Advice by Shaykh Ahmād Bazmool Hafidhahullah👇
Question: Some of the people say: ‘I believe that Salafiyah is the truth, but the manners of the Salafis, chases me away from this Minhaj.
Shaykh Ahmad Bazmool: Okay, the answer to this question is with a number of points.
The first point: Did you embrace Islam, and follow the Salafi Minhaj for the sake of the people or for the sake of Allah? (You did so) for the sake of Allah the Exalted. You followed His religion and you seek the reward from Him—the Glorified and Exalted. You are not seeking a reward from the people; if the people err then stay away from their errors. The believer who mixes with the people and is patient with their harms is better than the one who does not mix with the people. This is the first point.
The second point: If you find with your brothers mistakes, infractions, and bad manners, and they are Salafis; then you advise them and clarify to them and be diligent in guiding them.
The third point: By Allah, your Salafi brothers and their bad manners which you complain about; by Allah, they are better than the Hizbis whom you deem to have good manners.
The fourth point: The Salafi with his manners has a higher status than the Hizbi with good manners; because the Hizbi is lowly and debased due to his hizbiyah and his opposition to the truth.
The fifth point: We say to you my brother, Shaytan—when it comes to the Salafis—he is diligent upon trying to cause disorder and harm amongst them, and to corrupt their character, so don’t be a victim for Shaytan, allowing him to use you against your Salafi brothers. And also Shaytan is far away from these Hizbis because Shaytan does not go to a ruined house. As it was said by some of the Salafi—and I believe it was Al-Awzaai or other than him—he said: Ahlus Sunnah have with them some loneliness or alienation. Why? He said: Shaytan comes to them and he tries to mislead them, and he tries to turn the people away from them. As for the innovators; they have repose and serenity, such that Shaytan is able to trap the people with them. So beware, beware of being deceived by their calmness and good manners, such that you fall into their traps;
for verily it is poisonous and it is destruction. Beware of fleeing from the truth due to some alienation of some bad interaction which you find from your brothers.
And furthermore; Allah forbid you should experience the likes of some of this, but if you are patient, seeking a reward from Allah, then your reward is with Allah. Therefore pay attention to these affairs; may Allah bless you.
Translated By Rasheed Ibn Estes Barbee
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Question: Some of the people say: ‘I believe that Salafiyah is the truth, but the manners of the Salafis, chases me away from this Minhaj.
Shaykh Ahmad Bazmool: Okay, the answer to this question is with a number of points.
The first point: Did you embrace Islam, and follow the Salafi Minhaj for the sake of the people or for the sake of Allah? (You did so) for the sake of Allah the Exalted. You followed His religion and you seek the reward from Him—the Glorified and Exalted. You are not seeking a reward from the people; if the people err then stay away from their errors. The believer who mixes with the people and is patient with their harms is better than the one who does not mix with the people. This is the first point.
The second point: If you find with your brothers mistakes, infractions, and bad manners, and they are Salafis; then you advise them and clarify to them and be diligent in guiding them.
The third point: By Allah, your Salafi brothers and their bad manners which you complain about; by Allah, they are better than the Hizbis whom you deem to have good manners.
The fourth point: The Salafi with his manners has a higher status than the Hizbi with good manners; because the Hizbi is lowly and debased due to his hizbiyah and his opposition to the truth.
The fifth point: We say to you my brother, Shaytan—when it comes to the Salafis—he is diligent upon trying to cause disorder and harm amongst them, and to corrupt their character, so don’t be a victim for Shaytan, allowing him to use you against your Salafi brothers. And also Shaytan is far away from these Hizbis because Shaytan does not go to a ruined house. As it was said by some of the Salafi—and I believe it was Al-Awzaai or other than him—he said: Ahlus Sunnah have with them some loneliness or alienation. Why? He said: Shaytan comes to them and he tries to mislead them, and he tries to turn the people away from them. As for the innovators; they have repose and serenity, such that Shaytan is able to trap the people with them. So beware, beware of being deceived by their calmness and good manners, such that you fall into their traps;
for verily it is poisonous and it is destruction. Beware of fleeing from the truth due to some alienation of some bad interaction which you find from your brothers.
