them the trial of the khawarij, the Rawafid and killing. Deviation and misguidance have occurred – either fighting and trials (related) to politics or trials (related) to creed, methodology and what is similar to it. Many people who were to be destroyed were destroyed and the one whom Allah protected was saved and (enabled) to adhere to the true methodology. Indeed, all praises and thanks be to Allah, many were saved due to the clarity and establishment of this methodology (of the Salaf), just as the Messenger promised that “There will not cease to be a group from my Ummah manifest and upon the truth, neither harmed by those who forsake them nor by those who oppose them until the hour is established”.
So, Allah’s proof has been established against the people from the time Muhammad was sent until the establishment of the hour. A time will not come except that His proofs are established by the inheritors of the prophets [i.e. the scholars of Ahlus Sunnah]- the people of sound knowledge, the Taa’ifatul Mansurah [the victorious group] that adheres to the truth and will not depart from it until the establishment of the hour. Allah’s proof has been established against (the people) and through them (i.e. the upright scholars) Allah saves many people, and all the praises and thanks be to Allah.
Therefore, during every trial, they (the scholars of Ahlus Sunnah) must openly proclaim the truth and clarify it for the people. They should distinguish – for them – between guidance and misguidance, truth and falsehood, the manner in which the people will be safeguarded from these trials, the path through which they will be saved from entering into trials and other affairs (by way of which) Allah guides this (victorious) group when (they) face every trial. And indeed the author [i.e. Imam Al-Aajurree] reiterated this hadeeth, “A man will wake up in the morning as a Muslim and by evening he becomes a disbeliever”. Yes, a man may be upon truth and then you do not see him thereafter except that he has become a disbeliever or a misguided innovator (in the religion)! This is nothing else but humiliation! He used to claim that he is upon good, a possessor of knowledge and upon the truth, but then he falls into disbelief-either major disbelief that exits a person from the fold of Islam or the one that does not exit a person from the fold of Islam. This is ignominy and Allah’s Protection is sought. How many people have been humiliated and exposed by a trial! You come to know of them and their false claims are unveiled, and their reality is clarified for you. [3]
[1] An Excerpt from ‘Fiqh Al-Ad’iyah Wal Adhkar’ pages 3/35-39
[2]An Excerpt from Sharh Kitab Al-Fitan Wal-Hawaadith Lil-Imaam Muhammad Bin Abdil Wahhab. 11-12
[3] An Excerpt from ‘Adh-Dharee’ah Ilaa Bayan Maqasid Kitab Ash-Shariah 1/200-202
Al-Allamah Muqbil Bin Hadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, was asked:
ما أدلة تحريم الصور ذوات الأرواح الشمسية
نص الإجابة:
دليلها ما جاء في < الصحيحين > عن عائشة أن النبي – صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم – أراد أن يدخل حجرتها فرأها قد سترت سهوة لها بقرام لها تصاوير – والقرام هو الكساء – فأبى وتمعر وجه رسول الله – صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم – فقال : ” يا عائشة ! إن أشد الناس عذاباً يوم القيامة الذين يصنعون هذه الصور ” ، والصور التي في القرام ليست مجسمة ، هذا دليل أول .
الثاني : ما جاء في < صحيح مسلم > أن علي بن أبي طالب أمر أبا الهياج الأسدي أن لا يدع قبراً مشرفاً إلا سواه ، ولا صورة إلا طمسها ، وقال : إنه أمرني بذلك رسول الله – صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم – ، شا هدنا من الحديث : ( ولا صورة ) ، فصورة نكرة في سياق النفي تعم كل صورة إلا ما خصه الدليل .
الدليل الثالث : عموم حديث رسول الله – صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم – : ” كل مصورٍ في النار ” .
الدليل الرابع : ما جاء في < الصحيح > أن النبي – صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم – لعن المصور .
الدليل الخامس : ما جاء في < مسند الإمام أحمد > أن النبي – صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم – دخل الكعبة فوجد إبراهيم وإسماعيل يستقسمان بالأزلام فقال : ” والله ما استقسما بالأزلام ” ثم أمر النبي – صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم – بماء وخرقة ومُسحت الصور .
