And of mankind are some who take (for worship) others besides Allah as rivals (to Allah). They love them as they love Allah. But those who believe, love Allah more (than anything else)]. [Al-Baqarah. 165]
It is reported that Lionel Messi said that he doesn’t like being called ‘God’ by fans and that he said: “I’m not worried by it, but it’s true that I don’t like it. It’s nice to be praised because people are being respectful. They don’t say it with any ill intent, but actually, with the complete opposite. But I think it’s very exaggerated to call me that.” [End of quote]
Imam As-Sadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: The (true) believers love Allah more than the love that the idol worshippers have for the partners they associate with Allah in worship. This is because they (believers) have a pure and sincere love for Allah. As for the polytheists, they associate partners to Allah in worship out of the love they have for their false objects of worship. The believers love The One (Allah) who deserves true love in reality, for true love of Allah is the very thing upon which depends the rectification of a person, his happiness and success. As for the polytheist, they love those who are not worthy of being given any love, rather having love for such things is the very reason behind wretchedness, corruption and loss.
Or have they taken (for worship) aliha (gods) from the earth who raise the dead? Had there been therein (in the heavens and the earth) gods besides Allah, then verily both would have been ruined. Glorified be Allah, the Lord of the Throne, (High is He) above what they attribute to Him! He cannot be questioned as to what He does, while they will be questioned. Or have they taken for worship (other) aliha (gods) besides Him? Say: “Bring your proof:” This (the Qur’an) is the Reminder for those with me and the Reminder for those before me. But most of them know not the Truth, so they are averse. And We did not send any Messenger before you (O Muhammad) but We inspired him (saying): La ilaha illa Ana [none has the right to be worshipped but I (Allah)], so worship Me (Alone and no one else).” [Al-Anbiyaa. 21-25]
Allah, The Exalted, stated His disapproval of the polytheists – those who (worship things adopted as)gods in the earth, even though these gods are absolutely incapacitated and powerless. Neither are they are able to bring them back to life nor resurrect them, and this is further explained by the statement of Allah:
Yet they have taken besides Him other aliha (gods) that created nothing but are themselves created, and possess neither hurt nor benefit for themselves, and possess no power (of causing) death, nor (of giving) life, nor of raising the dead. [Al-Furqan. 3]
And they have taken besides Allah aliha (gods), hoping that they might be helped (by those so-called gods). They cannot help them, but they will be brought forward as a troop against those who worshipped them (at the time of Reckoning). [YaaSin 74-75]
A polytheist worships a created thing that can neither benefit nor harm, and he abandons worshipping Allah sincerely – The One Who is Perfect, and in His Hand is the absolute control over all benefit and harm. This shows that a polytheist is not blessed, his ignorance is clearly established as well as the severity of his unjust behaviour towards Allah, for indeed it is only befitting that there is only one [true] deity, just as there cannot be except one [true] Lord. And because of this, Allah [The Exalted] said:
Had there been therein (in the heavens and the earth) gods besides Allaah, then verily both [i.e. the heavens and the earth] would have been ruined. Glorified be Allah, the Lord of the Throne, (High is He) above what they attribute to Him! [Al-Anbiyaa. 22]- Meaning, both the heavens and the earth would have been ruined as well the creation within them. The heavens and the earth – as one can see – are in a perfect state, intact and in perfect order. Neither is there any defect in them and obstacles (to its perfect order) nor conflict in its organisation. Thus, this shows that the One who controls and regulates its affairs is One- its Lord is one and the deity (under whose control they are maintained) is One. If it were the case that the heavens and the earth have two (deities) that control and regulate its affairs- two lords or more, then its perfect order would have been ruined and its foundations would have been undermined. This is because they would have been obstacles and opponents to one another; so if one of them wishes to plan and administer something and the other one wishes that it should not take place, it would be impossible for both their wishes to be fulfilled. The fulfilment of the wishes of one would have shown that the other one is weak and unable do whatever he wants, and it is impossible that both of them will agree on everything. Therefore, the wish of The Irresistible [i.e. Allah- the only True Lord and besides Him every other deity is false]- is what will be fulfilled without anyone being able to prevent or repel it. This is why Allah [The Exalted] said:
No son (or offspring or children) did Allah beget, nor is there any ilah (god) along with Him; (if there had been many gods), behold, each god would have taken away what he had created, and some would have tried to overcome others! Glorified be Allah above all that they attribute to Him! [Al-Muminun. 91] [1]
He merges the night into the day (i.e. the decrease in the hours of the night are added to the hours of the day), and He merges the day into the night (i.e. the decrease in the hours of the day are added to the hours of the night). And He has subjected the sun and the moon, each runs its course for a term appointed. Such is Allah your Lord; His is the kingdom. And those, whom you invoke or call upon instead of Him, own not even a Qitmir (the thin membrane over the date-stone). If you invoke (or call upon) them, they hear not your call, and if (in case) they were to hear, they could not grant it (your request) to you. And on the Day of Resurrection, they will disown your worshipping them. And none can inform you (O Muhammad ) like Him Who is the All-Knower (of each and everything). [Al-Fatir. 13-14]
Hunafaa’ Lillah (i.e. to worship none but Allah), not associating partners with Him; and whoever associates partners to Allah, it is as if he had fallen from the sky, and the birds had snatched him, or the wind had thrown him to a far-off place. [Al-Hajj 31] fall_from_the_sky_snatched_by_birds
Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
If the heart loves Allah and devotes all the religion sincerely to Him, it will not give a share of this love to anyone else, let alone being afflicted with infatuation; but when afflicted with infatuation, this is due to its deficient love of Allah. This is why due to Yusuf’s, peace be upon him, love of Allah and sincerely devoting all the religion to Allah alone, he did not depart from it; rather Allah said:
Thus it was, that We might turn away from him evil and illegal sexual intercourse. Surely, he was one of Our chosen, guided slaves.
But as for the wife of the Azeez, she and her people were polytheists, and due to this she was afflicted with infatuation. [2]
Those people whose hearts are infatuated with images receive the greatest punishment and the smallest reward. This is because if the heart of the one who is infatuated with images continues to be attached and is enslaved, various types of evils, loss and corruption will be gathered for him, which none besides Allah can enumerate. Even if he is safe from committing a major lewd act, the continuous attachment of the heart to the image without committing a lewd act is a greater than the harm that afflicts a person who commits a sin and then repents, thus the effect of that sin ceases to exist in his heart. The greatest aspect of this calamity is when the heart turns away from Allah. This is because when the heart tastes the worship of Allah and being sincere to Him, there will never be anything sweeter than that- neither tastier and enjoyable nor better. A person does not abandon something beloved to him except due to another beloved thing that is more beloved to him, or due to fearing harm. The heart is turned away from a corrupt love by an upright love or due to fearing harm. Allah, The Exalted said about Yusuf, peace be upon him:
Thus it was, that We might turn away from him evil and illegal sexual intercourse. Surely, he was one of Our chosen, guided slaves. [Yusuf. 24]
Thus, Allah turned His servant away from that which would plunge one into evil due to inclining towards an image and being attached to it, and turns him away from lewd conduct due to his sincerity to Allah. [3]
Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
Hearts that are emptied of love for Allah, turned away from Him and seeking remedy from others besides Him, are afflicted with infatuation with images. This is because when the heart is filled with love for Allah and a strong love for meeting Him, this infatuation with images is repelled from it. For this reason, Allah, The Most High, stated about Yusuf, peace be upon him:
Thus it was, that We might turn away from him evil and illegal sexual intercourse. Surely, he was one of Our chosen, guided slaves.
This shows that sincerity is a means to repelling (evil). Because of this, some of the pious predecessors said: “Infatuation is an agitation in empty hearts”. Meaning: emptied of other than what they crave for. [4]
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, may Allāh be pleased with him, reported that Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him, said, “By the One in whose hand my soul is, Shirk is more hidden than the creeping of an ant. Shall I not guide you something that, if you were to do it, would remove it from you – get both minor and major? Say:
O Allah! I seek refuge in You lest I associate partners with You while I know, and I seek Your forgiveness for what I do not know. [Sahih Adab Al-Mufrad 554]
There is also another hadith reported by Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari, may Allāh be pleased with him, that testifies to the text of this hadith. He said, “One day, Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him, gave us a sermon and said, ‘O people! Beware of this Shirk, for indeed it is more hidden than a creeping ant’. Then the one whom Allah wished to speak said to him, ‘O Messenger of Allah! How can we beware of it whilst it is more hidden than a creeping ant?’ He said, ‘Say:
O Allah! We seek refuge in You lest we associate partners with You through something we know and we seek Your forgiveness for what we do not know. [Sahih at-Targhib Wat-Tarhib 36]
This hadith highlights the greatest evil for which an individual seeks protection from Allah, as Shirk is the greatest wrong and the gravest sin.
And (remember) when Luqman said to his son when he was advising him: “O my son! Join not in worship others with Allah. Verily! Joining others in worship with Allah is a great Zulm (wrong) indeed. [Luqmaan. 13]
Verily, Allah forgives not that partners should be set up with him in worship, but He forgives except that (anything else) to whom He pleases, and whoever sets up partners with Allah in worship, he has indeed invented a tremendous sin. [An-Nisaa. 48]
Allah [The Exalted] said:
وَمَن يُشۡرِكۡ بِٱللَّهِ فَقَدۡ ضَلَّ ضَلَـٰلاَۢ بَعِيدًا
Whoever sets up partners in worship with Allah, has indeed strayed far away. [An-Nisaa. 116]
The verses of the Qur’an regarding the danger of Shirk and the greatness of its crime are numerous. In the hadith, there is a clarification regarding the fact that Shirk can be hidden in a manner similar to the hidden crawling ant. It may be so hidden that a person commits it and enters into it discreetly without knowing. This shows the great caution one should have regarding it and the obligation of knowing it, so that one is cautious of it and keeps away from it, whilst adhering to the path of Allah path, asking Allah to protect you from all the types of Shirk, from its evil and its disastrous consequences. [5]
[1] An Excerpt from Tafsir As-Sadi.