And furthermore; Allah forbid you should experience the likes of some of this, but if you are patient, seeking a reward from Allah, then your reward is with Allah. Therefore pay attention to these affairs; may Allah bless you.
Translated By Rasheed Ibn Estes Barbee
https://mtws.posthaven.com/i-believe-in-salafiyyah-but-their-character-turns-me-away-advice-from-shaykh-ahmad-bazmool
Sunnah of the 'Asr Prayer
Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him)reported: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to perform four Rak'ah before the 'Asr prayer, separating them with Taslim (i.e., offering blessings) on the favourite angels who are near Allah's proximity and the Muslims and the believers who come after them.
[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: The phrase "separating them with Taslim'' means that he would perform four Rak'ah in two couplets.
Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "May Allah have mercy on a man who performs four Rak'ah before the 'Asr prayer.''
[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: These four Rak'ah can be performed in two couplets also, as was the practice of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, according to the preceding Hadith. It can be performed with one Taslim also. Both forms are correct and permissible. Some scholars are of the opinion that the former method is better. 'Ulama' have stated that these four Sunnah of 'Asr prayer are Ghair Mu'akkadah (optional prayers). Its importance is however evident from the fact that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم prayed for mercy on those who performed these Sunnah.
'Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to perform two Rak'ah before the 'Asr prayer.
[Abu Dawud].
Commentary: We learn from this Hadith that one can also perform two Sunnah before 'Asr prayer. But Sheikh Al-Albani has stated that the word "two Rak'ah" occurring in this Hadith is rare. Four Rak'ah are secure and should, therefore, be preferred.
●Riyadus Saliheen
Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him)reported: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to perform four Rak'ah before the 'Asr prayer, separating them with Taslim (i.e., offering blessings) on the favourite angels who are near Allah's proximity and the Muslims and the believers who come after them.
[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: The phrase "separating them with Taslim'' means that he would perform four Rak'ah in two couplets.
Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "May Allah have mercy on a man who performs four Rak'ah before the 'Asr prayer.''
[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: These four Rak'ah can be performed in two couplets also, as was the practice of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, according to the preceding Hadith. It can be performed with one Taslim also. Both forms are correct and permissible. Some scholars are of the opinion that the former method is better. 'Ulama' have stated that these four Sunnah of 'Asr prayer are Ghair Mu'akkadah (optional prayers). Its importance is however evident from the fact that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم prayed for mercy on those who performed these Sunnah.
'Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to perform two Rak'ah before the 'Asr prayer.
[Abu Dawud].
Commentary: We learn from this Hadith that one can also perform two Sunnah before 'Asr prayer. But Sheikh Al-Albani has stated that the word "two Rak'ah" occurring in this Hadith is rare. Four Rak'ah are secure and should, therefore, be preferred.
●Riyadus Saliheen
Shaikh Ibn al-
Uthaymeen رحمه الله said:
❝When you say: “أستغفر الله” (Astaghfir-ullaah), you are asking Allaah for two things:
FIRST: Covering of sins
SECOND: Overlooking of sins
so that Allaah does not punish you for them. (As the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم had said): ❝When it will be the Day of Judgment, the Believer will be brought near his Lord, till his Lord covers him with His screen and makes him confess his sins. (Allaah will ask him): {Do you know (that you did) 'such-and-such sin?} He (the man) will say twice: ‘Yes, I do.’ Then Allaah will say: {I concealed it in the world and I forgive it for you today.}❞
O Allaah forgive us!❞
[Liqaa al-Shahree of Shaikh Ibn al-Uthaymeen. The Hadeeth is from Saheehain]Ibn Kathir (rahimahullah) says in his Tafsir,
" A characteristic of the dunya is that, it flees from the one who chases her and it chases the one who flees from her "
{ Tafsir Ibn Kathir, 4/197 }
" A characteristic of the dunya is that, it flees from the one who chases her and it chases the one who flees from her "
{ Tafsir Ibn Kathir, 4/197 }
Qalb (قلب) which means “heart” comes from the word Yataqallab (يتقلب) which means “something that rapidly changes.”
Aren’t our hearts something that constantly change?
Aren’t our hearts something that constantly change?
