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O Seth J Frantzman! Tidy up your backyard as well

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

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

Allah said:

أَتَأْمُرُونَ ٱلنَّاسَ بِٱلْبِرِّ وَتَنسَوْنَ أَنفُسَكُمْ وَأَنتُمْ تَتْلُونَ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ

Enjoin you Al-Birr (piety and righteousness and each and every act of obedience to Allah) on the people and you forget (to practise it) yourselves, while you recite the Scripture [the Taurat (Torah)]! Have you then no sense? [Al-Baqarah 44]

The title of Seth’s article may suggest to the unsuspecting readers that there are no significant issues within the ranks of the Zionists. There is no doubt that the Hoothiies and other proponents of Bidah manipulate the youth with their Bidah and superstitions. Likewise, it is undeniable that there are Zionists who indoctrinate their young people through the ideology of Zionism. In the two links that will be provided, there are statements and positions that vividly demonstrate the extremism of certain individuals raised under the ideology of the Zionists. Seth must recognise this as extremism; however, we typically do not anticipate him or others to acknowledge it due to their double standards, biased opinions, and a pronounced sense of self-entitlement. The Zionist extremists mentioned in the links include Yair Netanyahu, the son of Netanyahu, Eli Yishai, Bezalel Smotrich, Tally Gotliv, Itamar Ben Gvir, Arieh King, and the creators of “The Friendship Song.” Additionally, the aforementioned links showcase examples of extremism from the Houthis, the Khawarij, and the far-right. Read:

Must take a look at what is happening in their own backyard first

Commending acts of violence by some Jews, Rafidah, Muslims, and Christians

Regarding Netanyahu, his genocidal remarks are also well-known. Read here: https://abuiyaad.com/a/amalekite-genocide-doctrine-gaza

Furthermore, anyone with a shred of common sense cannot support the actions taken by Hamas against unarmed civilians and non-combatants on October 7th. There has been no clearer or stronger explanation of this issue than the statements made by Prince Turki Al-Faisal concerning both Hamas and Netanyahu’s government. You can listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3-cWyFcK5w

Therefore, O Seth J Frantzman! Tidy up your backyard as well!

Every careful observer knows that the aim of many in the Zionist Media and their blind followers aim to shape the narrative by employing various writers who will echo the same assertions, blending some truths with falsehoods, exaggerations, misrepresentations, and emotional appeals until they inflate their claims, undermine the rights of Palestinians, invoke anti-Semitism where it is unwarranted, obscure the lines of the discussion, distort its realities, and buy time for the genocidal Netanyahu to continue the slaughter of Palestinians under the guise of self-defense and retaliation. No rational individual supports the killing of civilians and non-combatants, whether they are Jewish or non-Jewish, so why has it become acceptable to persist in the massacre of Palestinians in the pursuit of Hamas?! Anyone who questions this and calls for an immediate halt to the killings is branded an anti-Semite, a self-hating Jew, or a terrorist sympathizer, yet the slaughter, starvation, and genocide persist. Many Jews, Christians, and others stand against this cruelty simply because it is deemed abhorrent by anyone with a shred of decency, justice, mercy, and common sense.

Netanyahu’s Claim of Moral Superiority Scrutinised and Disproved Once More

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Basics, Contemporary Issues, Featured, Mental Health, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Purification of The Soul, Qur'aan, Sahaabah, Sin.

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

Netanyahu, your assertion of moral superiority has been rejected once more because of your failure to recognize these texts and your disregard for human life

Allah, The Exalted, said:

وَالَّذِينَ لَا يَدْعُونَ مَعَ اللَّهِ إِلَهًا آخَرَ وَلَا يَقْتُلُونَ النَّفْسَ الَّتِي حَرَّمَ اللَّهُ إِلَّا بِالْحَقِّ وَلَا يَزْنُونَ وَمَنْ يَفْعَلْ ذَلِكَ يَلْقَ أَثَامًا * يُضَاعَفْ لَهُ الْعَذَابُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ وَيَخْلُدْ فِيهِ مُهَانًا * إِلَّا مَنْ تَابَ وَآمَنَ وَعَمِلَ عَمَلًا صَالِحًا فَأُولَئِكَ يُبَدِّلُ اللَّهُ سَيِّئَاتِهِمْ حَسَنَاتٍ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ غَفُورًا رَحِيمًا

