“Men mixing with women is like fire mixing with wood.”
- Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah)
[al-Istiqaamah, 1/361]
- Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah)
[al-Istiqaamah, 1/361]
Forwarded from Trying to Follow the Salaf
Is your MAIN concern the Akhira or Dunya?
It was narrated that Anas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“Whoever is mainly concerned about the Hereafter, Allaah will make him feel independent of others and will make him focused and content, and his worldly affairs will fall into place.
But whoever is mainly concerned with this world, Allaah will make him feel in constant need of others and will make him distracted and unfocused, and he will get nothing of this world except what is decreed for him.”
(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 2389; classed as saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’, 6510).
It was narrated that Anas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“Whoever is mainly concerned about the Hereafter, Allaah will make him feel independent of others and will make him focused and content, and his worldly affairs will fall into place.
But whoever is mainly concerned with this world, Allaah will make him feel in constant need of others and will make him distracted and unfocused, and he will get nothing of this world except what is decreed for him.”
(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 2389; classed as saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’, 6510).
Picking And Choosing Opinions That Suit Ones Desires....
“No one uses the difference of opinion amongst the scholars as a justification except for the people of desires who love to follow their whims. As for the one who fears Allah , he does not use the differences of opinion as an EXCUSE.
Differences of opinions exist amongst the scholars. In fact, there is almost no issue from among the issues of fiqh, except that there can be found a difference of opinion amongst the scholars in it. This is why Allah has commanded us to refer back to the Book and the Sunnah.
“And if you differ in anything, then refer it back to Allah and the Messenger if you truly believe in Allah and the last day.” [4:59]
So differences of opinion exist. However, it is NOT PERMISSIBLE for us to (only) accept the opinion that confirms to OUR DESIRES and aspirations, whilst REJECTING the one that is supported by the evidences just because it contradicts our desires. This is NOT permissible.
So what is required is to take the opinion that is in conformity with the evidence from the Book and the Sunnah with regard to the Hijab as well as everything else.”
- Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzan
[Ta’ammulaat Fee Awaakhir Surat Al-Ahzaab, 49-51]
Taken from “Four Essays On The Obligation Of Veiling” p.4
“No one uses the difference of opinion amongst the scholars as a justification except for the people of desires who love to follow their whims. As for the one who fears Allah , he does not use the differences of opinion as an EXCUSE.
Differences of opinions exist amongst the scholars. In fact, there is almost no issue from among the issues of fiqh, except that there can be found a difference of opinion amongst the scholars in it. This is why Allah has commanded us to refer back to the Book and the Sunnah.
“And if you differ in anything, then refer it back to Allah and the Messenger if you truly believe in Allah and the last day.” [4:59]
So differences of opinion exist. However, it is NOT PERMISSIBLE for us to (only) accept the opinion that confirms to OUR DESIRES and aspirations, whilst REJECTING the one that is supported by the evidences just because it contradicts our desires. This is NOT permissible.
So what is required is to take the opinion that is in conformity with the evidence from the Book and the Sunnah with regard to the Hijab as well as everything else.”
- Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzan
[Ta’ammulaat Fee Awaakhir Surat Al-Ahzaab, 49-51]
Taken from “Four Essays On The Obligation Of Veiling” p.4
Sufyan Ath-Thayree said:
“A man is in need of knowledge more than he is in need of bread and meat.“
[Hilyatul Awliyah 7/659]
“A man is in need of knowledge more than he is in need of bread and meat.“
[Hilyatul Awliyah 7/659]
🔥Warning against reciting the Qur'aan at "Supersonic" speed🚫
Narrated `Uqbah Ibn `Aamir that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
❝People will come forth from my Ummah who will drink (recite) the Qur’aan like (the way) they drink milk.❞
In another narration it is ❝water❞ instead of ❝milk❞
📚 [Tabaraanee in Mu`jam al-Kabeer (821) and by al-Faryaabee in Fadhaa’il al-Qur’aan (109) and graded as “Hasan” by Shaikh al-Albaanee in al-Saheehah (1886) and Saheeh al-Jaami` (3653)]
📑 Meaning: ❝They will glide through the Qur’aan with their tongues without contemplating over its meaning nor implementing its commandments. They will glide through it like how milk or water slides down the throat of its drinker.❞
📚 [Faidh al-Qadeer (4/118)]
Narrated `Uqbah Ibn `Aamir that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
❝People will come forth from my Ummah who will drink (recite) the Qur’aan like (the way) they drink milk.❞
In another narration it is ❝water❞ instead of ❝milk❞
📚 [Tabaraanee in Mu`jam al-Kabeer (821) and by al-Faryaabee in Fadhaa’il al-Qur’aan (109) and graded as “Hasan” by Shaikh al-Albaanee in al-Saheehah (1886) and Saheeh al-Jaami` (3653)]
📑 Meaning: ❝They will glide through the Qur’aan with their tongues without contemplating over its meaning nor implementing its commandments. They will glide through it like how milk or water slides down the throat of its drinker.❞
📚 [Faidh al-Qadeer (4/118)]
Forwarded from Markaz us-Sunnah
Why call yourself “Salafi”? Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn Abdul-Wahhaab, Ibn Baaz, Al-Albaanee and Ibn ‘Uthaimeen
Ibn Taymiyyah said (d.728): “There is no criticism upon the one who makes manifest the Madh-hab of the Salaf, and ascribes himself to it, and affiliates himself to it [by saying: I am Salafi], rather that anoscription is accepted from him by consensus for indeed the madh-hab of the Salaf is nothing other than the truth.” (Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 4/149)
Muhammad Ibn ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (d.1206) said: “We are, and praise be to Allaah, followers and not innovators. We are followers of the Book and Sunnah and of the Righteous Salaf of this Ummah, upon the Madh-hab of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah, the Madh-hab that Allaah’s Messenger (ﷺ) commanded with.”
