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Emotional Challenges

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Mental Health, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, Sin, Uncategorized.

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

Some emotional challenges mentioned by Al-Allamah Abdur Rahman Bin Yahyah Al-Mu’allimee that may have prevented al-Kawtharee from embracing the truth

To oppose desires – by way of action – for the sake of the truth is a manifest thing due to the obligation and difficulty it involves, and this can be viewed from different angles as follows:

A person sees that by acknowledging the truth, it would necessitate that he has acknowledged that he was upon falsehood. (This is) because a person is nurtured upon a religion, creed, school of thought or views, which he acquired from his nurturer and teacher, considers it to be the truth and followed it for a long time. Then when it becomes clear to him that (the religion, creed, view, or school of thought) is false, it becomes difficult for him to acknowledge, just like when his forefathers, ancestors or the one he follows are upon  a path and its falsity is clarified for him, for he sees that their deficiencies necessitate his own deficiencies, and an acknowledgement of their misguidance or errors necessitates his own.

It may be that clinging to falsehood gives him prestige, fame and a livelihood, thus, it becomes difficult for him to acknowledge this falsehood and thus all those benefits (i.e. the fame, prestige, livelihood etc) would disappear.

It may be that a person is upon ignorance or falsehood, then another person comes along and clarifies the proofs for him, thus, he sees that by acknowledging such proofs, it would necessitate that he is lacking (in understanding) and that it was that person who guided him. Due to this, we find that it is not difficult for some of those attributed to knowledge to acknowledge their mistakes when it becomes manifests to them in their researches and studies, but it becomes difficult for them if it was others who clarified such mistakes.

When another person clarifies the truth for him, he sees that by acknowledging such truth it would necessitate an acknowledgement of the clarifier’s virtue, knowledge and correctness due to that clarification, thus, that becomes great in the eyes of the people and many people follow him [i.e. the person who clarified the truth]. So you will find some of those attributed to knowledge being eager to prove the mistakes of other scholars even if that is done by way of falsehood due to envy and seeking to diminish their status amongst the people.

An excerpt from ‘At-Tankil Bima Fee Tanid Al-Kawthariy Minal Batil’ 2/180-181 with the checking of Imam Albaanee, may Allah have mercy upon him.

Some Consequences of Intoxication With Material Things

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

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

Allah [The Exalted] says:
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُدْخِلُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ جَنَّٰتٍ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَٰرُ وَٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ يَتَمَتَّعُونَ وَيَأْكُلُونَ كَمَا تَأْكُلُ ٱلْأَنْعَٰمُ وَٱلنَّارُ مَثْوًى لَّهُمْ

Indeed, Allāh will admit those who believe and work righteous deeds to gardens beneath which rivers flow. But those who disbelieve enjoy themselves (in this world) and eat as the cattle eat (concerned only with food, pleasure and pastime without any consideration for the Hereafter), and the Fire will be an abode for them. [https://www.thenoblequran.com/q/#/search/47_12 ]

 Allah [The Exalted] says:

وَمِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ مَن يُعۡجِبُكَ قَوۡلُهُ ۥ فِى ٱلۡحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنۡيَا وَيُشۡهِدُ ٱللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا فِى قَلۡبِهِۦ وَهُوَ أَلَدُّ ٱلۡخِصَامِ
وَإِذَا تَوَلَّىٰ سَعَىٰ فِى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ لِيُفۡسِدَ فِيهَا وَيُهۡلِكَ ٱلۡحَرۡثَ وَٱلنَّسۡلَ‌ۗ وَٱللَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلۡفَسَادَ
وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُ ٱتَّقِ ٱللَّهَ أَخَذَتۡهُ ٱلۡعِزَّةُ بِٱلۡإِثۡمِ‌ۚ فَحَسۡبُهُ ۥ جَهَنَّمُ‌ۚ وَلَبِئۡسَ ٱلۡمِهَادُ

And of mankind, there is he whose speech may please you (O Muhammad), in this worldly life, and he calls Allah to witness as to that which is in his heart, yet he is the most quarrelsome of the opponents. And when he turns away, his effort in the land is to make mischief therein and to destroy the crops and the cattle, and Allah likes not mischief. And when it is said to him, “Fear Allah”, he is led by arrogance to (more) crime. So enough for him is Hell, and worst indeed is that place to rest! [Surah Al-Baqarah. Ayaat 204-206]

وَمِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ مَن يُعۡجِبُكَ قَوۡلُهُ ۥ فِى ٱلۡحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنۡيَا

And of mankind, there is he whose speech may please you in this worldly life”.

Meaning, when he speaks, the person who hears his speech is pleased and thinks that he has uttered a beneficial speech.

وَيُشۡهِدُ ٱللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا فِى قَلۡبِهِ

And he calls Allah to witness as to that which is in his heart”–Meaning, he claims that Allah knows that what is in his heart agrees with what he says, despite the fact that he is lying about what he says because his actions contradict his statements. His statements would have agreed with his actions if he had been truthful because this is the case with believers- those who are not hypocrites. And because of this Allah says: [وَهُوَ أَلَدُّ ٱلۡخِصَامِ – yet he is the most quarrelsome of the opponents]- Meaning, when you disagree with him, you’ll find him to be the most quarrelsome, bigoted, and difficult person to deal with, as well as the ugly characteristics that result from this behaviour, which are the polar opposite of the manners of believers- those who make their way easier, submit to the truth, and pardon others.

وَإِذَا تَوَلَّىٰ سَعَىٰ فِى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ لِيُفۡسِدَ فِيهَا وَيُهۡلِكَ ٱلۡحَرۡثَ وَٱلنَّسۡلَ‌ۗ وَٱللَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلۡفَسَادَ

And when he turns away, his effort in the land is to make mischief therein and to destroy the crops and the cattle, and Allah likes not mischief – Meaning, when this person – the one whose speech astounds you – is not in your presence, his effort is to commit sins that cause corruption in the land, resulting in the destruction of cattle and crops. Because of wicked deeds, the blessings in the vegetation, fruits, and cattle decrease and become little.

وَٱللَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلۡفَسَادَ

And does not like mischief” – Meaning, when it is the case that Allah does not like corruption, therefore, He has an intense hatred for the person who sows corruption in the earth, even if such a person utters a good speech merely on the tongue.

This Ayah serves as evidence that the statements uttered by individuals are not proof regarding their truthfulness or whether they are upon falsehood, righteous or wicked until they are ascertained by their deeds. It is obligatory to examine the condition of those who bear witness, the one who is right and the falsifier among the people based on the righteousness of their deeds – examine the clear indications and their behaviour, and do not be deceived by how they portray themselves and the praise they give themselves. (1)

In our era, we witness the behaviour of some ideologues and demagogues who pursue their ambitions through illegitimate wars for the sake of leadership and wealth, and to impose their ideologies and beliefs on everyone, as well as philosophies, thoughts, and viewpoints that have not been approved by Allah and His Messengers. Honest journalists occasionally refer to such actions as “acts of military aggression launched under a false pretext!”

One of the contemporary American warmongers who delivered a speech in February 2003 concerning the purported presence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq remarked later in 2005 (interview with ABC News): “It’s a blot … and will always be a part of my record. It was painful. It’s painful now”. [end of quote]

They express regret after intentionally causing millions of deaths. This behaviour continues, and it is not attributable to anything other than the intense desire for exaltedness and an unhealthy love of this fleeting worldly life. Imaam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him] said:

The distinction between desiring righteous leadership and coveting leadership is analogous to the distinction between exalting Allah’s command and being sincere to Allah and the love of exalting oneself and hastening towards the fulfilment of desires. Indeed, the one who is sincere to Allah and exalts Him desires that his Lord be obeyed and not disobeyed; he desires that Allah’s statement (none has the right to be worshipped except Allah) be uppermost and that all religious affairs be established sincerely for the sake of Allah, and that the people obey Allah’s commands and refrain from what Allah has forbidden.

This is not the same as desiring leadership, because its seekers hasten to get it in order to achieve their (personal or selfish) goals, which include exaltation in the earth, the enslavement of the hearts to them, attachment to them, and supporting them in all their ambitions, while they are exalted and everyone is subservient to them. This pursuit of leadership leads to corruption, such as rebellion, envy, transgression, enmity, oppression, trials, being zealous in defending oneself at the expense of violating Allah’s rights, exalting those despised by Allah and belittling those honoured by Allah. (2)

Ottoman Sultan Uthman I, may Allah have mercy upon him, advised his son as follows:

My son, beware of busying yourself with something that Allah, the Lord of the worlds, has not commanded, and if you are faced with a dilemma in relation to passing a judgement, then take the advice of the scholars of the religion. Be generous to the soldiers. Let not Shaytaan deceive you with your soldiers and wealth, and beware of turning away from the people of the Shari’ah (i.e. the scholars).

My son! You know that our goal is to please Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and that by way of Jihaad the light of our religion spreads to the different regions, so that the pleasure of Allah – may He be glorified and exalted – manifests.

My son, we are not among those who start wars due to a desire to rule and control. We live for Islam and die with Islam. My son, this is what is worthy of you. know my son that spreading Islam, guiding people to it, and protecting the honour of Muslims and their wealth is a trust, and Allah – The Almighty – will ask you about it.

I am returning to my Lord, and I am proud of you that you will be just to those under your authority and strive in the path of Allah to spread the religion ordained by Allah. I advise you to adhere to the scholars of the Ummah continuously, take care of them, honour them a lot and consult them because they do not command you with anything else except good.

Beware of doing something that does not please Allah – The Almighty, and if something is difficult for you, ask the scholars of the Shariah because indeed they will guide you to good. You should know that our only path in this world is the path ordained by Allah and our only goal is to spread the religion ordained by Allah, and we are neither seekers of status nor worldly things.

My advice to my children and friends is that they maintain the loftiness of the glorious Islamic religion by carrying on with Jihaad in the path of Allah. Hold onto the honourable banner of Islam at the top with the most perfect Jihaad. Serve Islam always because indeed Allah [The Mighty and Majestic] appointed a weak servant like me to conquer countries. Go with the statement of pure Islamic monotheism to the furthest countries in Jihaad in the path of Allah. (Footnote a)

My son, there is none in the worldly life except that he will submit to death and my life span has approached its end by the command of Allah. I pass on the affairs of this empire to you and I leave you in the protection of Al-Mawlaa [Allah – The Protector] and be just in all your affairs. (3)

We 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; Aand 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 Eemaan, and make us (from those who are) guided and guiding (others). (4)

Footnote a:

Salafi Shaikh Fawzaan on Jihad in our times and the guidelines of Jihad according to Islam

1: Excerpt from Tafseer as-Sadi.

2: An Excerpt from “Ar-Rooh”. pages 487-489

3:An Excerpt from Ad-Dawlah Al-Uthmaaniyyah Awaamil An-Nuhood wa Asbaab As-Suqoot. 6/49- 51

4: Sunan An-Nasaa’ee’ Number 1305 & declared Saheeh by Imaam Albaani (rahimahullaah) in As-Saheehah Number 1301

Perfect shyness

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

Abdullah Bin Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him,. said that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “Be shy of Allah (in a manner) that shyness should be”. They said, “We do feel of Allah, and all praise and thanks be to Allah”. The prophet said, “It is not like that; rather the one who is truly shy of Allah, let him safeguard his head and what it carries; safeguards the stomach and what it carries; remembers death and affliction. And he who wants the Hereafter should do away with the adornments of this life, then indeed he is truly shy of Allaah [The Mighty and Majestic]”.

Al-Allamah Al-Mubaarakfooree, may Allah have mercy upon him, commented on statement of the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, “Be shy of Allah (in a manner) that shyness should be”– Meaning, “A firm, abiding and truthful shyness”.

Regarding the statement of the companions of the Prophet, “We do feel shy of Allah”, Al-Allamah Al-  Mubaarakfooree, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, “They said, ‘O Messenger of Allah! We do feel shy of Allah and all praise and thanks be to Allah’, but they did not say, ‘We are truly shy of Allah’ due to their acknowledgement of the fact that they are unable to do so”. And regarding their statement, ‘And all praise and thanks be to Allah’ – Meaning, all praise and thanks be to Allah for blessing us with the guidance and ability to act.

Regarding the statement of the Messenger, “It (i.e. shyness) is not like that”, Al-Mubaarakfooree said, “Meaning, true shyness is not what you think; rather it is to safeguard all the limbs from what is not pleasing to Allah”.

And regarding the statement of the Messenger, “Rather the one who is truly shy of Allah, let him safeguard his head and what it carries, safeguards the stomach and what it carries, remembers death and affliction. And he who wants the Hereafter should do away with the adornments of this life, then indeed he is truly shy of Allah, The Mighty and Majestic”. Al-Mubaarakfooree said, “Meaning, safeguard the head by refraining from utilising it in disobedience to Allah – do not prostrate to other than Allah and refrain from showoff whilst praying. Neither lower your head (in humility) for other than the sake of Allah nor raise it out of pride. Regarding what the head carries, such as the tongue, the eyes and the ears, do not utilise them for Haram. Safeguard the stomach by refraining from eating Haram as well as safeguarding what is connected to it – such as the private parts, the legs, the two hands and the heart- (from what is Haram)”.