[2] Majmu Al-Fataawaa 10/135
[3]Al-Ubudiyyah 114-115
[4] at-Tib An-Nabawi. page180
[5] An Excerpt from ‘Fiqh Al-Ad’iyah Wal Ad’kar’ 4/501-502
“And the cattle, He has created them for you; in them there is warmth (warm clothing), and numerous benefits, and of them you eat. And wherein is beauty for you, when you bring them home in the evening, and as you lead them forth to pasture in the morning. And they carry your loads to a land that you could not reach except with great trouble to yourselves. Truly, your Lord is full of Kindness, Most Merciful”.
Allah created them for you – for your benefit and wellbeing. And from its great benefits is that you have warmth from them by making clothing, beddings and tents from their wool, hirsute, their hairs and skins. You have other benefits from them, and eat from their (meat).
“And wherein is beauty for you, when you bring them home in the evening, and as you lead them forth to pasture in the morning”.
At the time when they are going to take a rest in the evening and when they are being taken out to graze. This is because the cattle do not (enjoy) any of that beauty, but rather you are the ones who enjoy their beauty, just as you beautify yourselves with your clothing, children and wealth, and you adore that.
“And they carry your loads to a land that you could not reach except with great trouble to yourselves. Truly, your Lord is full of Kindness, Most Merciful”.
You ride on some of them and others carry what you desire of heavy loads to faraway lands and regions.
إِنَّ رَبَّكُمۡ لَرَءُوفٌ۬ رَّحِيمٌ۬
“Truly, your Lord is full of Kindness, Most Merciful”.
He subjugated to you that which you need and cannot do without.
(He has created) horses, mules and donkeys, for you to ride and as an adornment”.
Sometimes you utilise them for riding and at other times for beauty and beautification.
وَيَخۡلُقُ مَا لَا تَعۡلَمُونَ
“And He creates (other) things of which you have no knowledge”.
The things utilised by the people as means of transportation on land, at sea and in the air, and that which they utilise for their benefit and wellbeing after the revelation of the Qur’an, because Allah did not mention them specifically; rather He – in His Book – only mention what His servants knew at the time or its similarity. As for if he mentioned that which had no similarity at the time, then they would neither have known nor understood what is intended by it; therefore he mentioned the basis [of something] which included the things they know and the things they do not know, just as Allah mentioned the bliss in paradise and named the things we know and have seen their similarity, such as date palm trees, grapes and pomegranates, and then He mentioned in general the things whose similarity is unknown to us, as He stated in another Ayah:
فِيہِمَا مِن كُلِّ فَـٰكِهَةٍ۬ زَوۡجَانِ
“In them (both) will be every kind of fruit in pairs”.
Also, in this Ayah [i.e. An-Nahl Aayah 8], Allah mentions the transportation we know, such as horses, mules, donkeys, camels and ships, and mentioned in general the others, saying:
وَيَخۡلُقُ مَا لَا تَعۡلَمُونَ
“And He creates (other) things of which you have no knowledge”.
After mentioning the tangible path and that He created for the servants that which they utilise for journeys, such as camels and other them, He then mentioned the religious path that leads to His (Pleasure); so He said:
And upon Allah is the responsibility to explain the Straight Path (i.e. Islamic Monotheism for mankind i.e. to show them legal and illegal, good and evil things, etc. so, whosoever accepts the guidance, it will be for his own benefit and whosoever goes astray, it will be for his own destruction), but there are ways that turn aside (such as Paganism, distorted Judaism and Christianity after the departure of Musa and Eesaa etc.
Meaning, the straight path, and that is the only right path that leads to the (Pleasure) of Allah. As for the path that turn aside with regards creed and deeds, it is everything that opposes the straight path, because it severs a person from the path of Allah and leads to the destination of misery, thus, those who are rightly guided follow the straight path by the permission of their Lord, and the deviated ones deviate from it.
وَلَوۡ شَآءَ لَهَدَٮٰڪُمۡ أَجۡمَعِينَ
And had He willed, He would have guided you all (mankind).
Meaning, but He guided some out of His kindness and Grace, and did not guide others based on His Perfect Wisdom and Justice. (1) This happens based on Allah’s Perfect Wisdom and Just Decree, as recompense for one’s wickedness. (2) Such a person was not forced to go astray, rather he made a choice, even though his choice is under the Will of Allah. We do not know what was in the hearts of those who deviated, but we know – with absolute certainty – that Allah passes Just Judgments and He does not commit injustice against anything; rather it is the people who wrong themselves. (3)
Az-Zujaaj said, “It is Allah who will clarify the straight path and call to it with Hujaj [i.e. clear and overwhelming proofs that defeats all the obstinate and stubborn ones] and Burhaan [i.e. proofs that clarify and distinguish between truth and falsehood in everything]; “But there are ways that turn aside”.
Ibn Abbaas said, “They are the different types of desires [i.e. evil desires]”.
Ibnul Mubaarak said, “They are the (evil) desires and the innovations in religion”. (4)
Meat is not murder, it is nourishment – a rebuke against the extremist animal rights activist
Declaring Something Halal or Haram is the right of Allah
Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah said:
The foundation of the religion of Islam is that the permissible things are those that Allah and His Messenger have made permissible, and the impermissible things are those that Allah and His Messenger have made impermissible. It is not allowed for anyone to leave the straight path Allah sent His Messenger with. Allah [The Most High] said:
And verily, this is my Straight Path, so follow it, and follow not [other] paths, for they will separate you away from His Path. This He has ordained for you that you may become pious.
Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud reported that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, drew a line for us and said, “This is Allaah’s Straight Path”. Then he drew lines to its right and left and then said, “These are other paths. Upon every one of them there is a devil calling towards it”. Then he recited:
Indeed this is My Straight Path, so follow it. And do not follow other paths; they will separate you from His Path”. [Hadeeth reported by Imaam Ahmad in Al-Musnad 4437]
Indeed, Allah mentioned – in Surah Al-An’aam, Surah Al-A’raaf and other them – those deeds the idol worshipers were rebuked for, when they declared impermissible the things Allah did not declare impermissible, such as the Bahirah [i.e. a she-camel whose milk was spared for the idols and nobody was allowed to milk it] and the Saa’ibah [i.e. a she-camel let loose for free pasture for their false gods, e.g. idols, etc., and nothing was allowed to be carried on it]. They declared permissible (deeds) which Allah declared impermissible, such as the killing of their children and they instituted a religion Allah did not allow. Allah said:
Or have they partners with Allah (false gods), who have instituted for them a religion which Allah has not allowed]. (5)
Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Haadee Al-Mad’khalee stated about lies and liars:
All these people propagate mighty lies – which cannot be enumerated here – related to matters of legislation and in declaring what is lawful and unlawful, such as what Allah has stated regarding the pagan Arabs, who made judgements about the Bahirah [a she-camel whose milk was spared for the idols and that nobody was allowed to milk it] or a Sa’ibah [a she-camel let loose for free pasture for their false gods and that nothing was allowed to be carried on it], or a Wasilah [a she-camel set free for idols because it has given birth to a she-camel at its first delivery and then again gives birth to a she-camel at its second delivery]. Allah stated in declaring this a lie:
Allah has not instituted things like Bahirah (a she-camel whose milk was spared for the idols and nobody was allowed to milk it) or a Sa’ibah (a she-camel let loose for free pasture for their false gods, e.g. idols, etc., and nothing was allowed to be carried on it), or a Wasilah (a she-camel set free for idols because it has given birth to a she-camel at its first delivery and then again gives birth to a she-camel at its second delivery) or a Ham (a stallion-camel freed from work for their idols, after it had finished a number of copulations assigned for it, all these animals were liberated in honour of idols as practised by pagan Arabs in the pre-Islamic period). But those who disbelieve invent lies against Allah, and most of them have no understanding]. [Surah Al-Maa’idah. 103]
By Allah, they are liars and they are foolish people deprived of sound intellect. Allah said:
So eat of the lawful and good food which Allah has provided for you. And be grateful for the Graces of Allah, if it is He Whom you worship. He has forbidden you only Al-Maytatah (meat of a dead animal), blood, the flesh of swine, and any animal which is slaughtered as a sacrifice for others than Allah (or has been slaughtered for idols etc. or on which Allah’s Name has not been mentioned while slaughtering). But if one is forced by necessity, without wilful disobedience, and not transgressing, then, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. And say not concerning that which your tongues put forth falsely: “This is lawful and this is forbidden,” so as to invent lies against Allah. Verily, those who invent lies against Allah will never prosper. A passing brief enjoyment (will be theirs), but they will have a painful torment. [An-Nahl. 114-117]
This was an address to the Arabs who instituted things like Bahirah or a Sa’ibah, and due to this Allah declared this affair of theirs a lie, determined the unlawful things in relation to that which they stated, made it known that what they declared unlawful or lawful is tantamount to lies invented against Allah, that the liars will not be successful, their enjoyment through lies and slanders is a brief enjoyment and an eternal punishment awaits them – a painful punishment. (6)
Indeed, the above suffices as rebuke against the one who declares that “Meat is Murder” while intending that meat should be banned or that it is inhumane to slaughter those animals – for food -which Allah has permitted. The enemies of the Prophets are well-known for portraying evil as good and good as evil. Allah [The Exalted] said:
And so We have appointed for every Prophet enemies – Shayaateen (devils) among mankind and jinns, inspiring one another with adorned speech as a delusion (or by way of deception). If your Lord had so willed, they would not have done it, so leave them alone with their fabrications.” [Al-An’aam 112]
Allah [Glorified be He] stated that they aid one another in opposing the command of the Prophets with what some of them inspire others of adorned speech, so that the gullible and feeble minded people are misled by it. He [The Most High] stated the reason behind a perpetrator’s (adorned speech) and the reason why it is accepted by the people; then He [The Most High] mentioned [in Ayah 113 Al-An’aam] the effects it has on those ignorant souls. When those souls incline towards such adorned speech and become pleased with it, they carry out what it calls them to do -in speech and action. Therefore, ponder upon these verses and the sublime meanings they convey, for they clarify the roots of false principles and alert a person against them. And if you ponder upon the statements of the people of falsehood, you will indeed find them clothed with expressions and presented in a good light with sophisticated terms, which are quickly accepted by those deprived of sound discernment-to the extent that the wicked sinners would give [good] names to the greatest types of wicked deeds. (7)
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
One of our beloved younger brothers and colleagues shared with us a tweet from Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson regarding the use of anonymous identities online. Many of us, including myself, are well acquainted with circumstances behind the guidance given by Al-Allamah Ubaid Bin Abdillah Al-Jabiri, may Allah have mercy upon him, when this matter first occurred over 20 years ago. Included in that thread on salafitalk.net were also the statements of Al-Allamah Ahmad Bin Yahyah An-Najmi, may Allah have mercy on him, and Al-Allamah Rabee, may Allah preserve him. Then when this matter came up again in 2014, we shared the same link from Salafitalk. Therefore, we share the same sentiment in emphasizing that discussions should be grounded in honesty, avoiding the use of tactics like anonymity. May Allah bless all of us with sincerity and truthfulness in all our endeavours Aameen.
