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Arab Spring

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

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

Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, was asked: “What do you think regarding what is now called the Arab Spring?” 

By Allah, the (Arab) “spring” has not brought us any healing. It has not brought us any healing; instead, (it has only led to) strife. The unbelievers refer to it as this (i.e. Arab Spring). The Muslims do not refer to it as “Spring”, instead, they call it strife and evils. It is true that it is a spring for the unbelievers because they harm Muslims through it, and they are pleased with what harms Muslims. This pleases them and it is their spring. (paraphrased)

Worship and the two types of hearts during Fitna

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Aqeedah, Aqeedah (Creed & Belief), Brotherhood, Contemporary Issues, Da'wah - Calling To Islam, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Monotheism - Tawheed, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

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

Maqil Bin Yasar, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

“Worship during Al-Harj is like emigrating to me”. [1]

Imam An-Nawawi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

The intent behind Al-Harj in this Hadith is when the affairs of the people are in a state of Ikhtilaat [i.e. chaos, confusion, disorder, disarray etc]. The reason behind the great virtue of worship during this state of affairs is because the people are heedless of worship and diverted from it, and none fulfils it except individuals. [2]

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

The intent behind Al-Harj is Al-Ikhtilaat [i.e. chaos, confusion, disarray] when it occurs between the Muslims. This is because many people are diverted from worship due to this state of confusion. Also killing and blood shed occurs during this state of affairs. Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, urges a person to engage in worship during the time of fitan because the majority of the people are diverted from worship. The one who busies himself with worship is like one who has migrated to Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. You know the virtue Al-Hijrah [migration]! Al-Hijrah in the Arabic language means to abandon. Allah said: [وَٱلرُّجۡزَ فَٱهۡجُرۡ – And keep away from the idols]. [Al-Muddathir. 5]

The one who engages in worship during times of fitan and it does not divert him from worship has the reward of one who migrated to Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, because a Muhaajir [emigrant] leaves his country and flees to Allah’s Messenger in order to safeguard his religion. This took place in the early Islamic era – during the era of the Messenger. So, the word Hijrah [migration] in the Islamic legislation means to leave the land of kufr and settle in the land of Iman in order to safeguard one’s religion.

The word Hijrah is also intended to mean abandonment in general, so the one who abandons Fitna and busies himself with worship has abandoned Fitna and proceeded towards worship. Therefore, Hijrah means to abandon something. Allah’s Messenger said: “A (true) Muslim is the one whom other Muslims are safe from his tongue and hands, and a Muhaajir [emigrant] is one who refrains from what Allah has forbidden”.[a] Therefore, he is a Muhaajir because he abandons what Allah has forbidden and fulfils what Allah has commanded. This Hadith urges a person to engage in worship during times of fitna because Fitna diverts people from worship except the one whom Allah blesses with the ability to abandon Fitna and engages in worship.

However, this does not mean that one refrains from warning against Fitna and clarifying for the people, rather – firstly – he abandons Fitna, warns the people and forbids them from it. This is because just as he would like the people to come to him with good, he should also go to them with good. Just as he loves to be safe from Fitna, he should also love the same for the people. This deed of his is Jihad [striving in the path of Allah] and Inkarul Munkar [i.e. the virtuous act of rejecting evil]. [3]

Al-Allaamah Rabee bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him,  stated:

Let us increase in obedience to (Allah). Let us be mindful of Shubuhaat and Shahawaat, for indeed the Fitan will be exposed to the hearts. Hudhaifah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported from Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said, “The Fitan will be exposed to the hearts of the people like a reed mat woven stick by stick, and any heart afflicted by them will have a black mark put into it, but any heart that rejects them will have a white mark put into it. Thus there will be two kinds of hearts: one is pure like a white gemstone and it will not be harmed by any tribulation as long as the heavens and earth endure, and the other is black and dusty like a worn-out vessel, neither recognizing good nor rejecting evil, but rather immersed in its desires”. [Sahih Muslim. Number 144]

The first type of heart: “Pure like a white gemstone and it will not be harmed by any tribulation as long as the heavens and earth endure”. This is because Allah grants them firmness and not due to their own power or strength; rather Allah grants them firmness:

يُثَبِّتُ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ بِٱلْقَوْلِ ٱلثَّابِتِ فِى ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا وَفِى ٱلْءَاخِرَةِ

Allah will keep firm those who believe, with the word that stands firm in this world (i.e. they will keep on worshipping Allah Alone and none else), and in the Hereafter. [Ibrahim 27]

Allah bestows His favour upon them by granting them firmness, thus, they are not harmed regardless of the greatness of the Fitan. Let me strike a similitude: I say, indeed amongst the people in the midst of these Fitan – just as Allah’s Messenger described the situation- are those who are firm like mountains; the winds, floods, hurricanes and storms come along, but they do not shake because the Iman in the hearts is like the firm mountains. Allah keeps them away from the Fitan and makes them firm, so they are not harmed. However, other people are like the trees that are moved -by the wind – to the right and the left until they finally fall. Others are like feathers and the Henna leaves- flying along with the Fitan when little Fitna occurs, such as when a mild wind (blows) the fragile leaves to a far-off place. We ask Allah to keep us firm.