And regarding the statement of the Prophet, “Remembers death and affliction”– Meaning, “Remember death and your abode in the grave”.

And regarding the statement, “And he who wants the Hereafter should do away with the adornments of this life”– Meaning, “Because the two cannot be combined in a perfect manner, even those who are strong (in Iman) cannot do so. [Footnote a] Therefore, whoever does this, indeed he is truly shy of Allah. [1]

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Footnote a: Abu Sulayman, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “Abstinence from the worldly life is to abandon that which preoccupies you away from (the remembrance and obedience to) Allah.” He also said: “Everything that preoccupies you away from (remembrance and obedience to) Allah, be it family, wealth and children, it is misfortune.” [2]

Imam Ibrahim Bin Ad’ham, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Abstinence from the worldly life is of three types: obligatory abstinence, the abstinence that is of a superior virtue and the abstinence that is safety. As for obligatory abstinence, it is to abstain from the unlawful; the abstinence that is of superior virtue is to abstain from the lawful worldly things that are unnecessary, and the abstinence that is safety is to abstain from the doubtful matters. [3]

Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Many of the latter people associated Zuhd with poverty, but Zuhd can be present alongside wealth and poverty. Amongst the Prophets and those foremost in embracing Iman were those who were wealthy and Zahid. [4]

[1] An Excerpt from “Tuhfah Al-Ahwadhi. 7/131
[2] Jami ul Uloom Wal-Hikam. page 315-316
[3] Jami-ul Uloom Wal-Hikam. page 310
[4] Majmoo 11/28

One of the Oddest Statements About So-called Modern Salafi Islam

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

They say, “Al-Walaa Wal Baraa (Love and Hate For The Sake of Allah) Is a Concept of Modern Salafi Islam

The Prophets and Messengers Did Not Give Loyalty to Anything That Opposed The Revelation

Allah [The Exalted] said:

وَإِذۡ قَالَ إِبۡرَٲهِيمُ لِأَبِيهِ وَقَوۡمِهِۦۤ إِنَّنِى بَرَآءٌ۬ مِّمَّا تَعۡبُدُونَ
إِلَّا ٱلَّذِى فَطَرَنِى فَإِنَّهُ ۥ سَيَہۡدِينِ
وَجَعَلَهَا كَلِمَةَۢ بَاقِيَةً۬ فِى عَقِبِهِۦ لَعَلَّهُمۡ يَرۡجِعُونَ

And (remember) when Ibrahim (Abraham) said to his father and his people: “Verily, I am innocent of what you worship, except Him (i.e. I worship none but Allah Alone) Who did create me, and verily, He will guide me.” And he made it [i.e. La ilaha ill-Allah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah Alone)] a Word lasting among his offspring (True Monotheism), that they may turn back (i.e. to repent to Allah or receive admonition). [Surah Az-Zukhruf 26-28]

Allah [The Exalted] stated about Prophet Hud, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him:

قَالُواْ يَـٰهُودُ مَا جِئۡتَنَا بِبَيِّنَةٍ۬ وَمَا نَحۡنُ بِتَارِكِىٓ ءَالِهَتِنَا عَن قَوۡلِكَ وَمَا نَحۡنُ لَكَ بِمُؤۡمِنِينَ
إِن نَّقُولُ إِلَّا ٱعۡتَرَٮٰكَ بَعۡضُ ءَالِهَتِنَا بِسُوٓءٍ۬‌ۗ قَالَ إِنِّىٓ أُشۡہِدُ ٱللَّهَ وَٱشۡہَدُوٓاْ أَنِّى بَرِىٓءٌ۬ مِّمَّا تُشۡرِكُونَ
مِن دُونِهِۦ‌ۖ فَكِيدُونِى جَمِيعً۬ا ثُمَّ لَا تُنظِرُونِ
إِنِّى تَوَكَّلۡتُ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ رَبِّى وَرَبِّكُم‌ۚ مَّا مِن دَآبَّةٍ إِلَّا هُوَ ءَاخِذُۢ بِنَاصِيَتِہَآ‌ۚ إِنَّ رَبِّى عَلَىٰ صِرَٲطٍ۬ مُّسۡتَقِيمٍ۬
فَإِن تَوَلَّوۡاْ فَقَدۡ أَبۡلَغۡتُكُم مَّآ أُرۡسِلۡتُ بِهِۦۤ إِلَيۡكُمۡ‌ۚ وَيَسۡتَخۡلِفُ رَبِّى قَوۡمًا غَيۡرَكُمۡ وَلَا تَضُرُّونَهُ ۥ شَيۡـًٔا‌ۚ إِنَّ رَبِّى عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىۡءٍ حَفِيظٌ۬

They said: “O Hud! No evidence have you brought us, and we shall not leave our gods for your (mere) saying! And we are not believers in you. “All that we say is that some of our gods (false deities) have seized you with evil (madness).” He said: “I call Allah to witness and bear you witness that I am free from that which you ascribe as partners in worship, with Him (Allah). So plot against me, all of you, and give me no respite. “I put my trust in Allah, my Lord and your Lord! There is not a moving (living) creature but He has grasp of its forelock. Verily, my Lord is on the Straight Path (the truth). “So if you turn away, still I have conveyed the Message with which I was sent to you. My Lord will make another people succeed you, and you will not harm Him in the least. Surely, my Lord is Guardian over all things.” [Hud. 53-57]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

قُلۡ أَىُّ شَىۡءٍ أَكۡبَرُ شَہَـٰدَةً۬‌ۖ قُلِ ٱللَّهُ‌ۖ شَہِيدُۢ بَيۡنِى وَبَيۡنَكُمۡ‌ۚ وَأُوحِىَ إِلَىَّ هَـٰذَا ٱلۡقُرۡءَانُ لِأُنذِرَكُم بِهِۦ وَمَنۢ بَلَغَ‌ۚ أَٮِٕنَّكُمۡ لَتَشۡہَدُونَ أَنَّ مَعَ ٱللَّهِ ءَالِهَةً أُخۡرَىٰ‌ۚ قُل لَّآ أَشۡہَدُ‌ۚ قُلۡ إِنَّمَا هُوَ إِلَـٰهٌ۬ وَٲحِدٌ۬ وَإِنَّنِى بَرِىٓءٌ۬ مِّمَّا تُشۡرِكُونَ

Say (O Muhammad ): “What thing is the most great in witness?” Say: “Allah (the Most Great!) is Witness between me and you; this Qur’an has been revealed to me that I may therewith warn you and whomsoever it may reach. Can you verily bear witness that besides Allah there are other aliha (gods)?” Say “I bear no (such) witness!” Say: “But in truth He (Allah) is the only one Ilah (God). And truly I am innocent of what you join in worship with Him.” [Al-An’am. 19]

Abu Umamah, may Allah be pleased with him, said: Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: ”Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and withholds for the sake of Allah has perfected the faith”. [Saheeh Sunan Abee Dawud 4681]

However, this pure love for goodness and aversion to anything that contradicts the revelation did not result in injustice; instead, they exemplified the highest standards of fairness. A Muslim can assist a non-Muslim without any intention of supporting the non-Muslim’s religion or creed. “Prophet Musa, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, helped the disbeliever who was from his nation against a person from the people of Firawn. Allah [The Exalted] said:

وَدَخَلَ ٱلۡمَدِينَةَ عَلَىٰ حِينِ غَفۡلَةٍ۬ مِّنۡ أَهۡلِهَا فَوَجَدَ فِيہَا رَجُلَيۡنِ يَقۡتَتِلَانِ هَـٰذَا مِن شِيعَتِهِۦ وَهَـٰذَا مِنۡ عَدُوِّهِۦ‌ۖ فَٱسۡتَغَـٰثَهُ ٱلَّذِى مِن شِيعَتِهِۦ عَلَى ٱلَّذِى مِنۡ عَدُوِّهِۦ فَوَكَزَهُ ۥ مُوسَىٰ فَقَضَىٰ عَلَيۡهِ‌ۖ قَالَ هَـٰذَا مِنۡ عَمَلِ ٱلشَّيۡطَـٰنِ‌ۖ إِنَّهُ ۥ عَدُوٌّ۬ مُّضِلٌّ۬ مُّبِينٌ۬

And he entered the city at a time of unawareness of its people, and he found there two men fighting, – one of his party (his religion – from the Children of Israel), and the other of his foes. The man of his (own) party asked him for help against his foe, so Musa (Moses) struck him with his fist and killed him. He said: “This is of Shaitan‘s (Satan) doing, verily, he is a plain misleading enemy.” [Al-Qasas. 15] [Al-Walaa Wal Baraa. pages 1-14. Publisher Daar Al-Istiqaamah. 1st Edition 1427AH (2006)]

Read: https://abukhadeejah.com/having-alliance-with-the-non-muslims-is-of-two-types-misunderstanding-this-affair-leads-people-astray/

As for Salafiyyah, there is no such thing as a new or modern one.

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Appealing to the conscience of the writer, Yonatan Freeman

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Basics, Contemporary Issues, History of Islam, Mental Health, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Sin.

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

Abdullah Ibn 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 while believing in Allah and the Last Day, and let him treat people as he would love to be treated”. [Ṣaḥiḥ Muslim 1844]

In this article, we will take a moment to discuss the views of Yonatan Freeman, who praises the Zionists while also addressing the loss of life under Netanyahu’s leadership. However, it’s important to note that he does not acknowledge the ongoing genocide and suffering faced by Palestinians due to Netanyahu’s far-right administration in this particular piece. Justice requires us to denounce anyone who unlawfully takes a life, regardless of their background—be it a Zionist, a Muslim, a Hindu, a Rafidi, or others. Next, we will share some of Yonatan’s quotes and provide our thoughts on them.

Yonatan stated: “Since the October 7 massacre, Israel has been undergoing a process of rebirth – both in its internal perception and in the way the world views it”. [end of quote]

Response: Since October 7, the actions of the Zionists have involved war crimes and acts of genocide, aimed at instilling fear and seizing what is not rightfully theirs. Their mindset remains unchanged, as they view themselves as God’s chosen people, which they believe justifies their ongoing brutality under the guise of self-defense. Meanwhile, many around the world perceive the Zionists as mere villains, thieves, and oppressors.

Yonatan stated: “The growing recognition that Israeli actions against Tehran over the past year contributed to the fall of Iran’s ally, Bashar al-Assad, in Syria – as well as the recent decision by The Hague’s International Criminal Court on arrest warrants, which failed to garner significant support in the Western world – should come as no surprise”. [end of quote]

Response: The presence of conflict aside, both the Zionists and the Rafidah are notorious for their questionable conduct. While certain Zionists aspire to expand their territorial claims, subjugating the Palestinian people and frequently invoking the specter of antisemitism to deflect criticism, the Rafidah similarly engage in destabilizing endeavors, often utilizing proxies to further their agenda. As for Netanyahu’s dependence on foreign allies while his Zionist forces perpetuate violence, this reveals a greater faith in human support than reliance on Allah. Those who are truly devout act righteously and place their trust in Allah, while those who persist in wrongdoing lean on worldly support. Ultimately, no one can evade the will of Allah. Allah said:

ٱسْتِكْبَارًا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَكْرَ ٱلسَّيِّئِ وَلَا يَحِيقُ ٱلْمَكْرُ ٱلسَّيِّئُ إِلَّا بِأَهْلِهِۦ فَهَلْ يَنظُرُونَ إِلَّا سُنَّتَ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ فَلَن تَجِدَ لِسُنَّتِ ٱللَّهِ تَبْدِيلًا وَلَن تَجِدَ لِسُنَّتِ ٱللَّهِ تَحْوِيلًا
أَوَلَمْ يَسِيرُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ فَيَنظُرُوا۟ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَٰقِبَةُ ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ وَكَانُوٓا۟ أَشَدَّ مِنْهُمْ قُوَّةً وَمَا كَانَ ٱللَّهُ لِيُعْجِزَهُۥ مِن شَىْءٍ فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَلَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ عَلِيمًا قَدِيرًا

(They took to flight because of their) arrogance in the land and their plotting of evil. But the evil plot encompasses only him who makes it. Then, can they expect anything (else), but the Sunnah (way of dealing) of the peoples of old? So no change will you find in Allah’s Sunnah (way of dealing), and no turning off will you find in Allah’s Sunnah (way of dealing). Have they not travelled in the land, and seen what was the end of those before them, and they were superior to them in power? Allah is not such that anything in the heavens or in the earth escapes Him. Verily, He is All-Knowing, All-Omnipotent. [35:43-44]

It is not particularly astonishing that Netanyahu’s arrest has not garnered widespread support; rather, what is truly surprising is that those who support him have failed to learn from the fate of historical oppressors and their backers, including figures such as Fir’awn, Haman, Namrud, Bukhtanasar, and their allies. Allah, The Exalted, said:

قَدۡ مَڪَرَ ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبۡلِهِمۡ فَأَتَى ٱللَّهُ بُنۡيَـٰنَهُم مِّنَ ٱلۡقَوَاعِدِ فَخَرَّ عَلَيۡہِمُ ٱلسَّقۡفُ مِن فَوۡقِهِمۡ وَأَتَٮٰهُمُ ٱلۡعَذَابُ مِنۡ حَيۡثُ لَا يَشۡعُرُونَ
ثُمَّ يَوۡمَ ٱلۡقِيَـٰمَةِ يُخۡزِيهِمۡ وَيَقُولُ أَيۡنَ شُرَڪَآءِىَ ٱلَّذِينَ كُنتُمۡ تُشَـٰٓقُّونَ فِيہِمۡ‌ۚ قَالَ ٱلَّذِينَ أُوتُواْ ٱلۡعِلۡمَ إِنَّ ٱلۡخِزۡىَ ٱلۡيَوۡمَ وَٱلسُّوٓءَ عَلَى ٱلۡڪَـٰفِرِينَ

Those before them indeed plotted, but Allah struck at the foundation of their building, and then the roof fell down upon them, from above them, and the torment overtook them from directions they did not perceive. Then, on the Day of Resurrection, He will disgrace them and will say: “Where are My (so called) ‘partners’ concerning whom you used to disagree and dispute (with the believers, by defying and disobeying Allah)?” Those who have been given the knowledge (about the Torment of Allah for the disbelievers) will say: “Verily! Disgrace this Day and misery are upon the disbelievers. [An-Nahl. 26-27]

[قَدۡ مَڪَرَ ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبۡلِهِمۡ – Those before them indeed plotted]: The Mufassiroon say that this refers to Namrood who built a tall tower in order to climb – as he claimed – the heavens and fight its inhabitants.

