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How the Khawaarij settled in different lands

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Aqeedah (Creed & Belief), Bid'ah (Innovation), Deviated Groups, Sects and Parties, History of Islam, Khawaarij, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Refutations, Sin.

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

Four thousand Khawaarij were fought against by Ali, Ameerul Mumineen, may Allah be pleased with him, at Nahrawan and none of them survived except nine. Two men from them departed to Sijistan and through them appeared the Khawarij of Sijstaan; two men from them departed to Yemen and through them appeared the Ibadiyyah of Yemen; two men from them departed to Oman and through them appeared the Khawaarij of Oman; two men from them departed towards other regions of the Arabian Peninsula and through them appeared the Khawaarij of those regions. A man from them departed to Syria. This was one of the reasons behind their settlement in different lands. Thereafter, they became different murderous sects upon divergent creeds.

Al-Firaq Baynal Firaq. page 80

Useless Claim

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Contemporary Issues, Deviated Groups, Sects and Parties, Mental Health, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Qur'aan, Refutations, Shirk, Sin, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

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

“Our civilization was great. The Pharaohs were dark-skinned people and we must celebrate their achievements because the Europeans want to portray them as light-skinned people”.

Allah – The Exalted- said:

قَدْ خَلَتْ مِنْ قَبْلِكُمْ سُنَنٌ فَسِيرُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ فَانْظُرُوا كَيْفَ كَانَ عَاقِبَةُ الْمُكَذِّبِينَ

Many similar mishaps [troubles, problems] of life were faced by nations that have passed away before you, so travel through the earth, and see what was the end of those who disbelieved]. [Aal Imraan. 137]

Imam Ibnul Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Indeed, there were nations like yourselves before you, so look to their evil end. You have to know that the reason behind their evil end was due to their disbelief in the revelations of Allah and His Messengers. They were the forefathers and you are the descendants. The main affair that connects you to each other is your disbelief and the ruling on that disbelief is destruction. [I’laam Al-Muwaqqi’een 1/181]

Imam Muhammad Bin Salih Al-Uthaymin, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: If it is said, “What is the benefit in narrating to us the stories of the destroyed nations despite the fact that this Ummah will not be completely destroyed in a manner similar to the destruction of the previous nations before it?”

The Answer: Indeed, this has two benefits: The first benefit is a clarification of Allaah’s blessings upon us that the occurrence of a complete destruction is removed from us, and that were it not for Allaah’s Benevolence we would have been deserving of it. Second, the likeness of the punishment they received may occur in the hereafter for the one who did what they did, if punishment was not received in the worldly life. And this may be understood from the statement of Allaah: “Such is the Seizure of your Lord when He seizes the population of towns while they are doing wrong. Verily, His Seizure is painful and severe. Indeed in that (there) is a sure lesson for those who fear the torment of the Hereafter.” So what is apparent from this Ayah is that what is similar to the punishment they received will happen in the Hereafter, and Allaah knows best. [Al-Muntaqaa Min Fawaa-idil Fawaa-id 123-124]

The Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: Indeed, Allah [The Most High] has removed from you the pride of the pre-Islamic period and its boasting about ancestors. One is only a pious believer or a wretched sinner. You are sons of Adam and Adam (was created from) dust. Let the people abandon boasting about their ancestors, for they are merely fuel in Jahannam; or they will become more insignificant in (the sight of) Allah than the beetle which rolls dung with its nose. [Sahih Abu Dawud 5116]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمُ ٱتَّبِعُواْ مَآ أَنزَلَ ٱللَّهُ قَالُواْ بَلۡ نَتَّبِعُ مَا وَجَدۡنَا عَلَيۡهِ ءَابَآءَنَآ‌ۚ أَوَلَوۡ ڪَانَ ٱلشَّيۡطَـٰنُ يَدۡعُوهُمۡ إِلَىٰ عَذَابِ ٱلسَّعِيرِ

And when it is said to them: “Follow that which Allah has sent down”, they say: “Nay, we shall follow that which we found our fathers (following).” (Would they do so) even if Shaitan (Satan) invites them to the torment of the Fire. [Luqman. 21]

Allah [The Exalted] stated:

وَلِكُلِّ أُمَّةٍ أَجَلٌ۬‌ۖ فَإِذَا جَآءَ أَجَلُهُمۡ لَا يَسۡتَأۡخِرُونَ سَاعَةً۬‌ۖ وَلَا يَسۡتَقۡدِمُونَ
يَـٰبَنِىٓ ءَادَمَ إِمَّا يَأۡتِيَنَّكُمۡ رُسُلٌ۬ مِّنكُمۡ يَقُصُّونَ عَلَيۡكُمۡ ءَايَـٰتِى‌ۙ فَمَنِ ٱتَّقَىٰ وَأَصۡلَحَ فَلَا خَوۡفٌ عَلَيۡہِمۡ وَلَا هُمۡ يَحۡزَنُونَ
وَٱلَّذِينَ كَذَّبُواْ بِـَٔايَـٰتِنَا وَٱسۡتَكۡبَرُواْ عَنۡہَآ أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ أَصۡحَـٰبُ ٱلنَّارِ‌ۖ هُمۡ فِيہَا خَـٰلِدُونَ
فَمَنۡ أَظۡلَمُ مِمَّنِ ٱفۡتَرَىٰ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ كَذِبًا أَوۡ كَذَّبَ بِـَٔايَـٰتِهِۦۤ‌ۚ أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ يَنَالُهُمۡ نَصِيبُہُم مِّنَ ٱلۡكِتَـٰبِ‌ۖ حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا جَآءَتۡہُمۡ رُسُلُنَا يَتَوَفَّوۡنَہُمۡ قَالُوٓاْ أَيۡنَ مَا كُنتُمۡ تَدۡعُونَ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ‌ۖ قَالُواْ ضَلُّواْ عَنَّا وَشَہِدُواْ عَلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِہِمۡ أَنَّہُمۡ كَانُواْ كَـٰفِرِينَ