‼️DON'T GET BOGGED DOWN ABOUT PEOPLE'S PAST‼️
🎓Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah [رحمه الله] said:
❝You should not look at what the person used to do, rather you should look at what kind of person they are today. The one who gets bogged down about people's pasts, is just like Iblees who said to Allaah, 'You created me from fire and you created him from clay.'❞
📚 [al-Minhaaj, (2/430)]
🎓Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah [رحمه الله] said:
❝You should not look at what the person used to do, rather you should look at what kind of person they are today. The one who gets bogged down about people's pasts, is just like Iblees who said to Allaah, 'You created me from fire and you created him from clay.'❞
📚 [al-Minhaaj, (2/430)]
Every Suffering is a Blessing:
Ibn al Qayyim رحمه الله said:
"Whatever Allah swt has decreed for His believing slave is a #blessing even if that is in the form of withholding; it is a #favour even if that is in the form of a trial and the calamity decreed by him is #fair even if it is painful."
(Madaarij al-Saalikeen. 4/215)
Ibn al Qayyim رحمه الله said:
"Whatever Allah swt has decreed for His believing slave is a #blessing even if that is in the form of withholding; it is a #favour even if that is in the form of a trial and the calamity decreed by him is #fair even if it is painful."
(Madaarij al-Saalikeen. 4/215)
CAN A WOMAN PRAY WITHOUT SOCKS OR WITH A SHORT GARMENT?
Shaikh Naasirudeen Al-Albanee was asked
-Is it permissible for a woman to pray without socks or with a short garment?
Questioner: Our teacher, many women go to the masjid for prayer without socks, they perform their prayer without socks.
Sheikh Al-Albani: Whether they go or not (to the masjid) their prayer in their houses without socks is an invalid prayer.
Questioner: Even in the house?
Shaikh Al-Albani: Even in the house, so how about the masjid?
Questioner: May Allah reward you.
Shaikh Al-Albani: And you also.
Another Questioner: Even if she completely covers her feet?
Shaikh Al-Albani: How do you imagine that she covers her feet? In the present day there are no women who drag their garments (because of it being long), but if you can picture this case then
the prayer is correct, and the issue is that her feet are uncovered, however if her feet are covered, for example: her dress is loose and long where it covers her feet, then this is what is wanted from the women when she prays in her home or in the masjid, but sadly today women don’t have long clothing.
Questioner: Ok, do the socks cover, O teacher?
Shaikh Al-Albani: The socks cover and don't cover. They cover the color of the skin, but they don’t cover the shape of the foot, therefore from the conditions of the garment that covers the
private parts for men – aside from women – is that it is not transparent where the color of the skin is visible, and it is not tight where it defines the body part. So the garment is not permissible
unless it contains these two characteristics, it's not transparent and not tight.
Questioner: Ok, do the socks define the body part?
Shaikh Al-Albani: Absolutely, they define.
Questioner: Ok, how do they cover in prayer?
Shaikh Al-Albani: With time they cover; they cover and don't cover. And I explained to you in detail how they cover and don’t cover.
Questioner: Meaning, the woman must wear socks in prayer?
Shaikh Al-Albani: I said, and I am still saying – she must cover her feet with a loose and wide garment, as for the socks they cover and they don’t cover, my words are clear.
Questioner: Is it better to wear socks?
Shaikh Al-Albani: If her garment is long […] if her garment is long where it covers her feet whether she wears socks or not, what is meant is a covering that is not tight or transparent. Socks
without a garment over them define the body part, but they cover the skin color and this is not enough, so it is necessary for the garment to cover the color and the shape.
Questioner: Our teacher, in regards to nullification of the prayer, but they don’t have knowledge of these things.
Shaikh Al-Albani: Yes, they don’t have knowledge but they can learn, so if they learn and remain lenient then their prayer is invalid.
Pls lets ensure this info gets to our Sisters, for several of them are guilty of this. May our efforts towards Allaah not be in vain.
Silsilat al Huda wan Noor of Sheikh Naasirudeen Al-Albanee(4)
Shaikh Naasirudeen Al-Albanee was asked
-Is it permissible for a woman to pray without socks or with a short garment?
Questioner: Our teacher, many women go to the masjid for prayer without socks, they perform their prayer without socks.
Sheikh Al-Albani: Whether they go or not (to the masjid) their prayer in their houses without socks is an invalid prayer.
Questioner: Even in the house?