The second type of heart is described as “Black and dusty like a worn-out vessel, neither recognising good nor rejecting evil, but rather immersed in its desires”. This is the state of the one whose heart is immersed in Fitnah. He agrees with it and does not reject it, so the Fitnah enters him gradually until his heart is worn out and thus becomes black like a worn-out vessel – a vessel whose mouth is turned upside down, this, regardless of the amount of water, butter fat and other things one attempts to pour into it, it will not accept anything. Indeed, we have often experienced the affair of this category of people – whose hearts are worn out – and regardless the of proofs and pieces of evidence- from the Qur’an and Sunnah – presented to nullify their falsehood, they do not accept that from you. This has to be the case because indeed Allah’s Messenger described such a person as one with a heart that is similar to a worn-out vessel- a heart that neither recognises truth nor rejects evil; rather it is immersed in its desires. Whatever agrees with his desires, he accepts it- not because it is the truth, but rather only because it agrees with his desires. This is similar to the Yahud [i.e. those Yahud who rejected the clear message of the final Messenger], for they know the truth, but wage war against it – accepting what agrees with their desires and rejecting what opposes their desires and wage war against it. This is something rife in this era amongst those whose hearts are worn-out, thus, they reach this state that has been described by Allah’s Messenger.

It is as if we are witnessing this matter whilst Allah’s Messenger describes these people -in our presence- and we can see their deeds and dishonourable stances. [4]

We ask Allah after Tashahud and before tasleem:

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

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

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

We ask Allah in general:

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

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

O Allaah! Rectify My Religion For Me, Which The Safeguard of My Affairs – [A Tremendous Supplication]

[1] Saheeh Muslim: Kitaab Al-Fitan Wa-Ash’raat As-Saa’ah- Chapter: The virtue of Ibaadah During Al-Harj. Hadeeth Number 2948]

[2] Saheeh Muslim Bi-Sharhi An-Nawawi. Vol 17. page 70. Hadeeth Number 2948. slightly paraphrased. Publishers: Daar al-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah. Ist Edition 1421 (Year 200) ]

[a] Bukhaari. Hadeeth Number 2382 and Muslim. Hadeeh Number 84]

[3] https://youtu.be/-HxAEXdPD-M?si=tk1PPPvtR57pA4QR

[4] An Excerpt from Marhaban Yaa Talib Al-Ilm. pages 206-208

Muslim Youth – Marriage, Education and Having Children

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Contemporary Issues, Family & Women, Fatawa-Rulings, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

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

Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Madkhali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, “If you are able to exercise patience and seek knowledge, then exercise patience- meaning, study before getting married, just as Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said “Some people might be prevented from (seeking) knowledge due to marriage”. So, when he gets married, he abandons seeking knowledge and becomes relaxed, and tires himself (i.e. it becomes difficult for him to combine family responsibilities and seeking knowledge at the same time). But if he has the ability to combine the Maslahatayn (i.e. the benefits of marriage and seeking knowledge), then that is good, (as long as) he does not consider himself as one who might commit immoral deeds and fornicate. If this is the case (i.e. fears falling into evil), then -by Allah- it becomes more incumbent upon him to get married to protect himself and guard his chastity”.(1)

Question to Imam Muhammad Bin Salih Al-Uthaymeen, may Allah have mercy upon him, “If a young man delays marriage until he reaches 30 years of age while having the ability (to get married), is there anything incumbent upon him, because he wants to build his future and complete his education?

Response: Yes, something is incumbent upon him and it that he has followed the guidance of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, “O young people! Whoever from among you is able to get married, then you should do so for verily it is the most effective in keeping the gazes lowered and maintaining chastity. [Sahih Muslim. Number 1400]

Thus, the Prophet commanded the youth to get married and clarified its benefits. The statement [i.e. the reason given] that he is preoccupied with studies and building his future is false. How many people were not at ease during their studies until after getting married! They found ease and enough provision, and restraint from looking at what Allah has forbidden, such as women, (forbidden) pictures etc. Therefore, my advice to the youth in general is that they should get married at the earliest opportunity by following the command of the Messenger of Allah and seek provision. This is because the married individual desires chastity and modesty, and Allah helps him, as it has been been stated in the narration, ‘It is a right Allah (has obligated upon Himself) to aid three (types of people)… and one of them is ‘the man who marries wanting chastity’.(2)