قَالَ ٱدۡخُلُواْ فِىٓ أُمَمٍ۬ قَدۡ خَلَتۡ مِن قَبۡلِڪُم مِّنَ ٱلۡجِنِّ وَٱلۡإِنسِ فِى ٱلنَّارِ‌ۖ كُلَّمَا دَخَلَتۡ أُمَّةٌ۬ لَّعَنَتۡ أُخۡتَہَا‌ۖ حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا ٱدَّارَڪُواْ فِيہَا جَمِيعً۬ا قَالَتۡ أُخۡرَٮٰهُمۡ لِأُولَٮٰهُمۡ رَبَّنَا هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ أَضَلُّونَا فَـَٔاتِہِمۡ عَذَابً۬ا ضِعۡفً۬ا مِّنَ ٱلنَّارِ‌ۖ قَالَ لِكُلٍّ۬ ضِعۡفٌ۬ وَلَـٰكِن لَّا تَعۡلَمُونَ
وَقَالَتۡ أُولَٮٰهُمۡ لِأُخۡرَٮٰهُمۡ فَمَا كَانَ لَكُمۡ عَلَيۡنَا مِن فَضۡلٍ۬ فَذُوقُواْ ٱلۡعَذَابَ بِمَا كُنتُمۡ تَكۡسِبُونَ

And every nation has its appointed term; when their term is reached, neither can they delay it nor can they advance it an hour (or a moment). O Children of Adam! If there come to you Messengers from amongst you, reciting to you, My Verses, then whosoever becomes pious and righteous, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. But those who reject Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and treat them with arrogance, they are the dwellers of the (Hell) Fire, they will abide therein forever. Who is more unjust than one who invents a lie against Allah or rejects His Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.)? For such their appointed portion (good things of this worldly life and their period of stay therein) will reach them from the Book (of Decrees) until, when Our Messengers (the angel of death and his assistants) come to them to take their souls, they (the angels) will say: “Where are those whom you used to invoke and worship besides Allah,” they will reply, “They have vanished and deserted us.” And they will bear witness against themselves, that they were disbelievers. (Allah) will say: “Enter you in the company of nations who passed away before you, of men and jinns, into the Fire.” Every time a new nation enters, it curses its sister nation (that went before), until they will be gathered all together in the Fire. The last of them will say to the first of them: “Our Lord! These misled us, so give them a double torment of the Fire.” He will say: “For each one there is double (torment), but you know not.” The first of them will say to the last of them: “You were not better than us, so taste the torment for what you used to earn.” [Surah Al-A’raaf. Verses 34-39]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

مَّثَلُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ بِرَبِّهِمۡ‌ۖ أَعۡمَـٰلُهُمۡ كَرَمَادٍ ٱشۡتَدَّتۡ بِهِ ٱلرِّيحُ فِى يَوۡمٍ عَاصِفٍ۬‌ۖ لَّا يَقۡدِرُونَ مِمَّا ڪَسَبُواْ عَلَىٰ شَىۡءٍ۬‌ۚ ذَٲلِكَ هُوَ ٱلضَّلَـٰلُ ٱلۡبَعِيدُ (١٨) أَلَمۡ تَرَ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٲتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضَ بِٱلۡحَقِّ‌ۚ إِن يَشَأۡ يُذۡهِبۡكُمۡ وَيَأۡتِ بِخَلۡقٍ۬ جَدِيدٍ۬ (١٩) وَمَا ذَٲلِكَ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ بِعَزِيزٍ۬ (٢٠) وَبَرَزُواْ لِلَّهِ جَمِيعً۬ا فَقَالَ ٱلضُّعَفَـٰٓؤُاْ لِلَّذِينَ ٱسۡتَكۡبَرُوٓاْ إِنَّا ڪُنَّا لَكُمۡ تَبَعً۬ا فَهَلۡ أَنتُم مُّغۡنُونَ عَنَّا مِنۡ عَذَابِ ٱللَّهِ مِن شَىۡءٍ۬‌ۚ قَالُواْ لَوۡ هَدَٮٰنَا ٱللَّهُ لَهَدَيۡنَـٰڪُمۡ‌ۖ سَوَآءٌ عَلَيۡنَآ أَجَزِعۡنَآ أَمۡ صَبَرۡنَا مَا لَنَا مِن مَّحِيصٍ۬ (٢١) وَقَالَ ٱلشَّيۡطَـٰنُ لَمَّا قُضِىَ ٱلۡأَمۡرُ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَعَدَڪُمۡ وَعۡدَ ٱلۡحَقِّ وَوَعَدتُّكُمۡ فَأَخۡلَفۡتُڪُمۡ‌ۖ وَمَا كَانَ لِىَ عَلَيۡكُم مِّن سُلۡطَـٰنٍ إِلَّآ أَن دَعَوۡتُكُمۡ فَٱسۡتَجَبۡتُمۡ لِى‌ۖ فَلَا تَلُومُونِى وَلُومُوٓاْ أَنفُسَڪُم‌ۖ مَّآ أَنَا۟ بِمُصۡرِخِڪُمۡ وَمَآ أَنتُم بِمُصۡرِخِىَّ‌ۖ إِنِّى ڪَفَرۡتُ بِمَآ أَشۡرَڪۡتُمُونِ مِن قَبۡلُ‌ۗ إِنَّ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ لَهُمۡ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ۬ (٢٢) وَأُدۡخِلَ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَعَمِلُواْ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ جَنَّـٰتٍ۬ تَجۡرِى مِن تَحۡتِہَا ٱلۡأَنۡہَـٰرُ خَـٰلِدِينَ فِيہَا بِإِذۡنِ رَبِّهِمۡ‌ۖ تَحِيَّتُہُمۡ فِيہَا سَلَـٰمٌ (٢٣) أَلَمۡ تَرَ كَيۡفَ ضَرَبَ ٱللَّهُ مَثَلاً۬ كَلِمَةً۬ طَيِّبَةً۬ كَشَجَرَةٍ۬ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصۡلُهَا ثَابِتٌ۬ وَفَرۡعُهَا فِى ٱلسَّمَآءِ (٢٤) تُؤۡتِىٓ أُڪُلَهَا كُلَّ حِينِۭ بِإِذۡنِ رَبِّهَا‌ۗ وَيَضۡرِبُ ٱللَّهُ ٱلۡأَمۡثَالَ لِلنَّاسِ لَعَلَّهُمۡ يَتَذَڪَّرُونَ (٢٥) وَمَثَلُ كَلِمَةٍ خَبِيثَةٍ۬ كَشَجَرَةٍ خَبِيثَةٍ ٱجۡتُثَّتۡ مِن فَوۡقِ ٱلۡأَرۡضِ مَا لَهَا مِن قَرَارٍ۬ (٢٦) يُثَبِّتُ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ بِٱلۡقَوۡلِ ٱلثَّابِتِ فِى ٱلۡحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنۡيَا وَفِى ٱلۡأَخِرَةِ‌ۖ وَيُضِلُّ ٱللَّهُ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ‌ۚ وَيَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ مَا
يَشَآءُ (٢٧)

The parable of those who disbelieve in their Lord is that their works are as ashes, on which the wind blows furiously on a stormy day, they shall not be able to get aught of what they have earned. That is the straying, far away (from the Right Path). Do you not see that Allah has created the heavens and the earth with truth? If He will, He can remove you and bring (in your place) a new creation! And for Allah that is not hard or difficult (i.e. very easy for Allah). And they all shall appear before Allah (on the Day of Resurrection) then the weak will say to those who were arrogant (chiefs): “Verily, we were following you; can you avail us anything from Allah’s Torment?” They will say: “Had Allah guided us, we would have guided you. It makes no difference to us (now) whether we rage, or bear (these torments) with patience, there is no place of refuge for us.” And Shaitan (Satan) will say when the matter has been decided: “Verily, Allah promised you a promise of truth. And I too promised you, but I betrayed you. I had no authority over you except that I called you, so you responded to me. So blame me not, but blame yourselves. I cannot help you, nor can you help me. I deny your former act in associating me (Satan) as a partner with Allah (by obeying me in the life of the world). Verily, there is a painful torment for the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers, etc.).” And those who believed (in the Oneness of Allah and His Messengers and whatever they brought) and did righteous deeds, will be made to enter Gardens under which rivers flow, – to dwell therein forever (i.e.in Paradise), with the permission of their Lord. Their greeting therein will be: Salam (peace!) . See you not how Allah sets forth a parable? – A goodly word as a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches (reach) to the sky (i.e. very high). Giving its fruit at all times, by the Leave of its Lord and Allah sets forth parables for mankind in order that they may remember. And the parable of an evil word is that of an evil tree uprooted from the surface of earth having no stability. Allah will keep firm those who believe, with the word that stands firm in this world (i.e. they will keep on worshipping Allah Alone and none else), and in the Hereafter. And Allah will cause to go astray those who are Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers, etc.), and Allah does what He wills. [Ibrahim 18-27]

Thus, regardless of whether the Pharoahs were dark skinned or not, or the greatness of their worldly achievements, they are fuel for the fire.

Two Hungry Wolves Let Loose Among Sheep

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Purification of The Soul.