Shaikh Al-Albani: Even in the house, so how about the masjid?
Questioner: May Allah reward you.
Shaikh Al-Albani: And you also.
Another Questioner: Even if she completely covers her feet?
Shaikh Al-Albani: How do you imagine that she covers her feet? In the present day there are no women who drag their garments (because of it being long), but if you can picture this case then
the prayer is correct, and the issue is that her feet are uncovered, however if her feet are covered, for example: her dress is loose and long where it covers her feet, then this is what is wanted from the women when she prays in her home or in the masjid, but sadly today women don’t have long clothing.
Questioner: Ok, do the socks cover, O teacher?
Shaikh Al-Albani: The socks cover and don't cover. They cover the color of the skin, but they don’t cover the shape of the foot, therefore from the conditions of the garment that covers the
private parts for men – aside from women – is that it is not transparent where the color of the skin is visible, and it is not tight where it defines the body part. So the garment is not permissible
unless it contains these two characteristics, it's not transparent and not tight.
Questioner: Ok, do the socks define the body part?
Shaikh Al-Albani: Absolutely, they define.
Questioner: Ok, how do they cover in prayer?
Shaikh Al-Albani: With time they cover; they cover and don't cover. And I explained to you in detail how they cover and don’t cover.
Questioner: Meaning, the woman must wear socks in prayer?
Shaikh Al-Albani: I said, and I am still saying – she must cover her feet with a loose and wide garment, as for the socks they cover and they don’t cover, my words are clear.
Questioner: Is it better to wear socks?
Shaikh Al-Albani: If her garment is long […] if her garment is long where it covers her feet whether she wears socks or not, what is meant is a covering that is not tight or transparent. Socks
without a garment over them define the body part, but they cover the skin color and this is not enough, so it is necessary for the garment to cover the color and the shape.
Questioner: Our teacher, in regards to nullification of the prayer, but they don’t have knowledge of these things.
Shaikh Al-Albani: Yes, they don’t have knowledge but they can learn, so if they learn and remain lenient then their prayer is invalid.
Pls lets ensure this info gets to our Sisters, for several of them are guilty of this. May our efforts towards Allaah not be in vain.
Silsilat al Huda wan Noor of Sheikh Naasirudeen Al-Albanee(4)
Be aware of " I , ME, MINE, MY, MYSELF "
[ Allah ] said, "What prevented you from prostrating when I commanded you?" [Satan] said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay."
https://quran.com/7/12
And Pharaoh called out among his people; he said, "O my people, does not the kingdom of Egypt belong to me, and these rivers flowing beneath me; then do you not see?
https://quran.com/43/51
[ Allah ] said, "What prevented you from prostrating when I commanded you?" [Satan] said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay."
https://quran.com/7/12
And Pharaoh called out among his people; he said, "O my people, does not the kingdom of Egypt belong to me, and these rivers flowing beneath me; then do you not see?
https://quran.com/43/51
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Surah Al-A'raf - 12 - Quran.com
Allah asked, “What prevented you from prostrating when I commanded you?” He replied, “I am better than he is: You created me from fire and him from cl...
Every Suffering is a Blessing:
Ibn al Qayyim رحمه الله said:
"Whatever Allah swt has decreed for His believing slave is a #blessing even if that is in the form of withholding; it is a #favour even if that is in the form of a trial and the calamity decreed by him is #fair even if it is painful."
(Madaarij al-Saalikeen. 4/215)
Ibn al Qayyim رحمه الله said:
"Whatever Allah swt has decreed for His believing slave is a #blessing even if that is in the form of withholding; it is a #favour even if that is in the form of a trial and the calamity decreed by him is #fair even if it is painful."
(Madaarij al-Saalikeen. 4/215)
☝️When you want to buy a car / house etc. you seek counsel from those who know more about it, but when its your DEEN (fatwa) why you dont consult the people of knowledge ?
-Summary of Fawzan's words (above)
-Summary of Fawzan's words (above)
Calling to Nationalism is a Call to Ignorance
Question:
What is your opinion regarding the call to nationalism which says that belonging to a race or language is more important than religion? These groups claim that they are not against religion, but that they consider nationalism to be more important. What is your opinion on this claim?