Imam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz [may Allaah have mercy upon him] was asked about a husband and a wife who agreed not to have children and whether this is allowed? So, he responded, “This agreement of theirs is not permissible. As long as the woman is able (to bear children), then it is not permissible for them to do this because the Islamic legislation requires that the people give concern to bearing children and make the Ummah numerous. The Prophet [peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him] said, ‘Marry the childbearing, loving woman for I shall outnumber the peoples by you on the Day of Resurrection’. In another wording (of this narration the Prophet said), ‘Outnumber (i.e. the followers of the other) Prophets on the Day of Judgement’. This is because by way of this (i.e. having many children) those who worship Allah among the Muslims will be numerous, the Ummah will be numerous and strong in opposing their enemies. It is not permissible for a man to abandon having children out of fear of either tiredness in seeking after a livelihood or due to difficulty, or due to expenditure, or due to a desire to enjoy one’s wife and other than that. It also not permissible for a woman to do this, rather it is obligated on both of them to pursue the means of having offspring -be eager to seek the means to having children so that the Ummah becomes numerous and to fulfil what the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] stated. However, if the woman either suffers a lot of pain due to an illness of the womb or she cannot give birth except by way of surgical operation, then this is an excuse to not have children. If the surgical operation [or caesarean] will harm her- it is feared that something will happen to her, and also if the children are many- born at close intervals and bringing them up becomes difficult upon her, then there is nothing to prevent her from taking some pills [or contraception] or some preventative measures for a year or two – the period of breastfeeding- so that she becomes strong enough to nurture the children and able to nurture the other newly born”. (3)

[1] http://www.rabee.net/ar/questions.php?cat=51&id=623 paraphrased.

[2] Fatawa Nur Alad Darb 728

[3] Audio link with transcript http://www.binbaz.org.sa/noor/11853 [NB: This is a general Fatwa, therefore married should ask the scholars about their specific circumstances, in order to receive specific ruling related to their situation].

Shaikh Abu Khadeejah

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

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

Allah, The Exalted, said:

وَلَا تَقْفُ مَا لَيْسَ لَكَ بِهِۦ عِلْمٌ إِنَّ ٱلسَّمْعَ وَٱلْبَصَرَ وَٱلْفُؤَادَ كُلُّ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ كَانَ عَنْهُ مَسْـُٔولًا

And follow not (O man i.e., say not, or do not or witness not, etc.) that of which you have no knowledge (e.g. one’s saying: “I have seen,” while in fact he has not seen, or “I have heard,” while he has not heard). Verily! The hearing, and the sight, and the heart, of each of those you will be questioned (by Allah). [Al-Isra 36]

Last year, I posted an article regarding speculations some individuals had about Salafibookstore and Shaikh Abu Kahdeejah, may Allah protect him. You can find it at this link. https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2024/08/25/is-the-salafi-bookstore-his-personal-business-pursuit/

Today, I want to briefly clarify a misconception held by some individuals who suggest that no decision is finalised without the consent of Abu Khadeejah, or that if you can get Abu Khadeejah on board with something, others will inevitably follow. This is yet another misconception that leads some to believe that Shaikh Abu Khadeejah, may Allah protect him, is like an army commander in various places. In reality, Shaikh Abu Khadeejah, like other Mashayikh, is consulted on local Dawah matters. Shaikh Abu Khadeejah, along with the other local Mashayikh, is respected for his experience in Dawah issues in the UK, and he has earned the trust of Al-Allamah Rabee, Al-Allamah Ubaid, and Al-Allamah Al-Ghudiyaan, may Allah have mercy upon them. Their trust in him and other Salafi teachers stems from their honesty and commitment to the Salafi methodology for over thirty years.

Secondly, I (Abdullah) have had easy access to Shaikh Abu Khadeejah for nearly 17 years, primarily because of living in Birmingham. However, my ability to meet him in person has decreased recently due to his busy schedule and other commitments. Additionally, the brothers from the Manchester Masjid Committee and the Stoke On Trent Masjid Committees (Masjid al-Furqan and Masjid Abi Hurairah), along with other Salafi brothers, have easy access to Shaikh Abdul Ilah and others. Various Salafi brothers from different cities reach out to these local Mashayikh for a variety of reasons. Our relationship is built on cooperation and mutual advice, and we are all fully aware that certain matters should be addressed only by senior scholars, such as Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, Al-Allamah Abdul Aziz Aala Ash-Shaikh, and Al-Allamah Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbad, may Allah preserve them. Thus, the situation is quite straightforward to grasp: we work alongside our elder teachers on matters that are widely recognised, and they are the first to insist that serious issues be truthfully referred back to the senior, old, wise, insightful and experienced scholars we previously mentioned. In addition, there is no doubt that our elders and the Marakiz collaborate with others, both at their own level and with those who possess greater knowledge in the Muslim lands. May Allah protect all the Mashayikh in the East and West. Amin.