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

Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Two hungry wolves let loose among sheep are not more harmful than a person’s craving after wealth and status is to his Religion.” (1)

Shaikh Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, clarified that the corruption through craving for wealth and high status in the religion cannot be lesser than the corruption (caused) by two hungry wolves let loose among a livestock, and this is manifest, for indeed there is (nothing) of this craving in the sound religion. This is because when the heart tastes the sweetness of servitude to Allah and love of Him, nothing else becomes more beloved to it than that. Through this, evil and immorality are averted from the people who are sincere to Allah. (2)

Imam Ibn Rajab, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Eagerness for high status is of two types: the first type is to seek high status through leadership, authority and wealth. This is very dangerous and in most cases it prevents (a person) from the good of the afterlife, its nobility, honour and elevated station. Allah, The Most High, said:

[تِلْكَ الدَّارُ الْآخِرَةُ نَجْعَلُهَا لِلَّذِينَ لَا يُرِيدُونَ عُلُوًّا فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فَسَادًا ۚ وَالْعَاقِبَةُ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ – That home of the Hereafter (i.e. Paradise), We shall assign to those who rebel not against the truth with pride and oppression in the land nor do mischief by committing crimes. And the good end is for the pious]. [Al-Qasas. 83]

The second type is to seek high status and to be raised in status above the people through the religious affairs, such as knowledge, deeds and Zuhd. This is more abominable than the first type and greater in danger and corruption. This is because knowledge, deeds and Zuhd are for seeking what Allah (has prepared for His slaves) of high station and everlasting bliss – a means to drawing close to Him and to receive His favours. Imam Sufyaan Ath-Thawree, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “Knowledge has more virtue because it is for attaining fear of Allah, but if not, it is just like all other things”. (3)

Imam Muhamad Ibn Saaleh Al-Uthaymeen, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, “Two hungry wolves let loose on a flock! Then what will remain from the flock?! Even when a single wolf stops eating because its stomach is full, it still kills the rest of the flock, then what about two hungry wolves let loose on a flock!! Not a single will remain. Likewise, a person who craves for wealth or status will corrupt the religion. Because of this, it is obligated to a person that his intention is far removed from this- far removed from craving for wealth and status in the religion. We ask Allah to aid us to accomplish this”. (4)

[1] Declared authentic by Imam Al-Albani [ may Allah have mercy upon him] in Saheeh Sunan At-Tirmidhee 2376

[2] An Excerpt from (Majmoo Al-Fataawaa) 10/215]

[3] Excerpts from the book (Two hungry wolves let loose amongst a flock of sheep) pages: 29-33]

[4] An Excerpt from at-Taleeq Alaa Siyaasah Shar’iyyah. pages 454-455

Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi al-Mad’khali [17 of 80]

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Basics, Da'wah - Calling To Islam, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, Sin, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

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

One of the obstacles to knowledge and the disappearance of knowledge is when you do not act upon what you have learnt. Therefore, O students of knowledge! It is incumbent upon us to act upon what we have learnt. Sound knowledge is that which purifies the souls. How would you purify the soul if you do not act?! How would you be cleansed from the impure hidden traits and the evil traits that are visible, such as bad manners, arrogance, envy, covetousness and showoff?! All these deeds occur as a result of not applying knowledge. You possess knowledge of any matter, knowledge urges you towards sincerity. Your Lord, The Blessed and Exalted, said:

وَمَا أُمِرُوا إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ حُنَفَاءوَيُقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَيُؤْتُوا الزَّكَاةَ ۚ وَذَٰلِكَ دِينُ الْقَيِّمَةِ

And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Allah, and worship none but Him Alone, and perform the prayer and give Zakat; and that is the right religion. [Surah Al-Bayyinah. 5]

How many times has Allah censured the Yahud and Nasaaraa because they do not act?! You have heard a similitude that was given about a scholar amongst the scholars of Bani Israa’eel.

Allah said:

مَثَلُ ٱلَّذِينَ حُمِّلُوا۟ ٱلتَّوْرَىٰةَ ثُمَّ لَمْ يَحْمِلُوهَا كَمَثَلِ ٱلْحِمَارِ يَحْمِلُ أَسْفَارًۢا بِئْسَ مَثَلُ ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَذَّبُوا۟ بِـَٔايَٰتِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱللَّهُ لَا يَهْدِى ٱلْقَوْمَ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ

The likeness of those who were entrusted with the (obligation of the) Taurat, but who subsequently failed in those (obligations), is as the likeness of a donkey who carries huge burdens of books [but understands nothing from them]. How bad is the example (or the likeness) of people who deny the Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah. And Allah guides not the people who are wrong-doers. [Al-Jumu’ah’ 5]

They acquired knowledge of the Tawrat but did not act upon it, thus that led them to disbelief in Allah. Had they acted upon what is in the Tawrat that was revealed to Musa, peace be upon him, they would have believed in Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, but neither did they act upon what was in the Tawrat nor what was in the Injeel, nor what Muhammad brought; they belied him.

An Excerpt from “Marhaban Yaa Taalibal Ilm”. page 226

Those who give that which they give with their hearts full of fear

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Purification of The Soul, Qur'aan, Scholars of Islam, Worship - 'Ibaadah', Zuhd (Abstinence).