Here is the link we shared in 2014 when this matter started again.
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
A Team of Wild Guessers at it again
They said, “We have killed the Messiah, son of Maryam, Allah’s Messenger”
https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2024/12/25/they-said-we-have-killed-the-messiah-son-of-maryam-allahs-messenger-part-1/
And indeed We have created man, and We know what his ownself whispers to him. And We are nearer to him than his jugular vein (by Our Knowledge). (Remember!) that the two receivers (recording angels) receive (each human being after he or she has attained the age of puberty), one sitting on the right and one on the left (to note his or her actions). Not a word does he (or she) utter, but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it).
Imam As-Sadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
Allah informed us that He alone created humans -males and females- and He knows all their state of affairs. He knows everything that is hidden about them and what their souls whisper to them. Allah is nearer to them than their jugular veins by His knowledge, even though the jugular vein is the closest thing to the human. Therefore, this should make the human being mindful of Allah -the One Who knows all the hidden affairs in the soul and heart of the human being in all circumstances. This should also make the human being shy in the presence of Allah so that he (she) is not seen committing what Allah has forbidden or abandoning what Allah has commanded. [1]
Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
“When the son of Adam wakes up in the morning, all the limbs humble themselves before the tongue and say, ‘Fear Allah for our sake, (for) we are with you; if you are upright, we will be upright; and if you are crooked, we will become crooked. [2]
Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
“Whoever can guarantee (the chastity of) what is between his two jaw bones and what is between his two legs (i.e. his mouth, his tongue, and his private parts), I guarantee Paradise for him.[3]
Imam Abdul-Azeez Bin Baaz, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“This requires two affairs: profuse remembrance (of Allah) and keeping away from gatherings of heedlessness and doubts, and that which will result in fornication and nonsense speech”. [4]
Al-Fudayl Ibn Iyad, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“Neither hajj nor taking up positions during battle, nor Jihad is more difficult than restraining the tongue”. [5]
Imam Ibn Qudamah Al-Maqdisi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“Know that whoever is acquainted with the worth of his era and that it is his main capital will not seek an understanding except in what is beneficial. This acquaintance obligates one to restrain the tongue from speaking about that which does not concern him, for indeed the one who abandons the remembrance of Allah and busies himself with what does not concern him is like one who can get hold of a gem but exchanges it for a clod of earth. This is a loss of one’s lifespan”. [6]
Abdullah Ibn Tawus, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
Tawus, may Allah have mercy upon him, used to find it difficult to speak for a very long time, and he would say: “I examined my tongue and found it to be malicious”. [7]
Imam Al-Fudayl Ibn Iyad, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“Some of our companions used to guard their speech from one Jumu’ah to another Jumu’ah.” [8]
It was said to one of the scholars may Allah have mercy upon him, “Indeed, you do keep quiet for a long time!” He said: “Indeed, I consider my tongue as a wild voracious animal. I fear that if I let it loose, it will hurt me.” [9]
It is said that a man argued with Al-Ahnaf Ibn Qays- may Allah have mercy upon both of them- and said: “If you say one, you will hear ten.” Al-Ahnaf replied: “But if you say ten, you will not hear one!” [10]
Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“O student of knowledge! Likewise, it is obligated to you to abandon debate and argumentation because debate and argumentation is a means to cutting off the path to what is correct, and makes a person speak to give the upper hand to himself. Even if the truth is made clear to him, you will find him either rejecting it or misconstruing the truth -out of disliking it- to give himself the upper hand and to compel his opponent to accept his statement. Therefore, if you notice debate and argumentation from your brother when the truth is very clear, but he does not follow it, flee from him like you would flee from a lion, and say, ‘I do not have anything other than the truth I have mentioned to you’”. [11]
Ziyad Ibn Yunus, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“By Allah, Malik, may Allah have mercy upon him, was the greatest of people in terms of honourabe behaviour, and the one who kept silent the most. When he sat down, he would not get up until he had to, and I saw him as someone who was often silent, spoke little, and guarded his tongue”. Ibn Al-Mubarak said: “Malik was the most patient in dealing with people, and he would leave what did not concern him”. [12]
Al-Hasan Bin Salih, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“I scrutinised the affair regarding one refraining from doubtful matters out of fear of falling into haram and did it find it more lacking in anything than the tongue”. [13]
Yunus Ibn Ubayd, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“Indeed, you see a man fasting a lot, abstaining from the forbidden deeds and praying the night prayer, whilst he testifies to falsehood in the morning.” [14]
Ibnul Mubaarak, may Allah have mercy upon him, was asked about the statement of Luqmaan, peace be upon him, to his son: ‘’If speech is from silver, then silence is from gold.” So he said: ‘’It means that if speech in obedience to Allah is from silver, then silence (to refrain from) disobedience to Allah is gold’’. [15]
Allah’s Messenger [peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him] said:
“Verily, the worst act of usury is to attack the honour of a Muslim without a just cause”. [16]
Meaning: The greater in evil and the more strictly prohibited is to unleash your tongue against the honour of a Muslim by insulting him, acting haughtily towards him, and speaking ill of him through abusive language or slander. This becomes a stricter prohibition because honour is more valuable than wealth. “Without a just cause”. This shows there are instances in which it is allowed to refer to someone negatively by using language like “such and such is an oppressor or transgressor” or “such and such is an innovator (in religious affairs) and an open sinner” in order to warn others is allowed. [17]
This has been referred to as usury because the transgressor receives his honour and then goes above and beyond it as if he has added an increase that encroaches on the boundaries in regard to the honour of a Muslim, which is more valuable than his wealth. According to At-Teebee [may Allah have mercy upon him], “From the standpoint of emphasis, honour is included in the categories of wealth. Usury is classified into two types: that which is conventional and is described as what is added to debts, and that which is not unconventional, such as verbally disparaging someone’s honour.” Al-Qaadhee [may Allaah have mercy upon him] said, ”Violating a Muslim’s honour means dealing with him more than he deserves of what is to be said about him, or more than is permitted to be said about him, which is why it is compared to usury and regarded as one of its types. Then it is considered to be worse because it contains more harm and is more serious in corruption”. [18]
Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud [may Allah be pleased with him] said:
“If there’s evil in anything, it is between the two Jaws, meaning the tongue. There is nothing more in need of prolonged imprisonment than the tongue”. [19]
Ibnul Akwaa came to Rabee Bin Khuthaym and said:
“Refer me to one who is better than you; he (Rabee) said: The one whose speech is a reminder for himself; his silence is (so that he can) think and his destination (in the Afterlife is a reason) for reflection. He (i.e. this type of person) is better than me. [20]
Ibnul Mubaarak, may Allah have mercy upon him, was asked about the statement of Luqmaan, peace be upon him, to his son: “If speech is from silver, then silence is from gold”. He said, “It means that if speech in obedience to Allah is from silver, then silence (in order to refrain from) disobedience to Allah is gold”. [21] [end of quotes]
Certainly, if the above narrations do not convince us to avoid extending discussions online with those who wish to continue talking after everything has been made as clear as day, then what else could possibly persuade someone if Allah does not grant them the guidance to steer clear of unproductive arguments?!
We come across individuals online who enjoy arguing but mask their behaviour as a pursuit of good or a display of knowledge. This tendency has become quite prevalent online. As a result, it’s important for us to cultivate the ability to ignore such provocations. Recognizing when to disengage can save us a significant amount of time, especially once the necessary points have been made to conclude a debate or disagreement. These argumentative personalities thrive on platforms like Twitter, so it’s wise to avoid them. Blocking or unfollowing them on social media and steering clear of asking them questions can help prevent drawn-out discussions. This strategy can effectively address many challenges we face online at the moment.
Just like we choose to be around uplifting people in our daily lives, it’s equally important to connect with positive individuals online. With the internet filled with endless distractions and an overload of information, achieving peace of mind and staying focused can be quite difficult. That’s why we need to develop the skill of selective attention, tuning out the noise to sharpen our focus and concentrate on what genuinely matters once we have established evidence online.
Cultivating the ability to ignore troublesome and confrontational individuals on twitter, even when they present their opinions under the guise of knowledge or useful discussion, is a valuable internal strength. It enables us – by the Tawfiq of Allah – to concentrate on what truly matters while intentionally ignoring distractions or negativity. It involves honing our discernment to distinguish between what is worthy of our focus and what is not. By doing so, we retain control over our mental environment and foster a sense of tranquility, even in the midst of the turmoil created by those who frequently seek validation or approval online through various tactics.
