Skip to main content

Tag: Salaf

“I would not want the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم to be my Adversary in the Herafter” – Yahya ibn Sa’eed

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Deviated Callers & Individuals, Deviated Groups, Sects and Parties, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Pearls of Wisdom, Refutations.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

From amongst the affairs that are widespread and distributed by those who have limited comprehension of the Methodology of the Salaf, is the claim that refutations and appraisals are a form of backbiting the people, or that names do not need to be mentioned in refutations, or that it is a waste of time, or indeed that it is useless for the common folk….amongst a whole selection of alternative arguments deployed to confuse and bewilder those who unfortunately find themselves lending an ear to such speech – we pray they are enlightened in understanding the reality of affairs.

The objective here is to present a solitary narration from Yahya bin Sa’eed regarding the affair of refutations and appraisals; a narration that will depict the importance of this matter, and the incumbent responsibility.

Abu Bakr ibn Khallad said, “I entered upon Yahya ibn Sa’eed in his final illness and so he said to me, “Oh Aba Bakr! What have you left the people of Basra saying?” [i.e. what was there state of affairs and speech regarding me?].

I replied, “They mention good concerning you…except that they fear upon you due to your speech about people”.

Yahya ibn Sa’eed replied, “Memorise this from me!….That I have one from amongst the general people as my adversary in the Hereafter, is more beloved to me than to have the prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم as my adversary on that Day saying to me, “A particular Hadith reached you from me, and in your consideration it was not authentic from me, yet you did not reject and refute that affair?”.

Narrations that emphasise the point of importance of refutations are great in number, yet the people feign blindness Allahul Musta’an.

We pray that Allah makes us from those who accept the truth when it reaches us, and not be from those who are blinded by love for their groups and leaders to the extent that they oppose the Methodology of the Salaf in making excuses and sorrowful cries of oppression. The truth is more beloved to us walhamdulillah.

[al-Kaamil 1/98] via Sahab.net

Statements from the Salaf on Ascription to the Salaf

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Da'wah - Calling To Islam, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Seeking Knowledge, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors.

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

Imaam al-Asbahaanee (d.535H) – rahimahullaah – said: “The sign of Ahlus-Sunnah is that they follow the Salafus-Saalih and abandon all that is innovated and newly introduced into the Deen.” [Al-Hujjah fee Bayaanil Mahajjah 1/364]

Abu Haneefah (d. 150H) (rahimahullaah) said: “Adhere to the athar (narration) and the tareeqah (way) of the Salaf (Pious Predecessors) and beware of newly invented matters for all of it is innovation” [Reported by As-Suyootee in Sawn al Mantaq wal-Kalaam p.32]

lbn Taymiyyah (d.728H) – rahimahullaah – said: “There is no criticism for the one who proclaims the way (madhdhab) of the Salaf, who attaches himself to it and refers to it. Rather, it is obligatory to accept that from him by unanimous agreement (Ittifaaq) because the way (madhdhab) of the Salaf is nothing but the Truth (Haqq).” [Majmoo al-Fataawaa 4:149]

Imaam adh-Dhahabee (d.748H) – rahimahullaah – said: “It is authentically related from ad-Daaraqutnee that he said: There is nothing more despised by me than ‘ilmul-kalaam (innovated speech and rhetorics). I say: He never entered into ‘ilmul-kalaam, nor argumentation. Rather, was a Salafee (a follower of the Salaf).”[Siyar 16/457]

As-Sam’aanee (d.562H) said in al-lnsaab (3/273): “As-Salafi: this is an ascription to the Salaf and following their ways, in that which is related from them.” lbn al-Atheer (d.630H) said in al-Lubaab fee Tahdheebul-lnsaab (2/162), commenting upon the previous saying of as-Sam’aanee: “And a group were known by this ascription.” So the meaning is: that the term Salafi, and its ascription to them, was a matter known in the time of Imaam as-Sam’aanee, or before him.

[Source: www.salafipublications.com]

The Importance of Knowing Men–Muhaddith Abdur-Rahmaan Al-Mu’allimee Al-Yamaani

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Da'wah - Calling To Islam, Deviated Callers & Individuals, Deviated Groups, Sects and Parties, Innovations In Islam (Bidah), Methodology - 'Manhaj', Seeking Knowledge, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors.

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]

 

Our Salaf: Ibnul Mubaarak—Do you backbite the righteous people?!

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Da'wah - Calling To Islam, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors.

Ibnul Mubaarak (rahimahullaah) said: There is no harm in Al-Mu-allaa Ibn Hilaal (rahimahullaah) as long as he does not narrate hadeeth.  So a man from the soofiyyah said to him: O father of Abdur-Rahmaan! You backbite the righteous people? So he (Ibnul Mubaarak) became angry and said: Shut up, if we do not clarify the truth, then who will clarify it

He (rahimahullaah) said:

”Whoever is stingy with knowledge is put to trial with three: [1]Either with death, so his knowledge goes away; [2]Or forgetfulness; [3]Or put to trial by the ruler.