And those who invoke not any other ilah (god) along with Allah, nor kill such life as Allah has forbidden, except for just cause, nor commit illegal sexual intercourse and whoever does this shall receive the punishment. The torment will be doubled to him on the Day of Resurrection, and he will abide therein in disgrace; Except those who repent and believe (in Islamic Monotheism), and do righteous deeds, for those, Allah will change their sins into good deeds, and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. [Al-Furqan. 68-70]

Allah said:

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

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

Allah, The Exalted, said:

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

If anyone killed a person not in retaliation of murder, or (and) to spread mischief in the land – it would be as if he killed all mankind, and if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind. [Al-Maa’idah. 32]

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

If a person is bold enough to kill someone who does not deserve to be killed, then this implies that he does make a distinction between the one He killed and other than him; rather he would commit this act whenever his evil calls him to that. Therefore, his bold attitude that led him to kill is as if he has killed all humankind. On the other hand, if a person saves a life and does not kill – whilst his soul calls him to do so – due to fear of Allaah, then this is as if he has saved the lives of all humankind, because the fear of Allaah he possesses stops him killing one who does not deserve to be killed. [Tafsir As-Sadi]

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

Imam An-Nawawi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said,” This hadith shows the seriousness of bloodshed and that it will be the first thing that will be judged between people on the Day of Resurrection because of its greatness and extreme danger. This hadith does not contradict the well-known hadith in the Sunan that “The first thing a person will be questioned about is the prayer”, because this hadith is regarding a matter between Allah and the person, whereas the first hadith (i.e. judgement in matters related to bloodshed) is between the people”. [Sharh Sahih Muslim. 11/139]

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

Amr Ibn Al-Hamiq, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Whenever a man promises safety for another man’s life and then kills him, I disavow myself from him even if the victim was an unbeliever”. [Sahih Al-Jami 6103]

Abdullah Bin Amr, may Allah be pleased with him, said that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Whoever killed a Mu’ahid (a non-Muslim granted the pledge of protection by the Muslims) shall not smell the fragrance of Paradise though its fragrance can be smelt at a distance of forty years (of traveling)”. [Sahih al-Bukhari 6914]

Uqbah Ibn Aamir, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Whoever meets Allah whilst neither associating anything with Him nor spilling sacred blood will enter Paradise”. [Silsilah As-Sahihah 2923]

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

A man wrote to Ibn Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him and his father, and asked him to write down all knowledge for him; so he replied to him, saying, “Indeed, knowledge is plentiful, but if you are able to meet Allah whilst not shedding people’s blood, not taking their wealth (unlawfully) and violating their honour, then do so”. [Siyar A’lam An-Nubula 3/222]

Prince Turki Al-Faisal, may Allah preserve him, has elucidated this issue in a manner that no Zionist can contest. Listen below:

At present, even Netanyahu’s allies are beginning to disapprove of his callous behaviour. Read below:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-and-canada-on-the-situation-in-gaza-and-the-west-bank

Read:

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

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

An Overview of Christian Zionism in America Since the Arrival of The Puritans

An Overview of Christian Zionism in America Since the Arrival of The Puritans

Three motives behind genocide

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Deviated Groups, Sects and Parties, History of Islam, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Sin.

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

فَلَمَّا جَآءَهُم بِٱلۡحَقِّ مِنۡ عِندِنَا قَالُواْ ٱقۡتُلُوٓاْ أَبۡنَآءَ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ مَعَهُ ۥ وَٱسۡتَحۡيُواْ نِسَآءَهُمۡۚ وَمَا ڪَيۡدُ ٱلۡكَـٰفِرِينَ إِلَّا فِى ضَلَـٰلٍ۬

Then, when he brought them the Truth from Us, they said: “Kill the sons of those who believe with him and let their women live”, but the plots of disbelievers are nothing but errors!” [Surah Ghaafir Ayah]

Qatadah, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated: “This is different from the first killing (i.e. previous occasion when the sons of Bani Israel were killed) because Fir’awn did cease from killing, but after Allah sent Prophet Musa, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, he resumed the killing. [1]