It’s important for us to prioritise and establish boundaries by recognising what matters most and managing our time and focus accordingly. We should set limits on unnecessary debates. It is essential to make it very clear to individuals online, irrespective of their knowledge, credentials or the good opinion held about them, that genuine attention should be earned and focused on meaningful interactions. This should not be driven by a need to showcase superiority in discussions, self-importance, or stubbornness. Failing to impart a valuable lesson online through silence once evidence has been presented only encourages peoples’ idle pusuits. Instead of establishing clear boundaries about our availability and the communication we wish to foster, we inadvertently enable their actions. We must not feed the egos or emotional turmoil of those who incessantly argue online; otherwise, they will relentlessly seek our validation and attention, pulling us into a situation we wish to avoid.
Indeed, we must come to terms with the fact that online dissenting voices will always exist, but by the Tawfiq of Allah, steadfastness in our determination to ignore can teach us the value of remaining focused on our goals, irrespective of outside opinions. By tuning out the critics and naysayers online, we liberate ourselves from the need for external validation. Once we have established our stance in a debate or disagreement – based on knowledge based unambiguous proofs, we don’t need to be inundated with numerous opinions, particularly from those who ought to know better. It’s remarkable that in our everyday lives, many of us set clear boundaries in our interactions as we navigate our routines, choose which study circles attend, and manage other important pursuts. Yet, some of us allow ourselves to be distracted by someone -online- thousands of miles away, who, from the comfort of their home, orchestrates controversy on twitter and seeks to provoke our thoughts. After stirring up trouble, they move on with their life while we find ourselves troubled by their words. Instead of placing blame on them, reflect on why you chose to engage with their words in the first place.
Do not let anyone make you feel guilty for choosing to disregard them online, as if doing so implies disdain or superiority. Instead, it is a matter of exercising control over whom you choose to prioritise and give your attention. The status of an individual, their provocative statements, or even their seemingly powerful and persuasive words online should not be the focal point. A discerning individual recognises that it is not merely the surface of a person or their online persona that matters; rather, when evaluating their stance on a specific issue, we must focus on the evidence. All their other positive contributions online should not distract us from the fact that they are mistaken on this or that particular matter, regardless of the multitude of supporters rallying behind them, inundating us with various narratives and tactics to distort the reality. This does not imply that we are ignoring the potential harm caused by anyone; rather, we are deliberately choosing where to invest our attention and energy. However, when their online harm becomes overwhelming, it is those who can engage with them wisely, thoughtfully, and equitably who will effectively address them without diverting us from the most pressing issues.
It is essential to recognize that, despite the bold or captivating rhetoric of any prominent figure online, subjecting them to silence can be a deeply distressing experience for them. We have witnessed that when someone they wish to target ignores them, it evokes feelings of inadequacy, leading to futile attempts at emotional manipulation or scapegoating. In their struggle, they become engulfed in uncertainty, rage, and a diminishing sense of self-worth, often attempting to pull us down to their level. Just as we consciously distance ourselves from individuals known for their anti-social behavior in our everyday lives, we must also choose to ignore online bullies, particularly those who conceal their true intentions behind a facade of knowledge and wisdom.
However, it is important to reiterate that ignoring such individuals online does not equate to total disengagement; rather, it signifies that they will be addressed appropriately at the right moment by those whose voices hold greater significance, ensuring that they do not distract us from what truly matters. Thus, reflecting on the Prophetic narrations and the statements of the senior scholars at the outset of this article, we turn to Allah for guidance, seeking the wisdom to temper our words and focus solely on what is constructive, while denying any opportunity to those on twitter who thrive on conflict, even when the weakness of their arguments are as clear as the midday sun. We ask Allah: [اللهم كما حَسَّنْت خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي – O Allah! Just as You made my external form beautiful, make my character beautiful as well].
Shall I inform you (O people!) upon whom the Shayatin (devils) descend? They descend on every lying (one who tells lies), sinful person. Who gives ear (to the devils and they pour what they may have heard of the unseen from the angels), and most of them are liars. As for the poets, the erring follow them; see you not that they speak about every subject (praising others right or wrong) in their poetry? And that they say what they do not do. Except those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah Islamic Monotheism), and do righteous deeds, and remember Allah much, and reply back (in poetry) to the unjust poetry (which the pagan poets utter against the Muslims). And those who do wrong will come to know by what overturning they will be overturned. [Ash-Shu’araa 221-227]
After Allah freed the Prophet that the devils do not descend on him, He also cleared him of any association with poetry, stating: “As for the poets”, Meaning, shall I not also inform you regarding the condition and established traits of the poets, for indeed “the erring follow them” away from the path of guidance, while embracing the path of deviation and destruction. Thus, they themselves are upon error and you will find that their followers are all misguided and corrupt individuals. [1]
Based on the apparent meaning of the verse, most poets behave in this manner; they say what they do not practice. They speak about every subject (praising others right or wrong) in their poetry. You see them speaking here and there without truth, instead imagining things and the speaking about them, or lying due to personal needs or other motivations. [إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ – Except those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah Islamic Monotheism), and do righteous deeds].
Allah made them an exception. They are the ones whose poetry is both good and beneficial, such as Hassan Ibn Thabit, the poet of the Messenger, Ka’b Ibn Malik, Abdullah Ibn Rawaha, and other poets of the believers. Then those after them during the era of the Tabi’un and the followers of the Tabi’un to the present day of ours. The poetry of the believers is both beneficial and valuable, as the Prophet stated, “Indeed, there is wisdom in poetry.” The Prophet instructed Hassan to lampoon the Quraysh and the disbelievers, saying: “For it (i.e. lampooning them) is more severe against them than the raining arrow.” He said: “O Allah! Aid him (i.e. Hasan) with the Ruhul Qudus”. (i.e. Jibreel). The poetry from a believer in defense of truth and in condemnation of falsehood is something (commanded or recommended), and its composer is thanked and rewarded. These are the ones referred to in Allah’s statement: “Except those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah Islamic Monotheism), and do righteous deeds]. [2]
Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah preserve him, stated:
Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, once urged the poets among his companions to disparage the Quraish. Aishah narrated that Allah’s Messenger said, “Lampoon the Quraish, for it will hurt them more than arrows”. He sent word to Ibn Rawaahah, saying, “Lampoon them”. So, he lampooned them but it was not good enough. Then he sent word to Kab Bin Malik, then he sent word to Hassaan bin Thaabit. When he entered upon him, Hassan said, “Now you have sent for this lion who wreaks vengeance then waves his tail about”, then he stuck out his tongue and moved it. He said, “By the One Who sent you with the Truth, I shall tear them with my tongue as leather is torn”. Allah’s Messenger said, “Do not be hasty. AbuBakr is most knowledgeable about their lineage, and I share a lineage with them. (Wait) until he summarizes my lineage for you”. Hassan went to him, then he came back and said, “O Allah’s Messenger! He has summarized your lineage for me. By the One Who sent you with the Truth, I shall draw you out from among them as a hair is drawn out of the dough”. Aishah said, “I heard Allaah’s Messenger say to Hassan, “The Ruhul Qudus (i.e. Jibreel) will continue to support you, so long as you are defending Allah and His Messenger”. She said, “I heard Allah’s Messenger say, “Hassan has lampooned them and has satisfied himself and others”. [Sahih Muslim Number 2490]
Al-Baraa’ah Bin Aazib narrated that he heard Allah’s Messenger of Allah saying to Hassan Bin Thaabit, “Lampoon them and Jibril is with you”. [Al-Bukhari 3213]
Thus, when the people of falsehood become overbearing towards the people of truth through evil speech, defamation, lies and praising (other) people of falsehood, the people of truth cannot except to subdue the people of falsehood- clarifying their oppressive (behaviour, views etc), their barefaced lies and unveiling their falsehoods. [3]
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
Abdullah Bin Amr, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Whoever would love to be delivered from Hellfire and admitted into Paradise, let him meet his end whilst believing in Allah and the Last Day, and let him treat people as he would love to be treated”. [(1)]
Imam An-Nawawi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: This is from the Jawami al-Kalim of the Prophet [i.e. precise speech with a comprehensive meaning] and his amazing wisdom. It is obligatory to pay close attention to this important principle and that a person must not deal with the people except in a way he loves to be dealt with. [(2)]
Al-Allamah Zayd Bin Hadi Al-Madkhali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: A Muslim is to give consideration to his Muslim brothers in the same way he would give consideration to himself- wishing for them the good he wishes for himself and hates that evil should touch them just as he hates that for himself. The one who loves that the people should approach him with good related to the worldly affairs and affairs related to the Afterlife, then it is obligated on him to do the same for them, so that the statement of the Prophet, “You cannot (truly) believe until you wish for your brother what you wish for yourself” becomes a reality in his personality; and also the statement of the Prophet, “The believer in relation to another believer is like a structure, each part strengthening the other”. And also the statement of the Prophet, “The Muslim is the brother of another Muslim”. Whoever is able to have these characteristics, then indeed he has established Iman (in this affair), good manners and good dealings. [(3)]
Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: And from the signs of well-being and success is that whenever the slave is increased in his knowledge, he increases in humility and mercy; and whenever he is increased in action, he increases in his fear and caution; and whenever his age is increased, he decreases in eagerness; and whenever he is increased in wealth, he increases in his generosity and spending; and whenever his status and honour is increased, he increases in coming close to the people, in fulfilling their needs and being humble in (their presence). And the signs of wretchedness are: Whenever he is increased in knowledge, he increases in pride and haughtiness; and whenever he is increased in actions, he increases in his boasting, mockery of the people and having a good opinion of himself; and whenever he is increased in his status and honour, he increases in pride and haughtiness. These affairs of [well-being and wretchedness] are a trial and a test from Allah by way of which He puts His slaves to trial. He brings about well-being and wretchedness to a people by way of these affairs. [(4)]