[فَأَتَى ٱللَّهُ بُنۡيَـٰنَهُم مِّنَ ٱلۡقَوَاعِدِ فَخَرَّ عَلَيۡہِمُ ٱلسَّقۡفُ مِن فَوۡقِهِمۡ – but Allah struck at the foundation of their building, and then the roof fell down upon them, from above them]: The Mufassiroon say: Allah sent a wind which flung the top of the tower to the sea and the rest was destroyed. [وَأَتَٮٰهُمُ ٱلۡعَذَابُ مِنۡ حَيۡثُ لَا يَشۡعُرُونَ – and the torment overtook them from directions they did not perceive]: Meaning, from where they thought they were safe. [ثُمَّ يَوۡمَ ٱلۡقِيَـٰمَةِ يُخۡزِيهِمۡ – Then, on the Day of Resurrection, He will disgrace]: Meaning, disgraced with punishment. [1]

[قَدۡ مَڪَرَ ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبۡلِهِمۡ – Those before them indeed plotted]: Meaning plotted against their Messengers, employed various types of tricks in order to reject that which the messengers brought and established gigantic safeguards [by way of arguments, views etc] on their plots. [فَأَتَى ٱللَّهُ بُنۡيَـٰنَهُم مِّنَ ٱلۡقَوَاعِدِ – but Allah struck at the foundation of their building]– Meaning, an affair came to them from its basis and foundation [فَخَرَّ عَلَيۡہِمُ ٱلسَّقۡفُ مِن فَوۡقِهِمۡ – and then the roof fell down upon them, from above them] -Meaning, so what they built became a punishment for them.

[وَأَتَٮٰهُمُ ٱلۡعَذَابُ مِنۡ حَيۡثُ لَا يَشۡعُرُونَ – and the torment overtook them from directions they did not perceive]: Meaning, that is because they thought that such a building will benefit and protect them from punishment, but their punishment occurred from that which they built and established.

This is one the best of parables regarding how Allah nullifies the plots of his enemies, for indeed they pondered and reflected on that which the Messengers brought when they belied them, made up principles and rules for it based on falsehood, referred back to them to reject that which the Messengers came with, employed tricks to bring discomfort to the Messengers and inflict harm on them and those who followed them, but their plot became a source of evil against them, so their plan became their destruction, because their plot was evil as Allah said: [َلَا يَحِيقُ الْمَكْرُ السَّيِّئُ إِلَّا بِأَهْلِهِ – But the evil plot encompasses only him who makes it]. This is in this worldly life and the punishment in the afterlife would be more disgraceful, and due to this Allah said: [ثُمَّ يَوۡمَ ٱلۡقِيَـٰمَةِ يُخۡزِيهِمۡ – Then, on the Day of Resurrection, He will disgrace them]. [2]

Yonatan said: “There has rarely been a moment in Israel’s modern history when most civilized nations not only supported its actions but also appreciated its strength and relied on it for security and economic reasons. This influence is only growing stronger”. [end of quote]

Response: The actions of the Zionists are evident to all, leading many to assess their behavior based on the harsh realities of the destruction and violence they have inflicted. However, this writer views the Zionists in a more positive manner, suggesting that they receive backing from civilized nations due to their power and are seen as essential for economic stability and security. This perspective is not surprising, as historical oppressors, in their fervor for bloodshed and dominance, often proclaimed their superiority in both strength and morality. Allah stated about Fir’awn: Allah said about Fir’awn: [وَقَالَ فِرْعَوْنُ – Fir’aun (Pharaoh) said] – Meaning, with haughtiness and tyranny, whilst deluding his foolish people; [ذَرُونِي أَقْتُلْ مُوسَىٰ وَلْيَدْعُ رَبَّهُ – Leave me to kill Musa (Moses), and let him call his Lord (to stop me from killing him)!]

This was his claim that had it not been for his consideration of the wishes of his people, he would have killed Musa and that (Musa’s) supplication to his Lord would not have prevented him from that. Fir’awn then mentioned what made him want to kill Musa and that he is a sincere adviser to his people, and that he wished to remove mischief from the land. Allaah [The Most High] stated that Fir’awn said: [إِنِّي أَخَافُ أَنْ يُبَدِّلَ دِينَكُمْ أَوْ أَنْ يُظْهِرَ فِي الْأَرْضِ الْفَسَادَ – I fear that he (Musa) may change your religion, or that he may cause mischief to appear in the land!” [Ghaafir 26]

This is the most amazing the affair can be! The most evil one among the creation gives advice to the people against the best among the creation. This is (nothing but) disguised falsehood and propaganda, which cannot seize except the intellects of those (people) about whom Allah stated: [فَاسْتَخَفَّ قَوْمَهُ فَأَطَاعُوهُ ۚ إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوا قَوْمًا فَاسِقِينَ – Thus he Fir’aun (Pharaoh)] befooled and misled his people, and they obeyed him. Verily, they were ever a people who were Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient to Allah).] [Az-Zukhruf 54] [3]

Throughout history, the proud and arrogant figures have consistently turned a blind eye to truth, choosing instead to subjugate those around them. [Refer to Footnote a]

Yonatan stated: “Since the October 7 massacre, Israel has been undergoing a process of rebirth – both in its internal perception and in the way the world views it. The country is simultaneously fighting on seven different fronts, demonstrating impressive military intelligence capabilities and operating a conscription-based military model that critics often claimed was a relic of the past”. [end of quote]

Response: Rather, we remind Yonatan that the situation at hand can be characterised as a series of genocidal actions perpetrated against the Palestinian people by Zionist forces whilst appealing for support – a dynamic that has been witnessed throughout history by tyrants who navigate the complexities of support and opposition. Many have argued that it is not the nation itself that is in conflict, but rather the Zionists and the far-right extremists within their government have used the nation for their own agendas. Their military operations are heavily reliant on the backing of some other nations. May Allah grant the Palestinians relief from this oppression and genocide Ameen.

Yonatan stated: “During this war, Israel is forging a new “manifest destiny” for itself in the international arena: to lead the struggle for freedom, stability, and security – not only in the Middle East but also on the global stage”. [end of quote]

Response: The sentiment evoked by this statement is one of profound ambivalence, oscillating between laughter and tears. Amidst the pervasive corruption observed among the Zionists, the author boldly asserts that they are at the forefront of the global struggle for freedom, a claim that invites skepticism and contemplation. Allah said:

وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمۡ لَا تُفۡسِدُواْ فِى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ قَالُوٓاْ إِنَّمَا نَحۡنُ مُصۡلِحُونَ
أَلَآ إِنَّهُمۡ هُمُ ٱلۡمُفۡسِدُونَ وَلَـٰكِن لَّا يَشۡعُرُونَ

And when it is said to them: ‘’Make not mischief on the earth,” they say: “We are only peacemakers. Verily! They are the ones who make mischief, but they perceive not. [Al-Baqarah 11-12]

Yonatan stated: “While there is a global appreciation for Israel’s resilience, there is also an acknowledgment of the intelligence failure that led to the outbreak of the war, with many comparing it to the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. However, the more compelling comparison lies not in what caused these events but in how they transformed both nations internally and elevated their standing in the world”. [end of quote]

Response: The notion of global appreciation is a fallacy; instead, what exists is a selective admiration from certain individuals and those who follow their path, who have, both directly and indirectly, facilitated the Zionists in their campaign of oppression against the Palestinian people over the past seven decades. [Refer to Footnote b]

The circumstances that precipitated the war are subject to a multitude of interpretations. However, for those of discerning intellect, the pressing issue at present lies not in what the Japanese did in the past but in the ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Zionists. No narrative can be crafted to obscure this reality and aiming to paint a future that is commendable. The actions of the Zionists reveal a deepening moral decay, unless Allah grants relief to the Palestinians. While their deeds may elevate their status among those who share their mindset or among the unsuspecting, for those who grasp the truth, the Zionists are merely compounding their transgressions, all the while amassing wealth. This phenomenon is nothing short of Itidraj. Allah said:

وَالَّذِينَ كَذَّبُوا بِآيَاتِنَا سَنَسْتَدْرِجُهُم مِّنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
وَأُمْلِي لَهُمْ ۚ إِنَّ كَيْدِي مَتِينٌ

Those who reject Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), We shall gradually seize them with punishment in ways they perceive not. And I respite them; certainly My Plan is strong. [7/182-183]

Imam Sufyan Ath-Thawri, may Allah have mercy upon him, said that this means, “Whenever they commit sins, Allah bestows a blessing on them and make them forgetful of seeking forgiveness”. [4]

[سَنَسْتَدْرِجُهُم – We shall gradually seize them with punishment] – by granting them plentiful provision and respite until they think that they will neither be taken to task for their disobedience nor punished, so they increase in disbelief and transgression, and evil upon evil. And through this their punishment is increased and multiplied, so they harm themselves in ways they perceive not. This is why Allah said: [إِنَّ كَيْدِي مَتِينٌ -certainly My Plan is strong] [End of Quote] [5]

Yonatan stated: “In the American case, the attack on Pearl Harbor, which claimed thousands of lives, compelled the United States to abandon its tendency to isolate itself and shy away from international involvement. Under the leadership of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman, the US emerged victorious in World War II, becoming a global superpower and the leader of the democratic world”. [end of quote]

Response: While we did not witness those historical events firsthand, we can assert with certainty that before the conflict erupted between Germany and various nations, including the United States, numerous countries in Africa and Asia remained under the oppressive grip of colonialism. Furthermore, prior to this tumultuous period, certain influential demagogues and ideologues from the UK and the US were subtly facilitating the Zionist movement’s ambitions in Palestine. Also, in the aftermath of Germany’s war with other nations, a new world order emerged. Al-Allamah Salih Aala Ash-Shaikh, may Allah preserve him, stated:

A new world order was created when World War II started, which the Allies won. America triumphed over its enemies, leading to the formation of the United Nations. The term “New World Order” did not come about after the Gulf War; it actually began with ideas and principles that arose after World War II. The Major powers use this term when they want to impose something new on society, people, and nations, regardless of their cultural backgrounds. To exert influence over all nations, the main powerful countries aimed to build a new world order after the war. This influence can be cultural, sometimes shown through strong opinions and freedoms, and at other times, it involves interfering in the matters of nations they want to influence. A document with thirty articles was drafted by the United Nations and included in the new international organisation in 1948. Later, revisions and additions were made to the document, which became known as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. With the additions currently made, this document represents the human rights they advocate. The United Nations and Western nations’ support for human rights is centered on two issues: freedom and intergroup equality. Among the provisos were those that forbade specific kinds of dealings and limited the state’s authority over its citizens. Many nations’ affairs were meddled with and dictated by Western nations and the UN; consequently, some nations’ reputations may be damaged as a result of what they failed to do. Due to meddling in their lives, questioning them about what they did to obtain these freedoms, and bringing up specific instances, the interference may be more pronounced. The Declaration of Human Rights has its own circumstances and motivations, as well as goals that support the principles of the main colonial empires. [6]

Yonatan stated: “Similarly, Israel is now undergoing a profound transformation. The Israel-Hamas War is solidifying Jerusalem’s position in the global arena while uniting the Israeli public in its cause. Instead of seeing an exodus, the country has witnessed long lines of those signing up for combat service. The Israeli economy has proven to be both stable and adaptable, establishing local production lines despite the extensive manpower diverted to reserve duty”. [end of quote]