In this context, allow me to provide an example of how Shaikh Abu Khadeejah ensures that others among his brothers are consulted as well. Here are a few discussions we recently had with him, may Allah preserve him, regarding some matters related to the Masjid in Manchester. You will observe that during these conversations, he emphasises the importance of consulting others. I was the one who posted a proposal and then said: “Give your thoughts”. Then came the following replies:

Following our discussion, we still haven’t reached a conclusion since the issue isn’t urgent or serious. We are continuing to consult with other Mashayikh and some other experienced brothers. Indeed, someone who has witnessed events firsthand is different from someone who has only been informed. I have participated in many of these discussions both through WhatsApp and in person on several occasions. Additionally, we collaborate with others, including Ustadh Abdul Hakim Mitchel, a resident teacher in Manchester, along with others from various Marakiz. Therefore, greatly mistaken and misinformed is the one who thinks that Shaikh Abu Khadeejah is the one whose decision is always taken as the final one. We hold Shaikh Abu Khadeejah and the other Mashayikh in the West and the East in high regard, while placing our senior scholars above everyone. This does not diminish the value of other knowledgeable individuals below these senior scholars; rather, we respect, appreciate, and learn from all of them.

And Allah knows best

Verification sought from the Jerusalem Post concerning certain quotes ascribed to the Talmud

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Aqeedah (Creed & Belief), Contemporary Issues, Featured, Mental Health, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq'.

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

Allah, The Most High, said:

يَٰٓأَهْلَ ٱلْكِتَٰبِ قَدْ جَآءَكُمْ رَسُولُنَا يُبَيِّنُ لَكُمْ كَثِيرًا مِّمَّا كُنتُمْ تُخْفُونَ مِنَ ٱلْكِتَٰبِ وَيَعْفُوا۟ عَن كَثِيرٍ قَدْ جَآءَكُم مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ نُورٌ وَكِتَٰبٌ مُّبِينٌ
يَهْدِى بِهِ ٱللَّهُ مَنِ ٱتَّبَعَ رِضْوَٰنَهُۥ سُبُلَ ٱلسَّلَٰمِ وَيُخْرِجُهُم مِّنَ ٱلظُّلُمَٰتِ إِلَى ٱلنُّورِ بِإِذْنِهِۦ وَيَهْدِيهِمْ إِلَىٰ صِرَٰطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ

O people of the Scripture! Now has come to you Our Messenger (Muhammad ) explaining to you much of that which you used to hide from the Scripture and passing over (i.e. leaving out without explaining) much. Indeed, there has come to you from Allah a light (Prophet Muhammad) and a plain Book (this Quran). Wherewith Allah guides all those who seek His Good Pleasure to ways of peace, and He brings them out of darkness by His Will unto light and guides them to a Straight Way (Islamic Monotheism). [Al-Ma’idah 15-16]

Allah, The Exalted, said:

فلذلك فادع واستقم كما أمرت ولا تتبع أهواءهم وقل آمنت بما أنزل الله من كتاب وأمرت لأعدل بينكم الله ربنا وربكم لنا أعمالنا ولكم أعمالكم لا حجة بيننا وبينكم الله يجمع بيننا وإليه المصير

So unto this (religion of Islam, alone and this Qur’an) then invite (people) (O Muhammad ), and Istaqim [(i.e. stand firm and straight on Islamic Monotheism by performing all that is ordained by Allah (good deeds, etc.), and by abstaining from all that is forbidden by Allah (sins and evil deeds, etc.)], as you are commanded, and follow not their desires but say: “I believe in whatsoever Allah has sent down of the Book [all the holy Books, this Qur’an and the Books of the old from the Taurat (Torah), or the Injeel (Gospel) or the Pages of Ibrahim (Abraham)] and I am commanded to do justice among you, Allah is our Lord and your Lord. For us our deeds and for you your deeds. There is no dispute between us and you. Allah will assemble us (all), and to Him is the final return. [Ash-Shuraa. 15]

[وَأُمِرۡتُ لِأَعۡدِلَ بَيۡنَكُمُ‌ۖ – And I am commanded to do justice among you]. Meaning, when passing judgement regarding that which you have differed between yourselves. Therefore, your enmity and hatred does not prevent me from judging with justice between you. And from justice is that when judging between people who make different statements – amongst the people of the Scripture and others – one accepts what they possess of truth and reject what they possess of falsehood. [ٱللَّهُ رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّكُمۡ‌ۖ لَنَآ أَعۡمَـٰلُنَا وَلَكُمۡ أَعۡمَـٰلُڪُمۡ‌ۖ لَا حُجَّةَ بَيۡنَنَا وَبَيۡنَكُمُ‌ۖ ٱللَّهُ يَجۡمَعُ بَيۡنَنَا‌ۖ وَإِلَيۡهِ ٱلۡمَصِيرُ – Allah is our Lord and your Lord. For us our deeds and for you your deeds. There is no dispute between us and you. Allah will assemble us (all), and to Him is the final return].