Imam Muhammad Al-Amin Ash-Shanqeetee, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
Contemplate what the great leader [Muhammad (peace blessings of Allah be upon him)] has been commanded and how he should deal with his society. Allah, The Most High, said:
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 pass over (their faults), and ask (Allah’s) Forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affairs. [Aal Imran. 159]
Contemplate what a person has been commanded and how he should deal with his leader. Allah [The Most High] said: [يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ أَطِيعُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُوا۟ ٱلرَّسُولَ وَأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَمْرِ مِنكُمْ – O you who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger (Muhammad), and those of you (Muslims) who are in authority]. [An-Nisaa.59] [Footnote a]
Contemplate what a person has been commanded to do (in order to safeguard close members) of his society, such as his children and wife. Allah [The Most High] said:
O you who believe! Ward off from yourselves and your families a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is men and stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and) severe, who disobey not, (from executing) the Commands they receive from Allah, but do that which they are commanded. [at-Tahreem. 6]
Contemplate how (the Qur’an) has informed the person about cautiousness and resoluteness when dealing his (close) social group in particular- that if he comes across what is not befitting, he is commanded to pardon and forgive. Firstly, the Qur’an commands him to be cautious and resolute, and secondly, it commands him to pardon and forgive. Allah [The Most High] said:
O you who believe! Verily, among your wives and your children there are enemies for you (i.e. may stop you from the obedience of Allah), therefore beware of them! But if you pardon (them) and overlook, and forgive (their faults), then verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. [at-Taghabun. 14]
Contemplate how individuals in society have been commanded to deal with one another in general. Allah (The Most High) said:
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 (legal ways) 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. [An-Nahl. 90]
Allah [The Most High] said: [يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱجْتَنِبُوا۟ كَثِيرًا مِّنَ ٱلظَّنِّ إِنَّ بَعْضَ ٱلظَّنِّ إِثْمٌ وَلَا تَجَسَّسُوا۟ وَلَا يَغْتَب بَّعْضُكُم بَعْضًا – O you who believe! Avoid much suspicions, indeed some suspicions are sins. And spy not, neither backbite one another.[Al-Hujuraat. 12] [Footnote b]
O you who believe! Let not a group scoff at another group, it may be that the latter are better than the former; nor let (some) women scoff at other women, it may be that the latter are better than the former, nor defame one another, nor insult one another by nicknames. How bad is it, to insult one’s brother after having Faith [i.e. to call your Muslim brother (a faithful believer) as: “O sinner”, or “O wicked”, etc.]. And whosoever does not repent, then such are indeed Zalimun (wrong-doers, etc.). [Al-Hujuraat. 11]
Help you one another in Al-Birr and At-Taqwa (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression. [Al-Maa’idah. 2] [Footnote c]
Allah said: [إِنَّمَا ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ – The believers are nothing else than brothers (in Islamic religion). [Al-Hujuraat. 10]
Allah said: [وَأَمْرُهُمْ شُورَىٰ بَيْنَهُمْ – And who (conduct) their affairs by mutual consultation. [Ash-Shuraa 38] [Footnote d]
When it is the case that the individuals of a society are not safe – regardless who they may be-from the hostility and enmity of others in their Jinn or human society, and it is the case that every individual is in need of a remedy for this problem whose trial affects everyone, therefore Allah [The Most High] clearly prescribed its remedy in three places in His Book. The remedy for human hostility is that (a person) should turn away from the hostile one and responds to them with what is better. Allah [The Most High] said in Surah Al-A’raf 199: [خُذِ ٱلْعَفْوَ وَأْمُرْ بِٱلْعُرْفِ وَأَعْرِضْ عَنِ ٱلْجَٰهِلِينَ – Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the foolish (i.e. don’t punish them].
Allah said Surah Al-Muminun 96: [ٱدْفَعْ بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ ٱلسَّيِّئَةَ نَحْنُ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا يَصِفُونَ – Repel evil with that which is better. We are Best-Acquainted with the things they utter].
Allah [The Most High] made it more evident that this divine remedy cuts off this satanic ailment and He also made it more (evident) that this divine (remedy) is not bestowed upon every person, except a person who has been granted in abundance and a great portion (of the happiness in the Hereafter). Allah [The Most High] said:
Repel (the evil) with one which is better (i.e. Allah ordered the faithful believers to be patient at the time of anger, and to excuse those who treat them badly), then verily! he, between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a close friend. But none is granted it (the above quality) except those who are patient, and none is granted it except the owner of the great portion (of the happiness in the Hereafter i.e. Paradise and in this world of a high moral character)” [Fussilat. 34-35]
And there is no remedy against a devil amongst the Jinn except through seeking refuge with Allah. Allah [The Most High] said: [وَإِمَّا يَنزَغَنَّكَ مِنَ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنِ نَزْغٌ فَٱسْتَعِذْ بِٱللَّهِ إِنَّهُۥ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ – And if an evil whisper comes to you from Shaitan (Satan) then seek refuge with Allah. Verily, He is All-Hearer, All-Knower]. [Al-A’raf 200]
Allah [The Most High] said Surah Al-Muminun 97-98]:
And say: “My Lord! I seek refuge with You from the whisperings (suggestions) of the Shayatin (devils). “And I seek refuge with You, My Lord! lest they may attend (or come near) me.”
And if an evil whisper from Shaitan (Satan) tries to turn you away (O Muhammad) (from doing good, etc.), then seek refuge in Allah. Verily, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower. [Fussilat, 36] [An Excerpt from ‘Al-Islam Deenun Kaamilun. Pages: 10-12]
Imam As-Sadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Allah [The Most High] has forbidden much evil suspicion towards the believers because some suspicions are sins, such as the suspicion devoid of reality and factual evidence, and the suspicion accompanied by much forbidden speech and action, for indeed the settlement of evil suspicion in the heart does not restrict the one (in whose heart is that evil suspicion) only to that; rather, he does not cease until he utters and does that which is not permissible. [Tafseer As-Sadi]
Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Not every suspicion is a sin and there is no harm regarding the suspicion that is based on clear indications regarding the validity of a matter. As for mere assumption, it is not permissible. For example, if a man – who is known to be upright – is seen with a woman by another man, it not permissible to accuse him that the woman he is seen with is a stranger because this is the type of suspicion that is tantamount to sin. [Fataawaa Islaamiyyah 4/537]
Spying: The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Whoever listens to the talk of some people who do not like him (to listen) or they run away from him, then molten lead will be poured into his ears on the Day of Resurrection”. [Sahih Al-Bukhaari Number 7042].
Al-Allaamah Saleh Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, said, “This is a severe threat, so one should not listen to the speech of the people if they do not want anyone to know what they are talking about”. [An Excerpt from It’haaf At-Tullaab Bi-Sharhi Mandhoomah Al-Aadaab. page 149]
Al-Allamah Zayd Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khalee, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
It may be that two or more people gather to speak about a particular affair that concerns them, and they do not want anyone else to know about it; but then a person or more than one person becomes an obstacle by listening to their speech and [wants] to know what they are talking about, whilst they are not pleased with that. This is an act of transgression and foolishness – that a person involves himself into something that does not concern him. And from the perfection of a person’s Islam is to leave that which does not concern him. However, there is an exception to this prohibition such as when a person listens into the speech of those who are focused or (involved) in seeking to breach the state of safety and security of the Muslims”. [An Excerpt from ‘Awnul Ahadis Samad Sharh Al-Adabil Mufrad’ 3/281]
Backbiting: Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, ‘’Do you know what backbiting is?’’ They (i.e. the Sahaabah) replied Allah and his Messenger know best’’; he said said, “It is to mention your brother what he dislikes’’. Someone asked, ‘’What if what I said is true?’’ He replied, “If what you said about him is true you have backbitten him, and if it is not true you have slandered him’’. [Muslim]
When is speaking about someone behind his back not considered backbiting? It is not considered backbiting when a person makes a complaint about an oppressor to a person who has the ability to stop the oppression; when seeking help to stop an evil- by making that known to the person who has the ability to stop the evil; when seeking for a fatwa; when warning the Muslims so that they are not deceived; when mentioning a person who commits his evil openly or one who calls to bidah and when identifying someone with a physical defect, whilst not intending defamation. [Subul As-Salaam. 4/553]
Footnote c:
Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: This verse contains all the Masaalih (things that will bring about benefit and repel harm) for the servants of Allah in their worldly affairs and in the Hereafter – amongst themselves or reharding their relationship with their Lord. This is because every servant of Allah finds himself within two circumstances and obligations – either to fulfil the obligations owed to Allah or the obligations owed to Allah’s creation. As for the obligations owed to the creation, they include (righteous) association, companionship, aiding one another in Allah loves and obedience to Allah, and that is the goal behind one’s search for happiness and success in the afterlife. There can be no happiness in the afterlife except through Bir and Taqwaa because it is basis of all affairs of the religion. [An Excerpt from Bada’i at-Tafsir Al-Jaami Limaa Fassarahu Al-Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah. 1/307. Publisher: Daar Ibn Al-Jawziyyah 2nd Edition. 1431AH]
Footnote d:
Consultation: Al-Hasan al-Basree [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: “By Allah! Never have a people sought advice except that they were guided to the best of what was available to them.” Then he recited [the statement of Allaah]: [وَأَمۡرُهُمۡ شُورَىٰ بَيۡنَہُمۡ – And (the Believers) who (conduct) their affairs by mutual consultation].
Al-Allamah Zaid Bin Haadee Al-Mad’khalee [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: Allah [The Mighty and Majestic] commanded His Messenger Muhammad [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] to consult his companions in some affairs. Allah [Glorified be He and free is He from all imperfections] said:
[وَشَاوِرۡهُمۡ فِى ٱلۡأَمۡرِۖ فَإِذَا عَزَمۡتَ فَتَوَكَّلۡ عَلَى ٱللَّهِۚ – and consult them in the affairs. Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah.
He [i.e. the Messenger] is the example to be followed by the Ummah, therefore when it is the case that Allah commanded him to consult his companions, then there is even a greater reason that the Muslims are in need of consultation amongst themselves. When a difficulty that is related to a Muslim’s religious and worldly affairs occurs, then indeed it is fitting that he consults someone whom he considers reliable, wise, truthful and sincere. He examines [the advice] given by that person, then he makes a choice – either to take that advice or decides not to take it based on what he is satisfied with, in relation to his personal affairs.
