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The Profound Consequences of Fitna and the Imperative to Seek the Guidance of the Senior Scholars of The Ummah

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

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

Allah, The Most High, says:

وَمَنْ يَقْتُلْ مُؤْمِنًا مُتَعَمِّدًا فَجَزَاؤُهُ جَهَنَّمُ خَالِدًا فِيهَا وَغَضِبَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَلَعَنَهُ وَأَعَدَّ لَهُ عَذَابًا عَظِيمًا

And whoever kills a believer intentionally, his recompense is Hell to abide therein, and the Wrath and the Curse of Allah are upon him, and a great punishment is prepared for him. [An-Nisaa. 93]

Ibn Abbaas, may Allah be pleased with him and his father, reported that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him, said: “The one who was murdered will come with the scalp and head of his killer in his hand on the Day of Resurrection, his jugular vein flowing with blood and saying, ‘O Lord! This one killed me!’ And he will draw near to the Throne.” They (i.e. the people) mentioned repentance to Ibn Abbaas, so he recited the verse:

[وَمَنْ يَقْتُلْ مُؤْمِنًا مُتَعَمِّدًا فَجَزَاؤُهُ جَهَنَّمُ – Whoever kills a believer intentionally, his recompense is Hell]; then he said, “This Ayah has not been abrogated or replaced, so where is his repentance?” [Saheeh Sunan At-Tirmidhee 3029]

Abdullah Bin Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said that Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “The first (thing) that will be decided among people on the Day of Judgment will pertain to bloodshed”. [Saheeh Muslim. Hadeeth Number 1678a]

Imam An-Nawawi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, “This hadith illustrates the grave nature of bloodshed, indicating that it will be the primary issue to be judged between people on the Day of Resurrection due to its severity and profound danger. It does not conflict with the well-known hadith found in the Sunan, which states that “The first thing a person will be questioned about is the prayer.” The distinction lies in the fact that the latter pertains to the individual’s relationship with Allah, while the former (concerning judgment on bloodshed) is a matter between people”. [Sharh Sahih Muslim 11/139]

The Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “The termination of the world means less to Allah than the killing of a Muslim (i.e. without right)”. [Sahih Al-Jami 9208]

The people said to Jundub, may Allah be pleased with him, “Advise us”. He said, “The first thing of the human body to putrefy is the abdomen, so he who can eat nothing but good food [halaal and earned lawfully] should do so, and he who does as much as he can that nothing intervenes between him and paradise by not shedding even a handful of blood [i.e. unlawful killing], should do so”. [Al-Bukhaari 7152]

Fighting During Political Strife

Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “As a result of this, the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, did not praise [i.e. in the hadith] anyone involved in the battles of Al-Jamal and Siffeen, and he also did not commend those who participated in the events in Madinah on the day of Al-Harrah, nor the siege against Ibn Zubayr, or the turmoil involving Ibn Al-Ash’ath, Ibn Al-Muhallab, and others”. [1]

Iman is neither wishful thinking nor empty assertions; it is a conviction that resides in the heart, demonstrated through one’s actions. One cannot be a true believer without wishing for their Muslim brother what they desire for themselves and treating others as they wish to be treated. It is universally acknowledged that everyone seeks security, making it a Muslim’s duty to prioritise the safety of others to attain security and peace for themselves. [2]

Must Return to The Senior Scholars In Times of Fitna

Allah, The Exalted, says:

وَإِذَا جَآءَهُمْ أَمْرٌ مِّنَ ٱلْأَمْنِ أَوِ ٱلْخَوْفِ أَذَاعُوا۟ بِهِۦ وَلَوْ رَدُّوهُ إِلَى ٱلرَّسُولِ وَإِلَىٰٓ أُو۟لِى ٱلْأَمْرِ مِنْهُمْ لَعَلِمَهُ ٱلَّذِينَ يَسْتَنۢبِطُونَهُۥ مِنْهُمْ وَلَوْلَا فَضْلُ ٱللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَتُهُۥ لَٱتَّبَعْتُمُ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا

And when there comes to them a matter pertaining to public security or fear, they spread it (among the people). But if only—(before spreading it)— they had referred it back to the Messenger and to those in authority over them, then those (of sound opinion and reason) who could derive the correct conclusions regarding it would have known it. And were it not for the favour of Allāh upon you and His mercy, you would have followed Satan, except a small (number). https://www.thenoblequran.com/q/#/search/4_83