Answer:
This call is ignorance and it is not to ascribe oneself to it, nor to encourage those who call to it. Indeed, it is obligatory to destroy it, because Islamic law orders us to combat it and drive it out, to refute their analogies and claims with answers which make the truth clear to those who seek it. For it is Islam alone that keeps alive the Arab character, language, culture and morality. To snub this religion is, in reality, to destroy the Arab character in its language, culture and morality. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the (Muslim) preachers to strive hard to spread the call of Islam, in order to defeat those who attempt to suppress it. It is well known that Islam necessitates the view that calling to Arab nationalism or any other kind of nationalism is a false message and a great error, and it is a clear abomination, loathsome ignorance, and a plot against Islam and its people. This is for many reasons explained in a book which I have called: A Critique of Arab Nationalism in the Light of Islam and Factual Evidence. I ask Allaah that He grant success to all in (following) that which pleases Him.
Shaykh
Fatawa Islamiyah Vol. 1 Page 362
http://www.fatwaislam.com/fis/index.cfm?scn=fd&ID=1114
Question:
What is your opinion regarding the call to nationalism which says that belonging to a race or language is more important than religion? These groups claim that they are not against religion, but that they consider nationalism to be more important. What is your opinion on this claim?
Answer:
This call is ignorance and it is not to ascribe oneself to it, nor to encourage those who call to it. Indeed, it is obligatory to destroy it, because Islamic law orders us to combat it and drive it out, to refute their analogies and claims with answers which make the truth clear to those who seek it. For it is Islam alone that keeps alive the Arab character, language, culture and morality. To snub this religion is, in reality, to destroy the Arab character in its language, culture and morality. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the (Muslim) preachers to strive hard to spread the call of Islam, in order to defeat those who attempt to suppress it. It is well known that Islam necessitates the view that calling to Arab nationalism or any other kind of nationalism is a false message and a great error, and it is a clear abomination, loathsome ignorance, and a plot against Islam and its people. This is for many reasons explained in a book which I have called: A Critique of Arab Nationalism in the Light of Islam and Factual Evidence. I ask Allaah that He grant success to all in (following) that which pleases Him.
Shaykh
Abdul-Azeez Bin Baz Fatawa Islamiyah Vol. 1 Page 362
http://www.fatwaislam.com/fis/index.cfm?scn=fd&ID=1114
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☀️The time between Fajr and sunrise☀️
"The Salaf (rıghteous predecessors) disliked that one sleeps between the times of Fajr and sunrise because it is the time of gain and the distribution of provision and blessings (by Allaah)."
-Ibn Al-Qayyim (Rahimahullah)
(Madaarij As-Saalikeen (457/1))
"The Salaf (rıghteous predecessors) disliked that one sleeps between the times of Fajr and sunrise because it is the time of gain and the distribution of provision and blessings (by Allaah)."
-Ibn Al-Qayyim (Rahimahullah)
(Madaarij As-Saalikeen (457/1))
*what is the evidence on celebrating birthdays,is it allowed in islam?*
The evidence in the Qur’aan and Sunnah indicates that celebrating birthdays is a kind of bid’ah or innovation in religion, which has no basis in the pure sharee’ah. It is not permitted to accept invitations to birthday celebrations, because this involves supporting and encouraging bid’ah.
Allaah, may He be glorified and exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Or have they partners with Allaah (false gods) who have instituted for them a religion which Allaah has not allowed…?” [al-Shoora 42:21]
“Then We have put you (O Muhammad) on a plain way of (Our) commandment. So follow that, and follow not the desires of those who know not. Verily, they can avail you nothing against Allaah (if He wants to puish you). Verily, the zaalimoon (wrongdoers) are awliyaa’ (protectors, helpers, etc.) to one another, but Allaah is the Wali (Protector, Helper) of the muttaqoon (pious).” [al-Jaathiyah 45:18-19]
“Follow what has been sent down unto you from your Lord, and follow not any awliyaa’ (protectors, helpers, etc.) besides Him. Little do you remember!” [al-A’raaf 7:3]
According to saheeh reports,
the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever does something that is a not part of this matter of ours (i.e., Islam) will have it rejected” (reported by Muslim in his
Saheeh ); and “The best of speech is the Book of Allaah and the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). The most evil of things are those which have been newly invented (in religion), and every innovation is a going astray.” There are many other ahaadeeth that convey the same meaning.