The hadeeth places emphasis on the fact that consultation guides to the best outcomes, and due to this it is said: ”The one who consults [others] does not regret [thereafter InShaaAllaah] and the one who performs Istikhaarah will not fail [to achieve good]”. Both Istikhaarah and consultation are legislated and a lot of good is achieved by way of them, as opposed to when affairs are pursued in a rigid and haphazard manner, for indeed this might lead to regret and harm. [An Excerpt from ‘Awnul Ahadis Samad Sharh Al-Adab Al-Mufrad’ 1/285]
[1] Ṣaḥih Muslim 1844]
[2] Sharh Sahih Muslim 12/196
[3] at-Ta’leeqaat Al-Maleehah Alaa Silsilati Al-Ahaadeeth As-Saheehah. 2/29-33
[4] Al-Fawaa’d. page: 228
If anyone killed a person not in retaliation of murder, or (and) to spread mischief in the land – it would be as if he killed all mankind, and if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind. [Al-Ma’idah. 32]
Imam As-Sadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
If a person is bold enough to kill someone who does not deserve to be killed, this implies that he does make a distinction between the one he killed and other than him; rather he would commit this act whenever his evil calls him to that. Therefore, his bold attitude that led him to kill is as if he has killed all humankind. On the other hand, if a person saves a life and does not kill – whilst his soul calls him to do so – due to fear of Allah, this is as if he has saved the lives of all humankind because the fear of Allah he possesses stops him killing one who does not deserve to be killed. [1]
Jane stated: “Israel is not a political issue; Israel is a Biblical issue – because this is God’s nation, and the Jewish people are His people”. [end of quote]
Response: The pious among the Children of Israel, as mentioned in the unadulterated Torah and Injeel, are recognized. Therefore, the reference to the Children of Israel in these scriptures pertains to a Biblical context rather than Zionism, as noble Musa and other Prophets of Bani Israel were not Zionists. Furthermore, we are all servants of Allah, and any nation that adheres to the sound teachings of His Prophets and Messengers honoured in His Sight. However, those who reject the message after the arrival of any Prophet or Messenger cannot be His chosen nation. A significant portion of Bani Israel turned away from the noble Prophet Eesa and the final Prophet, Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, along with all the other Prophets. Visit website: https://www.islammoses.com/im/
Regarding the statement that Israel is not a political matter, it seems that Jane may either be discussing modern politics and Zionism or referring to the unaltered teachings of the Torah and Injeel as practiced by the noble Prophets of Bani Israel. If her focus is on current events and what is termed the state of Israel, it is clear that its foundation is built upon misinterpreted texts and the principles of Zionism. Conversely, if she is alluding to the guidance of the ancient Prophets of Bani Israel, it is evident that their leadership and guidance was rooted in piety across all aspects of life. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “Bani Isra’eel used to be ruled and guided by prophets. Whenever a prophet died, another would take over his place. There will be no prophet after me, but there will be Caliphs who will increase in number.” The people asked, “O Allah’s Messenger! What do you order us (to do)?” He said, “Obey the one who will be given the pledge of allegiance first. Fulfil their (i.e. the Caliphs) rights, for Allah will ask them about (any shortcoming) in ruling those Allah has put under their guardianship.” [Sahih Al-Bukhari 3455]
Imam Ibn Hajr, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, “Whenever corruption appeared amongst them, Allah sent a Prophet to rectify their affairs and put an end to that which they changed in the rulings of the Torah”. [2]
Jane stated: Whether you are living in Finland, Venezuela, Belgium, America, Argentina or Japan – it doesn’t matter where you’re living; there is not one person or family who goes through life without extreme hardship, pain and trauma. Whether it’s an ugly divorce, being sick with cancer, betrayal, bankruptcy, accident, major surgery, the loss of a child, the loss of a loved one, abuse or rape, whatever it is, people are suffering the same in Israel. [end of quote]
Response: No matter our location, we all encounter life’s challenges and shifts in circumstances. For over seventy years, Palestinians have endured profound suffering. This acknowledgment does not diminish the pain experienced by others, whether Jewish or non-Jewish. However, it is undeniable that since the conclusion of the Second World War, no group has faced greater hardship and adversity than the Palestinians under successive Zionist administrations.
Jane stated: Whatever hardship you are going through that is breaking you to the core and has you weeping on the floor or not being able to get out of bed – whether you are living in Australia or Norway, no matter what you can possibly go through of horrific things in your life, we all suffer in some manner. It is a common denominator of our mortality on this earth. [end of quote]
Response: This statement holds true universally, yet no group has faced greater oppression and brutality since the Second World War than the Palestinians, subjected to the actions of successive Zionist administrations.
Jane stated: Now imagine, on top of whatever hardship you are going through anywhere around the world, you are being told by the whole world that you are “illegally occupying” your homeland. [end of quote]
Response: This above statement aligns perfectly with our expectations as Jane began to weave her narrative. The land is not the eternal possession of either the Zionists or Bani Israel. Read below:
https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2024/11/20/the-promised-land-a-brief-examination-from-a-religious-and-historical-perspective/
Jane stated: You are occupying someone else’s “country” that actually is non-existent – geopolitical fiction, actually, and for that fictional reason, it’s okay to murder you. For that same reason, you, your child, wife, or husband are brutally butchered in your home, run down while waiting at a bus stop, murdered in front of a supermarket, or shot while sitting on a bus. [end of quote]
Response: You are occupying territory that was previously home to inhabitants long before the noble Yusha Bin Nun, peace be upon him, arrived with a group of the upright believers, not the Zionists. This land is not imaginary or nonexistent; it is a tangible reality. Please take a moment to read the information below once more: https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2024/11/20/the-promised-land-a-brief-examination-from-a-religious-and-historical-perspective/
The act of murdering non-combatants and unarmed civilians, irrespective of the location or the identity of the perpetrator—be they Muslim, Jew, or Christian—has been unequivocally denounced in the verse we referenced, along with its interpretation by Imam As-Sadi at the outset of this brief article.
Jane stated: The worst things people can experience happen to Israeli civilians – but why? The most horrific terror attacks that you can possibly imagine continue to happen – buses and cafes are being blown up, people are being stoned as they drive in their vehicles – which has just happened three days in a row, and a toddler was actually injured here in Israel. Countless thousands and thousands of rockets, missiles, and drones are flying into Israel as her enemies continue their efforts to murder you and anyone else who calls Israel their home. [end of quote]
Response: Violence begets violence, and malevolence fosters more malevolence. The actions of the Zionists have devastated Gaza, leaving it in ruins and resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands under the guise of retaliation and self-defense—an assertion that no rational individual can endorse. This cycle of aggression is bound to escalate, tragically impacting innocent lives who bear the brunt of the horrors inflicted by Hamas on civilians and non-combatants on October 7th, as well as the disproportionate response from the Zionists. Furthermore, this is compounded by their ongoing land appropriation and brutality towards the Palestinians over the past seven decades. We once again share the poignant statement from Prince Turki Al-Faisal, may Allah protect him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3-cWyFcK5w
Furthermore, allow me to present a glimpse into the historical context of Zionist violence:
The Deir Yassin Massacre: Took place on April 9, 1948, near Jerusalem, during which between 107 to 254 Palestinians were massacred at the hands of the extremist “Stern” gang.
The Nasr al-Din Massacre: Took place in April 1948. Al-Lajjun Massacre: Took place on April 13, 1948, in a Palestinian Arab village in the Jenin District, where the Zionist Haganah gang attacked it and killed 13 people.
The Saliha Massacre: Took place in May 1948, during which 75 Palestinians were massacred.
The Abu Shusha Massacre: Took place on May 14, 1948, near the village of Deir Yassin, and claimed the lives of (50) citizens, including women, men, children, and the elderly.
The Beit Daras Massacre: Took place in northeastern Gaza on May 21, 1948.
The Tantura Massacre: Took place on May 22, 1948, in the occupied city of Haifa, and claimed the lives of about (200) Palestinians.
The Lydda Massacre: Took place on July 12, 1948, in the occupied city of Lydda, and resulted in the massacre of about (500) Palestinians, including (150) who were massacred inside the city’s Grand Mosque. The Zionists threw many of them alive into the town’s wells.
The Dawayima Massacre: Took place on October 29, 1948, when a battalion from the terrorist “Lehi” organization led by Moshe Dayan attacked the village and then began searching homes and shooting at its residents. Entire families were exterminated in the massacre, which resulted in the killing of 200 men, women, and children.
The Zionist massacres did not stop after the Nakba of 1948, but rather their frequency, intensity, and brutality increased in light of the use of more lethal and destructive weapons. Among the most prominent of these massacres were: The Sharafat Massacre, which took place in February 1951, in which 11 Palestinians were massacred, and the rest of the village’s people were displaced. The Bethlehem Massacre took place in January 1952, in which 10 Palestinians were massacred. The Qibya Massacre took place on October 14, 1953, in the village of Qibya, east of Jerusalem, during which (67) Palestinians were massacred, most of whom were women and children, and during which 56 homes were destroyed. The Qalqilya Massacre took place on October 10, 1956, when the occupation forces attacked citizens in the city of Qalqilya in the West Bank, during which about seventy citizens were massacred.
The Kafr Qasem Massacre took place on October 29, 1956, in which 49 Palestinians were massacred, including 11 children, when they were all returning home from work. The Khan Yunis Massacre took place on November 3 and 12, 1956, in which between 280 and 500 Palestinians were massacred.