[Chapter: A mention of those who followed the followers of the companions: Source: Seeratus Salaf As-Saaleh by: Imaam Ismaaeel Bin Muhammad Bin Fadl Al-Asbahaanee (535AH)]

 

 

Our Salaf: Ahmad Bin Hanbal–His gatherings used to be….!

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Da'wah - Calling To Islam, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors.

Abu Daawud As-Sijistaanee (rahimahullaah) said:

”The gatherings of Ahmad Ibn Hanbal used to be gatherings of (remembrance) of the afterlife and the worldly things were not mention in them.  I have never seen Ahamd Ibn Hanbal speak about the worldly things.” 

 

Ahmad (rahimahullaah) said:

”The story tellers and the seducers are the biggest liars amongst the people.”

[Chapter: A mention of those who followed the followers of the companions: Source: Seeratus Salaf As-Saaleh by: Imaam Ismaaeel Bin Muhammad Bin Fadl Al-Asbahaanee (535AH)]

 

Our Salaf: Abdullaah Ibn Awn Ibn Ar’bataan–he had many excellent qualities

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Da'wah - Calling To Islam, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors.

It is said that he (rahimahullaah) saw Anas (radiyallaahu-anhu).  He was from the leaders of the people of his time; in worship, virtue, fear of Allaah, abstinence from the unnecessary worldly things, firm upon the Sunnah and harsh against Ahlul Bidah.  

[Chapter: A mention of those who followed the followers of the companions: Source: Seeratus Salaf As-Saaleh by: Imaam Ismaaeel Bin Muhammad Bin Fadl Al-Asbahaanee (535AH)]

Our Salaf: Rayyaah Ibn Zayd–Indeed I love Rayyaah

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Da'wah - Calling To Islam, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors.

He [Rayyaah (rahimahullaah)] was a Shaikh, a righteous and virtuous person.  Imaam Ahmad (rahimahullaah) used to say: Indeed I love Rayyaah, I love his hadeeth and I love a mention of him. 

[Chapter: A mention of those who followed the followers of the companions: Source: Seeratus Salaf As-Saaleh by: Imaam Ismaaeel Bin Muhammad Bin Fadl Al-Asbahaanee (535AH)]

Our Salaf: Saeed Ibn Abdil-Azeez At-Tanookhiy–What is this weeping that occurs from you in Salaah?

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Da'wah - Calling To Islam, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors.

Abu Abdir-Rahmaan Al-Asadiy (rahimahullaah) said: I said to Saeed Ibn Abdil Azeez (rahimahullaah): O father of Muhammad! What is this weeping that occurs from you in salaah? He said: O son of my brother! What is the (reason) for your question about this? I said: O my uncle! Perhaps Allaah may benefit me by it.  So Saeed said: I do not stand up in my salaah except that the hell fire is exemplified for me. 

Abu Mushir (rahimahullaah) said: A man said to Saeed Ibn Abdil Azeez (rahimahullaah): May Allaah prolong your life; so he became angry and said: ”rather may Allaah hasten His mercy for me.”

[Source: Seeratus Salaf As-Saaleh by: Imaam Ismaaeel Bin Muhammad Bin Fadl Al-Asbahaanee (535AH: Chapter: A mention of those who followed the companions in righteousness]

Our Salaf: Sulaymaan Al-Khawwaas–Two Thoughtful Responses

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Da'wah - Calling To Islam, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors.

Ishaaq (rahimahullaah) said: Sulaymaan Al-Khawwaas (rahimahullaah) came to Bairut so Saeed Ibn Abdil Azeez (rahimahullaah) entered upon him (i.e. visited him).  He (Saeed) said to him: ‘’What is it with you that I find you in the dark? He said: The darkness of the grave is more severe.’’  He (Saeed) said: What is it with you that you have no close friend?’’  He said: I fear to have a friend whom I’m not able to fulfil his rights

[Source: Seeratus Salaf As-Saaleh by: Imaam Ismaaeel Bin Muhammad Bin Fadl Al-Asbahaanee (535AH: Chapter: A mention of those who followed the companions in righteousness]

Our Salaf: Three Precious Statements of Sufyaan Ath-Thawree

Written by Salafi Dawah Manchester on . Posted in Da'wah - Calling To Islam, The Salaf - Pious Predecessors.

He (rahimahullaah) said:

”Do not accept an invitation, except the invitation of one whom your hearts feel good/are at ease about his food.”

 

He (rahimahullaah) said:

 ”Wealth used to be  hated in the past, but today it is the armour of the believer.”

 

He (rahimahullaah) said:

”The lawful does not carry extravagance.”

[Source: Seeratus Salaf As-Saaleh by: Imaam Ismaaeel Bin Muhammad Bin Fadl Al-Asbahaanee (535AH: Chapter: A mention of those who followed the companions in righteousness]