[لَا حُجَّةَ بَيۡنَنَا وَبَيۡنَكُمُ‌ۖ – There is no dispute between us and you]. Meaning, there is no dispute between us and you after the realities have been manifested, and after the clear distinction between truth and falsehood, and after the clear distinction between guidance and misguidance, there is no room for debate because the goal behind debate is to distinguish between right and wrong, so that the one to be guided is guided and the proofs established against the misguided one. [ٱللَّهُ يَجۡمَعُ بَيۡنَنَا‌ۖ وَإِلَيۡهِ ٱلۡمَصِيرُ – Allah will assemble us (all), and to Him is the final return]. [Tafsir As-Sadi]

The Editor
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Dear Mr or Mrs……

I recently encountered an article online that included quotes attributed to the Talmud. Although we, as Muslims, recognize that previous Scriptures have been altered, leading to corruption in derived texts in many cases, I wish to confirm whether these quotes genuinely originate from the Talmud. I lack access to the Talmud and do not comprehend the language in which it was originally written or compiled. My motivation for verifying these quotes stems from my firm belief that noble Musa and Harun, along with other noble prophets sent to Bani Israel, peace and blessings of Allah be upon them, would never express or endorse the views and beliefs promoted in these quotes. It is clear to me that some of the quotes I found are likely the personal opinions of individuals who have strayed from the teachings of the prophets of Bani Israel. Therefore, I kindly request that you confirm whether these quotes are indeed from the Talmud, and if they are, whether their English translations accurately reflect what is contained in the Talmud. Conversely, if these quotes are misinterpretations or distortions, I would appreciate your clarification on that matter. While I await your response, I will also seek to uncover the origins of these quotes from Arab scholars who have addressed this topic. However, it is only fair that we also consider your perspective, especially since you often assert that there is a significant amount of misinformation about you since the onset of the Gaza conflict.

Expecting a reply

Abdullah Jallow

Some of The Quotes

All quotes on this link:

O Joanie Margulies! Exaggerating or Guessing The Number of Years Through Silver Doesn’t Improve the Situation

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Aqeedah (Creed & Belief), Contemporary Issues, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Refutations.

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

Allah, The Most High, said:

وَإِن تُطِعْ أَكْثَرَ مَن فِي الْأَرْضِ يُضِلُّوكَ عَن سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ ۚ إِن يَتَّبِعُونَ إِلَّا الظَّنَّ وَإِنْ هُمْ إِلَّا يَخْرُصُونَ

And if you obey most of those on earth, they will mislead you far away from Allah’s Path. They follow nothing but conjectures, and they do nothing but lie. [Al-An’am 116]

Joanie said:

Firstly, concerning relics and artefacts, Al Allaamah Rabee, may Allah have mercy upon him, has given us a profound reminder.

Secondly, regarding the age of a relic, it relies on assumptions, along with the reality that anyone can either exaggerate or distort any issue to rationalise land theft and unfounded claims. Read below:

One of The Corrupt Goals Behind The Attention Given to Artefacts- By Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Hadi, may Allah have mercy upon him.

One of The Corrupt Goals Behind The Attention Given to Artefacts- By Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadee

Thirdly, some of your Rabbis are known for theft and justifying it in the name of religion. Allah, The Most High, said:

وَمِنۡ أَهۡلِ ٱلۡكِتَـٰبِ مَنۡ إِن تَأۡمَنۡهُ بِقِنطَارٍ۬ يُؤَدِّهِۦۤ إِلَيۡكَ وَمِنۡهُم مَّنۡ إِن تَأۡمَنۡهُ بِدِينَارٍ۬ لَّا يُؤَدِّهِۦۤ إِلَيۡكَ إِلَّا مَا دُمۡتَ عَلَيۡهِ قَآٮِٕمً۬ا‌ۗ ذَٲلِكَ بِأَنَّهُمۡ قَالُواْ لَيۡسَ عَلَيۡنَا فِى ٱلۡأُمِّيِّـۧنَ سَبِيلٌ۬ وَيَقُولُونَ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ ٱلۡكَذِبَ وَهُمۡ يَعۡلَمُونَ

Among the people of the Scripture is he who, if entrusted with a Cantar [a great amount of wealth, etc.], will readily pay it back; and among them there is he who, if entrusted with a single silver coin, will not repay it unless you constantly stand demanding, because they say: ‘’There is no blame on us to betray and take the properties of the illiterates (Arabs).” But they tell a lie against Allah while they know it. [Surah Aal Imraan. Verse 75]

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

They made corrupt claims and held repulsive views, and considered themselves to be possessors of great status and that the illiterate Arabs were extremely degraded, therefore, the rights of the illiterate Arabs could be violated. So, through these corrupt claims and repulsive views they ate haraam and considered it lawful by way of creed. Also, they lied against Allah because the scholar who declares things lawful or unlawful is considered- by the people- as one transmitting Allah’s Judgement and not from himself; and that (ruling of theirs about the wealth of the illiterate Arabs) is a lie. Allah said:

وَيَقُولُونَ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ ٱلۡكَذِبَ وَهُمۡ يَعۡلَمُون

“But they tell a lie against Allah while they know it”.