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

Allah [The Most High] says:
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ هُم مِّنۡ خَشۡيَةِ رَبِّہِم مُّشۡفِقُونَ
وَٱلَّذِينَ هُم بِـَٔايَـٰتِ رَبِّہِمۡ يُؤۡمِنُونَ
وَٱلَّذِينَ هُم بِرَبِّہِمۡ لَا يُشۡرِكُونَ
وَٱلَّذِينَ يُؤۡتُونَ مَآ ءَاتَواْ وَّقُلُوبُہُمۡ وَجِلَةٌ أَنَّہُمۡ إِلَىٰ رَبِّہِمۡ رَٲجِعُونَ أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ يُسَـٰرِعُونَ فِى ٱلۡخَيۡرَٲتِ وَهُمۡ لَهَا سَـٰبِقُونَ
وَلَا نُكَلِّفُ نَفۡسًا إِلَّا وُسۡعَهَا‌ۖ وَلَدَيۡنَا كِتَـٰبٌ۬ يَنطِقُ بِٱلۡحَقِّ‌ۚ وَهُمۡ لَا يُظۡلَمُونَ

Verily! Those who live in awe for fear of their Lord; and those who believe in the Ayat (proofs, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of their Lord; And those who join not anyone (in worship) as partners with their Lord; and those who give that (their charity) which they give (and also do other good deeds) with their hearts full of fear because they are sure to return to their Lord (for reckoning). It is these who race for the good deeds, and they are foremost in them [e.g. offering the compulsory Salat (prayers) in their (early) stated, fixed times and so on]. And We tax not any person except according to his capacity, and with Us is a Record which speaks the truth, and they will not be wronged. [Surah Al-Muminoon Ayaat 57-62]

Aa’isha [may Allah be pleased with her] said: I ask the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] about this Ayah: [وَالَّذِينَ يُؤْتُونَ مَا آتَوْا وَقُلُوبُهُمْ وَجِلَةٌ – And those who give that which they give (and also do other good deeds) with their hearts full of fear]; are they those who drink alcohol and commit theft? He said, “O daughter of Siddeeq! Rather they are those who observe fasting, perform prayer, and give charity, whilst fearing that their deeds will not be accepted from them”. [Reported by Imam Tirmidee Number: 3175]

Their hearts are filled with fear because of the reverence they hold for their Lord. They are concerned that the justice of their Lord will be enforced upon them, leaving them with no righteous deeds. They worry about having a (false) good opinion about themselves that they have fulfilled their Lord’s rights and fear their Iman will cease. This is all because they know their Lord and the exaltation He deserves. This fear of theirs necessitates that they avoid actions that lead to the evil consequences of sins and falling short regarding that which one has been commanded. They fulfill what they have been commanded, such as the prayer, zakat, and hajj, while fearing for themselves when their deeds will be presented before their Lord (on the Day of Judgment), fearing that their deeds may not be enough to save them from Allah’s punishment because of the knowledge they have regarding their Lord and what He truly deserves of obedience through different forms of worship. [1]

Imam Ibraaheem At-Taymi [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: “I do not compare my speech with my deeds except fearing that my (speech) belies (my deeds)”. Ibn Abee Mulayka [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: “I met thirty companions of the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] and each of them feared hypocrisy for himself and none of them said that he was as strong in belief as the angel Jibreel or Meekaa’eel”. Al-Hasan Al-Basri [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: “It is only true believers who fear hypocrisy and only a hypocrite considers himself safe” . [2]

Kab Al-Ahbaar [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, “Beware of self-amazement because infeed it is slaughter and destruction (of the heart)”. [3]

Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim [may Allah have mercy upon him] stated about the state of one who is afflicted with self-amazement: “He lacks knowledge about the true nature of his soul, its attributes, its pitfalls, and the flaws in his actions; he is ignorant about his Lord, the rights of his Lord, and the proper conduct in His presence. This leads to self-amazement, arrogance, and grave consequences that surpass the obvious major sins like adultery, drinking alcohol, deserting the battlefield, and the like”. [a] [4]

Al-Allamah Ibn Hazm [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: “Should anyone find themselves put to trial through self-amazement, let him contemplate his faults. If he is amazed by his virtues, let him carefully examine his despicable manners. If his faults are absolutely concealed from him, he must understand that his calamity will be everlasting, making them the most flawed among individuals, possessing the greatest faults, and the weakest in discernment. First, he is feeble-minded and ignorant and there is not a defect more severe than these two since a wise individual recognises his faults, and strives to overcome and restrain them. On the other hand, an idiot remains oblivious to the flaws within their soul. Thus, those whose faults are hidden from them are in a detrimental state, exposed to a state of ridicule, lowliness, evil, and shame, weak in discernment and common sense, and an absence of understanding. Consequently, no form of evil will be isolated from them, and they will stoop to the lowest levels of depravity. [5]

Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: “Glorified be Allah and free is He from all imperfections! How many hearts are turned upside down without the person even realising it?! How many individuals are tested by the praise received from others, fooled by Allah’s veiling of their flaws, and slowly guided towards ruin by the blessings bestowed upon them, all while they remain oblivious? All of these are forms of punishment and disgrace, yet the ignorant person perceives them as signs of nobility”. [6]

[a]: Salafi Shaikh Fawzan on Jihad in our times and the guidelines of Jihad according to Islam: https://abukhadeejah.com/salafi-shaikh-fawzaan-on-jihaad-in-our-times-and-the-guidelines-of-jihaad-according-to-islam/

[1] An Excerpt from “Tayseer Al-Kareem Ar-Rahmaan Fee Tafseer Kalaam Al-Mannaan”.