[وَلَوْ رَدُّوهُ إِلَى ٱلرَّسُولِ وَإِلَىٰٓ أُو۟لِى ٱلْأَمْرِ مِنْهُمْ – But if only—(before spreading it)— they had referred it back to the Messenger and to those in authority over them]. Qatadah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “Referring back to the scholars”. Ibn Jurayj, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “Referring back to those who possess a sound (precise) understanding of the religion and sound reasoning”. [3]

Al-Allamah Ubaid Bin Abdillah Al-Jabiri, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: In times of difficulty and complex situations, those who embody virtue and righteousness used to turn to the senior people of knowledge, seeking a definitive and satisfactory answer. This tradition dates back to the era of the Prophet’s companions, followed by the Imams of the Taabi’een, and has been carried on by knowledgeable and virtuous individuals. Ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, expressed this beautifully: “As long as knowledge is acquired from the companions of Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and their elders, people will remain righteous and upright; but if they seek knowledge from the young ones, they will be destroyed”. [4]

Some Senior Scholars of The Ummah at Present

Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, Al-Allamah Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbad and Al-Allamah Abdul Aziz Aala Ash-Shaikh. In moments of political turmoil, contact them immediately for guidance and do not replace their advice with anything else.

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

O Allah! By Your Knowledge of the unseen and by Your Power over creation, let me live if life is good for me, and let me die if death is good for me; O Allah! I ask You to grant me (the blessing of having) fear of You in private and public, and I ask You (to make me utter) a statement of truth in times of contentment and anger, and I ask You for moderation when in a state of wealth and poverty, and I ask you for blessings that never ceases, and I ask You for the coolness of my eye that never ends, and I ask You (to make me pleased) after (Your) decree; and I ask You for a life of (ease, comfort, tranquillity, etc) after death; I ask You for the delight of looking at Your Face (i.e. in the Hereafter) and yearning to meet You without any harm and misleading trials (coming upon me). O Allah! Adorn us with the adornment of Iman, and make us (from those who are) guided and guiding (others). [5]

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

O Allah! Rectify my religion for me, which is the safeguard of my affairs; rectify my worldly [affairs], wherein is my livelihood; and rectify my Afterlife to which is my return; and make life for me [as a means of] increase in every good and make death for me as a rest from every evil. [Sahih Muslim. 2720] [6]

[1] An Excerpt from Silsilah Ar-Rasaa’il Al-Manhajiyyah Fin-Nus’hi Wal-Irshaad Wat-taw’iyah’ pages 30-33

[2] An excerpt from “Silsilah Ar-Rasaa’il Al-Manhajiyyah Fin-Nus’hi Wal-Irshaad Wat-Taw’iyah”. page 7]

[3] At-Tabari

[4] [الطيب الجني على شرح السنة للإمام المزني – page 19]

[5] https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2021/01/01/o-allaah-let-me-live-if-life-is-good-for-me-and-let-me-die-if-death-is-good-for-me/

[6] https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2020/12/29/o-allaah-rectify-my-religion-for-me-which-the-safeguard-of-my-affairs-a-tremendous-supplication/

 

Impossible to please everyone

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

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

Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah – may Allah have mercy upon him- said:

One must know that it is neither conceivable to the intellect nor in the religion to seek the pleasure of the creation [i.e. mankind and Jinn] due to two affairs: First, Imam Ash-Shaafi’ee, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, “The people are an unattainable goal”. Therefore, it is obligated to you to (pursue) what rectifies your affairs and adhere to it, abandon its opposite, and not concern (yourself) with it. Second, indeed, we have been commanded to (seek) the Pleasure of Allah and His Messenger, as Allah [The Most High] says:

وَٱللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ ۥۤ أَحَقُّ أَن يُرۡضُوهُ إِن ڪَانُواْ مُؤۡمِنِينَ

But it is more fitting that they should please Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad) if they are believers].[Surah At-Tawbah. Ayah 62]

It is obligated to us to fear Allah and not fear anyone except Allah, as Allah [The Most High] said:

فَلَا تَخَافُوهُمۡ وَخَافُونِ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤۡمِنِينَ

So fear them not, but fear Me if you are (true) believers.
[Surah Al Imran. Verse 175]