Response: It is undeniable that the actions of Hamas are indefensible in the eyes of any rational individual; nevertheless, it is essential to recognize that Hamas serves as a tool for the Far-right agenda. Read: https://www.abuiyaad.com/w/hamas-israeli-right

Those who stand in support of the Zionists in their acts against the Palestinians, while labeling such actions as unity, are engaging in a union steeped in sin and wrongdoing. Without divine guidance from Allah, this form of unity will ultimately lead to malevolence in the afterlife, where they will turn against one another, as Allah has stated:

يَوْمَ تُقَلَّبُ وُجُوهُهُمْ فِى ٱلنَّارِ يَقُولُونَ يَٰلَيْتَنَآ أَطَعْنَا ٱللَّهَ وَأَطَعْنَا ٱلرَّسُولَا۠
وَقَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَآ إِنَّآ أَطَعْنَا سَادَتَنَا وَكُبَرَآءَنَا فَأَضَلُّونَا ٱلسَّبِيلَا۠
رَبَّنَآ ءَاتِهِمْ ضِعْفَيْنِ مِنَ ٱلْعَذَابِ وَٱلْعَنْهُمْ لَعْنًا كَبِيرًا

On the Day when their faces will be turned over in the Fire, they will say: “Oh, would that we had obeyed Allah and obeyed the Messenger (Muhammad).”And they will say: “Our Lord! Verily, we obeyed our chiefs and our great ones, and they misled us from the (Right) Way. Our Lord! give them double torment and curse them with a mighty curse!” [33: 66-68]

Yonatan stated: “On the diplomatic front, Israel’s position has only grown stronger. The democratic world continues to cooperate with Jerusalem, purchasing military technologies and even sending direct aid. Arab countries that joined the Abraham Accords remain invested in weakening Iran, understanding that such efforts could advance normalization processes with Israel. Not a single Arab country has broken off its relations with Israel since the war’s outbreak”. [end of quote]

Response: Countries require diplomatic relations, irrespective of their counterparts. The Messenger established peace and forged treaties even with the most aggressive idolators. The Muslim governments that enter into these Accords do so with a focus on what they perceive as advantageous for their own states, and the Muslim leaders are permitted to engage in such treaties. Read: Are Treaties With The Jews, the State of ‘Israel’ and other Non-Muslims Permitted? Is it Allegiance? Is it Apostasy? https://abukhadeejah.com/treaties-with-the-non-muslims-do-they-necessitate-allegiance/

The Rafidah, much like the Zionists, share a commonality in their role as agents of corruption upon this earth. Despite their nefarious actions, they are also in need of diplomatic ties with others.

Yonatan stated: “Given this momentum, Israel today enjoys broad legitimacy in continuing its struggle against Iran and its proxies. The international community recognizes that Israel is not only a primary victim of these threats but also the most experienced nation in combating them”. [end of quote]

Response: It is indisputable that every individual, including the Zionists, possesses an inherent right to exist within the the human race. Nevertheless, the Zionists will forever be devoid of legitimacy in light of their decades-long oppression of the Palestinians, regardless of the consensus among those who may condone their actions. As for the Rafidah and their affiliates, their reputation is well established in the Ummah. [Refer to Footnote c]

Yonatan stated: “Undoubtedly, the war is expected to be long and will exact a heavy price on Israel’s home front. Yet, as time passes, more nations are likely to join an Israeli-led coalition against Iran. When the war ends – on Israel’s terms and timeline – the Jewish state will have transformed fundamentally. The perception of Israel as limited in the political arena or incapable of leading global initiatives will dissipate. From now on, the decisions made in Jerusalem will hold as much weight – if not more – as those made in Washington, London, or Berlin. The world will stop viewing Israel as a problem-maker and begin seeing it as a problem-solver. At a time when America’s presence in the international arena appears to be waning, opportunities are emerging for Israel to assert its strength and play a pivotal role in regions previously beyond its reach”. [end of quote]

Response: First, we remind Yonatan that Allah said: [لِلَّهِ ٱلْأَمْرُ مِن قَبْلُ وَمِنۢ بَعْدُ – The decision of the matter, before and after is only with Allah] [30:4]

The divine will of Allah governs all affairs based on perfect knowledge, wisdom and justice. He alone determines the duration of this conflict and the significant toll it exacts on all involved. May the actions of Muslim leaders be directed towards the ultimate good for Islam and its followers, and may Allah safeguard the Muslim nations from the threats posed by the Zionists and the Rafidah. The attainment of strength and influence is only in the hands of Allah. Furthermore, history has shown that even the most oppressive empires, once at the pinnacle of power and influence, were ultimately brought to ruin. Allah said:

أَوَلَمْ يَسِيرُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ فَيَنظُرُوا كَيْفَ كَانَ عَاقِبَةُ الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ ۚ كَانُوا أَشَدَّ مِنْهُمْ قُوَّةً وَأَثَارُوا الْأَرْضَ وَعَمَرُوهَا أَكْثَرَ مِمَّا عَمَرُوهَا وَجَاءَتْهُمْ رُسُلُهُم بِالْبَيِّنَاتِ ۖ فَمَا كَانَ اللَّهُ لِيَظْلِمَهُمْ وَلَٰكِن كَانُوا أَنفُسَهُمْ يَظْلِمُونَ
ثُمَّ كَانَ عَاقِبَةَ الَّذِينَ أَسَاءُوا السُّوأَىٰ أَن كَذَّبُوا بِآيَاتِ اللَّهِ وَكَانُوا بِهَا يَسْتَهْزِئُونَ

Do they not travel in the land, and see what was the end of those before them? They were superior to them in strength, and they tilled the earth and populated it in greater numbers than these (pagans) have done, and there came to them their Messengers with clear proofs. Surely, Allah wronged them not, but they used to wrong themselves. Then evil was the end of those who did evil, because they belied the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, Messengers, etc.) of Allah and made mock of them. [30: 9-10]

Yonatan said: “The blue-and-white flag will not only symbolize a Jewish state but also embody a vision of hope and democracy. Israel will not merely rediscover its destiny; it will position itself as an inspiring leader on the global stage”. [end of quote]

Response: The ambitions of the writer resonate with those of countless individuals who have stood by their nations while simultaneously witnessing the oppression of others. Why has Yonatan failed to address in this article the tragic loss of over 40,000 Palestinian lives, many of whom lie buried beneath the rubble, all under the guise of self-defense? Why has he not denounced the genocidal rhetoric employed by Netanyahu and certain supporters? [Refer to Footnote d]

As for the people who possess the least decency, they unequivocally condemn all who, whether Muslim or non-Muslim, take the lives of innocent and defenseless women, children, and non-combatants, irrespective of the justifications offered by oppressors or the support and propaganda disseminated in political arenas and the media. Such actions are nothing short of hubris and arrogance, and those who embody such traits will find no success in the Hereafter. Allah stated: [تِلْكَ ٱلدَّارُ ٱلْءَاخِرَةُ نَجْعَلُهَا لِلَّذِينَ لَا يُرِيدُونَ عُلُوًّا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَلَا فَسَادًا وَٱلْعَٰقِبَةُ 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]. [28:83]

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Footnote a:
https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2022/01/26/bad-behaviour-obstinacy-lies-and-plotting-of-the-majority-of-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%92%d9%85%d9%8e%d9%84%d9%8e%d8%a3%d9%8f-throughout-human-history/

Footnote b:

The Initial Rise and Gradual Impact of Christian Zionism on Some European Political Decision-makers


https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2024/10/08/an-overview-of-christian-zionism-in-america-since-the-arrival-of-the-puritans/

Footnote c: Uncovering the Hidden Realities of Hizbollah:
https://abuiyaad.com/r/hidden-realities-hizbollah

Footnote d:
https://abuiyaad.com/a/amalekite-genocide-doctrine-gaza
https://abuiyaad.com/a/slaughtering-children-holy-war/print
https://www.abuiyaad.com/a/pharoah-slaughtering-babies

[1]: An Excerpt from ‘Zaadul Maseer Fee Ilmit Tafseer’ By Imaam Ibnul Jawzi, may Allah have mercy upon him.

[2]: An Excerpt from Tafseer as-Sadi

[3] An Excerpt from Tafseer As-Sadi

[4] Al-Mukhallisiyaat 2352

[5] An Excerpt from ‘Tafseer As-Sadi

[6] https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2024/10/31/an-overview-and-general-examination-of-certain-implications-of-human-rights/

Are There Three Monotheistic Religions In The World?

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Aqeedah (Creed & Belief), Basics, Bid'ah (Innovation), Contemporary Issues, Da'wah - Calling To Islam, History of Islam, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Monotheism - Tawheed, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Prophets, Purification of The Soul, Qur'aan, Shirk, Sin, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

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

Allah, The Most High, said:

وَمَن يَبْتَغِ غَيْرَ ٱلْإِسْلَٰمِ دِينًا فَلَن يُقْبَلَ مِنْهُ وَهُوَ فِى ٱلْءَاخِرَةِ مِنَ ٱلْخَٰسِرِينَ

And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers. [Aal Imran 85]

إِنَّ ٱلدِّينَ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْإِسْلَٰمُ وَمَا ٱخْتَلَفَ ٱلَّذِينَ أُوتُوا۟ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ إِلَّا مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا جَآءَهُمُ ٱلْعِلْمُ بَغْيًۢا بَيْنَهُمْ وَمَن يَكْفُرْ بِـَٔايَٰتِ ٱللَّهِ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ سَرِيعُ ٱلْحِسَابِ

Truly, the religion with Allah is Islam. Those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians) did not differ except, out of mutual jealousy, after knowledge had come to them. And whoever disbelieves in the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah, then surely, Allah is Swift in calling to account. [Aal Imran 19]

مَا كَانَ إِبْرَٰهِيمُ يَهُودِيًّا وَلَا نَصْرَانِيًّا وَلَٰكِن كَانَ حَنِيفًا مُّسْلِمًا وَمَا كَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُشْرِكِينَ
إِنَّ أَوْلَى ٱلنَّاسِ بِإِبْرَٰهِيمَ لَلَّذِينَ ٱتَّبَعُوهُ وَهَٰذَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَٱللَّهُ وَلِىُّ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ

Ibrahim (Abraham) was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was a true Muslim Hanifa (Islamic Monotheism – to worship none but Allah Alone) and he was not of the idolators. Verily, among mankind who have the best claim to Ibrahim (Abraham) are those who followed him, and this Prophet (Muhammad) and those who have believed (Muslims). And Allah is the Wali (Protector and Helper) of the believers. [Aal Imran 67-68]

There Three Monotheistic Religions In The World

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A Straightforward Discussion With The Intellect

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Basics, Contemporary Issues, Da'wah - Calling To Islam, Deviated Groups, Sects and Parties, Hadaadis, Innovations In Islam (Bidah), Khawaarij, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Pearls of Wisdom, Purification of The Soul, Qur'aan, Refutations, Scholars of Islam, Shi'a, Sin, Sufis, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

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

Everyone Is Given Their Share of Intelligence

Imam al-Barbahaaree, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, “Intellect is inborn”. Al-Allamah Ahmad Bin Yahyah An-Najmee, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

Meaning, it [i.e. intellect] is brought forth together with the person, and it develops and increases as he [the person] grows. So, the intellect starts as something small, then become greater together with its possessor. There is no doubt that the intellects vary based on that which Allaah bestowed on every person. And indeed in the Qur’an Allah [The Mighty and Majestic] praised the people of (sound) intellect. [1]

Learning From Childhood Through Experience and Analogy

Al-Allamah Abdur Rahman Bin Yahyah al-Mu’allimee, may Allah have mercy upon him,

It is well known that an individual enters the world devoid of knowledge; however, they possess the inherent capacity to experience sensations such as pain. For instance, when subjected to a pinch, the individual perceives pain as a direct response. This sensation has been present since the moment the soul was instilled within them (refer to footnote a); nonetheless, it does not equate to knowledge. Additionally, there exists an innate disposition that enables the infant to grasp the mother’s breast and engage in suckling.

Allah, The Mighty and Majestic, said: [وَٱللَّهُ أَخۡرَجَكُم مِّنۢ بُطُونِ أُمَّهَـٰتِكُمۡ لَا تَعۡلَمُونَ شَيۡـًٔ۬ا – And Allah has brought you out from the wombs of your mothers while you know nothing]. [An-Nahl. 78]

Following birth, an individual begins to percieve physical objects through sensory experiences, which progressively enhances through the process of analogy, or the comparison of one entity or circumstance to another. It becomes customary for the mother to lift her child from the cradle when she intends to breastfeed. As this action is repeated, the child comes to understand—through analogy—that being lifted from the cradle signifies the opportunity for breastfeeding. One may observe the child crying when hungry, remaining quiet when removed from the cradle, and then resuming crying if breastfeeding does not occur thereafter. This illustrates how general knowledge is cultivated through the perception of tangible items and the use of analogy, which is further reinforced by repetition. This process can be described as Istiqraa (examination, scrutiny, and extrapolation).

