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How to deal with the Disobedient Elderly Person | Shaikh Abdur-Razzaq al-Badr

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How to Deal With the Elderly Person Who Does Not Pray or Commits Acts of Disobedience

Question to Shaikh Abdur-Razzaaq Al-Badr:

”How is the elderly person dealt with, if he does not establish the prayer or if he commits some of the (acts) of disobedience?

Answer:

We know from what has preceded (i.e. in the lecture) that the elderly person has rights due to his old age; the rights of the elderly, even if he is not a Muslim, then how about the one who abandons the prayer completely?

This (person) is a disbeliever due to the saying of the Messenger (‘alayhi salat wasallam): ”the covenant between us and them is the prayer, so whoever abandons it has disbelieved. ”And the ahaadeeth regarding this affair are many.

*[Note: Listener/Reader: The scholars differ with regards to the affair of the person who abandons the Salaah out of laziness, as to whether he is a disbeliever or not; so refer to the different arguments of the scholars on the topic. See the arguments of Shaikh Uthaymeen, Shaikh Bin Baaz, Shaikh Al-Albaanee (rahimahumullaah)]

However, regardless of this (i.e. this elder’s abandonment of the prayer), the rights of the elderly remain; so he is shown kindness and is dealt with in accordance with what such rights necessitates, in winning over his heart, and with the hope that Allaah (Tabaaraka-Wata-Aalaa) will guide him and return him to correctness, especially if he is a father or a near relative, then a person should deal with him in the worldly life with goodness and kindness. In this also is winning over his heart, and perhaps Allaah (Subhaanahu wa ta’ala) will grant him guidance and success.

And we did come across (i.e. in the lecture) the saying of Allaah: ”But if they (both) strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not, but behave with them in the world kindly.”
[Luqmaan: Ayah: 15].

He (Allaah) did not say: disrespect both of them, or cut off the relationship (between you and them), rather He said: ”but behave with them in the world kindly.” So, (you) behave kindly even if he is a disbeliever or polytheist; and even if he is caller to polytheism and disbelief, the father is (still) treated with kindness, also the mother and the close relative; so that this kindness becomes a means to winning over his heart and to draw it close to the truth and goodness.

And if he is from the sinful believers, then also he is to be dealt with in a good way and at the same time give him advise with etiquettes, without raising oneself above him, arrogance or what is similar to that; rather you him advise with etiquettes, gentleness and wise mannerisms, and perhaps Allaah (Tabaaraka-Wata-Aalaa) will bless him with guidance and bestow him steadfastness

[source: www.al-badr.net]

Kissing the Hand of the Elderly Person | Shaikh Abdur-Razzaaq Al-Badr

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Kissing the Hand of the Elderly Person

Question to Shaikh Abdur-Razzaaq Al-Badr:

“In some countries they kiss the hand of the elderly (people) and the father; is there a prohibition in that?”

Answer:

“Kissing the hand of an elderly father: This has been transmitted in some reports (of the pious predecessors), however that which has been transmitted in the ahaadeeth of the Prophet (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) is the kissing of the head (i.e. the forehead) of a father or the elderly (people). This is carried out by a Muslim and he will be rewarded for it Inshaa-Allaah; and this is not an affair that is done always and repeated in every meeting, but it is from the etiquettes (carried out towards) the elders, that one kisses his head (i.e the forehead of the elderly person) as an honour and respect for him. The kissing of the hand has been narrated in some of the narrations of the pious predecessors with this meaning.

[source: www.al-badr.net]

Shaikh Saaleh Al-Fawzaan’s Recommendation for Shaikh Rabee’ Al-Madkhalee

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Questioner: “Virtuous Shaikh, there is to be found in the bookstores the book ”Al-Intisaar Li-Kitaabil Azeezil Jabbaar Was-Sahaabatu Al-Akhyaar” and the book ”Kash Zaif At-Tasawwuf” of Dr Rabee Al-Madkhalee; do you advise us with it? (i.e. to read and benefit from it)”

Answer by Shaikh Saalih al-Fawzaan:

“Wallaahi, I have not read it myself. The man is good, well-known and he is a scholar. As for the book, I have not read it myself so as to make judgement on it. Na’am.”

This fatwah is especially for those who reproach Shaikh Rabee’ Al-Madkhali without Knowledge. Indeed, the speech of Shaikh Saalih Al-Fawzaan is clear and manifest; he said about Shaikh Rabee’: ”The man is good, well-known and he is a Scholar.”

Allaah (The Most High) said:

”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.” Surah An-Nisaa 4:59

Allaah (The Most High) said:

”And We sent not (as Our Messengers) before you (O Muhammad) any but men, whom We inspired, (to preach and invite mankind to believe in the Oneness of Allah). So ask of those who know the Scripture [learned men], if you know not.” Surah an-Nahl 16:43

Examine The One Who Wants To Marry Your Precious Daughter Or Your Beloved Son

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In The Name of Allaah, the Most Merciful the Bestower of Mercy

Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah [rahimahullaah] said:

If he [i.e. the man] is persistent upon sin, he is not to be married to, because some the pious predecessors said: ‘’He who marries his precious one [i.e. daughter] to an evil doer, then indeed he has severed her womb’’