This is one of the greatest sins-speaking about Allaah without knowledge. [An excerpt from Tafsir As-Sadi]

Finally, the land does not belong to you exclusively. We’ll suffice with the following articles:

The Promised Land: A Brief Examination from a Religious and Historical Perspective

The Promised Land: A Brief Examination from a Religious and Historical Perspective

A Brief Discussion on the Attribution to the Offspring of Prophet Yaqub In Our Era

A Brief Discussion on the Attribution to the Offspring of Prophet Yaqub In Our Era

Masjid Al-Furqan Admin (Rusholme – Manchester), Tim Humble and Abdur Rahman Hasan

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Contemporary Issues, Featured, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Refutations.

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

Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, said: The Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “A man is upon the religion of his bosom friend, so let one of you look to who he befriends”.

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

This hadith contains a Prophetic wisdom and a tremendous advice to the Muslims – that they accompany the best people and be distant from the evil people, for indeed the one who accompanies the best people will be [benefited] through good statements and deeds that are pleasing to Allah [The Blessed and Exalted], and one’s status raised in the sight of Allah. On the contrary, the one who accompanies evil people and his soul inclines towards them, he’ll earn abundant evil and turn away from good, and thus he’ll be a loser in this world, in the grave and in the afterlife.

Indeed, the Prophet gave an example regarding a good companion and an evil companion, saying: “The example of a good companion and a bad companion is like that of the seller of musk and the one who blows the blacksmith’s bellows. So, as for the seller of musk, then either he will grant you some, or you buy some from him, or at least you find a pleasant smell from him. As for the one who blows the blacksmith’s bellows, then either he will burn your clothes or you will get an offensive smell from him”.

This hadith contains proof that a person is upon the religion of his close friend – the one he loves, upon the path of the one he loves, the one he sits with and speaks to. Therefore, choose the most virtuous and the best of friends – the one who reminds you [i.e. about Allah, your obligations etc] when you forget and encourage you. [1]

Some years back, we addressed the issues regarding the administration of Masjid Al-Furqan collaborating with hizbiyyoon, particularly because they endorsed the works of Sayyid Qutb within their mosque. Along with a few other brothers, may Allah reward them with goodness, we provided a clarification, especially since some brothers managed to capture images of those books displayed on the shelves at Masjid Al-Furqan. Below is an example of those posts.

(2) Reality of Masjid Al Furqan’s admin: A Further Example of the Manhaj of Mixing Haqq & Baatil

Any Improvement – at Masjid Al-Furqan Admin (Manchester – Rusholme)- after Reprimanded For Co-operating With Promoters of Mubtadi’ah In 2014?

https://x.com/SalafiCentre/status/499968182720139264?t=cY9G8bQY4r8Ei3bJAsiD-w&s=08

As of now, we still don’t know if the Admin has taken down the works of Sayyid Qutb. However, if they have, it would be best for them to publicly distance themselves from the Takfiri Sayyid Qutb and explicitly support the scholars’ criticisms of him. Thus, the situation is quite straightforward if they choose this route, and may Allah grant them ease in all of this. Amin. Read: https://www.sayyidqutb.com/index.cfm

Secondly, concerning brother Tim Humble, we did advise him that he selects his companions wisely, yet it appears he has opted for a direction alongside those who evidently do not give Salafiyyah the clarity it deserves. Here is the companionship we cautioned him about several years back:

An Advise to Brother Muhammad Tim Humble

With regards to Abdul Rahman Hasan, his affair has been clarified by Shaikh Abu Iyaad, may Allah preserve him, in this link: http://www.manhaj.com/manhaj/articles/xfael-the-rulings-of-the-scholars-upon-ustadh-abdur-rahman-hasan.cfm

In conclusion, it not suprising at all that we see Tim Humble and Abdur Rahman Hasan collaborate with the administration of Masjid Al-Furqan, for indeed, the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “Souls are troops collected together and those who are familiarised with each other (in the heaven from where they come) would have affinity with one another (in the world) and those amongst them who are opposite to each other (in the heaven) would also be divergent (in the world).” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] This leads one to reflect on this hadith as well as the one mentioned at the start of this brief article, along with its interpretation by Al-Allamah Zayd Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy on him. We should then express our gratitude to Allah for the understanding He has bestowed upon us regarding Salafiyyah. May Allah protect us and guide everyone towards the pure Salafi methodology. Amin.