Through the observation of tangible objects and the use of analogy, the fundamental causes are imprinted in both the mind and the heart. This includes the understanding that existence and non-existence cannot coexist, that a whole is greater than its individual parts, and that an event requires a cause to come into being. What is meant is that he perceives either through sensory experience or through analogical reasoning based on sensory input. The intellect engages with tangible items and analogies, evaluating whether a situation is definitively correct, likely, incorrect, or possible. This understanding remains with an individual throughout their life; however, as one matures, acquires knowledge, engages in reasoning, and reflects, their understanding deepens. This growth is facilitated by the multitude of tangible experiences accessible through the senses, enhancing their capacity for analogy and strengthening their intellectual faculties.

When another individual is present in your home, you can ascertain their presence by either observing them or hearing their voice, as well as through tactile sensations or the recognition of their scent. Based on your prior experiences, you come to the conclusion that this entity is indeed a human being; the shape, voice, or the physical object you have interacted with, along with its scent, all indicate a human being. Furthermore, through additional reasoning, you identify this individual as a specific person, recognising that the shape, voice, tangible object, and scent correspond to that particular individual.

You may leave your room unoccupied and return shortly thereafter to discover that an incident has occurred within. From your prior reasoning and intellectual assessment, you deduce that an event must have caused this situation. If you seek to understand the underlying reason, you engage in an investigation based on your earlier deductions. It is possible that a piece of paper has shifted due to a gust of wind. Alternatively, a book may have been placed precariously, and upon observing its fall, you contemplate that its instability, caused by its considerable weight, led it to gradually lean until it ultimately toppled. Furthermore, if an object was suspended by a frail string that eventually broke, you reflect on the fact that due to the weight of the object, its strength weakened until it snapped (completely).

If a container holding food was positioned securely but subsequently fell, one might conclude that a mouse, a cat, or a similar creature had forcefully jumped onto it, causing the fall. In the case where a container of light food was removed from atop a table and relocated to another table at a distance, and a monkey was present in the house or nearby, it could be inferred that the monkey was the cause of the movement. Furthermore, if a heavy box was initially placed on the ground but later found in a different location, one would likely assume that a person had entered and moved it, recognising that this individual is alive and capable of such an action. Lastly, if multiple items within a room were rearranged from their original positions into a more organised and aesthetically pleasing arrangement, it would indicate that the individual responsible possesses a level of wisdom commensurate with the skills necessary to achieve such an arrangement.

If the room was secured from within, and you approached the door, fully aware that no one could have entered after your arrival, yet upon your return, you discovered that the luggage had been rearranged in a manner that was more imaginative and refined than its previous state; you would then consider one of two scenarios: either there exists an individual with capabilities that surpass the ordinary, who managed to enter the room through an unconventional means; or there is a being present, alive, knowledgeable, and possessing wisdom that exceeds that of any human or other species you have encountered. Thus, you came to recognise this being’s existence by drawing parallels with the existence of tangible entities that can be sensed, as well as by comprehending the qualities associated with it. [2]

The Intellect Is Not The Basis Through Which Right and Wrong Are Determined

Ahmad Ibn Aasim Al-Antaakiy, may Allah have mercy upon him, said,

“The most beneficial intellect is the one that makes you acknowledge the blessings Allah, aids you to be grateful and oppose (evil) desires”. [3]

Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

“Everyone with a bit of (sound) intellect knows that the corruption of the world and its ruin occurs due to giving precedence to opinion over the divine revelation and (evil) desires over sound intellect. These two corrupt motives are not entrenched in a heart except that its destruction becomes inevitable nor in a nation except that its affairs are completely corrupted”. [4]

Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated:

It has been asserted that the distancing of Iblees (from Allah’s Mercy) is due to a false interpretation. He made an analogy and prioritised this analogy over the divine tex. He made a false interpretation about himself and that his rational reasoning takes precedence over the command to prostrate, (claiming), “I am better than him (i.e., Adam).” He argued that a virtuous being should not submit to one who possesses greater virtue, hastily stating, “You created me from fire, while him You created from clay.” He throught that this analogy that resembled truth, even thought it is false, will benefit his false interpretation, thus he became the leader for all – until the day of Judgement- who makes a false interpretation of the texts of the revelations. How many peiople in this world are followers of tghis cursed leader!

If you contemplate the majority of those doubts that are crafted to appear as truths by the misguided interpreters of texts and seeking to invalidate them, it becomes evident that these doubts bear a resemblance to those of Iblees which he attempts to present as truth. For instance, an individual asserts, “If the intellect and divine text are in conflict, prioritise the intellect.” This assertion serves as the foundation for a principle that he employs to dismiss the revealed texts, which he alleges contradict reason, much like Iblees argued that a rational argument was at odds with the command to perform Sujud. This doubt arose from his arrogance, which obstructed his acceptance of the clear revelations. Similarly, it is observed that every erroneous challenger of the revealed texts does so out of pride. Allah [The Exalted] stated:

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يُجَـٰدِلُونَ فِىٓ ءَايَـٰتِ ٱللَّهِ بِغَيۡرِ سُلۡطَـٰنٍ أَتَٮٰهُمۡۙ إِن فِى صُدُورِهِمۡ إِلَّا ڪِبۡرٌ۬ مَّا هُم بِبَـٰلِغِيهِۚ فَٱسۡتَعِذۡ بِٱللَّهِۖ إِنَّهُ ۥ هُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلۡبَصِيرُ

Verily, those who dispute about the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah, without any authority having come to them, there is nothing else in their breasts except pride [to accept you (Muhammad ) as a Messenger of Allah and to obey you]. They will never have it (i.e. Prophethood which Allah has bestowed upon you). So seek refuge in Allah (O Muhammad from the arrogants). Verily, it is He Who is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer. [Ghafir. 56] [5]

Imam Abdul Azeez Bin Baz, may Allah have mercy upon him, was asked: Shaikh, are the ones who depend on their intellects to understand many of the affairs of the religion considered mistaken?

Answer: It is imperative for him not to rely solely on his intellect; instead, he should engage in the study of texts and depend on the divine revelations from Allah’s speech and those of His Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, as they provide guidance and direction towards good. The intellect can right or wrong. The sects that oppose Ahlus Sunnah faced destruction primarily due to their intellects. They thought that they had good intellects and that their intellects arrived at correct conclusions, which led them to oppose the established texts with stagnant intellects. What made the Jahmiyyah to deny the Perfect Names and Attributes of Allah, if not their erroneous intellects? Similarly, what caused the Mutazilah to reject Allah’s attributes and assert that sinners (who are not guilty of major Shirk and Kufr) would remain in the fire eternally, if not their corrupt intellects? The same applies to their followers who utter this same speech. What led the Khawaarij to declare that those who commit sins are disbelievers – that the sinner is a disbeliever and will remain in the fire forever, except due to their corrupt intellects. Likewise, this is the case regarding other than them amongst the proponents of Bidah. The intellects which they depend upon destroyed them because they thought that their intellects are safe, sound, good and infallible, whereas that is not the case; rather it is not infallible – commits mistakes a lot. However, they hold a good suspicion of their intellects and an evil suspicion of the texts, thus they were destroyed.

It is obligatory to harbour a good suspicion of the (divine) texts and an evil suspicion of the intellect, and to submit the intellects to the (divine) texts. The (divine) texts are infallible if their chain of transmission are established to be authentic. As for the intellects, they are fallible. A person is susceptible to mistakes, shortcoming and desires. As for the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, what he conveyed from Allah is infallible. Likewise, the Qur’an is infallible- the speech of Allah. Therefore, it is obligatory that the Qur’an and Sunnah passes a judgement on your intellect and that you give precedence to the Qur’an and Sunnah over your intellect- over the intellect of the Shaikh, the Mashaayikh, your forefathers, ancestors and all the people. The (divine) texts are given precedence over all the intellects. [6]

Allah [The Most High] says:

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لَا تُقَدِّمُوا بَيْنَ يَدَيِ اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ ۖ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لَا تَرْفَعُوا أَصْوَاتَكُمْ فَوْقَ صَوْتِ النَّبِيِّ

O you who believe! Do not put (yourselves) forward before Allah and His Messenger, and fear Allah. Verily! Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing. O you who believe! Raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet. [Al-Hujuraat. 1-2]

Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

When it is the case that Allah forbade (us) from giving precedence to (ourselves) over the Messenger, then which type of giving precedence to oneself over the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, can be more severe than giving precedence to one’s intellect over the revelation he was sent with? Many of the pious predecessors stated (that this Ayah means) “Do not say anything (about the religion) until the Messenger speaks and do not act until he commands you”. The most disobedient person amongst the people and the worst with regards to giving precedence to himself over the Messenger is that one who gives precedence to his intellect or the intellect of another person over the revelation the Messenger was sent with. When it is the case that Allah has forbidden them from raising their voices above the voice of the Messenger, how about raising their intellects above the statements of the Messenger and the revelation he came with?! [7]

Imam Abdul Azeez Bin Baz, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

In this great Surah, there are lofty benefits and rulings. The Muslims are greatly in need of understanding (it), being conscious of it and take benefit from it. In the first part, there is a warning against putting oneself forward before Allah and His Messenger and that which is obligated to the People of Iman is that they are to be followers and not innovators in the religion, and not to put themselves forward before Allah and His Messenger. The people of knowledge say (that this ayah means): “Do not speak until you are commanded by Allah and His Messenger, and do not act until the Messenger acts and legislates; do not put (yourselves) forward before him with either speech or action, (but) be you followers of that which has been prescribed for you and made clear in the (Islamic) legislation. This is the way the people of Iman – they do not innovate acts of worship and rulings in Allah’s Shariah.

[وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيم – And fear Allah. Verily! Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing]. Allah hears their statements and nothing is hidden from Him with regards to your state of affairs. He hears the statements of the slaves and He knows their state of affairs. He knows what you do, the truth you utter and other than it- in other words, be mindful of Him and be warned about (disobeying Him) because nothing is hidden from Him. He hears and He knows your state of affairs. Therefore, it is obligated to you to be followers, and not innovators in Allah’s Shariah. [8]

Listen to Lecture by Shaikh Abu Iyaad -may Allah preserve him
Atheism – Causes and Cures
https://islamtees.uk/2022/01/09/video-atheism-causes-and-cures-by-ustadh-abu-iyaad-amjad-rafiq/

[1] Irshaad As-Saaree Fee Sharh as-Sunnah Lil-Barbahaaree. 155. Daarul Minhaaj 1430AH (2009)]

[2] Aathaar Ash-Shaikh Al-Allaamah Abdur Rahmaan Bin Yahyah Al-Mu’allimee. 5/7-11

[3] Seerah As-Salaf As-Saaliheen. 1/1073. Chapter: A mention of the At’baa at-Taabi’een

[4] I’lam Al-Muwaqqi’een 1/67-69

[5] An Excerpt from ‘As-Sawaa’iq Al-Mursalah 1/371-372

[6]https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/28730/%D9%8A%D8%AC%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7-%D9%8A%D8%B9%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%B9%D9%82%D9%84%D9%87-%D8%A8%D9%84-%D9%8A%D8%B9%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B5. Paraphrased]

[7] An Excerpt from Al-Wabil As-Sayyib’ page 21

[8] An Excerpt from Al-Fawaa-id al-Ilmiyyah Min Ad-Durar Al-Baaziyyah: page: 391-392; Vol: 4. Publisher: Dar Ar-Risaalah 1st ed 1430AH (Year 2009)]

Attributing Disorder and Turmoil to Salafiyyah – A Brief Rebuttal to Ephrem Kossaify

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Aqeedah (Creed & Belief), Contemporary Issues, Deviated Callers & Individuals, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Refutations, Scholars of Islam, Sin, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

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

Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Verily, a slave (of Allah) may utter a word which pleases Allah without giving it much importance, and because of that Allah will raise him to degrees (of reward): a slave (of Allah) may utter a word (carelessly) which displeases Allah without thinking of its gravity and because of that he will be thrown into the Hell-Fire.” [Sahih Al-Bukhari 6478]

This hadith serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers associated with our speech and the repercussions of talking without knowledge or reverence for Allah. Ephrem Kossaify displayed a troubling and hazardous lack of understanding regarding Salafiyyah while discussing issues of white supremacy, racism, and the murder of George Floyd in the following manner:

“It could be that those Arabs who say white nationalism is America’s greatest peril are in fact exposing their own anxieties about ethnicity, sectarianism and violent extremism. “Islamic extremism, be it in its Salafist or Muslim Brotherhood versions, uses force to change the world view, starting in their own country, and expanding to include infidels of other nations. Look what just happened in France,” El-Hady said, referring to Samuel Paty, a teacher who was beheaded near his school on Oct. 6 for showing cartoons of Prophet Muhammad in class. The perpetrator, an 18-year-old ethnic Chechen named Abdullakh Anzorov, is alleged to have had ties to Islamic extremist groups abroad. “These terrorist organizations that have plagued the Arab world are much more dangerous than white nationalism,” said El-Hady]. [source: Arab News. October 26, 2020, EPHREM KOSSAIFY. Updated 27 October 2020]