Besides being bid’ah and having no basis in sharee’ah, these birthday celebrations also involve imitation of the Jews and Christians in their birthday celebrations.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, warning us against following their ways and traditions: “You would follow the ways of those who came before you step by step, to such an extent that if they were to enter a lizard’s hole, you would enter it too.” They said, “O Messenger of Allaah, (do you mean) the Jews and Christians?” He said, “Who else?” (Reported by al-Bukhaari and Muslim).
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) also said: *“Whoever imitates a people is one of them.”*
Fataawa Islamiyyah, 1/115
The evidence in the Qur’aan and Sunnah indicates that celebrating birthdays is a kind of bid’ah or innovation in religion, which has no basis in the pure sharee’ah. It is not permitted to accept invitations to birthday celebrations, because this involves supporting and encouraging bid’ah.
Allaah, may He be glorified and exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Or have they partners with Allaah (false gods) who have instituted for them a religion which Allaah has not allowed…?” [al-Shoora 42:21]
“Then We have put you (O Muhammad) on a plain way of (Our) commandment. So follow that, and follow not the desires of those who know not. Verily, they can avail you nothing against Allaah (if He wants to puish you). Verily, the zaalimoon (wrongdoers) are awliyaa’ (protectors, helpers, etc.) to one another, but Allaah is the Wali (Protector, Helper) of the muttaqoon (pious).” [al-Jaathiyah 45:18-19]
“Follow what has been sent down unto you from your Lord, and follow not any awliyaa’ (protectors, helpers, etc.) besides Him. Little do you remember!” [al-A’raaf 7:3]
According to saheeh reports,
the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever does something that is a not part of this matter of ours (i.e., Islam) will have it rejected” (reported by Muslim in his
Saheeh ); and “The best of speech is the Book of Allaah and the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). The most evil of things are those which have been newly invented (in religion), and every innovation is a going astray.” There are many other ahaadeeth that convey the same meaning.
Besides being bid’ah and having no basis in sharee’ah, these birthday celebrations also involve imitation of the Jews and Christians in their birthday celebrations.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, warning us against following their ways and traditions: “You would follow the ways of those who came before you step by step, to such an extent that if they were to enter a lizard’s hole, you would enter it too.” They said, “O Messenger of Allaah, (do you mean) the Jews and Christians?” He said, “Who else?” (Reported by al-Bukhaari and Muslim).
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) also said: *“Whoever imitates a people is one of them.”*
Fataawa Islamiyyah, 1/115
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A Real Eye-Opener: Upset with the Qadr of Allaah !?...
In the Name of Allaah…
Most people entertain bad thoughts about Allaah regarding their own personal situations and the situations of others. The only ones who remain safe from this are those who truly know Allaah, His Names, His Attributes, and what His Wisdom and Right to be praised really entails.
So let every sincere, sound-minded individual focus on himself regarding this, and then repent to Allaah and seek His Forgiveness from the negative notions he entertains about his Lord.
Look closely at anyone! You will find that people become upset with Qadr and blame things on it, saying that, “It should have been this way or that way…”
Some people behave this way only rarely, others more commonly!
Inspect yourself – Are you innocent!?
If you are saved from it, you are safe from something terrible…
But really, I doubt you are even safe!
- Ibn al-Qayyim
This is a passage from the great writings of al-‘Allaamah Ibn Qayyim al-Jowziyyah, as quoted in the book, Kitaab at-Towheed, by Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Abdil-Wahhaab.
This passage was an explanation of some Qur’aanic verses exposing the notions and ill assumptions of the hypocrites after the defeat suffered at the Battle of Uhud. It is absolutely amazing how this great scholar tied the filthy beliefs of the hypocrites to our own hearts and actions, and guided us to take a an important personal lesson from the hidden enemies of Islaam and their false notions about the Wisdom of Allaah and His Qadr.
From the attributes of the hypocrites is that they do not submit to the Qadr of Allaah, instead they find fault with it, and claim that things would have been better had they been in charge of the affair!
Review Soorah Aal ‘Imraan (3:154).
Ibn al-Qayyim said, “Inspect yourself – Are you innocent?!”