It is obligated to us to fear Allah – fear Allah concerning the (rights) of the people, neither harm them with our hearts (i.e. blameworthy hatred etc.) nor with our limbs (i.e. physical harm); fulfil their rights with our hearts and limbs (i.e. wish them good, love for them what we love for ourselves, physically do what will benefit them, etc), but do not fear them and leave what Allah and His Messenger have commanded. The one who adheres to this path will (reach) the (praiseworthy) outcomes, just as Aa’isha [may Allah be pleased with her] wrote to Mu’aawiyah [may Allah be pleased with him and his father] and said, “To proceed: Indeed, whoever seeks the pleasure of the people at the expense of Allah’s displeasure will (earn) Allah’s displeasure and Allah will cause the people to be displeased with him. And the praise of the people will become recrimination against him. And whoever seeks Allah’s Pleasure at the expense of people’s displeasure, will (earn) Allah’s Pleasure, and Allah will cause the people to be pleased with him. Therefore, a person’s concern and intention should be nothing else but to (seek) the Pleasure of Allah and to avoid Allah’s displeasure, and the praiseworthy outcomes will be his. And there is no might or power except with Allah [(1)]

Imam Muhammad Bin Saalih Al-Uthaymeen [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: If all the people were pleased with you and Allah is not pleased with you, then indeed it will not benefit you except the Pleasure of Allah [The Mighty and Majestic]. Because if Allah is pleased with you, He will make people become pleased with you and make their hearts incline towards you, as it has been reported in a hadeeth, “Indeed, when Allah loves a servant, He calls Jibreel and says, ‘Verily, I love this person so you should love him’. Then Jibreel loves him and makes an announcement in the heavens, saying, ‘Indeed, Allah loves this person and you should love him’, so the inhabitants of the heavens love him. Then he is granted the (pleasure and acceptance) of the (people) on the earth” [see footnote a], just as Allah said:

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَعَمِلُواْ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ سَيَجۡعَلُ لَهُمُ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنُ وُدًّ۬ا

Verily, those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah and in His Messenger) and work deeds of righteousness, the Most Beneficent (Allah) will bestow love for them (in the hearts of the believers). [Surah Maryam. Ayah 96]

However, if a person seeks the pleasure of the people at the expense of Allah’s displeasure, the affair will be the opposite. Allah will be angry with him and will make the people become angry with him. This is why when Mu’aawiyah [may Allah be pleased with him and his father] became the Khaleefah, Aa’isha [may Allah be pleased with her] wrote to him, saying, “I heard the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] say, “Whoever seeks the pleasure of Allah at the expense of the displeasure of the people, Allah will suffice him against the people. Whoever seeks the pleasure of people at the expense of Allah’s displeasure, Allah will leave his affair to the people”. [(2)]

Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah preserve him] stated:

In this regard, a person should not give precedence to anything over Allah’s Pleasure. He should fear Allah – the Mighty and Majestic- with sincere fear, and people are only feared with a fear less than that, and He employs the means to prevent their evil. If a person relies on Allah and gives precedence to Allah’s Pleasure over people’s pleasure, Allah will protect him from evil. That is because the hearts and ability to do anything are in the hand of Allah [The Mighty and Majestic], so if you please Allah, Allah will be pleased with you and people will be pleased with you. And vice versa, if you please people and displease Allah, He will be displeased with you, and people will be displeased with you, even though you are trying to please them and give priority to their pleasure over Allah’s Pleasure, so the matter will be the opposite for you. That is because the hearts are in the hands of Allah, and in this affair is that one relies on Allah [Glorified be He and free is He from all imperfections], fears Him alone, and this is a type of worship. [(3)]

[(1)]: An Excerpt from ‘Majmoo Al-Fataawaa 3/233

[(2)]: An Excerpt from ‘Riyaadh As-Saaliheen 1/163

[(3)] https://www.alfawzan.af.org.sa/ar/node/16223

وفي هذا أن الإنسان لا يقدَّم على رضا الله شيء، ويخاف اللهَ -عَزّ وَجَلّ- خوفًا خالصًا، والناس إنما يخافهم خوفًا دون ذلك، ويعمل الأسباب الواقية من شرهم، وإذا إعتمد الإنسان على الله وقدَّم رضا الله على رضا الناس فإن اللهُ يكُفّ عنه الشر، لأن قلوب العباد بيد الله ونواصي العباد بيد الله -عَزّ وَجَلّ-، فإذا أرضيت الله رضي اللهُ عنك وأرضى عنك الناس. والعكس بالعكس إذا أرضيت الناس وأسخطت الله سخط عليك وأسخط عليك الناس. مع إنك تحاول إرضاهم وقدَّمت رضاهم على رضا الله فانعكس الأمر عليك، لأن القلوب بيد الله، وهذا فيه وجوب التوكل على الله -سُبحانَهُ- وإفراد الخوف من الله -عَزّ وَجَلّ- وهذا نوعٌ من أنواع العبادة

 

What kind of clothing is appropriate for those with Shariah knowledge in a specific country?