[2] Saheeh Al-Bukhaari Vol 1. Chapter 36. What is said regarding) the fear of a believer that his good deeds may be annulled without his knowledge

[3] Hilyah al-Awliyaa 5/376

[4] Madaarij As-Saalikeen 1/192

[5] Al-Akhlaaq Was-Siyar. page 29

[6] Al-Jawaab Al-Kaafee. 277

Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi al-Mad’khali [16 of 80]

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, Seeking Knowledge, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

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

Indeed everyone and even the fish in the sea seek forgiveness for the scholar because he benefits the people. Even the fish in the sea benefits from him. He clarifies (distinguishes) between the lawful animals (that can be eaten) and (that which is) haraam, the manner to utilise a riding beast and how to deal with this animal, and how to slaughter an animal properly, thus, love is placed in the souls of everyone – in the heavens and the earth – who is beloved to Allah, so they seek forgiveness for the scholar. You are a Miskeen (i.e. one in complete need of Allah, weak, deficient etc) and Allah (favoured) you with these hosts (i.e. the righteous inhabitants of the heavens and the earth) who supplicate for you and seek forgiveness for you, and the angels humble themselves to you. So, after knowing this, you should increase in humility, love of Allah and eagerness for knowledge.

An Excerpt from “Marhaban Yaa Taalibal Ilm” page 253

Who saw the shooting star last night?

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Methodology - 'Manhaj', Monotheism - Tawheed, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Salaf As Saalih (Pious Predecessors), Scholars of Islam, Seeking Knowledge, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

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

Husayn Bin Abdir Rahmaan narrated: I was with Sa’eed Bin Jubair when he said, “Who amongst you saw a shooting star last night?” I said, “I did”. Then I said, “I was not in prayer, but was stung by a scorpion”. He said, “Then what did you do?” I said, “I performed Ruqyah…” [1]

Question: Why did Husayn Bin Abdir Rahman mention that he was not in prayer after informing Sa’eed Bin Jubayr that he saw the shooting star last night?!

Answer:

Imam Sa’di, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, “This is because the pious predecessors were far removed from praising a person for something he does not possess”. [2]

Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: He (Husayn) made this statement to prevent people from thinking that he was engaged in prayer, and thus he is praised for what he did not do. This is the opposite of what some people do, as they rejoice when others think they were praying. This behaviour reflects a deficiency in one’s Tawhid. Husayn’s statement is viewed as showing off, but rather as a virtuous deed. It is not comparable to someone who avoids acts of obedience due to the fear of showing off, as Shaytan manipulates them and convinces them to abandon good deeds due to fear of showing off. Instead, one should perform acts of obedience, but nothing should be in your heart that you desire to be seen by people. [3]

Al-Allamah Salih Aala Ash-Shaykh, may Allah preserve him, said, “He (Husayn) uttered these words due to his fear that those who were present may assume that he saw the shooting star during his prayer. Thus, he disclaimed any association with it. This highlights the virtue of pious predecessors, their eagerness for sincerity, distance from ostentation, and adorning oneself with something not possessed”. [4]

Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah preserve him, said: O my brothers! Sincerity is a mighty affair. It is obligated to a Muslim to protect it and self-reflect at all times. One of the pious predecessors: “I used to think that the hadith required an intention [i.e. sincerity when seeking hadith in general], but then I realised that every hadith requires an intention.” So, when you convey or speak, do you desire praise from the people or do you desire the Face of Allah? Do you desire that it is said, “He is a scholar, intelligent, a jurist”, or do you seek the pleasure of Allah and fulfill the duty you bear? [5]

Read: https://abukhadeejah.com/chapter-36-concerning-riya-showing-off-ones-good-deeds-kitab-at-tawheed-ibn-abdul-wahhab/

[1] Saheeh Muslim 220
[2] An Excerpt from “Al-Qawlus Sadeed Sharh Kitaab At-Tawheed”. page 77
[3] An Excerpt from “Al-Qawlul Mufeed Alaa Kitaab At-Tawheed”. 1/97
[4] An Excerpt from “Sharh Fat-hul Majeed Li-Sharh Kitaab At-Tawheed”. 1/162
[5] An Excerpt from “Marhaban Yaa Taalibal Ilm” pages 53-55

Chilling terrorist remarks of a heartless Zionist – Arieh King – several months back?

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Contemporary Issues, Deviated Callers & Individuals, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Purification of The Soul, Refutations.

