Hiding Knowledge – Are you guilty or ignorant?
The wise ones said:
Whoever hides knowledge, it is as if he is ignorant of it.
[Jaami Bayaan Al-Ilm: 1/22]
Tag: Knowledge
Our Salaf: The Importance of Knowlwdge–Ash’shabee (rahimahullaah)
Ash’shabee (rahimahullaah) said:
”If a man were to travel from the furthest parts of Shaam to the furthest part of Yemen in order to listen to a wise statement, I would not have seen his journey as a waste.”
[Jaami Bayaan Al-Ilm: 1/189]
Abu Hakeem (Bilaal Davis) said: Now that Shaikh Rabee has publicly made his position clear…
“Oh Yahyaa! Hold onto the book with firm strength (i.e. Hold fast to it)” (Suratul Maryam Vs 13)
Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillahi
‘Ammaa Ba’d:
There is no doubt that success lies in following the book and the sunnah, clinging to the two of them and holding fast to them both. And this was Allah’s command to the prophets and the Messengers.
Read the full article here: http://ah-sp.com/2013/03/15/oh-yahyaa-hold-onto-the-book-with-firm-strength-i-e-hold-fast-to-it-suratul-maryam-vs-13/
[2] Fataawaa related to Women
Question:
How can a person become strong in Eemaan–fulfilling the commandments of Allaah and fearful of His Punishment?
Answer:
This can be (attained) by way of recitation of Allaah’s Book–studying it, pondering upon its meanings and rulings. And by studying the Sunnah of the Prophet (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) — having knowledge and awareness of the affairs of the Islamic legislation by way of it, acting upon what that necessitates and adhering to it in creed, actions and speech. And to be extremely mindful of (Allaah’s absolute knowledge of whatever you do and wherever you may be), to (nurture) the heart upon awareness of His Greatness, remembrance of the hereafter and what is found in it of recompense, reward, punishment and the severity of its affairs. And to keep the company of those whom (you) know amongst the righteous people and keep away from the people of evil and corruption.
[Fataawaa Lajnah Ad-Daa-imah 1/360: Quoted in Fataawaa Al-Mar’atul Muslimah page27: publishers Daar as-Sahaabah]
Benefits from Shaykh Hasan Marzooq Al-Banna -حفظه الله-
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم
Inshaa Allah we will share some advice and benefits taken from tonight’s lesson on the 20th night of Safar 1434 corresponding with the 1st of January 2013, with Shaykh Hasan Marzooq Al-Banna -حفظه الله و جزاه الله خيرا-
The Shaykh -حفظه الله- said:
"Fear Allah and have Taqwa of Allah regardless of where you are, and not just when you are in the Masjid, just as the Messenger of Allah said:
“Fear Allah where ever you are”
Saheeh Al Jaami’ As Sagheer Al Albani
The Shaykh -حفظه الله-
was asked what harms and prevents a student of knowledge attaining ilm; from his answers the Shaykh said
“Bad mannerisms and laziness in acts of worship”
The Shaykh -حفظه الله- answered a question pertaining to the UK and after consultation, told the people to refer back to Al-Athariyyah and Al-Masjid As-Sunnah in London, Al Masjid As-Salafi in Birmingham and Al Markaz As-Salafi in Manchester.
A brother said I have not studied Islamic knowledge for a long time where should i start?
(Paraphasing) The Shaykh -حفظه الله-replied:
Begin with the Usool, study the likes of Al-Usool Ath-Thalaatha and Al-Qawaaidul Arba’a and Al-Usool As-Sitta, start with the small books which will strengthen and build your foundations and give you the Usool that you need.
The final benefit we will mention is that
the Shaykh -حفظه الله- said:
“The Truth is One, The Usool (of Ahlul-Sunnah) are one and they do NOT change.”
Knowledge and Intention – Imaam Ahmad
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله
Below is an advice and encouragement for us all to seek knowledge and correct our intentions.
It has been conveyed by Shaykh Abdur Razzaaq bin Abdul Mohsin Al Abbad -حفظهما الله -that Imaam Ahmad -رحم الله- said:
“”There is nothing compared to knowledge (when there) is a righteous intention (for seeking after it).” .”
http://www.al-badr.net/web/index.php?page=lecture&action=lec&lec=301
Busying oneself with Knowledge or Work? – Shaykh Fawzaan
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Shaykh Saalih Al Fawzaan was asked:
Is it better to devote oneself with seeking of knowledge or occupy oneself with trade (seeking after sustenance) ?
Answer:
There is no doubt there is nothing equal to the seeking of knowledge; however seeking knowledge does not prevent occupying oneself with trade (seeking after sustenance), evidently he seeks knowledge in its time and he occupies himself with trade (seeking after sustenance) in its time.
http://www.alfawzan.af.org.sa/node/12870
Does The Order of the prophets in the heaven indicate virtue over one another-Shaikh Rabee
Question:
Our Shaykh may Allah preserve you- is it understood that the order of the prophets in the heavens (as in Hadith of the isra – see Sahih bukhari) is in accordance to their virtue over (another) ?
Answer:
No. No, this is not understood (from the Hadith). As for Ibraaheem and Moosaa this is indicated; but as for other than them, then no. For indeed Eesaa is from the ulul azam and he was in the second (heaven), whilst Idris and Yoosuf are lesser than him in virtue. This (Hadith) does not indicate a specific/strict order.
[Source: Fataawa Fil Aqeedah Wal-Manhaj]
Translated by: Abu Abdir-Razzaaq Amjad
The Importance of Knowing Men–Muhaddith Abdur-Rahmaan Al-Mu’allimee Al-Yamaani
In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy
Sometimes a narration may come from someone from whom it is obligatory to accept, or from whom it is obligatory to reject, or from whom it is necessary to withhold from (until further clarification). And how foolish it would be, that that which is from the truth which the Seal of the Prophets conveyed from His Lord, the Mighty and Majestic and that which is from the falsehood that Allaah and His Messenger are free of, should be known by other than knowing the conditions of the narrators.
It is likewise for the various historical occurrences. In fact the need for knowing the condition of those who narrate them is even more severe, due to the prevalent neglect in the narration of such events and occurrences.
(And this is) in addition to the fact that being acquainted with condition of men is itself one of most important branches of history. So when it is necessary to be acquainted with the condition and state of the narrators, it is also necessary to make this known, so that everyone who knows the condition of a narrator should inform (others) about his condition, so that the people may know of it.
And this Ummah has (indeed) acted upon this obligation in the desired manner.
[Source: Ahimmiyatu Ilm ur-Rijal (translated Abu Iyaad Amjad Rafiq: for further details see: www.salafipublications.com article id: SLF020003]