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Contemporary Issues, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Scholars of Islam.

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

Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen, may Allah’s mercy be upon him, stated: “If two men went past you; a mechanic wearing trousers and a very senior scholar wearing trousers in a country where scholars do not wear this type of clothing, you would hold a lower opinion of the scholar rather than the mechanic.

The Shaikh also said: It is unbefitting for a person to make dressing up smart their top priority. Dressing up smartly and wearing a Ghutra is a matter of personal preference, so it should not be (over) emphasised. However, this does not mean that one should neglect their clothing. It has been stated before that wearing fine clothing is beloved to Allah. Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “It is more beloved to me that I see a reciter wearing white clothing.” This is because it (represents) elegance. [An Excerpt from Sharh Hilyah Taalib Al-Ilm’ page 65]

Also read: A Precise Principle Related to ‘Khawaarim Al-Muroo’ah’ [i.e. Behaviour or Conduct That Is Tantamount to Violating One’s Sense of Honour]

A Precise Principle Related to ‘Khawaarim Al-Muroo’ah’ [i.e. Behaviour or Conduct That Is Tantamount to Violating One’s Sense of Honour]

Death of The Scholars and The Revivers Every Hundred Years

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Scholars of Islam, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

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

Al-Allamah Rabee, may Allah preserve him, was asked: Shaikh Al-Albani, Shaikh Ibn Baz, and Shaikh Uthaymeen have passed away, so who remains from the scholars?

Answer:

Quote: Allah’s Messenger- peace and blessings of Allah be upon him- died and his noble companions- may Allah be pleased with them- remained. Ahmad Ibn Hanbal died and his companions remained. Ibn Taymiyyah died and his companions remained. Ibn Abdul Wahhaab died and his companions remained. Those [i.e. Al- Albani, Ibn Baz, and Uthaymeen] died and their students and brothers remain by Allah’s Will. The truth will not be lost. When Umar was stabbed, it was said to him, “Appoint a successor!” He said, “Allah will not allow His Religion to be lost”. By Allah! This Religion will never be lost. It is obligated to you to put shoulder to shoulder and embark upon work- raise the flag of the Sunnah and truth. “There will not cease to be a group amongst my Ummah manifest upon the truth, neither will they be harmed by those who betray them nor by those who oppose them till Allah’s promise come to pass (i.e. the day of Judgement)”.

Quote: Our Salafi brothers are in different regions of the world. The world is filled with senior students of knowledge who fill this gap, all praise is due to Allah. Therefore, neither can the people of falsehood rejoice nor become happy. (1)

The Prophet – peace and blessings be upon him- said, “Allah will raise for this Ummah at the end of every hundred years the one who will revive its religion for it”. (2)

“Allaah will raise for this Ummah”– Meaning, the Ummah Al-Ijaabah (the Muslims).

“At the end of every hundred years”– Meaning, at the end of every hundred years when there is little knowledge of the Shariah and the authentic Prophetic Sunnah, while ignorance and innovation in religious matters is rife.

“One who will revive its religion for it”– Meaning, a scholar who is alive and well known. He will clarify the authentic Prophetic Sunnah and distinguish it from Bidah. knowledge will be abundant again and its adherents will be aided, and the proponents of Bidah will be overcome and degraded. This reviver is none else but a scholar who has a sound understanding of the religious sciences that deal with acts of worship, the underlying wisdom of the religion, and the texts that deal with beliefs of the heart. (3)

[1] Adh-Daree’ah Ilaa Bayaan Maqaasid Kitaab Ash-Sharee’ah 1/208-209

[2] Saheeh Sunan Abee Dawud. Hadith Number 4291.