[1]An Excerpt from At-ta’leeqaat Al-Maleehah Ala`a Silsilah Al-Ahaadeeth As-Saheehah. 1/17

Some Eristic Debates By Some Zionists and Christians Regarding Jesus Since The Outset of the Conflict in Gaza

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Aqeedah (Creed & Belief), Basics, Bid'ah (Innovation), Contemporary Issues, Deviated Groups, Sects and Parties, History of Islam, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Monotheism - Tawheed, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Purification of The Soul, Refutations, Shirk, Sin.

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

Allah, The Most High, said:

يَٰٓأَهْلَ ٱلْكِتَٰبِ قَدْ جَآءَكُمْ رَسُولُنَا يُبَيِّنُ لَكُمْ كَثِيرًا مِّمَّا كُنتُمْ تُخْفُونَ مِنَ ٱلْكِتَٰبِ وَيَعْفُوا۟ عَن كَثِيرٍ قَدْ جَآءَكُم مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ نُورٌ وَكِتَٰبٌ مُّبِينٌ

يَهْدِى بِهِ ٱللَّهُ مَنِ ٱتَّبَعَ رِضْوَٰنَهُۥ سُبُلَ ٱلسَّلَٰمِ وَيُخْرِجُهُم مِّنَ ٱلظُّلُمَٰتِ إِلَى ٱلنُّورِ بِإِذْنِهِۦ وَيَهْدِيهِمْ إِلَىٰ صِرَٰطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ

O people of the Scripture! Now has come to you Our Messenger (Muhammad ) explaining to you much of that which you used to hide from the Scripture and passing over (i.e. leaving out without explaining) much. Indeed, there has come to you from Allah a light (Prophet Muhammad) and a plain Book (this Quran). Wherewith Allah guides all those who seek His Good Pleasure to ways of peace, and He brings them out of darkness by His Will unto light and guides them to a Straight Way (Islamic Monotheism). [Al-Ma’idah 15-16]

“Jesus lived and died as a Jew”

“Jesus lived and died as a Jew”

Where was Jesus buried?! [Mr. Reich, “Speculation regarding Prophets is strictly prohibited.”

Where was Jesus buried?! [Mr. Reich, “Speculation regarding Prophets is strictly prohibited.”

Dialogue with Steven Drucker about Jesus’s birth and to whom he was sent

Dialogue with Steven Drucker about Jesus’s birth and to whom he was sent

They said, “We have killed the Messiah, son of Maryam, Allah’s Messenger” Part 1:

They said, “We have killed the Messiah, son of Maryam, Allah’s Messenger” Part 1

New publication expected in two weeks InShaAllah

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Announcements, Aqeedah (Creed & Belief), Basics, Bid'ah (Innovation), Brotherhood, Contemporary Issues, Da'wah - Calling To Islam, Death, Innovations In Islam (Bidah), Methodology - 'Manhaj', Monotheism - Tawheed, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

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

NB: There is a mistake in the title: It should be “The Effect of The Acts of Worship On a Muslim’s Life”.

Few weeks ago, while heading home after work with our Salafi brother, close friend, confidant, and colleague, Ustadh Abu Tasneem, Mushaf Al-Banghali, may Allah preserve him, we discussed the passing of the scholars of Ahlus Sunnah. He brought up Al-Allamah Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbad, highlighting him as one of the senior scholars who deserves constant mention due to his extensive knowledge and years dedicated to teaching and guiding the Ummah. We remembered that we had previously purchased a small risaalah by the Shaikh at a bookstore in Birmingham, which I had paraphrased and summarised several times on this website.

Upon returning home, we resolved to restart a full translation of it for Salaficentre once more. After doing our best to translate, we sought the help of Ustadh Zaid Khalid, may Allah preserve him, who kindly listened to our reading of the English translation while comparing it with the Arabic version and provided invaluable edits. May Allah bless him and increase him in beneficial knowledge and righteous actions.

Additionally, we ask Allah to bless our beloved younger brother and friend, Abdul Haqq Shabir, may Allah preserve him, for taking time outside of his work hours to format the treatise. Furthermore, may Allah bless our beloved brother and colleague Mubin Zaher for assisting with the proofreading. Last but not least, may Allah bless everyone, especially those specific brothers in Stoke-On-Trent and Manchester, and they would hate to be mentioned, who generously donated funds to Salaficentre for the printing of the first 500 copies of this treatise. We ask Allah to bless their wealth and grant them success in all their endeavours. InshaAllah, this treatise titled “The Effect of The Acts of Worship On a Muslim’s Life” will be available in two weeks InShaaAllah.

In the treatise, we included some details as footnotes from Imām Muḥammad bin Ṣāliḥ al-ʿUthaymīn’s explanation of the three fundamental principles, and the explanation of the same book by al-ʿAllāmah ʿUbaid bin ʿAbdillāh al-Jābirī. We also took some footnotes from at- Tawassul of Imām Al-Albānī, notes from al-ʿAllāmah Ṣāliḥ Āl Al-Shaikh, Imām ʿAbdul-ʿAzīz Bin Bāz’s website, Tafsīr al-Qurṭubī, and notes from Zād al-Maʿād of Imām Ibn al-Qayyim, along with some links to Shaikh Abū Khadeejah’s website.