‘Abdul-’Azeez Ibn Baaz (d.1420) was asked concerning the Saved Sect, so he responded: “They are the Salafis and all those who proceed upon the path of the Righteous Salaf.”
Muhammad Naasirud-Deen Al-Albaanee (d.1420) said: “There is no doubt that the apparent, clear and distinguishing noscript is that [when] we say: “I am a Muslim upon the Book and Sunnah and upon the manhaj of our Righteous Salaf,” is that you saying in shortened terms: “I am a Salafi”.”
Muhammad Ibn Saalih Al-’Uthaimeen (d.1421) said: “Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah, in belief, they are the Salaf – and even a person of later times until the Day of Resurrection. So long as he is upon the path of the Prophet (ﷺ) and his Companions, then he is a Salafi.” (Sharh al-’Aqeedatil-Waasitiyyah, 8/40 part of his Majmoo’ al-Fataawa)
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Ibn Taymiyyah said (d.728): “There is no criticism upon the one who makes manifest the Madh-hab of the Salaf, and ascribes himself to it, and affiliates himself to it [by saying: I am Salafi], rather that anoscription is accepted from him by consensus for indeed the madh-hab of the Salaf is nothing other than the truth.” (Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 4/149)
Muhammad Ibn ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (d.1206) said: “We are, and praise be to Allaah, followers and not innovators. We are followers of the Book and Sunnah and of the Righteous Salaf of this Ummah, upon the Madh-hab of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah, the Madh-hab that Allaah’s Messenger (ﷺ) commanded with.”
‘Abdul-’Azeez Ibn Baaz (d.1420) was asked concerning the Saved Sect, so he responded: “They are the Salafis and all those who proceed upon the path of the Righteous Salaf.”
Muhammad Naasirud-Deen Al-Albaanee (d.1420) said: “There is no doubt that the apparent, clear and distinguishing noscript is that [when] we say: “I am a Muslim upon the Book and Sunnah and upon the manhaj of our Righteous Salaf,” is that you saying in shortened terms: “I am a Salafi”.”
Muhammad Ibn Saalih Al-’Uthaimeen (d.1421) said: “Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah, in belief, they are the Salaf – and even a person of later times until the Day of Resurrection. So long as he is upon the path of the Prophet (ﷺ) and his Companions, then he is a Salafi.” (Sharh al-’Aqeedatil-Waasitiyyah, 8/40 part of his Majmoo’ al-Fataawa)
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Why call yourself “Salafi”? By Ibn Taymiyyah, Muhammad Ibn Abdul-Wahhāb, Ibn Bāz, Al-Albāni and Ibn ‘Uthaimeen
Why call yourself “Salafi”? Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn Abdul-Wahhaab, Ibn Baaz, Al-Albaanee and Ibn ‘Uthaimeen Ibn Taymiyyah said (d.728): “There is no criticism upon the one who makes manifest the Madh-hab of the Salaf, and ascribes himself to it, and affiliates…
THE EYE IS THE MIRROR OF THE HEART
Qaala al-Imām Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله:
❞العين مرآة القلب، فإذا غض العبد بصره غض القلب شهوته وإرادته، وإذا أطلق بصره أطلق القلب شهوته.❝
❝The eye is the mirror of the heart, so if the slave lowers his gaze, the heart will lower its desires and whims, and if he lets his gaze wander, the desire in his heart will be released.❞
[رَوضةُ المُحبينَ صَـ 109]
Qaala al-Imām Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله:
❞العين مرآة القلب، فإذا غض العبد بصره غض القلب شهوته وإرادته، وإذا أطلق بصره أطلق القلب شهوته.❝
❝The eye is the mirror of the heart, so if the slave lowers his gaze, the heart will lower its desires and whims, and if he lets his gaze wander, the desire in his heart will be released.❞
[رَوضةُ المُحبينَ صَـ 109]
al-Ansari: "To me, books📚 are better than the castles of the kings." (al-Majmu' 1/395)
Cowardice and Stinginess
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “The most evil (traits) in a man are: severe stinginess and uninhibited cowardice.” [Sunan Abu Dawud]
To love wealth is a part of human nature. But to let this love control you and prevent you from spending in the Path of Allah is sinful. Whatever we have, is bestowed on us from Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) in order to see what we do with it. The purpose of life on earth is not to reward or punish anybody here but to see whether we fulfill our commitment to Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) and qualify for His Jannah or not.