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

One of the disturbing reasons why the butcher of Gaza (callous Netanyahu) and his Zionist henchmen continue murdering innocent women, men and babies

Allah [The Exalted] says:

مَنْ قَتَلَ نَفْسًا بِغَيْرِ نَفْسٍ أَوْ فَسَادٍ فِي الْأَرْضِ فَكَأَنَّمَا قَتَلَ النَّاسَ جَمِيعًا وَمَنْ أَحْيَاهَا فَكَأَنَّمَا أَحْيَا النَّاسَ جَمِيعًا

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-Maa’idah. 32]

Meaning: The killer lacks any valid reason to take a life, and it is imperative that no one should kill another person unless there is a justified cause. If an individual is audacious enough to murder someone who does not deserve it, this indicates that they do not differentiate between the person they killed and others, rather, they would commit this act whenever their evil inclinations prompt them to do so. Consequently, their audacious behavior, which led them to kill, is tantamount to killing all of humanity. Conversely, if a person refrains from killing and instead saves a life, even though their inner desires urge them to do otherwise, out of fear of Allah, it is as if they have saved the lives of all humankind. This is because the fear of Allah that they possess prevents them from killing someone who does not deserve it. [1]

Recently, Zionist Arieh King, deputy mayor of Jerusalem, stated in a deleted tweet regarding some Palestinian non-combatant males detained by the Zionist army for interrogation to determine their Hamas affiliation:

Eliminate the Muslim Nazis. We have to pick up the pace. If I had made the decision, I would have jumped 4 D-9s and put them behind the mounds of dirt and given the order to cover all these hundreds of ants, while they were still alive. They are not human beings and not human animals, they are subhuman and that is how they should be treated. To protect the memory of Amalek, we will not forget. [End of quote]

It is unnecessary to elaborate on his assertion that the detained non-combatant Palestinians are subhuman, as the true nature of those who are currently wreaking havoc—slaughtering over 40,000 Palestinians, including children and babies—has become abundantly clear. Nevertheless, we must address his derogatory comparison of these non-combatants to ants, as well as his chilling declaration, “To protest the memory of Amalek, we will not forget.”

Indeed, even the ants in the era of Prophet Sulayman, peace be upon him and his father, possessed the awareness that they would not face oppression from the people of justice. Allah states:

وَحُشِرَ لِسُلَيۡمَـٰنَ جُنُودُهُ ۥ مِنَ ٱلۡجِنِّ وَٱلۡإِنسِ وَٱلطَّيۡرِ فَهُمۡ يُوزَعُونَ
حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَآ أَتَوۡاْ عَلَىٰ وَادِ ٱلنَّمۡلِ قَالَتۡ نَمۡلَةٌ۬ يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّمۡلُ ٱدۡخُلُواْ مَسَـٰكِنَڪُمۡ لَا يَحۡطِمَنَّكُمۡ سُلَيۡمَـٰنُ وَجُنُودُهُ ۥ وَهُمۡ لَا يَشۡعُرُونَ
فَتَبَسَّمَ ضَاحِكً۬ا مِّن قَوۡلِهَا وَقَالَ رَبِّ أَوۡزِعۡنِىٓ أَنۡ أَشۡكُرَ نِعۡمَتَكَ ٱلَّتِىٓ أَنۡعَمۡتَ عَلَىَّ وَعَلَىٰ وَٲلِدَىَّ وَأَنۡ أَعۡمَلَ صَـٰلِحً۬ا تَرۡضَٮٰهُ وَأَدۡخِلۡنِى بِرَحۡمَتِكَ فِى عِبَادِكَ ٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ

And there were gathered before Sulaiman (Solomon) his hosts of jinns and men, and birds, and they all were set in battle order (marching forwards). Till, when they came to the valley of the ants, one of the ants said: “O ants! Enter your dwellings, lest Sulaiman (Solomon) and his hosts crush you, while they perceive not.” So he [Sulaiman (Solomon)] smiled, amused at her speech, and said: “My Lord! Inspire and bestow upon me the power and ability that I may be grateful for Your Favours which You have bestowed on me and my parents, and that I may do righteous good deeds that will please You, and admit me by Your Mercy among Your righteous slaves.” [Al-Naml. 17-19]

The ant sought an excuse for (Sulayman’s) army if they would have harmed its colony because they were unaware of their presence, and it blamed its colony if they failed to take safeguards by not entering their dwelling place. Sulayman [peace be upon him] smiled as a result of this because it is something that should amaze and make someone smile. [2] The ant knew Sulayman’s affair and that of his army, exalted Sulayman’s authority, and excused them if they crushed its colony because that would have occurred unintentionally. Sulayman heard the ant’s speech and understood it, so he smiled due to being amazed by the ant’s eloquence, advice, and fine expression. [3]

Undoubtedly, this exemplifies one of the many amazing qualities of the Prophets and Messengers. Their intentions were never to inflict harm; even the ants were reassured that Prophet Sulayman and his followers would not cause them any distress—neither through words nor actions. In stark contrast, consider the approach of the callous Zionists, who incite violence with rhetoric advocating for mass extermination, followed by deliberate airstrikes that claim the lives of countless innocent Palestinians, including children, healthcare professionals, humanitarian workers, and journalists, alongside many unaccounted victims. Furthermore, the indiscriminate dropping of vast quantities of explosives, the repercussions of which will linger for years, is executed with full awareness of its devastating impact on health, well-being, and lives. Reflect on how the ant wisely advised its colony to seek refuge within their homes to avoid the unintentional harm of Prophet Sulayman’s forces, compared to the Zionist military’s instructions to non-combatant Palestinians to move to designated areas for safety, only to subsequently target those very locations while feigning ignorance. This stark contrast reveals who truly embodies the essence of inhumanity.