At first, the (killing was aimed at) stopping the emergence of a man like Musa, or an act designed to demoralise Bani Israa’eel and reduce their numbers, or both. As for the second (killing), it was to demoralise this nation so that they would consider Musa, peace be upon him, as a bad omen. [2]

[1] Tafseer Al-Baghawi
[2] Ibn Katheer

An absurd analogy presented by American commentator Denis Prager

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

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

Allah said:

وَلَا تَلْبِسُوا الْحَقَّ بِالْبَاطِلِ وَتَكْتُمُوا الْحَقَّ وَأَنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ

And mix not truth with falsehood, nor conceal the truth while you know (the truth). [Al-Baqarah 42]

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

Allah forbade us from mixing truth with falsehood, thus leading to concealment of the truth. Mixing truth with false is by mixing the two until one of them is confused for the other. This is forgery and deceit through which what is made apparent is the opposite of what it is in reality. Similarly, when truth is confounded with falsehood, the culprit manifests falsehood in the image of truth and speaks with a statement that carries two meanings- a correct meaning and false meaning, thus, the listener is under the illusion that the speaker intends the correct meaning, whilst he intends the corrupt meaning. [1]

Denis Prager stated: Gaza starts a war to kill as many Israelis as possible, and what you see on the BBC and sky news, as we see in America, on our TV, is dead Gazans, that’s all you see. I shudder to think if world war II, even World War II, the same media, you would have seen far more dead German civilians than British civilians. But it takes a very, frail moral mind to determine right and wrong by the number of dead. That’s what we are told, “Look at how many Gazans were killed, and how few Israelis”. Well look at how few Brits were killed and how many more Germans were? Does that make the Germans right in world war II? That’s the facile moral thinking that pervades our world. [end of quote]

The aforementioned represents a desperate and an absurd attempt to obscure the truth. Firstly, it is important to note that the conflict was not initiated by the Gazans, but by Hamas’s attack. Secondly, the oppression perpetrated by Zionist forces has been ongoing since 1948 when deceitful Denis was born, involving murder, the seizure of homes, and the displacement of Palestinians, a fact recognised globally. Thirdly, in addition to the genocide being committed at present, the reality remains that the Zionists have been the aggressors since 1948. Thus, drawing a comparison between the casualties of Gazans and those of Germans and Brits is fundamentally flawed, as it mirrors a self-incriminating stance; just as Denis would label the Nazis as aggressors, so too are the Zionists the instigators of continuous aggression since 1948. However, this does not excuse the loss of innocent lives during World War II, whether they were Germans, Brits, or Jews, just as it cannot justify the killing of innocent Palestinians in the name of retaliation and self-defense, nor can Hamas’s actions against civilians be justified. Therefore, the flawed and corrupt moral reasoning is evident in Denis’s rhetoric, which is steeped in false analogies, emotional appeals, sophistry, and simplistic moral reasoning. This mindset has permeated the minds, hearts and souls of many Zionists and their supporters. By generalising the Gazans and employing this absurd analogy, Denis attempts to deceive the observer, even though the truth is as evident as the midday sun. Prince Turki Al-Faisal, may Allah preserve him, has elucidated this issue in a manner that no Zionist can contest. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3-cWyFcK5w

Also read:

The Initial Rise and Gradual Impact of Christian Zionism on Some European Political Decision-makers – salafidawahmanchester.com/
https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2024/11/13/the-initial-rise-and-gradual-impact-of-christian-zionism-on-some-european-political-decision-makers/

An Overview of Christian Zionism in America Since the Arrival of The Puritans – salafidawahmanchester.com/
https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2024/10/08/an-overview-of-christian-zionism-in-america-since-the-arrival-of-the-puritans/

[1] Bada’i at-Tafsir Al-Jaami Limaa Fassarahu Al-Imaam Ibn Al-Qayyim. 1/124.