[3] An Excerpt from Awnul Ma’bood Sharh Sunan Abee Daawud. 11/259-260

 

Tale-carrying destroys unity, but it cannot be compared to reporting a harmful secret plotter

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

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

Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, stated: The worst (of the tale-carriers) is that one who hastens to destroy the relationship between the students of knowledge and the callers to Islam, split the Jamaa’ah of the Muslims and incite hatred between them. The one who does this is a Nammaam (a tale-carrier). Indeed, Allah, The Most High, forbade (us) from following and believing such a person even if he swears by Allah.

وَلَا تُطِعۡ كُلَّ حَلَّافٍ۬ مَّهِينٍ

هَمَّازٍ۬ مَّشَّآءِۭ بِنَمِيمٍ۬

And obey not everyone who swears much, and is considered worthless, a slanderer, going about with calumnies.

The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “The tale-carrier will not enter paradise”. Wars may occur due to the Tale Carrier, the Muslims may split and show enmity to one another due to the Tale Carrier, neighbours may boycott one another and one’s household may show enmity to one another and split due to a tale-carrier. Therefore, we must fear Allah, The Mighty and Majestic, and be mindful of the tale-carrier. (1)

Imam Abdul Azeez Bin Baz, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: This is a threat against the tale carrier. If he is a person upon Tawheed, it is hoped that he will enter paradise, but it is feared that this sin will prevent him from entry into paradise for some time and enter him into the hell fire for some time, just as it is case with all other sinners. The sinners [i.e. those who die whilst committing sins lesser than shirk] are under the will of Allah- if Allah wishes, He will either punish them or forgive them straight away, or He enters them into hell for some time and paradise thereafter, just as Allah says

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يَغۡفِرُ أَن يُشۡرَكَ بِهِۦ وَيَغۡفِرُ مَا دُونَ ذَٲلِكَ لِمَن يَشَآءُ‌ۚ

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]. [Surah An-Nisaa’ Aayah 48] (2)

Narrated Anas Ibn Maalik, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Do you know what Al-Ad’hu is [i.e. calumny]?” They said, “Allah and His Messenger know best”. He said, “Transmitting speech from some people to another people to destroy their (mutual relationships)”.

Al-Allamah Zayd Bin Haadi Al-Madkhali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, “The subject matter of this hadeeth is about the dangerous (consequences) of tale-carrying in this Dunyaa and the Aakhirah. Indeed, the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, called it Ad’hu, and the meaning of Ad’hu is to transmit speech from some people to other people to corrupt their relationships. And in the hadeeth of Ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, it is explained to mean tale-carrying, and that is to transmit the statement of one person to another person, or from a group of people to another group, or from one country to another one, to cause corruption.

This is one of the major sins due to its evil and the punishment (associated with it) in this life and the next. In this worldly life, it may lead to murder, chaos, and other similar affairs – events that are in opposition to rectification. Due to this, the scholars say that the tale carrier- the one who transmits speech from one person to another person, or from a group of people to another group, or from one country to another, to sow the seeds of corruption- causes more harm than a magician. This is because a magician might only harm one person, but as for the tale-carrier, he might harm many individuals and the trial is prolonged.

Therefore, it is forbidden for a Muslim to transmit speech to cause corruption between those upon brotherhood and those who aid one another upon piety. And even if nothing like this [i.e. fighting, chaos, killing, etc] occurs, it is still not permissible to corrupt the relationship between the people by way of lies- sowing the seeds of enmity and hatred between them. The Messenger of Allah went past two graves and then said, “Both of them (i.e. the two people in these graves) are being punished, and they are not being punished due to (committing the greatest of the major sins), but indeed they are great sins. One of them used not to protect himself from being soiled with his urine, and the other one used to go about with tale-carrying”.

Therefore, what the opposite of this hadeeth (necessitates is that) it is obligatory to bring about reconciliation between the people due to the statement of Allah:

لَّا خَيۡرَ فِى ڪَثِيرٍ۬ مِّن نَّجۡوَٮٰهُمۡ إِلَّا مَنۡ أَمَرَ بِصَدَقَةٍ أَوۡ مَعۡرُوفٍ أَوۡ إِصۡلَـٰحِۭ بَيۡنَ ٱلنَّاسِ‌ۚ

There is no good in most of their secret talks save (in) him who orders Sadaqah (charity in Allah’s Cause), or Ma’ruf (Islamic Monotheism and all the good and righteous deeds which Allah has ordained), or conciliation between mankind. [Surah An-Nisaa. Aayah 114]