In 1970, Zionist aircraft struck Bahr al-Baqar Primary School and Abu Zaabal factories, killing more than 150 Egyptian students and workers. In 1980, the extremist Jewish organization Kach attempted to blow up Al-Aqsa Mosque, and a shipment of explosives weighing 120 kg was discovered. The Sabra and Shatila massacre took place in September 1982. This massacre lasted three days, and its direct perpetrators were members of the Lebanese Phalange forces allied with the Zionists led by Ariel Sharon. The Ibrahimi Mosque Massacre took place on February 25, 1994, when a Zionist named “Barog Goldstein” stormed the Ibrahimi Mosque in the city of Hebron, and fired bullets and bombs at the worshipers. This massacre resulted in the massacre of 29 Palestinians. The Qana Massacre took place on April 18, 1995. [2]
Jane stated: It is horrific when you have to run for your life into bomb shelters, and old ladies living on the fourth floors of apartments that do not have an elevator – are not being able to come down to get into a bomb shelter. Imagine the terror as you bring your toddlers out in the middle of the night, running for cover as you try to shield their tender lives, because numerous countries are firing missiles, drones and rockets – all because they want to kill you just for you being Jewish and living in your own country. [end of quote]
Response: The plight of those who have been forced to flee for their lives for more than seventy years even more harrowing, especially when confronted by a Zionist army. It is indeed tragic that elderly women must navigate life on the fourth floor without elevators, unable to reach bomb shelters. Now, consider the even graver situation of those Palestinian elderly women who are left vulnerable to deadly Zionist airstrikes, with no refuge in sight. We can picture the sheer terror of a parent carrying a toddler through the chaos of the night, desperately seeking safety to protect their precious child. Now, amplify that fear to encompass the Palestinian toddlers who are exposed to the devastating impact of Zionist bombs, and the horror they experience when their families are obliterated without any shelter. We must reiterate to Jane that violence begets violence. Those who identify with Islam and target non-combatants and unarmed civilians deserve unequivocal condemnation. However, the strongest denunciation should be directed at the successive Zionist administrations and their military forces, who have perpetuated a campaign of terror for over seventy years. Additionally, the claim that the land belongs solely to one group has already been addressed on this link: https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2024/11/20/the-promised-land-a-brief-examination-from-a-religious-and-historical-perspective/
Jane stated: The more subtle battles you face each day are things like your manufactured or homemade products being boycotted just for living in Judea and Samaria. In the political arena, your leaders are being named as war criminals when they are just defending you and your country. Then you have to watch millions of people walking in protests on the streets of cities all across the world while calling for the annihilation of you and your wife and your children, your grandchildren – staring in unbelief as you watch them walking and chanting in the streets as they call for robust support of these modern-day Nazis. [end of quote]
Response: We have consistently expressed our disapproval of sensationalism; it is imperative that we engage in discussions grounded in facts rather than resorting to dramatization and appealing for sympathy at the cost of fairness. The decision for any state or organization to boycott the Zionist government is a personal choice, irrespective of an individual’s circumstances under the Zionist administration. Read:
In the realm of politics, few groups have a more storied legacy of political support than the Zionists. [Footnote a] Furthermore, the leaders within the Zionist movement bear responsibility for the accusations leveled against them, irrespective of those they profess to protect. The right to self-defense and retaliation does not excuse acts of aggression and violence; indeed, it is even more troubling when such conduct is endorsed by declarations from Zionist figures. Read below:
Jane stated: However, the air is silent because there is not one word of shock, outrage, or anger for the hostages of October 7, 2023, to be released. In Israel, there are survivors among your people who have gone through the horrors of the Holocaust – and against all they endured, these brave souls came back as prophecies were fulfilled. Today, we see the Jewish people come home to their ancestral homeland with connections that reach back to thousands of years. Then the October 7 massacre happened, and some of those survivors perished at the hands of this new generation of Nazis.
This event in Israel was the biggest onslaught against the Jewish people since World War Two happened. Your soul feels violated as you are forced to watch people glorify and celebrate that horrific day, and on top of that – the world expects you to show restraint to feed your enemies and give them water and electricity to the people who are cheering when your people are being murdered. [end of quote]
Response: Netanyahu and Hamas share culpability for this malevolence, despite the fact that Hamas was absent when the Zionists initiated their acts of brutality more than seventy years ago. Nevertheless, Hamas serves as a strategic instrument for the Zionists.
https://www.abuiyaad.com/w/hamas-israeli-right
Those who endured the horrors of the Holocaust and have recently faced violence deserve our compassion, and it is imperative to clarify that no one should justify acts of violence that target non-combatants and unarmed civilians, regardless of their background as Holocaust survivors or otherwise. Such acts of brutality are unequivocally condemned. However, we must also consider the plight of the thousands of Palestinians whose families—spanning three or four generations—have been decimated by Zionist bombings. What of those Palestinians whose legacy is one of displacement and profound suffering passed down through generations? While the events of October 7th are rightly condemned and should never be repeated, we must also reflect on the more grievous reality: the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians over the past year. Furthermore, what implications are you suggesting regarding access to electricity and water? We shall refrain from commenting on your statement, as this issue has been widely discussed globally, and anyone with a sense of decency understands the moral complexities involved.
Jane stated: So, think about your circumstances – no matter what hardship you’re going through around the world, you don’t have to endure such horror and abuse. Can you imagine – no – unless you live here, you can’t. Millions of Israelis have PTSD; they are deeply traumatized. Such is the very soul of Israel, with so much pain and grief. [end of quote]
Response: Certainly, it is essential for us to reflect on our situations and extend our compassion to every non-combatant and unarmed civilian, irrespective of their faith or social standing, who has faced oppression or violence. Our hearts go out to all those caught in the turmoil instigated by Netanyahu and Hamas, whether they identify as Jews, Christians, or Muslims. The impact of this trauma will undoubtedly resonate among non-combatants on both sides, a reality that Prince Turki al-Faisal unequivocally denounces. Let us take a moment to listen once more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3-cWyFcK5w
Jane stated: But for such a time as this – you – good, loving, history-understanding people, and especially Christians – the Bible-believing people who understand the truth, the facts, the history – you are obligated for such a time as this to stand up and speak up like Queen Esther did for her nation, the Jewish people who are constantly forced to defend their very existence, and their right to live in the great nation of Israel.
Israel has to constantly defend why they are demolishing the homes of terrorists who have murdered Jews, while on the other side of the coin, you watch YOUR government (and many others around the world) pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into arch-terrorist Abu Mazen/ Mahmoud Abbas – a terrorist in a suit – who is paying a reward to the vile terrorists who are murdering Jewish children and adults. [end of quote]
Response: Those who uphold the truth do so without bias in their defense of it. We shall unite to condemn wrongdoing and champion justice, grounded in the final and infallible divine revelation. This is not a matter of seeking assistance at the cost of fairness, irrespective of the audience being addressed. Truth should not be selectively presented to undermine the rights of others or manipulated through the rhetoric of propagandists among Christian Zionists or various political lobbies worldwide. Instead, it must be conveyed and substantiated through concrete evidence, which have been observed over the past 70 years of oppression. The Jewish community, like any other, has at times faced persecution for their steadfast commitment to the truth during the presence of their Prophets, while at other times they have borne the repercussions of their misdeeds. A nation’s greatness is not defined by its identity or a purported special status in the Sight of Allah; rather, it is their actions, whether in alignment with or in defiance of divine revelation, that truly reflect their moral standing. Allah said:
And We decreed for the Children of Israel in the Scripture, that indeed you would do mischief on the earth twice and you will become tyrants and extremely arrogant! [Al-Israa. Ayah 4]- Meaning, “We have declared, made a covenant with them and told them in their book that corruption will certainly occur from them on earth twice through committing sins, showing ingratitude to Allah for His Blessings, exalting themselves on earth and being arrogant therein; and that when one of these two (occasions) come to pass, Allah will give power to their enemies and take revenge on them, and this is an admonition and warning to them so that they may return to obedience and take heed”. [a]
So, when the promise came for the first of the two, We sent against you slaves of Ours given to terrible warfare. They entered the very innermost parts of your homes. And it was a promise (completely) fulfilled. [Al-Israa. Ayah 5] –
Meaning, the first of the two occasions during which they become corrupt; if such corruption occurred among them, We sent on you – by way of our all-encompassing divine will and decree- recompense (punishment) at the hands of those people with courage, large numbers, and armed, so, Allah gave them victory over you. They killed you, took your children away, plundered your wealth, invaded and destroyed your homes, entered the Sacred Masjid (Baytul Maqdis), and violated it. It must happen due to a reason from themselves. The Qur’an commentators differed regarding the identity of these people who were sent to overpower them, but they agreed that they were unbelievers. Either they were from the people of Iraq, the Arabian Peninsula, or elsewhere, whom Allah gave (the strength) to overpower the Children of Israel when their sins became rife, they abandoned much of their Shariah, and transgressed in the land. [b]
Then We gave you once again, a return of victory over them. And We helped you with wealth and children and made you more numerous in manpower. [Al-Israa. Ayah 6] –
Meaning, (gave you victory) against those who overpowered you, so you expelled them from your land; increased your sustenance and number, and gave you strength over them because of your righteous deeds and submission to Allah. [c]
(And We said): ‘If you do good, you do good for your own selves, and if you do evil, then it is (to your own selves).’ Then when the later promise came to pass (We enabled your enemies) to put sorrow on your faces (by conquering and enslaving you) and to enter the Mosque (of Jerusalem), as they had entered it the first time, and to destroy everything they came upon with utter destruction. [Al-Israa. Ayah 7] [d]
“If you do good, you do good for your own selves” because the benefit will return to you, even in this world [before the hereafter] as you witnessed when he aided you against your enemies. “And if you do evil, then it is [to your ownselves]”, meaning, the harm will return upon yourselves, as Allāh showed you by empowering the enemies [against you]. [e]
“Then when the later promise came to pass”– meaning, the next time you spread corruption on earth, we make your enemies overpower you. “to put sorrow on your faces (by conquering and enslaving you)”- Meaning, given victory over you, capture you, and enter the Sacred Masjid as they entered it the first time, and what is meant by the Mosque is Baytul Maqdis. “and to destroy everything they came upon with utter destruction”- Meaning, destroy your homes, Masjids and crops. [f]
(Thereafter Allāh said): ‘Perhaps your Lord may show mercy to you (if you repent), but if you return (to your sinful ways), then We shall return (to punishment). And we have made Hell an enclosure for the disbelievers. [Al-Israa. Ayah 8] [g]
Within these verses (Al-Israa 7) (al-Israa 8) is a warning to this Ummah (of Muhammad) against committing acts of disobedience lest what afflicted the Children of Israel afflict them as well. The Sunnah (way, rule) of Allāh is one, it does not change or become altered. Whoever looks [and reflects] upon the empowerment of the disbelievers and oppressors over the Muslims will come to know that this was due to their sins, as a punishment to them. [And also to make them realise] that if they enact and establish the Book of Allāh and the Sunnah of His Messenger, He will grant them firm authority in the land and aid them against their enemies. [h] [End of quote]
However, no matter the consequences endured by Jews, Muslims, Christians, or any other group, such circumstances do not excuse the actions of wrongdoers during these events. It is widely recognized that those who retaliate or seek vengeance against a collective often include individuals who will engage in excessive violence, an act that has never been endorsed by any Prophet of Allah. Consequently, those who take the lives of innocent Jews must be deemed malevolent, and their heinous actions should be unequivocally condemned. Likewise, Jews who perpetrate similar acts deserve condemnation without hesitation, even if they attempt to invoke the specter of anti-Semitism, as is often the tactic employed by Netanyahu and his associates to deflect accountability for their atrocities against Palestinians.