We begin by reminding this audacious slanderer of Salafiyyah about the seriousness of making uninformed judgments on religious issues. Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

Since the true followers of the Prophets and the adherents of the Prophetic Sunnah are those who possess knowledge and justice, their discourse towards unbelievers and proponents of religious innovations must be based on knowledge and justice rather than conjecture and what the soul desires. And because of this, the Prophet [peace be upon him and blessings of Allah be upon him] said: “The judges are three: one will go to Paradise and two to Hell. A man who knows the truth and judges with it will enter paradise; a man who knows the truth but judges with the opposite of it will enter the fire, and a man who judges for the people based on ignorance will enter the fire”. [Abu Dawud 3573]

And if it is the case that the person who judges between people over matters of wealth, blood (such as murder cases, physical assault, etc.), and honour will burn in hell if he is not a just scholar, then what about the person who renders judgements on creeds, religions, the fundamentals of belief, divine knowledge, and the broad fundamental principles relating to many subject subjects without knowledge or fairness, as is the case with those who advocate for religious innovations and desires – those who adhere to ambiguous, dubious topics, disregard the unambiguous texts that the Prophets [peace and blessings of Allah be upon them] transmitted, cling to issues that are vaguely related through analogy and opinion, and then present issues whose differences cannot be equated or reconciled. [Al-Jawaabus Saheeh 1/26-30]

Furthermore, it is unnecessary to engage in discussions surrounding white supremacy, racism, and terrorism, as any reasonable individual recognizes the profound immorality inherent in these ideologies. Ephrem’s perilous ignorance and misguided assertions led him to draw unfounded parallels between Salafiyyah and the methods employed by terrorists. However, this slander is far from novel; it represents a familiar strategy employed by many secularists, Zionists, demagogues, journalists, rabble-rousers and their cohorts, aimed at undermining the legitimacy of Salafiyyah. Thus, it is imperative that we illuminate the misconceptions held by this charlatan and others who seek to obscure the true essence of Salafiyyah. Saudi Salafi Scholar, Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah preserve him, stated:

The creed and methodologies of the kharijites somewhat influenced the political groups that emerged during this era. And as a result, they do not place any value on matters other than politics, do not care about improving the Ummah’s situation through (sound) creed and knowledge, and do not consider matters pertaining to the Ummah’s return to the Book, the Sunnah, and the piety and steadfastness that the pious predecessors were upon in all aspects of the Religion. Rather, they make the Ummah more corrupt in creed and conduct. Thus, you see them waging war against the scholars (i.e. the upright scholars) and the people who (truly) follow the Qur’an and the Sunnah while pledging loyalty to those who promote misguidance and innovation in religion. They set up false goals and catchphrases for proponents of misguidance and innovations in religion, and among them are Sayyid Qutb and his followers, who adopted the creed, methodology, and political views of the Khawarij, the Rawafid, the Mu’tazilah, and the Jahmiyyah, particularly when it comes to the topic of Takfir based on oppression and ignorance. He said that all human societies are ignorant pre-Islamic societies, with the Muslim Ummah being the worse in their apostasy and state of pre-Islamic ignorance. Later, the Baatiniyyah path was added to this (methodology of his, such as) assassinations, and blowing up (buildings, people, etc.). Then, on the basis of a daring conspiracy against the leaders (of the Salafi Methodology), his adherents claim to represent the Salafi Methodology. As a result, if you are aware of this, you will be able to identify the treacherous ones and know that the Salafi Methodology is free from this kind of Takfir and devastation. If you are aware of this, it would be equivalent to an act of evident oppression when the Raafidah, the secularists, and the rationalists attribute (false) Takfir, and destruction to the Salafi methodology.  (1)

Saudi Salafi Scholar, Al-Allamah Saaleh Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, stated:

“Salafiyyah is to follow the path of Salafus Saalih (The pious predecessors) – the companions of Muhammad, the followers of Muhammad’s companions and the virtuous generations. Allah [The Most High] said: [وَٱلسَّـٰبِقُونَ ٱلۡأَوَّلُونَ مِنَ ٱلۡمُهَـٰجِرِينَ وَٱلۡأَنصَارِ وَٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّبَعُوهُم بِـإِحۡسَـٰنٍ۬ رَّضِىَ ٱللَّهُ عَنۡہُمۡ وَرَضُواْ عَنۡهُ -And the first to embrace Islaam of the Muhaajiroon (those who migrated from Makkah to Al-Madinah) and the Ansaar (the citizens of Al-Madinah who helped and gave aid to the Muhaajiroon) and also those who followed them exactly (in Faith). Allaah is well-pleased with them as they are well-pleased with Him]. [9:100]

Allah [The Most High] said about Muhammad’s companions:

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَهَاجَرُواْ وَجَـٰهَدُواْ بِأَمۡوَٲلِهِمۡ وَأَنفُسِہِمۡ فِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَاوَواْ وَّنَصَرُوٓاْ أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ بَعۡضُہُمۡ أَوۡلِيَآءُ بَعۡضٍ۬‌ۚ

Verily, those who believed, and emigrated and strove hard and fought with their property and their lives in the Cause of Allah as well as those who gave (them) asylum and help, – these are (all) allies to one another [8:72] until Allah stated: [وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ مِنۢ بَعۡدُ وَهَاجَرُواْ وَجَـٰهَدُواْ مَعَكُمۡ فَأُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ مِنكُمۡ‌ۚ – And those who believed afterwards, and emigrated and strove hard along with you, (in the Cause of Allaah) they are of you]. [8:75]

Allah said in Surah Al-Hashar:

لِلۡفُقَرَآءِ ٱلۡمُهَـٰجِرِينَ ٱلَّذِينَ أُخۡرِجُواْ مِن دِيَـٰرِهِمۡ وَأَمۡوَٲلِهِمۡ يَبۡتَغُونَ فَضۡلاً۬ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَرِضۡوَٲنً۬ا وَيَنصُرُونَ ٱللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ ۥۤ‌ۚ أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ هُمُ ٱلصَّـٰدِقُونَ
وَٱلَّذِينَ تَبَوَّءُو ٱلدَّارَ وَٱلۡإِيمَـٰنَ مِن قَبۡلِهِمۡ يُحِبُّونَ مَنۡ هَاجَرَ إِلَيۡہِمۡ

(And there is also a share in this booty) for the poor emigrants, who were expelled from their homes and their property, seeking Bounties from Allaah and to please Him. And helping Allaah (i.e. helping His religion) and His Messenger (Muhammad). Such are indeed the truthful (to what they say); And those who, before them, had homes (in Al-Madinah) and had adopted the Faith, love those who emigrate to them.” [59:8-9]- up until His [The Most High] statement:

[وَٱلَّذِينَ جَآءُو مِنۢ بَعۡدِهِمۡ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا ٱغۡفِرۡ لَنَا وَلِإِخۡوَٲنِنَا ٱلَّذِينَ سَبَقُونَا بِٱلۡإِيمَـٰنِ – And those who came after them say: “Our Lord! Forgive us and our brethren who have preceded us in Faith]. 59:10

The Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “This ummah will split into seventy-three sects; all of them will enter the fire except one. They said, ‘Which is that (saved sects) O Messenger of Allaah?’ He replied, ‘Those who are upon that which I and my companions are upon today’. The Prophet said, ‘Adhere to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly guided Khulafaa after me’. (see footnote a)

We are required to adhere to the Salafiyyah Methodology, and we must give up any other approaches that go against it. Salafiyyah is the Methodology that has been obligated on us to follow and we are to abandon all other methodologies that are in opposition to it. The adherents to Salafiyyah are the saved sect, Ahlus Sunnah Wal-Jamaa’ah, and they are the aided group till the Day of Judgement. May Allaah include us among them.  However, in order for a Muslim to adhere to this methodology, they must be aware of its basics. And to avoid the various methodologies that are in conflict with Salafiyyah, (one) must be aware of them.

As a result, Salafiyyah on the path of the pious predecessors must be (adopted) on the basis of knowledge and discernment. It is insufficient for a person to identify as Salafi while being either unaware of or opposed to it. Allaah [The Most High] said: [ وَٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّبَعُوهُم بِـإِحۡسَـٰنٍ۬ – And also those who followed them exactly (in Faith)].

They follow them (i.e. the pious predecessors) based on knowledge, never engaging in either extreme or negligent behaviour. They don’t overstate the case or fail to give it its due, unlike those who identify with the four imams’ schools of law (Abu Haneefah, Maalik, Shaafi’ee, and Ahmad), although disagreeing with them on matters of creed and worship. And like the one who ascribes to the path of the pious predecessors, however, he either declares Muslims to be unbelievers or rebels against Muslim rulers, or he takes further steps in the direction of extremism.  This person is not a Salafi; instead, he is referred to as a Khaariji or a Mutazili. Or like the person who claims to follow the methodology of the pious predecessors but agrees with the Mur’ji’a’s stance on the subject matter of Eemaan and Kufr. This isn’t Salafiyyah. Therefore, it is imperative to pay attention to this matter and avoid combining the Salafi methodology with other methodologies that are opposed to it and then declaring that all of these methodologies, including the Salafi methodology, are not from Islam. This is careless speech and oppressive judgement, and it amounts to deceiving the people. (2)

The elucidations provided by Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi and Al-Allamah Salih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve them, are undeniably ample to dispel the nefarious allegations put forth by the deceitful and audacious Ephrem Kossaify. May Allah guide him or protect us from his slanders Amin.

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Footnote a: https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2022/06/09/the-jews-divided-into-seventy-one-sects-the-christians-divided-into-seventy-two-sects/

Regarding the Muslim Brotherhood, their situation is well known. Click here to read. By Shaikh Abu Iyad (may Allah preserve him): [The other hidden face of the so-called “Muslim Brotherhood”: http://www.ikhwanis.com/authors/Abu.Iyaad.cfm ]

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[1] An Excerpt from Shaikh Rabee’s Book Titled: (من هم الإرهابيون) pages 104-105
[2] An Excerpt from Al-Bayaan Li-Akh’taa’I Ba’dil Kuttaab. 2/173-174

Some verses of the Qur’an regarding wind

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

Allah [The Exalted] said:

وَمِنۡ ءَايَـٰتِهِۦۤ أَن يُرۡسِلَ ٱلرِّيَاحَ مُبَشِّرَٲتٍ۬ وَلِيُذِيقَكُم مِّن رَّحۡمَتِهِۦ وَلِتَجۡرِىَ ٱلۡفُلۡكُ بِأَمۡرِهِۦ وَلِتَبۡتَغُواْ مِن فَضۡلِهِۦ وَلَعَلَّكُمۡ تَشۡكُرُونَ

And among His Signs is this, that He sends the winds as glad tidings, giving you a taste of His Mercy (i.e. rain), and that the ships may sail at His Command, and that you may seek of His Bounty, in order that you may be thankful. [Ar-Rum. 46]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى يُرۡسِلُ ٱلرِّيَـٰحَ فَتُثِيرُ سَحَابً۬ا فَيَبۡسُطُهُ ۥ فِى ٱلسَّمَآءِ كَيۡفَ يَشَآءُ وَيَجۡعَلُهُ ۥ كِسَفً۬ا فَتَرَى ٱلۡوَدۡقَ يَخۡرُجُ مِنۡ خِلَـٰلِهِۦ‌ۖ فَإِذَآ أَصَابَ بِهِۦ مَن يَشَآءُ مِنۡ عِبَادِهِۦۤ إِذَا هُمۡ يَسۡتَبۡشِرُونَ
وَإِن كَانُواْ مِن قَبۡلِ أَن يُنَزَّلَ عَلَيۡهِم مِّن قَبۡلِهِۦ لَمُبۡلِسِينَ
فَٱنظُرۡ إِلَىٰٓ ءَاثَـٰرِ رَحۡمَتِ ٱللَّهِ ڪَيۡفَ يُحۡىِ ٱلۡأَرۡضَ بَعۡدَ مَوۡتِہَآ‌ۚ إِنَّ ذَٲلِكَ لَمُحۡىِ ٱلۡمَوۡتَىٰ‌ۖ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىۡءٍ۬ قَدِيرٌ۬

Allah is He Who sends the winds, so they raise clouds, and spread them along the sky as He wills, and then break them into fragments, until you see rain drops come forth from their midst! Then when He has made them fall on whom of His slaves as He will, lo! they rejoice! And verily before that (rain), just before it was sent down upon them, they were in despair! Look then at the effects (results) of Allah’s Mercy, how He revives the earth after its death. Verily! That (Allah) Who revived the earth after its death shall indeed raise the dead (on the Day of Resurrection), and He is Able to do all things. [Ar-Rum.48-50]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِى يُرۡسِلُ ٱلرِّيَـٰحَ بُشۡرَۢا بَيۡنَ يَدَىۡ رَحۡمَتِهِۦ‌ۖ حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَآ أَقَلَّتۡ سَحَابً۬ا ثِقَالاً۬ سُقۡنَـٰهُ لِبَلَدٍ۬ مَّيِّتٍ۬ فَأَنزَلۡنَا بِهِ ٱلۡمَآءَ فَأَخۡرَجۡنَا بِهِۦ مِن كُلِّ ٱلثَّمَرَٲتِ‌ۚ كَذَٲلِكَ نُخۡرِجُ ٱلۡمَوۡتَىٰ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تَذَڪَّرُونَ