هذه الأدلة تدل على أن الصور الشمسية محرمة ، وقد قال بهذا الإمام النووي في < شرح صحيح مسلم > ، ونقل كلامه الشوكاني ووافقه على ذلك
From Abū Najīh al-ʿIrbāḍ bin Sāriyah (raḍiyallāhu ʿanhu) who said:
The Messenger of Allah gave us a sermon by which our hearts were filled with fear and tears came to our eyes. We said: “O Messenger of Allāh, it is as though this is a farewell sermon, so counsel us.” He said, “I counsel you to fear Allah and to give absolute obedience even if a slave becomes your leader. Verily he among you who lives [long] will see great controversy, so you must keep to my sunnah and to the sunnah of the rightly-guided Khalifahs – bite onto it with your molars. Beware of newly invented matters, for every invented matter is an innovation and every innovation is a go
The liars stated:
A cornerstone of Madkhalist discourse is unquestioning loyalty to governments in public, even those that use extreme and unjustified violence against their subjects. Unlike other Islamist groups which often oppose totalitarian, mostly secular governments in the Middle East, the Madkhalist movement is openly supportive of such regimes. Madkhalists argue that the governments of Arab countries are not to be revolted even if they are oppressive. They hold that God has given the highest Muslim authority this right due to the 59th Quranic verse in Surah of the Women translated: “Oh those who believe, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those who have authority amongst you”. And also due to some other prophetic traditions; anyone who rejects their view is labelled as a member of the Khawarij, a Muslim sect. [End of quote]
Response: First of all, as we have repeatedly established in this series, there is no such thing as a “Mad’khalist Movement or Strain” within Salafiyyah, rather, this term was concocted by those who want to vilify Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, because he rebutted and exposed those figureheads of Bidah who attempted to undermine or falsify the sound Salafi Methodology. The damn liars concoct yet another lie about the Salafiyyoon, claiming that they show unwavering loyalty to governments in public. However, the Qur’an and the Sunnah command Muslims to obey Muslim rulers when they give good orders and they are not obeyed in sin and transgression, but revolt is not allowed even when they are tyrants. Allah said:
Verily! Allah commands that you should render back the trusts to those, to whom they are due; and that when you judge between men, you judge with justice. Verily, how excellent is the teaching that He (Allah) gives you! Truly, Allah is Ever All-Hearer and All-Seer. O you who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger (Muhammad), and those of you (Muslims) who are in authority. (And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger, if you believe in Allah and in the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for final determination. [An-Nisaa. 58-59]
Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
The first verse, according to the scholars, was revealed in relation to the rulers; it commands them to return trusts to those to whom they are due and to judge justly between the people. The second verse was revealed in reference to those who are under the ruler’s authority, including the armies and others, that it is obligated to them to obey the rulers who uphold justice in their distributions, rulings, military campaigns, and other matters, with the exception of times when they give one orders to disobey Allah, as there cannot be obedience to the creation in disobedience Allah. And if they disagree on anything, they should refer back to Allah’s Book and His Messenger’s Sunnah. If the rulers fail to do this, then they will only be obeyed in accordance with obeying Allah and His Messenger, and their rights will be fulfilled in accordance with what Allah and His Messenger instructed, with the result that they will be supported in righteousness and piety but not in sin and transgression. [(2)]
Indeed, absolute loyalty is solely for Allah and His Messenger; it is not given to any ruler or member of his subjects, regardless of whether they are righteous or immoral. It is not considered disobedience to Allah to obey a harsh or repressive ruler in an affair that is not tantamount to disobedience to Allah and His Messenger, alongside the fact that it is prohibited to revolt against such a ruler. The liars and their ilk will not listen, even if this is repeated a billion times unless Allah wishes to guide them. Read here:
“Unlike other Islamist groups which often oppose totalitarian, mostly secular governments in the Middle East, the Madkhalist movement is openly supportive of such regimes. Madkhalists argue that the governments of Arab countries are not to be revolted even if they are oppressive”. [End of quote]
Response: The issue with the liars is that they don’t want Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Haadi al-Mad’khali and the other Salafi Scholars to direct the populace in this matter in the right direction. However, the truth must be propagated since they want it to be suppressed so they can continue spreading their deception unhindered. Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
“Listening to and obeying the leader is an obligation upon a Muslim, whether he likes it or dislikes it, as long as he is not commanded to disobey Allah. If he is commanded to disobey, then there is no listening or obedience”. [(3)]
Because the liars do not want to listen to the Salafiyyoon when they transmit these authentic Prophetic reports, they accuse us of supporting tyranny, as if they’ve heard us say that any wrong perpetrated against citizens is lawful and should be commended. Is the above narration a forgery by the so-called Mad’khalists or an authentic Prophetic report?! Muslim governments, whether Arab or not, are not to be overthrown. However, despite the abundant evidence against revolt, the liars assert that in contrast to other Islamist groups, the Mad’khalists (i.e., so-called Mad’khalists) support tyranny.
Secondly, the Salafiyyoon do not in any way, shape, or form promote secularism. Read below:
The liars shot themselves in the foot by stating: “They hold that God has given the highest Muslim authority this right due to the 59th Quranic verse in Surah of the Women translated:
“Oh those who believe, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those who have authority amongst you”. And also due to some other prophetic traditions; anyone who rejects their view is labeled as a member of the Khawarij, a Muslim sect”. [End of quote]
This Ayah is directed at all Muslims and discusses the fact that, in agreement with what we have already established, Muslim rulers are only to be obeyed when doing so does not amount to disobedience to Allah and His Messenger, and revolt is not permitted when such rulers are oppressive. Read again:
The liars stated: “And also due to some other prophetic traditions; anyone who rejects their view is labeled as a member of the Khawarij, a Muslim sect”.
Read on this link: https://www.kharijites.com/kj/
Indeed, there is nothing to say after presenting the above proofs other than to ask Allah to guide the liars and pseudo-researchers, or if they persist, to disfigure their tongues for defaming the Salafi Scholars.