Similarly, to feel fearful is natural. But to let your fear control you to the extent that it prevents you from fulfilling your obligations (of obedience to Allah and protection of His deen and Muslims) is a sin.
Do you control the stinginess and cowardice of your soul or is it controlling you?
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “The most evil (traits) in a man are: severe stinginess and uninhibited cowardice.” [Sunan Abu Dawud]
To love wealth is a part of human nature. But to let this love control you and prevent you from spending in the Path of Allah is sinful. Whatever we have, is bestowed on us from Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) in order to see what we do with it. The purpose of life on earth is not to reward or punish anybody here but to see whether we fulfill our commitment to Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) and qualify for His Jannah or not.
Similarly, to feel fearful is natural. But to let your fear control you to the extent that it prevents you from fulfilling your obligations (of obedience to Allah and protection of His deen and Muslims) is a sin.
Do you control the stinginess and cowardice of your soul or is it controlling you?
The Prophet صلي الله عليه وسلم said: Leave that which causes you doubt in favor of that which does not cause you doubt.
Related by in Imam Ahmad, Section on the Hadiths narrated byHadiths narrated by the members of the Prophet's family, from the Hadith narrated by Al-Hasan ibn `Aly (may Allah be pleased with them both), no. 278119; Al-Tirmidhy, Book on Resurrection, heart-softening narrations, and piety, no. 2518; and Al-Nasa'y, Book on drinks, Chapter on urging that suspicions should be avoided, no. 5711.
Related by in Imam Ahmad, Section on the Hadiths narrated byHadiths narrated by the members of the Prophet's family, from the Hadith narrated by Al-Hasan ibn `Aly (may Allah be pleased with them both), no. 278119; Al-Tirmidhy, Book on Resurrection, heart-softening narrations, and piety, no. 2518; and Al-Nasa'y, Book on drinks, Chapter on urging that suspicions should be avoided, no. 5711.
“If something leaves you powerless and incapacitated, then repeat:
‘La ḥawla wa la quwata illa billah’
(There is no might nor power except with Allah ),
Allah will make your matter easy.”
- Shaykh Ibn al-Uthaymeen (rahimahullah)
[Sharḥ Riyaḍ aṣ-Saliheen 5/522]
‘La ḥawla wa la quwata illa billah’
(There is no might nor power except with Allah ),
Allah will make your matter easy.”
- Shaykh Ibn al-Uthaymeen (rahimahullah)
[Sharḥ Riyaḍ aṣ-Saliheen 5/522]
The Imam Allaama Shaykh Rabee bin Hadi al-Madkhali -hafidhullaah- said:
"If a person makes a mistake whether it is a minor one or a major one, advice is given with wisdom and good admonition.
There are people who make a claim of Salafeeyah, they are hard and forceful with falsehood, with slander and oppression. They are harsh and hard when being harsh is not required and they have no wisdom whatsoever, nor mercy or any of these things!"
[Taken from ‘Nafhaat al-Huda wal-Eemaan min majalis al-Quraan p.22-23]
Translated by Abbas Abu Yahya ,
Miraath al-Anbiyya, Miraathpubs.net
https://abdurrahman.org/2016/07/04/advice-for-solidarity/
"If a person makes a mistake whether it is a minor one or a major one, advice is given with wisdom and good admonition.
There are people who make a claim of Salafeeyah, they are hard and forceful with falsehood, with slander and oppression. They are harsh and hard when being harsh is not required and they have no wisdom whatsoever, nor mercy or any of these things!"
[Taken from ‘Nafhaat al-Huda wal-Eemaan min majalis al-Quraan p.22-23]
Translated by Abbas Abu Yahya ,
Miraath al-Anbiyya, Miraathpubs.net
https://abdurrahman.org/2016/07/04/advice-for-solidarity/
Forwarded from Women Rectifying the Society
HE WAS NOT HANDSOME, BUT HE WAS A NOBLE MAN BLESSED WITH SOUND UNDERSTANDING!