And it is He Who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His Mercy (rain). Till when they have carried a heavy-laden cloud, We drive it to a land that is dead, then We cause water (rain) to descend thereon. Then We produce every kind of fruit therewith. Similarly, We shall raise up the dead, so that you may remember or take heed. [Al-A’raf. 57]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

إِنَّ فِى خَلۡقِ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٲتِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِ وَٱخۡتِلَـٰفِ ٱلَّيۡلِ وَٱلنَّهَارِ وَٱلۡفُلۡكِ ٱلَّتِى تَجۡرِى فِى ٱلۡبَحۡرِ بِمَا يَنفَعُ ٱلنَّاسَ وَمَآ أَنزَلَ ٱللَّهُ مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ مِن مَّآءٍ۬ فَأَحۡيَا بِهِ ٱلۡأَرۡضَ بَعۡدَ مَوۡتِہَا وَبَثَّ فِيہَا مِن ڪُلِّ دَآبَّةٍ۬ وَتَصۡرِيفِ ٱلرِّيَـٰحِ وَٱلسَّحَابِ ٱلۡمُسَخَّرِ بَيۡنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِ لَأَيَـٰتٍ۬ لِّقَوۡمٍ۬ يَعۡقِلُونَ

Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, and the ships which sail through the sea with that which is of use to mankind, and the water (rain) which Allah sends down from the sky and makes the earth alive therewith after its death, and the moving (living) creatures of all kinds that He has scattered therein, and in the veering of winds and clouds which are held between the sky and the earth, are indeed Ayat (proofs, evidences, signs, etc.) for people of understanding. [Al-Baqarah. 164]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

وَأَرۡسَلۡنَا ٱلرِّيَـٰحَ لَوَٲقِحَ فَأَنزَلۡنَا مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ مَآءً۬ فَأَسۡقَيۡنَـٰكُمُوهُ وَمَآ أَنتُمۡ لَهُ ۥ بِخَـٰزِنِينَ

And We send the winds fertilizing (to fill heavily the clouds with water), then caused the water (rain) to descend from the sky, and We gave it to you to drink, and it is not you who are the owners of its stores [i.e. to give water to whom you like or to withhold it from whom you like]. [Al-Hijr. 22]

Allah [The Exalted] stated:

فَسَخَّرۡنَا لَهُ ٱلرِّيحَ تَجۡرِى بِأَمۡرِهِۦ رُخَآءً حَيۡثُ أَصَابَ

So, We subjected to him (i.e. Prophet Sulaymaan) the wind, it blew gently to his order whithersoever he willed. [Saad.36]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

وَلِسُلَيۡمَـٰنَ ٱلرِّيحَ غُدُوُّهَا شَہۡرٌ۬ وَرَوَاحُهَا شَہۡرٌ۬ۖ

And to Solomon (We subjected) the wind, its morning (stride from sunrise till midnoon) was a month’s (journey), and its afternoon (stride from the midday decline of the sun to sunset) was a month’s (journey i.e. in one day he could travel two months’ journey). [Saba. 12]

Allah [The Exalted] stated:

وَلِسُلَيْمَانَ الرِّيحَ عَاصِفَةً تَجْرِي بِأَمْرِهِ إِلَى الْأَرْضِ الَّتِي بَارَكْنَا فِيهَا وَكُنَّا بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَالِمِينَ

And to Sulaiman (Solomon) (We subjected) the wind strongly raging, running by his command towards the land which We had blessed. And of everything We are the All-Knower. [Al-Anbiya. 81]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

وَفِى عَادٍ إِذۡ أَرۡسَلۡنَا عَلَيۡہِمُ ٱلرِّيحَ ٱلۡعَقِيمَ
مَا تَذَرُ مِن شَىۡءٍ أَتَتۡ عَلَيۡهِ إِلَّا جَعَلَتۡهُ كَٱلرَّمِيمِ

And in Aad (there is also a sign) when We sent against them the barren wind. It spared nothing that it reached, but blew it into broken spreads of rotten ruins. [Adh-Dhaariyaat. 41-42]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

إِنَّآ أَرۡسَلۡنَا عَلَيۡہِمۡ رِيحً۬ا صَرۡصَرً۬ا فِى يَوۡمِ نَحۡسٍ۬ مُّسۡتَمِرٍّ۬
تَنزِعُ ٱلنَّاسَ كَأَنَّہُمۡ أَعۡجَازُ نَخۡلٍ۬ مُّنقَعِرٍ۬
فَكَيۡفَ كَانَ عَذَابِى وَنُذُرِ

Verily, We sent against them (i.e. the disbelievers of Aad) a furious wind of harsh voice on a day of evil omen and continuous calamity. Plucking out men as if they were uprooted stems of date-palms. Then, how (terrible) was My Torment and My Warnings? [Al-Qamar. 19-21]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

فَلَمَّا رَأَوۡهُ عَارِضً۬ا مُّسۡتَقۡبِلَ أَوۡدِيَتِہِمۡ قَالُواْ هَـٰذَا عَارِضٌ۬ مُّمۡطِرُنَا‌ۚ بَلۡ هُوَ مَا ٱسۡتَعۡجَلۡتُم بِهِۦ‌ۖ رِيحٌ۬ فِيہَا عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ۬
تُدَمِّرُ كُلَّ شَىۡءِۭ بِأَمۡرِ رَبِّہَا فَأَصۡبَحُواْ لَا يُرَىٰٓ إِلَّا مَسَـٰكِنُہُمۡ‌ۚ كَذَٲلِكَ نَجۡزِى ٱلۡقَوۡمَ ٱلۡمُجۡرِمِينَ

Then, when they (.e. the disbelievers of Aad) saw it as a dense cloud coming towards their valleys, they said: “This is a cloud bringing us rain!” Nay, but it is that (torment) which you were asking to be hastened! a wind wherein is a painful torment! Destroying everything by the Command of its Lord! So they became such that nothing could be seen except their dwellings! Thus do We recompense the people who are Mujrimun (polytheists, disbelievers, sinners, etc.)! [Al-Ahqaaf. 24-25]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

هُوَ الَّذِي يُسَيِّرُكُمْ فِي الْبَرِّ وَالْبَحْرِ حَتَّى إِذَا كُنْتُمْ فِي الْفُلْكِ وَجَرَيْنَ بِهِمْ بِرِيحٍ طَيِّبَةٍ وَفَرِحُوا بِهَا جَاءَتْهَا رِيحٌ عَاصِفٌ وَجَاءَهُمُ الْمَوْجُ مِنْ كُلِّ مَكَانٍ وَظَنُّوا أَنَّهُمْ أُحِيطَ بِهِمْ دَعَوُا اللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ لَئِنْ أَنْجَيْتَنَا مِنْ هَذِهِ لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الشَّاكِرِينَ

He(Allah) it is Who enables you to travel through land and sea, till when you are in the ships and they sail with them with a favourable wind, and they are glad therein, then comes a stormy wind and the waves come to them from all sides, and they think that they are encircled therein, they invoke Allah, making their Faith pure for Him Alone, saying: “If You (Allah) deliver us from this, we shall truly be of the grateful.” [Yunus. 22]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

أَمْ أَمِنْتُمْ أَنْ يُعِيدَكُمْ فِيهِ تَارَةً أُخْرَى فَيُرْسِلَ عَلَيْكُمْ قَاصِفًا مِنَ الرِّيحِ فَيُغْرِقَكُمْ بِمَا كَفَرْتُمْ ثُمَّ لَا تَجِدُوا لَكُمْ عَلَيْنَا بِهِ تَبِيعًا

Or do you feel secure that He will not send you back a second time to sea and send against you a hurricane of wind and drown you because of your disbelief, then you will not find any avenger therein against Us? [Al-Israa. 69]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

إِنْ يَشَأْ يُسْكِنِ الرِّيحَ فَيَظْلَلْنَ رَوَاكِدَ عَلَى ظَهْرِهِ إِنَّ فِي ذَلِكَ لَآيَاتٍ لِكُلِّ صَبَّارٍ شَكُورٍ

If He wills, He causes the wind to cease, then they would become motionless on the back (of the sea). Verily, in this are signs for everyone patient and grateful. [Ash-Shuraa. 33]

Allah [The Exalted] stated:

حُنَفَاءَ لِلَّهِ غَيْرَ مُشْرِكِينَ بِهِ وَمَنْ يُشْرِكْ بِاللَّهِ فَكَأَنَّمَا خَرَّ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ فَتَخْطَفُهُ الطَّيْرُ أَوْ تَهْوِي بِهِ الرِّيحُ فِي مَكَانٍ سَحِيقٍ

Hunafa’ Lillah (i.e. to worship none but Allah), not associating partners (in worship, etc.) unto Him and whoever assigns 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]

Allah [The Exalted] stated:

وَٱضۡرِبۡ لَهُم مَّثَلَ ٱلۡحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنۡيَا كَمَآءٍ أَنزَلۡنَـٰهُ مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ فَٱخۡتَلَطَ بِهِۦ نَبَاتُ ٱلۡأَرۡضِ فَأَصۡبَحَ هَشِيمً۬ا تَذۡرُوهُ ٱلرِّيَـٰحُ‌ۗ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىۡءٍ۬ مُّقۡتَدِرًا

And put forward to them the example of the life of this world, it is like the water (rain) which We send down from the sky, and the vegetation of the earth mingles with it, and becomes fresh and green. But (later) it becomes dry and broken pieces, which the winds scatter. And Allah is Able to do everything. [Al-Kahf. 45]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

وَاللَّهُ الَّذِي أَرْسَلَ الرِّيَاحَ فَتُثِيرُ سَحَابًا فَسُقْنَاهُ إِلَى بَلَدٍ مَيِّتٍ فَأَحْيَيْنَا بِهِ الْأَرْضَ بَعْدَ مَوْتِهَا كَذَلِكَ النُّشُورُ

And it is Allah Who sends the winds, so that they raise up the clouds, and We drive them to a dead land, and revive therewith the earth after its death. As such (will be) the Resurrection! [Faatir. 9]

Allah [The Exalted] said:

مَثَلُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا بِرَبِّهِمْ أَعْمَالُهُمْ كَرَمَادٍ اشْتَدَّتْ بِهِ الرِّيحُ فِي يَوْمٍ عَاصِفٍ لَا يَقْدِرُونَ مِمَّا كَسَبُوا عَلَى شَيْءٍ ذَلِكَ هُوَ الضَّلَالُ الْبَعِيدُ

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). [Ibrahim. 18]

Ibn Abbas [may Allaah be pleased with him and his father] narrated: “The Prophet [peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him] was the most generous amongst the people, and he used to be more so in the month of Ramadan when Jibreel visited him, and Jibreel used to meet him on every night of Ramadan till the end of the month. The Prophet used to recite the Noble Qur’aan to Jibreel, and when Jibreel met him, he used to be more generous than the fair wind [sent by Allah with glad tidings (rain) in readiness and haste to do charitable deeds]”. [Sahih al-Bukhari 1902]

Zain Ibnul Muneer [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, “The intent behind the likeness (or comparison) between the Prophet’s [peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him] generosity and the fair wind, is that the wind is one of mercy which Allaah [The Exalted] sends and sends down rain that falls everywhere- both on a dead land [i.e. falls on a dry land and revives it] as well as the land that is not dead; (likewise) the Prophet’s good conduct and benevolence benefits everyone – the poor, the wealthy and the one who has enough – more than the rain that falls [after the arrival of that] fair wind”. (1)

Imam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, “He [peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him] was the most generous amongst the people with regards to wealth and bestowing (things) to the people, and not that he was (only) generous after being asked. And in the final year (of his life), Jibreel met him twice and he finished the recitation of the (Qur’an) twice. And from the benefits of (this hadeeth) is that: (a) it is more virtuous to study and recite the Qur’an at night with the righteous people, the scholars and the good people. The Prophet recited (the Qur’aan to Jibreel) to receive that which Allaah has of reward [i.e. reward in the afterlife]. (b) Generosity in times (when people are in need) and in Ramadaan is something sought after [in the religion of Islam]. (2)

Supplication During a Windstorm

اللَّهمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا، وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيْهَا، وَخَيْرَ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيْهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ

O Allah, I ask You for the good of it, for the good of what it contains, and for the good of what is sent with it. I seek refuge in You from the evil of it, from the evil of what it contains, and from the evil that is sent with it. [ Muslim 2/616]

[1] An Excerpt from Fat-hul Baari Sharh Saheeh Al-Bukhaari. Vol 4. Page 150. Hadeeth 1902. Publisher- Daarus Salaam 1421 (Year 2000). 1st Edition).