As for Mr. King’s statement “To protest the memory of Amalek, we will not forget”, this link contains its appropriate response. https://abuiyaad.com/a/amalekite-genocide-doctrine-gaza

Read articles by Shaikh Abu Iyaad [may Allah preserve him]: Professor of Jewish Studies David J Wasserstein: How Islam Saved the Jews

https://abuiyaad.com/a/how-islam-saved-jews

The Just and Kind Dealings of the Prophet (ﷺ) with the Jews
https://abuiyaad.com/a/prophet-dealings-jews

We ask Allah by His Greatest Names:
اللهم إني أسألك بأن لك الحمد لا إله إلا أنت المنان بديع السماوات والأرض يا ذا الجلال والإكرام! ياحيُّ ياقيوم

O Allah! Protect our Palestinian brothers and sisters from the callous enemy. O Allah! Remove this calamity ang grant complete relief to our Palestinian brothers and sisters. O Allah! Enter into Your vast mercy those who have lost their lives and heal the hearts of their relatives. O Allah! Surround Netanyahu and his henchmen with severe punishment from above, below, in front, behind, left and right. O Allah! Make them taste the grief of all those whom they have wronged and harmed. O Allah! Grant our Palestinian brothers and sisters patience and endurance whilst they wait for relief Aameen.

To conclude: The fact that this is stated does not imply that the actions perpetrated by Hamas against unarmed civilians and non-combatants are not condemned for what they truly represent. Read here: “Do you condemn Hamas?”, we condemn everyone who opposes the Divine Legislation by killing innocent civilians, including non-combatant men, the elderly, women, children, priests, monks and the likes, no matter who they are, Muslim or non-Muslim, whether ISIS, al-Qaeda, Hamas, Boko Haram or Benjamin Mileikowsky, the IDF, Settlers and their likes. https://abuiyaad.com/a/amalekite-genocide-doctrine-gaza

[1] An Excerpt from Tafseer As-Sadi.

[2] An Excerpt from Tafseer As-Sadi

[3] An Excerpt from ‘Badaa’i At-Tafseer Al-Jaami Limaa Fassarahu Al-Imaam Ibnul Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah’ 2/279-282)

Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi al-Mad’khali [15 of 80]

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

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

Ibn Abbas and Aa’isha, may Allah be pleased with them, stated: When the last moment of the life of Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, approached, he started putting his Khameesah (a woollen blanket) on his face and when he felt hot and short of breath he took it off his face and said, “May Allah curse the Yahud and Nasaaraa because they built the places of worship at the graves of their Prophets”. (The Prophet was warning against what those people had done).

They (i.e. companions) understood that the Messenger was issuing a warning message. Aa’isha and Ibn Abbas said, “He (the Prophet) was cautioning against what those people had done.” Therefore, given that the Yahud and Nasaaraa were cursed and incurred Allah’s intense wrath, (as indicated by the statement), “Allah’s severe wrath is upon a people who take the graves of their Prophets as places of worship,” despite their love for the Prophets and their construction of places of worship on their graves; so, what about those who defile (the purity) of the greatest religion (Islam) through acts of shirk, akin to the actions of the Yahud?! Therefore, it follows that Allah’s curse and intense wrath currently applies to them (those who engage in grave worship) when they adopt the graves of others as places of worship. When it is the case that Allah disapproved of the actions of the Yahud, who revered the Prophets and erected places of worship over their graves, how can this act be accepted from those who build places of worship over the graves of those who (hold a status) inferior to that of the Prophets?!

O brothers! This is a deviation from the meaning of [لا إله إلا الله – There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah. Therefore, we appeal to the students of knowledge and the callers to Islam not to betray this Ummah, and not to conceal this clarification and guidance that was revealed by Allah to Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him- the explanation of Tawhid, the distinction between Tawhid and Shirk because if we lose this knowledge, all the other sciences will have no value. [An Excerpt from “Marhaban Yaa Taalibal Ilm”. 110-111]

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The Struggle of a Lifetime -[How to Attain Sincerity While In Pursuit of Knowledge]

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, Seeking Knowledge.

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

Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: If one says: “Through what can sincerity in seeking knowledge be (attained)?” We say that sincerity in seeking knowledge can be (attained) by making an intention for the following:

The fulfilment of Allah’s command because Allah, The Most High, commanded it. Allah says: [فَاعْلَمْ أَنَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاسْتَغْفِرْ لِذَنبِكَ- So know (O Muhammad) that La ilaha ill-Allah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah), and ask forgiveness for your sin].[Surah Muhammad Ayah 19]

Allah, Glorified and Exalted be He, strongly urged (a person) towards acquiring knowledge, and strongly urging towards something necessitates having love for it, being pleased with it, and commanding it.

To preserve Allah’s Shariah because preserving Allah’s Shariah can be done by way of learning, memorisation, and writing.

To protect and defend the Shariah because had it not been for the scholars no one would have protected or defended the Shariah. Due to this, we find the likes of Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyahand others among the people of knowledge, may Allah have mercy upon them, repelling Ahlul Bidah and clarifying the falsity of their Bidah. We see that they attained a lot of good.

To follow Muhammad’s, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, Shariah because it is not possible for you to follow his Shariah until you learn about it.

An Excerpt from “Sharh Hilyah Taalib Al’Ilm”. pages 16- 17