Jane stated: In order to seek the release of Israel’s precious and innocent civilians and soldiers who were kidnapped and dragged into the dungeons in Gaza, Israel has been forced to release cold-blooded terrorists who blew up cafes, blew up buses, and murdered Jews in the most heinous ways possible. [end of quote]
Response: We reiterate our call to avoid sensationalism and instead advocate for discourse grounded in truth. Every human life holds immense value, as highlighted by the verse from the Qur’an at the outset of this article. The abduction of innocent civilians has been unequivocally denounced by Prince Turki Al-Faisal, irrespective of whether they are confined in opulent residences or dark dungeons. The act of kidnapping is reprehensible in itself, even if the victim is treated with undue reverence. Yet, we must also consider the Palestinian prisoners who have been released in dire health, sharing harrowing stories of torture and brutality inflicted by Zionist prison guards. The destruction of buses and cafes is a despicable act, regardless of the victims, but even more egregious is the systematic eradication of three generations of Palestinians, transforming Gaza into a landscape of devastation visible to all.
Jane stated: Meanwhile, the world only mentions that they are Palestinian prisoners – who are “victims” in their own right and refuse to share the real reason they are prisoners, with terrible stories of the gruesome terror attacks they have committed. Where is the moral compass for the rest of the world when there are still hostages left inside Gaza being brutalized, tortured, and starved? All this while the world only cares about Israel, no longer letting aid into the Gaza Strip to feed the terror organization called Hamas.
Apparently, that’s more important to the world than the hostages who are still held in Gaza, all the families who are mourning their loved ones, or all the families who have lost a precious one in terror attacks even before or after October 7. We had one yesterday where terrorists were firing into the vehicle of an 18-year-old man who was shot in his arm. [end of quote]
Response: Your assertion that “the world” perceives these individuals as innocent suggests a universal consensus. Yet, without specific details regarding the crimes attributed to each prisoner, we cannot engage in conjecture about their classification as terrorists. Should you provide the particulars of their offenses, it is clear that Prince Turki Al-Faisal has unequivocally denounced all acts of terrorism committed in the name of Islam, as well as those framed as resistance or self-defense. Consequently, it cannot be said that the entire world views them merely as prisoners, especially when their actions are scrutinized by figures like Prince Turki Al-Faisal, who holds firm stances against both Hamas and Zionist actions. The moral compass remains consistent among those who value truth and fairness, as they do not adhere to double standards. Furthermore, the plight of innocent hostages and victims on both sides has also drawn condemnation from Prince Turki Al-Faisal. Thus, the claim that no one cares about the suffering of one side is sensationalist, and it is unacceptable to justify the suffering of Palestinian children under the pretense of punishing Hamas. We extend our sympathies to all those grieving for their loved ones, whether they are in the hands of Hamas or the Zionists, and we empathize with all who have endured pain due to the actions of both parties. However, it is the successive Zionist administrations that warrant the most condemnation for their relentless campaign of brutality over the past seventy years.
Jane stated: So again, let me repeat – whatever trauma, hardship, devastation, or grief you are going through, people are going through the same here in Israel, but on top of that, they have all the rest of these horrible and unjust issues to deal with on a daily basis. Let that sink in for just a moment because unless you live here, you can’t imagine what it’s like. So, for such a time as this, we are called to “comfort, comfort My people” and to stand united with Israel, the nation that God singled out from all the nations. He put the borders down and His Name down on this piece of land. God said, “I will plant them here, never to be uprooted again.” But uprooting and annihilation is what the world wants, they want to divide the Holy Land for their own profit, they dare to touch the apple of God’s eye, and they are okay with the murder and the slaughter of the Jewish people. Rockets, shootings, ramming attacks with cars and trucks, stabbing, axe attacks, machete attacks, bombings – you name it – it happens here. And yet, the world has more sympathy for these modern-day Nazis and their supporters – shame on you! And I want to encourage you as we just celebrated Purim: Stand with Israel, stand for truth, stand for justice, come against the lies when you see your government is supporting Mahmoud Abbas – a terrorist in a suit, or when you see your government is supporting UNWRA who is doing nothing good – nothing but indoctrinating children with hatred towards the Jewish people and they becoming the next generation of Hamas terrorists. UNWRA workers are Hamas terrorists! [end of quote]
Response: Indeed, it is essential for us to contemplate the anguish experienced by individuals across the globe, irrespective of their nationality, ethnicity, or faith. The Palestinian people, in particular, endure daily hardships that are unparalleled in the aftermath of the Second World War. Let us take a moment to truly grasp this reality; unless we have lived under the oppressive conditions imposed by Zionist forces, we cannot fully comprehend their suffering. In these challenging times, we are called to extend our compassion to our Palestinian brothers and sisters, as well as to all those who have faced adversity at the hands of both Zionists and Hamas, as eloquently expressed by Prince Turki Al Faisal. Regarding the notion of being a nation chosen by God until the end of time, this belief stems from a misinterpretation of sacred texts, which the final revelation contradicts, indicating that the idea of being the sole chosen people – until the end of time – among all nations is unfounded.
The violence, including shootings, vehicular assaults, stabbings, and axe attacks, is a manifestation of the turmoil instigated by Zionists since their brutal treatment of Palestinians, their expulsion from ancestral lands, and the appropriation of territory under the guise of a divine entitlement. Historically, Jews and Muslims coexisted harmoniously in this region before the advent of the Zionist agenda. Therefore, our compassion must encompass all victims affected by the circumstances fostered by Zionist actions and the tactics employed by Hamas, which have only exacerbated the crisis. The true disgrace lies with those who instigated this chaos and those who respond in a manner that makes the situation worse. We refuse to align ourselves with Israel or any party based on falsehoods, unfounded claims, or sensational narratives; instead, we will uphold the truth as expressed by Prince Faisal Al-Turki. We stand firmly against the killing of children and non-combatants, regardless of their faith—be it Muslim, Jew, Christian, or otherwise. Allah said:
O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah; even though it be against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, be he rich or poor, Allah is a Better Protector to both (than you). So follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest you may avoid justice, and if you distort your witness or refuse to give it, verily, Allah is Ever Well-Acquainted with what you do. [An-Nisaa. 135]
[d, e, g & h]: Translator: Shaikh Abu Iyaad [may Allah preserve him]:
https://www.thenoblequran.com/q/#/verse/17/7
https://www.thenoblequran.com/q/#/verse/17/8
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-804356
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
We praise and thank Allah for guiding us to this blessed Salafi Methodology and acquainting us with its scholars in the Muslim lands and their students in the East and the West. To proceed:
When our brother Amjad Khan, may Allah preserve him, visited Kuwait before, he received permission from Shaikh Khalid, may Allah preserve him, to translate this amazing biography of Al-Allamah Rabee Ibn Hadi Al-Mad’khali – may Allah preserve him. Upon receiving this news, we informed Ustadh Abu Tasneem Mushaf Al-Banghali, may Allah preserve him, and some of our elder teachers. By the Tawfeeq of Allah, there are chapters filled with gems that have already been translated and waiting to be edited, then excerpts will be shared online while the book form is prepared. As soon as all the material is ready for formatting, it will be presented to both Shaikh Khalid and our local Mashaayikh, may Allah preserve them, to offer advice and guidance, then Salafipublications will be requested to publish it after being satisfied with it. May Allah bless all our younger teachers and Salafi brothers, especially those who have come forward to help with the editing and proofreading of the translation and preparation due to their love of cooperation upon Bir and Taqwah.
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
We praise and thank Allah for guiding us to this blessed Salafi Methodology and acquainting us with its scholars in the Muslim lands and their students in the East and the West. To proceed:
When our brother Amjad Khan, may Allah preserve him, visited Kuwait before, he received permission from Shaikh Khalid, may Allah preserve him, to translate this amazing biography of Al-Allamah Rabee Ibn Hadi Al-Mad’khali – may Allah preserve him. Upon receiving this news, we informed Ustadh Abu Tasneem Mushaf Al-Banghali, may Allah preserve him, and some of our elder teachers. By the Tawfeeq of Allah, there are chapters filled with gems that have already been translated and waiting to be edited, then excerpts will be shared online while the book form is prepared. As soon as all the material is ready for formatting, it will be presented to both Shaikh Khalid and our local Mashaayikh, may Allah preserve them, to offer advice and guidance, then Salafipublications will be requested to publish it after being satisfied with it. May Allah bless all our younger teachers and Salafi brothers, especially those who have come forward to help with the editing and proofreading of the translation and preparation due to their love of cooperation upon Bir and Taqwah.