A common hidden affliction

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

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

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

One common hidden afflictions occurs when a person receives a blessing from Allah but grows weary of it. Instead of appreciating the gift, they seek to discard it, and due to ignorance, turns towards something else he claims is better for them. Out of mercy, his Lord (Allah) does not immediately take away this blessing, excuses him for his ignorance and poor choices, until he becomes fed up with the blessing, angered and dissatisfied, and being fed up becomes firmly rooted (in his heart, behaviour), thus, Allah takes away the blessing. Once he pursues what he thought would be better and realises the stark contrast between his former state and current situation, feelings of anxiety and regret surge, prompting him to yearn for the return of the previous blessing. When Allah wants goodness and guidance for His servant, He makes him witness the fact that that the blessings are from Him and enables the person be grateful for it. If their soul suggests distancing from the blessing, he turn to his Lord for guidance through Istikharah, [Footnote a] acknowledging his lack of knowledge about what is best for him, and entrust the matter to Allah, asking Him to make a good choice for him.

There is nothing more detrimental to a person than becoming weary of Allah’s blessings, for neither does he recognise the blessing nor express gratitude, and does not rejoice in it; instead, he is angered by it. He complains and view the blessing as a calamity, despite being among the greatest blessings from Allah. The majority of people act as adversaries to Allah’s blessings, unaware of the blessings available to them, and they often work to reject and push them away due to ignorance and wrongdoing. Countless blessings are bestowed upon them, yet they strive to resist them. They receive much, even while attempting to deny and eliminate these blessings because of their own injustice and ignorance.

Allah [The Exalted] said:

ذَٰلِكَ بِأَنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَمْ يَكُ مُغَيِّرًا نِّعْمَةً أَنْعَمَهَا عَلَىٰ قَوْمٍ حَتَّىٰ يُغَيِّرُوا۟ مَا بِأَنفُسِهِمْ

That is so because Allah will never change a grace which He has bestowed on a people until they change what is in their ownselves. [Al-Anfal. 53]

Allah, The Exalted, said:

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُغَيِّرُ مَا بِقَوْمٍ حَتَّىٰ يُغَيِّرُوا۟ مَا بِأَنفُسِهِمْ

Verily! Allah will not change the good condition of a people as long as they do not change their state of goodness themselves (by committing sins and by being ungrateful and disobedient to Allah)]. [Ar-Rad. 11]

There is not a greater enemy against a blessing than the soul that (whispers evil) because he  overcomes himself through his enemy. His enemy throws fire on his blessings while he fan the flames. Then, he calls for help to avoid being burnt when the fire intensifies, all the while blaming Qadr. (Footnote b)[Al- Fawaa’id 259-260]

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Footnote a: https://www.troid.org/salat-al-istikharah-explained/

Footnote b:

[1] Why do we need to be more cautious of the soul than an avowed enemy

[2] Why do we need to be more cautious of the soul than an avowed enemy

[3] Why do we need to be more cautious of the soul than an avowed enemy

It may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you- [A number of insightful guidelines in this Ayah]

Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali [81]

Written by Abdullah Jallow on . Posted in Aqeedah (Creed & Belief), Bid'ah (Innovation), Methodology - 'Manhaj', Monotheism - Tawheed, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Purification of The Soul, Seeking Knowledge, Shirk, Sin.

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

Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah [may Allah have mercy upon him] said that the outcome for those who engage in theological rhetoric is a state of uncertainty and perplexity, while the outcome for the followers of the Sofee paths is characterised by erratic and irrational behaviour along with false claims. The innovators in religious matters among the proponents of theological rhetoric have something of a resemblance to the Jews and those who innovate acts of worship in religious matters have something of a resemblance to the Christians [i.e. those Jews and Christians who deviated after the departure of their Prophets]. This is because the (proponents of theological rhetoric) deny the truth and are led to doubt, and those (who innovate acts of worship) believe in falsehood and are led to irrational behaviour. These are like the darkness in a vast deep sea, overwhelmed by a great wave topped by another great wave, topped by dark clouds, darkness, one above another; and those are like a mirage in a desert, the thirsty one thinking it’s water until he comes up to it and discovers it’s nothing. [1]

Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah [may Allah have mercy upon him] said that the people in their pursuit of knowledge and religion have two innovated paths and a path legislated in the Shari’ah. The path of Islamic legislation involves examining the teachings of the Messenger, utilising them as evidence, and implementing the necessary actions. Therefore, it is imperative to possess knowledge based on the teachings of the Messenger and to act upon them, and merely possessing one of these two is insufficient. As for the two innovated paths, one of them is the path of people who engage in innovated theological discourse and this path is fraught with falsehood. Many of its adherents neglect the obligations prescribed by Allah and His Messenger, leading them to remain in a state of corruption in knowledge and action. Consequently, these individuals deviate towards false Judaism. The second path is taken by people who adopt methods to enhance their spiritual well-being, namely the followers of the Sufi paths, who introduce new forms of worship. These individuals tend to deviate towards false Christianity as they claim that by purifying one’s soul according to their prescribed methods, one will effortlessly acquire extensive knowledge of religious sciences without learning. The worship practices of many of these people are innovated, rather, they contradict the teachings of the Messenger. As a result, they continue to engage in corrupt actions and corruption due to their lack of understanding of the Messenger’s teachings because they do not know what the Messenger conveyed. Neither Allah’s Messenger nor his companions followed the path of those who introduced innovations in religion, such as the proponents of theological rhetoric, nor the path of the proponents of innovated worship and Sufiyyah. Instead, he adhered to what Allah had sent him with, which is based on the Qur’an and Sunnah. [2]

The Shaikh was asked: May Allah reward you with good. This is also a question from the brothers who are present, saying: Assalaamu Alaykum Warahmatullaahi Wabarakaatuhu. Virtuous Shaikh, is it permissible for me to learn (or study) theological rhetoric? Benefit me [i.e. with a response] and may Allah [The Exalted] reward you with good.

Answer: The knowledge of theological rhetoric is a corrupt knowledge and the pious predecessors – by way of consensus- declared that it is forbidden to study it due to the misguidance and evil consequences in it. Shaikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah said, “Neither does a dull-witted person benefit from it nor is an intelligent person in need of it”. An intelligent person does not need it because he is sensible in himself, in natural disposition and intellect; and a dull-witted person does not benefit from it. Even if he studied all the books of theological rhetoric, he would not benefit from it. Shaikh Al-Albani used to debate the scholars of theological rhetoric and they used to be like children in his presence, yet he never studied theological rhetoric, rather Allah granted him (sound) speech and knowledge, and there is no proof stronger than the proofs of the Kitaab [i.e. the Qur’an] and the Sunnah. The people of theological rhetoric are always defeated. By Allah, regardless of how much they (utilise) theological rhetoric and how strong they are in theological rhetoric, they are defeated in the presence of the methodology of the pious predecessors (which) is founded on the Book and the Sunnah. [3]

[1] An Excerpt from “Al-Mukhtaaraat Al-Bahiyyah Min Kutub Shaikhil Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah”. Page 281.

[2] Al-Mukhtaaraat Al-Bahiyyah Min Kutub Shaikhil Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah. 290-291

[3] An Excerpt from Marhaban Yaa Taalibal Ilm page 347

Hasten

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

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

The Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “Hasten in doing good deeds (before you are overtaken) because there will be trials (temptation) which would be like a part of the night. (During it) a man would be a Muslim in the morning and an unbeliever in the evening or he would be a believer in the evening and an unbeliever in the morning, and would sell his religion for worldly goods”. [1]

Al-Allamah Saalih Al-Fawzan, may Allah preserve him, stated:

He wakes up in the morning as a believer with Iman but by the end of the evening he deviates and becomes a disbeliever, or a believer in the evening and a disbeliever in the morning. What is the cause? “Sells his religion for some worldly goods”. This is proof that the materialistic world is one of the temptations, – the adornments of the worldly life and the things such as food, drinks, transportation, mansions, castles, status, etc -thus a person abandons their religion of Islam. A person may be so consumed by their desires and love for material possessions that they abandon their religion of Islam. Allah has warned us about the allure and deception of the worldly life. Instead, we should only take what is necessary from this life to fulfill our obligations to Allah. As for just going along and forgetting about the Hereafter, this itself is destruction. [2]

Allaamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah preserve him, said:

Yes, a man may embrace truth and then vanish from sight, only to reappear as a disbeliever or a misguided innovator in religious matters! This is nothing short of humiliation! He used to claim that he is upon goodness, a possessor of knowledge, and adherence to the truth, but then he succumbs to disbelief – either major or minor. This is a disgrace, and we seek Allah’s protection. How many individuals have been brought low and exposed through a trial (temptation)?! You become aware of them, their deceitful assertions are laid bare, and their true reality is revealed to you. [3]

The Shaikh also said: A believer always fears that his situation will change. It has been reported from Aa’isha and Anas, may Allah pleased with them, that the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, often (supplicated): [يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِى عَلَى دِينِكَ – O turner of the hearts (Allaah)! Keep my heart firm upon your religion]. [Aa’isha or Anas] asked, “O Allah’s Messenger! We believe in you and what has been revealed to you, so do you fear for us?” He said, “Yes, indeed the hearts are between two fingers among the fingers of Allah and He turns them how He pleases”. By Allah! This is (true) understanding, that a person does not feel safe about himself, for indeed Satan flows through the human being like blood. Therefore, a person should guard his heart, intellect, and deeds ardently more than he guards his wealth and honour. Whoever is given authority to look after his affairs is obligated to guard his heart before everything else.

رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ

Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate (from the truth) after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from You. Truly, You are the Bestower]. [ Surah Aal Imraan’ Aayah 8] [4]

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; and I ask You for a life of (ease, comfort, tranquillity, etc) after death; I ask You for the delight of looking at Your Face (i.e. in the Hereafter) and yearning to meet You without any harm and misleading trials (coming upon me). O Allah! Adorn us with the adornment of Iman, and make us (from those who are) guided and guiding (others). [5]

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

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

[1] Sahih Muslim 118

[2] An Excerpt from Sharh Kitaab Al-Fitan Wal-Hawaadith Lil-Imaam Muhammad Bin Abdillaah Wahhaab. pages 11-12

[3] An Excerpt from ‘Adh-Dharee’ah Ilaa Bayaan Maqaasid Kitaab Ash-Sharee’ah – 1/200-202

[4] An Excerpt from Marhaban Yaa Taalibal Ilm’ pages 75-76

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

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

An example of transgression in the field of knowledge

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

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

“Indeed, knowledge has transgression (associated with its possessor or seeker), similar to the transgression (associated with the owner of wealth)”.

Al-Allamah Ibn Al-Athir, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

It can lead its possessor to permit concessions [I] through what is ambiguously derived from it, thus leading him to what is not permissible for him, looking down on those below him and not fulfilling its rights due to not acting upon it, just as the owner of wealth does (with wealth). [1]

“Beware of the disease of the despots because pride [a], avarice, and envy were the first (sins through which) Allah was disobeyed. Raising yourself above your teacher is pride, [b] being arrogant towards the one who benefits you from amongst those who are below you is pride, [c] and falling short in acting upon knowledge is a sludge of pride and an indication of being deprived.

Imam Muhammad Bin Salih Al-Uthaymin, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

[a]The Prophet said, “Pride is to reject the truth and mock the people”. This refers to Shaytan’s behaviour when he was commanded to prostrate to Adam, but pride prevented him from doing so. He refused and was haughty. [b] Raising oneself can either be by way of the tongue and it can also be by way of sentiments (feelings, attitude, etc). He (the student) may be walking with his teacher, while swaggering and saying, “I did this, and I did this”. [c] Likewise, being arrogant towards the one who is below you in knowledge is pride. This also occurs with some of the students that if someone below him in knowledge informs him of something, you find him arrogant and does not accept. We ask Allah for well-being because this type of pride is a lack of acting upon the knowledge one knows. [2]

[I] https://salafidawahmanchester.com/2021/11/20/unjustified-pursuit-of-concessions-and-mere-claim-of-khilaaf-unbefitting-a-people-who-want-to-be-regarded-as-followers-of-clear-proof/

Some factors leading to elevation or degradation of a possessor of knowledge.

[1] An-Niyahah Fee Ghareeb Al-Hadith 3/128
[2] An Excerpt from ‘Sharh Hilyah Talib Al-Ilm. 38-40. (1st Edition Rabi ul Awwal 1443AH)