However, there is an exception in this affair when it is carried out to give some sincere advice whose benefit cannot be reached nor can harm be repelled except by way of such speech. For example, you hear a person saying that he is lying in wait against your Muslim brother and wishes to kill him, take his wealth or violate his honour, or the like thereof, (whose evil consequences) you have clarified (for this perpetrator to stop him), but he refuses to accept your advice. Therefore, you go to the person who is unaware and inform him about it, so that he can take precautions. Therefore, speech based on this type of intention and goal is considered to be sincere advice and it is not tantamount to causing corruption, for indeed you are either going to repel harm or bring about a benefit which one cannot do without (except by way of this transmission). And Allah knows best. (3)

[1]: An Excerpt from ‘Atta-thab’but Fil-Akhbaar’ pages 34

[2]: https://www.binbaz.org.sa/noor/2527

[3]: at-Taleeqaat Al-Maleehah Alaa Silsilatil Ahaadeeth As-Saheehah’ 1/27-28

 

Chapters From The Life of Shaikh Rabee – Excerpts From a Forthcoming Publication

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Contemporary Issues, Scholars of Islam.

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. May Allah bless our younger brother Abdul Haq Shabir for preparing and formatting this third excerpt.

The Third Excerpt

Chapter-03 – From the life of Shaykh Rabee

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Chapters From The Life of Shaikh Rabee – Excerpts From a Forthcoming Publication

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Scholars of Islam, Uncategorized.

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, as well as 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.

The Second Excerpt:

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Factors Contributing to The Weakness of the Ummah – A Forthcoming Publication

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Basics, Contemporary Issues, Da'wah - Calling To Islam, Methodology - 'Manhaj', 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.

We praise and thank Allah for guiding us to the blessed Salafi Methodology and acquainting us with its erudite scholars in the Muslim lands, and its students of knowledge in the East and the West. After thanking Allāh, the One alone deserving of all praise and thanks, and acknowledging that our gratitude can never be enough, we express our gratitude to our Salafi teacher, bosom buddy, companion, and confidant, Ustadh Abu Tasneem, Mushaf Al-Banghali, for emphasising the importance of translating this treatise into English and then dedicating effort to editing the translation up to this present moment. As a trusted friend and confidant, he has assured me that in the event of my passing before him, may Allah grant us life as long as life is good for us, he will finalise the editing and review of this treatise. Additionally, we acknowledge our indebtedness to those who continue to format and proofread this treatise, our Salafi brothers and companions Mahfudh Khan and Faizal Kara, and our sisters in Birmingham and Manchester- Umm Habibah, Umm Salih, Umm Ubayd and Fatima Hirad. May Allah bestow upon us and all of them unwavering steadfastness, and may He strengthen our collaboration in all endeavours that are pleasing to Him. The formatting and proofreading of this treatise continues and will be publish very soon InShaaAllah, but it is presented to you because its message cannot be delayed due our great need of this urgent and tremendous reminder.     

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Chapters From The Life of Shaikh Rabee – Excerpts From a Forthcoming Publication

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Brotherhood, Contemporary Issues, Pearls of Wisdom, Scholars of Islam, Uncategorized.

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 acquainted us with its scholars in the Muslim lands, as well as 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.

The first excerpt:

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Preservation of The Religion Guaranteed Despite Efforts of Its Formidable Opponents Until The Final Day

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Aqeedah (Creed & Belief), Bid'ah (Innovation), Contemporary Issues, Da'wah - Calling To Islam, Deviated Callers & Individuals, Deviated Groups, Sects and Parties, Purification of The Soul, Qur'aan, Refutations, Scholars of Islam.

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

Allah says:

 إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا ٱلذِّكْرَ وَإِنَّا لَهُۥ لَحَٰفِظُونَ

Verily We: It is We Who have sent down the reminder and surely, We will guard it (from corruption)]. [Al-Hijr. 9]

Allah says:

وَقَدۡ مَكَرُواْ مَڪۡرَهُمۡ وَعِندَ ٱللَّهِ مَڪۡرُهُمۡ وَإِن كَانَ مَڪۡرُهُمۡ لِتَزُولَ
مِنۡهُ ٱلۡجِبَالُ

Indeed, they planned their plot, and their plot was with Allah, though their plot was great (one, still) it would never be able to remove the mountains. [Ibrahim. 44-46]

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