Furthermore, we included the Arabic text of al-ʿAllāmah ʿAbdul-Muḥsin’s speech so that readers can point out any errors in the English translation compared to the Arabic, which we will correct in future editions InShaAllah. We remember Shaikh Abū Talḥah, may Allah have mercy upon him and his wife, telling us in 2006: “Whenever I review one of my translations, I always notice that there are ways I could improve them.” If this is the perspective of such a skilled translator, an upright and bonafide student of knowledge, what can we say thereafter?

With regards to the text of the treatise itself, it discusses the purpose of life, which is to worship Allāh alone, along with some fundamentals of Islām. The Shaikh starts by defining al-ʿIbādah (worship) comprehensively and outlining some of its various types. He then highlights the two essential conditions of worship: Al-Ikhlāṣ (sincerity) and al-Mutābaʿah (following the path of the Messenger), linking them to the declaration of faith: ‘none has the right to be worshipped except Allāh and Muḥammad is Allāh’s Messenger.’

Next, the Shaikh cites Sharīʿah texts that emphasise the importance of worship, fear of Allāh, and repentance, along with some of their great effects in this life and the hereafter. He then discusses specific acts of worship, such as Prayer, which help Muslims avoid evil and immorality, and help them to maintain a constant awareness of their Lord throughout the day. He mentioned Zakāt, which purifies the believer’s soul and aids the poor in society. He further elaborates on fasting, its powerful effects in controlling desires, and the Prophet’s advice for the youth.

Lastly, he covers Ḥajj, some of its most important rituals, and its connections to the afterlife, including reflections on the day of ʿArafah, and the wearing of ihrām. The Shaikh also emphasises the bonds of brotherhood formed during Ḥajj and the opportunity to meet Muslims from various parts of the world. Most importantly, he clearly explains aspects of pure Islamic monotheism found in Ḥajj and its contrary. This treatise serves as a vital reminder of some of the core principles of our faith; and, by Allāh’s will, helps Muslims understand some of the effects of worship, making them more aware and prepared before engaging in worship. May Allāh preserve the Shaikh, the erudite scholar, the muḥaddith, ʿAbdul-Muhḥsin al-ʿAbbād al-Badr for this insightful treatise, and may He preserve the major scholars who are beacons of light, the likes of the Muftī; ʿAbdul-ʿAzīz Āl al-Shaikh, ʿAllāmah Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān, ʿAllāmah Ṣāliḥ Āl al-Shaikh — and have mercy upon those who have passed away, from the likes of: ʿAllāmah Rabīʿ bin Hādī, ʿAllāmah Ubaid al-Jābirī, and ʿAllāmah Ṣāliḥ al-Luhaidān, their contemporaries and students.

NB: This treatise has been translated for Dawah purposes. Neither the translator nor anyone else involved holds any rights or royalties concerning its publication; it is exclusively owned by Salaficentre for the aim of Dawah.

Reflections on some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali [95]

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Brotherhood, Contemporary Issues, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam.

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

A statement (or “saying”, “view”) has emerged among some youth whose suggestion (or “meaning”) is that Shaikh Al-Albani, may Allah have mercy on him, is lenient in his judgments on men. Has your study confirmed that he is like this?

I do not know this about Al-Albani, may Allah have mercy on him; rather, he was among the scholars of Ijtihad, the Imams of Sunnah, and one of those who gave the greatest service to the Sunnah of Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and service to the Salafi creed. However, indeed, no one is exempt from criticism. Al-Bukhari was criticised by Abu Hatim in … even though Al-Bukhari is the leader of the believers in Hadith, [من أحفظ حفاظ الدنيا – one of the most able with regards to memorisation of hadith, both its text and chain of transmission, hidden defects if present, as well as knowledge regarding the reliability of narrations and their levels]. Al-Tirmidhi is known for his leniency, and Al-Hakim, Ibn Hibban, and Ibn Khuzaymah also exhibit some leniency. [Now you come along to speak ill of Shaikh Al-Albani regarding this issue, whereas the most critical his image can be is that of these people (i.e. Al-Tirmidhi, Al-Hakim, Ibn Hibban, and Ibn Khuzaymah)] despite his stature and leadership in the religion, may Allah have mercy on him. He is not immune to criticism, but we do not speak ill of him. [I mean, what is aim behind the speech of the questioner and other than him]? Their intent is defamation and ill speech. [paraphrased]

I ask Allah to bless my two colleagues at the Salafi institutions, Ustadh Zaid Khalid and Ustadh Ahmad Qasim, for their help with certain sections of this post.

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