Salaf As Saalih (Pious Predecessors)

Sa’eed Ibn Amr Al-Bardha’ee [rahimahullaah] said: I witnessed [when] Abu Zur’ah was asked about Haarith Al-Muhaasibee and his books; so he said to the questioner: Beware of these books; they are books of bidah and misguidance. [Al-Meezaan 2/165]

What Enables a Person to Speak With Wisdom?

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on June 25, 2017. Posted in Bid'ah (Innovation), Pearls of Wisdom, Salaf As Saalih (Pious Predecessors), Scholars of Islam, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

Abu Uthmaan An-Naysabooree [rahimahullaah] said: Whoever commands himself with the Sunnah in speech and action will speak with wisdom. And whoever commands himself with desires in speech and action will speak with innovation.

Treat Neighbours Well – Be They Muslims or Non-Muslims

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on June 21, 2017. Posted in Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Purification of The Soul, Salaf As Saalih (Pious Predecessors).

A Sheep was slaughtered for Abdullaah Ibn Umar [radiyallaahu-anhumaa], so he said to his slave, “Have you given to our Jewish neighbour? Have you given to our Jewish neighbours? I heard the Messenger of Allaah [sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam] saying, ‘Jibreel did not cease advising me [about the rights of] a neighbour until I thought that he [a neighbour] would inherit from me.’ “

Evil Deeds and Scholars- By Sufyaan Ath-Thawri [rahimahullaah]

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on June 1, 2017. Posted in Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Salaf As Saalih (Pious Predecessors).

When Scholars become corrupted

Sweetest of that which is in the Dunya – Ibnul Mubaarak

Written by Amjad Khan on May 3, 2017. Posted in Aqeedah (Creed & Belief), Articles, Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Salaf As Saalih (Pious Predecessors), Scholars of Islam, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors.

On the Authority of Al-Hussain ibn Al-Hasan Al-Maroozee who said: I heard ibnul Mubaarak say:

“The people of the dunya exited the dunya before tasting the sweetest of that which is in it. It was said to him, and what is the sweetest of that which is in it?

He said: Ma’rifatu Allah – azza wa jal – (knowledge and awareness of Allah).”

Hilyatul Awliyaa Vol. 3 Page 431

Those Who Claim to Love the Companions but Defend those who Speak ill of them – Shaykh Zaid Al-Madkhalee

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on May 1, 2017. Posted in Sahaabah, Salaf As Saalih (Pious Predecessors), The Salaf - Pious Predecessors, Video.

Shaykh Zaid Al-Madkhali’s on the one who claims love for the companions – May Allah be pleased with them – but then at the same time defends those who speak badly of them.

Question: What is your advice to one who claims love for the companions – May Allah be pleased with them – and at the same time defends those who speak ill of them?

You will not Love Allah until… – al-Hasan al-Basree

Written by Amjad Khan on May 1, 2017. Posted in Aqeedah (Creed & Belief), Articles, Monotheism - Tawheed, Must Read, Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Salaf As Saalih (Pious Predecessors), Scholars of Islam, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors.

On the authority of al-Hasan al-Basree (rahimahullah):

“Oh son of Aadam (alayhis salaam), Love Allah! Allah will love you, and know that you will not love Allah until you love obeying Him.”

Istinshaaq Naseem al-Anas li ibn Rajab Page 31

Acting on Knowledge – Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal

Written by Amjad Khan on April 25, 2017. Posted in Articles, Purification of The Soul, Salaf As Saalih (Pious Predecessors), Scholars of Islam, Seeking Knowledge, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors.

Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (rahimahullah):

I did not write a single hadeeth except verily I acted on it, to the extent that it came to me that the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) was cupped and gave Abaa Tayba a deenar, so I was cupped and gave the cupper a deenar.

Siyaar A’laam An-Nubalaa Vol 11 Page 296