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]
Emulating Scholars Can Only Be In What Is Good
Imam Abdul Aziz Bin Baz, may Allah have mercy upon him, was asked: The question: Our brother also says: There are personalities- role models for everyone, however, they shave their beards. What is your view on this matter?
The answer is: If a scholar disobeys his Lord, he is not considered a role model in that which he disobeys his Lord. The Jews (i.e. those among them who deviated) were scholars, but despite this, they disobeyed the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and did not respond to the truth, thus, Allah rebuked and became angry with them. Therefore, whoever among the scholars who resemble them will share in Allah’s wrath in accordance with his act of disobedience. And the one who resembles the Christians by performing acts of worship based on ignorance and turning away from the religion, he has a share of misguidance and resemblance to the Christians. This is why Sufyan ibn Uyaynah, may Allah have mercy upon him, or Ath-Thawri stated: “Whoever among our scholars is corrupt, he has a resembles to the Jews, and whoever among our devout worshippers is corrupt, he resembles the Christians (i.e. those Jews and Christians who deviated from the path of their prophets).”
Therefore, it is incumbent upon the Muslim to be cautious of resembling all two groups. If he finds a scholar committing a sin, he should not emulate him in that sin; rather, he advises him and supplicates to Allah for his guidance, and avoids following his example in that. The true role model is the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him – the scholar who should be followed and not the sinful (disobedient) scholar. If he commits an act of disobedience by shaving his beard, wearing his garments below his ankles, or regarding other matters, then layperson should not emulate him in that, instead, he should take emulate the scholars have been blessed with guidance – those who fear Allah and follow the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Following a role model in reality is by following the Messenger, because he is the basis, the Imam, peace and blessings be upon him. The scholars who follow him do so because he is the best example, the one (chosen and specified as a foundation for) emulation.
If you follow the good scholars in growing the beard and in all that Allah has legislated, then indeed, you are, in this regard, emulating the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, whom the scholars follow in truth, following him with regards to that which he prescribed for them. [2]
Secondly, read what Shaikh Ali Hudhaifi- may Allah preserve him, stated about Ahlus Sunnah and their Scholars:
Thirdly, regardless of whether one follows the false principle of Shaikh Falih Al-Harbi, may Allah guide him, or not, they are asked for clear proof when they make Tabdee of Muslims, especially Muslims who are well known for their sound Aqeedah and methodology.
And when you testify, be just, even if (it concerns) a near relative. [1]
When you testify by way of a statement to judge between people, differentiate between them in a discourse, and speak regarding matters and circumstances, be just in your speech, adhere to truthfulness regarding those you love and those you hate, be fair and do not conceal what needs to be made clear because it is forbidden and tantamount to injustice to divert (from justice and fairness) when speaking against the one you hate. [An Excerpt from Tafseer As-Sadi]
How astonishing that after numerous proofs are presented that clearly illustrates the grave errors of an individual, someone suddenly appears and tells you I don’t agree. We give a simple response as follows: Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated:
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. [An-Nahl. 64] [Al-Mulakh-khas Al-Jameel Fee Bayaan Manhaj Ash-Shaikh Rabee Fid-Da’wati Wal-Jarhi Wat-Ta’deel. Page 87]
Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him
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.
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