[2] An Excerpt from Al-Hulalul Ibreeziyyah Min Ta’liqaat Al-Baaziyyah Alaa Saheeh Al-Bukhaariy. 2/121. Footnotes numbers: 1, 2 &3]

Reflections from some statements of Al-Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi al-Mad’khali [27 of 80]

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

ﻭﻟﻴﺲ ﻟﻠﻤﻌﻠﻤﻴﻦ ﺃﻥ ﻳﺤﺰﺑﻮﺍ ﺍﻟﻨﺎﺱ
ﻭﻳﻔﻌﻠﻮﺍ ﻣﺎ ﻳﻠﻘﻲ ﺑﻴﻨﻬﻢ ﺍﻟﻌﺪﺍﻭﺓ ﻭﺍﻟﺒﻐﻀﺎﺀ،
ﺑﻞ ﻳﻜﻮﻧﻮﻥ ﻣﺜﻞ ﺍﻷﺧﻮﺓ ﺍﻟﻤﺘﻌﺎﻭﻧﻴﻦ ﻋﻠﻰ
ﺍﻟﺒﺮ ﻭﺍﻟﺘﻘﻮﻱ ﻛﻤﺎ ﻗﺎﻝ ﺗﻌﺈﻟﻰ
وَتَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْبِرِّ وَالتَّقْوَى وَلا تَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الإثْمِ وَالْعُدْوَانِ
وليس لأحد منهم أن يأخذ على أحد عهداً بموافقته على كل ما يريده وموالاة من يواليه ومعاداة من يعاديه،بل من فعل هذا كان من جنس جنكز خان وأمثاله الذين يجعلون من وافقهم صديقاً واليا، ومن خالفهم عدوَّا باغيا، بل عليهم وعلى أتباعهم عهد الله ورسوله بأن يطيعوا الله ورسوله ويفعلوا ما أمر الله ورسوله ويحرموا ما حرم الله ورسوله ويرعوا حقوق المعلمين كما أمر الله ورسوله، فإن كان أستاذ أحد مظلوماً نصره، وإن كان ظالماً لم يعاونه على الظلم بل يمنعه منه كما ثبت في الصحيح أنه قال:
(انصر أخاك ظالماً أو مظلوماً. قيل: يا رسول الله: أنصره مظلوماً فكيف أنصره ظالماً؟. قال تمنعه من الظلم فذلك نصرك إياه).

It not allowed for the teachers to initiate (illegal) partisanship between the people and do that which would cause enmity and hatred between them; but rather they should be brothers who cooperate upon righteousness and piety, as Allah [The Exalted] said: [وَتَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْبِرِّ وَالتَّقْوَىٰ ۖ وَلَا تَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْإِثْمِ وَالْعُدْوَانِ – 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-Ma’idah. 2]

It is not allowed for anyone of them to receive a pledge from anyone to be in agreement with him in everything he wants – having allegiance to the one he is allied to and enmity against the one he harbours enmity, and whoever does this is similar to Genghis Khan and his ilk (in this affair), who take as their loyal friends the one in agreement with them and the one who oppose them as a rebellious enemy; rather it is obligated on them and their followers (i.e. the teachers) to fulfil the covenant of Allah and His Messenger by obeying Allah and His Messenger, doing that which Allah and His Messenger have commanded, declare unlawful that which Allah and His Messenger have declared unlawful, and preserve the rights of the teachers in the manner commanded by Allah and His Messenger. So, if one’s teacher is oppressed, he should help him; but if the teacher is the oppressor, he should not aid him in his act of oppression; rather he forbids him from it, as it has been established in the authentic books of hadeeth that the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or he is an oppressed one. People asked, “O Allah’s Messenger! It is all right to help him if he is oppressed, but how should we help him if he is an oppressor?” The Prophet said, “By preventing him from oppressing others.” [Sahih Al-Bukhari 2444] [End of quote] [1] [paraphrased]

Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah preserve him, commented on the above statement as follows: “Today, this is almost absent among the Islamic groups. With great regret, he (the individual) aids his brother, whether they are oppressors or victims, following a methodology reminiscent of (a trait of) pre-Islamic ignorance. Without a doubt, this is a well known issue. Nevertheless, it is imperative that we repent to Allah, and return to the truth that our Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, nurtured us upon, which Allah wants for us- to be lovers of truth and its helpers. [2] [paraphrased] [End of quote]

Then Shaikh al-Islam, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

وإذا وقع بين معلم ومعلم أو تلميذ وتلميذ أو معلم وتلميذ خصومة ومشاجرة لم يجز لأحد أن يعين أحدهما حتى يعلم الحق، فلا يعاونه بجهل ولا بهوى، بل ينظر في الأمر، فإذا تبين له الحق أعان المحق منهما على المبطل سواء كان المحق من أصحابه أو أصحاب غيره، وسواء كان المبطل من أصحابه أو أصحاب غيره، فيكون المقصود عبادة الله وحده وطاعة رسوله واتباع الحق والقيام بالقسط
قال تعالى
يا أيها الذين آمنوا كونوا قوامين بالقسط شهداء لله ولو على أنفسكم أو الوالدين والأقربين، إن يكن غنياً أو فقيراً فالله أولى بهما، فلا تتبعوا الهوى أن تعدلوا وإن تلووا أو تعرضوا فإن الله كان بما تعملون خبيراً
يقال: لوى يلوي لسانه، فيخبر بالكذب، والإعراض أن يكتم الحق، فإن الساكت عن الحق شيطان أخرس، ومن مال مع صاحبه سواء كان الحق له أو عليه فقد حكم بحكم الجاهلية، وخرج عن حكم الله ورسوله.
والواجب على جميعهم أن يكونوا يدا واحدة مع المحق على المبطل فيكون المعظم عندهم من عظمه الله ورسوله، والمحبوب عندهم من أحبه الله ورسوله، والمهان عندهم من أهانه الله ورسوله، بحسب ما يُرضي الله ورسوله، لا بحسب الأهواء، فإنه من يطع الله ورسوله فقد رشد، ومن يعص الله ورسوله فإنه لا يضر إلا نفسه.
فهذا هو الأصل الذي عليه الاعتماد، وحينئذ فلا حاجة إلى تفرقهم وتشيعه قال – تعالى -: ﴿إِنَّ الَّذِينَ فَرَّقُوا دِينَهُمْ وَكَانُوا شِيَعًا لَسْتَ مِنْهُمْ فِي شَيْءٍ ﴾
وقال – تعالى -: ﴿ وَلَا تَكُونُوا كَالَّذِينَ تَفَرَّقُوا وَاخْتَلَفُوا مِنْ بَعْدِ مَا جَاءَهُمُ الْبَيِّنَتُ وَأُوْلَيْكَ
لمْ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٌ ﴾ [آل عمران : ١٠٥) . اهـ كلام ابن تيمية – رحمه الله – .
وقال – تعالى -: ﴿ وَلَا تَكُونُوا كَالَّذِينَ تَفَرَّقُوا وَاخْتَلَفُوا مِنْ بَعْدِ مَا جَاءَهُمُ الْبَيِّنَتُ وَأُوْلَيْكَ
هُمْ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٌ ﴾ [آل عمران : ١٠٥] . اهـ كلام ابن تيمية – رحمه الله –

If an argument and dispute occurs between a teacher and another teacher, or between a student and another student, it is not permissible for anyone to help one of them until he knows the truth – neither to aid him based on ignorance nor desires; rather he he examines the affair, so if the truth becomes clear to him, he helps the one who deserves to be helped (due to him being upon the truth) against the one upon error – regardless whether the one who deserves to be helped is one of his companions or the companion of someone else, or whether the one upon error is one of his companions or the companion of someone else. Therefore, the aim is only to worship Allah alone, obedience to Allah’s Messenger, adherence to truth and establishment of justice. Allah [The Exalted] said:

يا أيها الذين آمنوا كونوا قوامين بالقسط شهداء لله ولو على أنفسكم أو الوالدين والأقربين، إن يكن غنياً أو فقيراً فالله أولى بهما، فلا تتبعوا الهوى أن تعدلوا وإن تلووا أو تعرضوا فإن الله كان بما تعملون خبيراً

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]

It is said [لوى يلوي لسانه – twists (or diverts) his tongue, thus gives information based on lies and turns away to conceal the truth, for indeed, the one who remains silent in the face of truth is akin to a mute devil. Whoever aligns himself with his companion (merely based on attachment and not for the sake of truth), whether the truth favours them or not, he has judged by the standards of (a trait) of pre-Islamic ignorance, thus stepping outside the judgement of Allah and His Messenger (in this matter). It incumbent upon all of them to unite in support of the one upon truth against the one upon falsehood. The one exalted to them is the one whom Allah and His Messenger have exalted and the one who is beloved to them is the one whom Allah and His Messenger love (i.e. due to the truth he upholds); and the one who is degraded is the one whom Allah and His Messenger have degraded (i.e. due to being upon falsehood), determined based on what pleases Allah and His Messenger, rather than personal desires, for indeed, whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger is rightly guided, while those who disobeys Allah and His Messenger harm only themselves.

This is the fundamental principle that is firmly adhered to. Therefore, there is no need for their division and sectarianism. Allah, the Exalted, states: [إِنَّ الَّذِينَ فَرَّقُوا دِينَهُمْ وَكَانُوا شِيَعًا لَسْتَ مِنْهُمْ فِي شَيْءٍ – Indeed, those who have divide their religion and become sects, you have no concern with them in anything]. [Al-An’am 109]

Allah said: [وَلَا تَكُونُوا۟ كَٱلَّذِينَ تَفَرَّقُوا۟ وَٱخْتَلَفُوا۟ مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا جَآءَهُمُ ٱلْبَيِّنَٰتُ وَأُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٌ – And do not be like those who divided and differed after the clear proofs had come to them. And for them is a great punishment] [Al-Imran: 105] [3] [Paraphrased] [End of quote]

Al-Allamah Rabee Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah preserve him, commented on the above statement as follows:

فيجب على كل مسلم أن يفتش نفسه، فقد يميل إنسان إلى صاحب الحق لهوى، فقبل أن يتبين له الحق يتمنى أن يكون فلان هو المنتصر بالحجة أو غيرها، فتميل نفسه لأنه فلان، ولو كان على الحق لا يجوز أن يوجد هذا الميل،
فيقول: إذا وجد هذا الميل ولو مع صاحب الحق يكون من حكم الجاهلية، وهذا أمر لا يخطر بالبال عند كثير من الناس
فيجب على المسلم أن يراقب الله في القضايا المختلف فيها، وأن يكون قصده فقط معرفة الحق سواء مع هذا أو مع ذاك.
ومن هنا يقول الشافعي: إذا دخلت في مناظرة لا أبالي إذا كان الحق مع صاحبي أو معي
فلا يبالي، ولا يتمنى أن يكون الحق معه، بل يتمنى أن يكون مع صاحبه وأن تكون النصرة له، هذا هو الخلق العالي، وهذا هو الدين المستقيم.
نسأل الله أن يجعلنا وإياكم من هذه النوعيات المنصفة الباحثة عن الحق البعيدة عن الهوى وعن أساليب الجاهلية.
فالذي يلزمنا معشر الإخوة أن نفتش أنفسنا فمن وجد في نفسه شيئًا من هذا المرض فعليه أن يتدارك نفسه، ويُقبل على العلاج الناجع، ويبحث دائما عن الحق؛
لينجو بنفسه من وهدة التعصب الأعمى الذي قد يؤدي إلى الشرك بالله – تبارك وتعالى – أو يؤدي إلى الضلال الخطير

It is obligated to every Muslim to self-reflect, as one may be inclined towards a person who possesses the truth due to personal desires, thus before the truth becomes clear, he might wish for a particular individual to prevail through proofs or other matters, so his soul inclined because he (i.e. the one he inclines towards) is so and so. Even if they are upon truth, it is not permissible that such inclination is present. If this inclination exists, even whilst he is with the person upon truth (or the rightful claimant), it reflects a judgement based on a (trait) of pre-Islamic ignorance. This matter does not often cross the minds of many people.

It is obligated to a Muslim to be closely mindful of Allah in matters of differing opinions, and his sole intention should be acquaintance with the truth, regardless of whether it is possessed by this or that one. Regarding this particular matter, Ash-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “When I enter into a debate, it does not matter to me whether the truth is with the one am debating or with me”. He does not care, nor does he wish for the truth to be on his side; instead, he wishes that that it is with his companion and becomes a support for him. This is noble character and upright (adherence) to the religion. We ask Allah to include us among these just ones, the seekers of truth, and are far from desires and the ways of pre-Islamic ignorance. O brothers! What is obligated to us is to self-reflect. Whoever finds in his soul something of this disease, it is incumbent upon him to take immediate action and adopt the effective treatment, and consistently pursue the truth, in order to safeguard himself from blind loyalty, which can lead to Shirk, or grave misguidance. [4] [Paraphrased] [End of quote]

We ask Allah:

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] [5]

[1] Majmoo Al-Fataawaa. 28/15-17

[2] at-Ta’assub Adh-Dhameem Wa Aatharuhu 48-52

[3] Majmoo Al-Fatawaa 28/15-17

[4] at-Ta’assub Adh-Dhameem Wa Aatharuhu 48-52

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