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Clarification: Naming Individuals in Responding to Followers of Abul Hasan (Masjid as-Sunnah Cheetham Hill)

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 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Important Clarification Regarding Specific Names of Individuals Mentioned In Responses Directed at the Followers of Abul Hasan at Masjid As-Sunnah [Cheethamhill-Manchester] Or Anyone Else

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Abu Uwais (rahimahullaah) On The Reality of Abu Usaamah

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In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful The Bestower of Mercy

Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullaah) said: ‘’The sensible person does not (merely) look at what is apparent, but he looks at the reality.” [Source: Al-Uboodiyyah: page:112]   Al-Allaamah Ahmad Bin Yahyah An-Najmi (rahimahullaah) said:  “Your position on him (i.e. Abu Usaamah) is the same as your position on the people of innovation. Turn away from him and abandon him.” http://www.salafitalk.net/st/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=6&Topic=1136]

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Sheikh Rabee’ About the Mashayikh of Madinah and Maktabah Salafiyyah – Feb 2012

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Visit to Sheikh Rabee’ bin Haadi Al-Madhkhali Rabee’ 1/1433 – Feb 2012

On 24 Rabee’ 1 433, corresponding to Thursday 16th February 2012, Allaah blessed us to visit Sheikh Rabee’ bin Haadi al-Madhkhali. I prayed the Maghrib prayer with the Sheikh along with other brothers mainly from North Africa. Some of the students, I recognized, were studying at the Islamic University of Madinah or the Prophet’s mosque (sallallaahi ‘alaihi wa sallam). The sheikh said come to the house so we all entered his house. We sat down and waited for him to come from the other door. When he came, he gave sallam and asked how was Sheikh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiri?

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Shaikh Fawzaan: The Methodology of Ahlus Sunnah In Their Combat Against The Khawaarij

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In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful The Bestower of Mercy

 

 Imaam Barbahaaree (rahimahullaah) stated in Sharh- As Sunnah:

”It is permissible to fight the Khawaarij if they attack the wealth of the Muslims, or the Muslims and their families, but if they are dispersed, then the Muslim Ruler is not to seek after them, nor are their wounded to be killed, nor is booty taken from them, nor may those taken captive be killed, nor are those who flee to be pursued.”

Sheikh Saaleh Al-Fawzaan commented on the above statement of Imaam Barbahaaree (rahimahullaah) saying:

We know that the khawaarij are those who hold that they can renounce obedience (to the ruler). They hold that the ruler is not given the oath of allegiance or that it is not binding upon the people to maintain their oath of allegiance to him when he becomes sinful, and they (also) declare the Muslims to be disbelievers for committing major sins.  So if they adopt this school of thought and there arises neither uproar nor killing, then they are left alone, advised and given clarification in hope that they may repent.  If they cause uproar and manifest their strength, it then becomes obligatory upon the Muslims to fight them to avert their evil.

They are not fought on the basis that they are disbelievers; rather they are fought on the basis that they are Muslims who commit outrage and transgression against other Muslims. That is why when Ameerul Mumineen Ali (radiyallaahu-anhu) was asked about the khawaarij, ”Are they disbelievers?” He said: ”No, they flee from disbelief, but they are a people who have rebelled against us.”    Therefore, they (khawaarij) are not fought on the basis that they are disbelievers and that is why their women and children are not taken as captives, nor is their wealth taken, nor are their wounded killed; because they are only fought to avert their evil and not because of disbelief.

And regarding the saying of Imaam Barbahaaree (rahimahullaah):

‘It is permissible to fight the Khawaarij if they attack the wealth of the Muslims, or the Muslims and their families;’ because the Prophet (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) commanded that they are to be fought, and because Ali (radiyallaahu-anhu) fought them when they attacked and killed Abdullaah Ibn Khabbaab al Arrat and ripped open the stomach of his pregnant wife.  So Ameerul Mumineen Ali (radiyallaahu-anhu) decided to fight them as they brought about a good reason to be fought against.

And regarding the saying of Imaam Barbahaaree (rahimahullaah): ‘But if they are dispersed, then the Muslim leader is not to seek after them.”  If they refrain from fighting, the ruler is neither to chase them nor carry out a military expedition against them, as long as they do not commit acts of transgression. And no doubt they are misguided and are to be advised in hope that they may return (repentant) and are not fought.

And regarding the saying of Imaam Barbahaaree (rahimahullaah): ‘Nor are their wounded to be killed’; because the evil of the injured person is curtailed.   And regarding the saying of Imaam Barbahaaree (rahimahullaah): ‘Nor is booty to be taken from them’, meaning: their wealth is not to be taken as war booty; because it is the wealth of the Muslims.

And regarding the saying of Imaam Barbahaaree (rahimahullaah): ‘Nor may those taken captive be killed’ because they are Muslims, and by being injured and taken as captive their evil is curtailed.   And regarding the saying of Imaam Barbahaaree (rahimahullaah): ‘Nor are those who flee to be pursued’. If they flee, the leader is to leave them alone and not go after them as their evil is curtailed.

 [Source: It-haaful Qaaree Bitta’liqaat Alaa Sharhus Sunnah Lil Imaam Barbahaaree) by Sheikh Saaleh al-Fawzaan (hafidha-hullaah) (page: 240-242, Vol: 1)]