Imaam Dhahabee (rahimahullaah) stated in the biography of Abdul Azeez Bin Yahyaa Al-Kinaanee Al-Faqee (rahimahullaah) that he had an unsightly appearance. Abee Aynaa said, ”Abdul Azeez entered upon Mamoon whilst his physical appearance was very unsightly, so Abu Ishaaq Al-Mutasim laughed”. He (Abdul Azeez) said, ‘O leader of the believers! Why is this person laughing? Indeed Allaah did not chose Yusuf (alayhis-salaam) due to his handsomeness, rather He chose him for His religion and clarification (of the truth).’ So Mamoon laughed and was amazed by him”.
[Source: Tareekhul Islaam: 17/231]
http://www.salaficentre.com/2016/08/not-handsome-noble-man-blessed-sound-understanding/
Imaam Dhahabee (rahimahullaah) stated in the biography of Abdul Azeez Bin Yahyaa Al-Kinaanee Al-Faqee (rahimahullaah) that he had an unsightly appearance. Abee Aynaa said, ”Abdul Azeez entered upon Mamoon whilst his physical appearance was very unsightly, so Abu Ishaaq Al-Mutasim laughed”. He (Abdul Azeez) said, ‘O leader of the believers! Why is this person laughing? Indeed Allaah did not chose Yusuf (alayhis-salaam) due to his handsomeness, rather He chose him for His religion and clarification (of the truth).’ So Mamoon laughed and was amazed by him”.
[Source: Tareekhul Islaam: 17/231]
http://www.salaficentre.com/2016/08/not-handsome-noble-man-blessed-sound-understanding/
A valuable advice from Shaykh Ibn Baaz, may Allaah have mercy upon him, who said:
*“If you train yourself to pardon people, your soul will relax, your heart will be tranquil and your rank will become great with Allaah and with His slaves.”*
- Hadeeth Al-Masaa’ pg. 212
*“If you train yourself to pardon people, your soul will relax, your heart will be tranquil and your rank will become great with Allaah and with His slaves.”*
- Hadeeth Al-Masaa’ pg. 212
It was reported that `Umar bin Al-Khattaab رضي الله عنه asked Ubayy bin Ka`b رضي الله عنه about Taqwa.
Ubayy said: ❝Have you ever traversed a thorny path?❞
`Umar said: ❝Yes.❞
Ubayy said: ❝What did you do then?❞
He said: ❝I collected (or rolled up) all (the loose and flowing) clothing (in my hands) and walked carefully (so that I don’t get pricked and that nothing gets caught in the thorns).❞
Ubayy said: ❝That is Taqwa.❞
[Tafseer Ibn Katheer, Surah al-Baqarah (2): 2]
Meaning: this is how a man with Taqwa would do against sins. He would take every precaution against falling into sins and disobedience to Allaah.
Ubayy said: ❝Have you ever traversed a thorny path?❞
`Umar said: ❝Yes.❞
Ubayy said: ❝What did you do then?❞
He said: ❝I collected (or rolled up) all (the loose and flowing) clothing (in my hands) and walked carefully (so that I don’t get pricked and that nothing gets caught in the thorns).❞
Ubayy said: ❝That is Taqwa.❞
[Tafseer Ibn Katheer, Surah al-Baqarah (2): 2]
Meaning: this is how a man with Taqwa would do against sins. He would take every precaution against falling into sins and disobedience to Allaah.
Forwarded from SALAAF AS SAALIH
Shaykh-ul-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah was asked:
Which one of them is better; The 10 days of Dhul-Ḥijjah or the last 10 days of Ramaḍān?
So he Raḥimahullāh answered:
“The first 10 days of Dhul-Ḥijjah are better and more virtous than the 10 days of Ramaḍān and the last 10 nights of Ramaḍān are better and more virtous than the 10 nights of Dhul-Ḥijjah.”
● [Majmū al-Fatāwā 25/154]
Which one of them is better; The 10 days of Dhul-Ḥijjah or the last 10 days of Ramaḍān?
So he Raḥimahullāh answered:
“The first 10 days of Dhul-Ḥijjah are better and more virtous than the 10 days of Ramaḍān and the last 10 nights of Ramaḍān are better and more virtous than the 10 nights of Dhul-Ḥijjah.”
● [Majmū al-Fatāwā 25/154]
The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhu’l-Hijjah.
It was narrated from Hunaydah ibn Khaalid from his wife, that one of the wives of the Prophet ( sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam ) said:
The Prophet ( sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam ) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhu’l-Hijjah and the day of ‘Ashoora’, and three days each month, the first Monday of the month and two Thursdays.
[Narrated by al-Nasaa’i, 4/205 and by Abu Dawood; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood, 2/462]
It was narrated from Hunaydah ibn Khaalid from his wife, that one of the wives of the Prophet ( sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam ) said:
The Prophet ( sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam ) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhu’l-Hijjah and the day of ‘Ashoora’, and three days each month, the first Monday of the month and two Thursdays.
[Narrated by al-Nasaa’i, 4/205 and by Abu Dawood; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood, 2/462]