I remind myself and my brothers and sisters in Islaam to sincerely think about the following statements and ponder over how distant we are from them in reality:
• “That’s just great! This is why I hate Mondays!”
• “What is wrong with this laptop? Another virus!! And of course this would happen NOW, when I have all this important work to finish!!”
• “The car seems to break down every time I’m running late!”
• “My stupid cellphone keeps shutting down…!”
• “Oh great! One more red light! As if I’m not late enough!”
• “I stoved my toe on that stupid table!”
These small everyday trials we face and the emotions we react with are all part of our personal test. Our reactions, beliefs, and statements are all being recorded!
With the above mentioned complaints and reactions, who are we actually displeased with? We know that the table didn’t do anything to our toe, right? We know that cars, cellphones, and laptops don’t actually choose to do things to harm us in reality, right?
So then, again – WHO or WHAT are we really displeased with when uttering these kinds of statements?
We desperately need our spouses, friends, and companions to remind us, quite simply, with the following question:
Are you unhappy with the Qadr of Allaah?
Let us replace the bad reactions mentioned with the very best guidance available, the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam):
وإن أصابك شيء فلا تقل لو أني فعلت كذا لكان كذا وكذا لكن قل قدر الله وما شاء فعل…
“…And if something (bad) befalls you, do not say, ‘Had I only done such-and-such, then such-and-such would have happened, rather say: Qadrullaahi, wa maa shaa’ fa’ala (This is from the Qadr of Allaah, and He does whatever He wills).” [Muslim]
Let us affirm everything we face as the Qadr of Allaah, submit to Allaah being pleased with the trial He (and no one else) has chosen for us, and be afraid of a bad reaction that would be written against us and handed to us on the Day of Account.
And Allaah knows best.
Written by: Moosaa Richardson
http://www.bakkah.net/en/upset-with-the-qadr-of-allah.htm
A Real Eye-Opener: Upset with the Qadr of Allaah !?...
In the Name of Allaah…
Most people entertain bad thoughts about Allaah regarding their own personal situations and the situations of others. The only ones who remain safe from this are those who truly know Allaah, His Names, His Attributes, and what His Wisdom and Right to be praised really entails.
So let every sincere, sound-minded individual focus on himself regarding this, and then repent to Allaah and seek His Forgiveness from the negative notions he entertains about his Lord.
Look closely at anyone! You will find that people become upset with Qadr and blame things on it, saying that, “It should have been this way or that way…”
Some people behave this way only rarely, others more commonly!
Inspect yourself – Are you innocent!?
If you are saved from it, you are safe from something terrible…
But really, I doubt you are even safe!
- Ibn al-Qayyim
This is a passage from the great writings of al-‘Allaamah Ibn Qayyim al-Jowziyyah, as quoted in the book, Kitaab at-Towheed, by Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Abdil-Wahhaab.
This passage was an explanation of some Qur’aanic verses exposing the notions and ill assumptions of the hypocrites after the defeat suffered at the Battle of Uhud. It is absolutely amazing how this great scholar tied the filthy beliefs of the hypocrites to our own hearts and actions, and guided us to take a an important personal lesson from the hidden enemies of Islaam and their false notions about the Wisdom of Allaah and His Qadr.
From the attributes of the hypocrites is that they do not submit to the Qadr of Allaah, instead they find fault with it, and claim that things would have been better had they been in charge of the affair!
Review Soorah Aal ‘Imraan (3:154).
Ibn al-Qayyim said, “Inspect yourself – Are you innocent?!”
I remind myself and my brothers and sisters in Islaam to sincerely think about the following statements and ponder over how distant we are from them in reality:
• “That’s just great! This is why I hate Mondays!”
• “What is wrong with this laptop? Another virus!! And of course this would happen NOW, when I have all this important work to finish!!”
• “The car seems to break down every time I’m running late!”
• “My stupid cellphone keeps shutting down…!”
• “Oh great! One more red light! As if I’m not late enough!”
• “I stoved my toe on that stupid table!”
These small everyday trials we face and the emotions we react with are all part of our personal test. Our reactions, beliefs, and statements are all being recorded!
With the above mentioned complaints and reactions, who are we actually displeased with? We know that the table didn’t do anything to our toe, right? We know that cars, cellphones, and laptops don’t actually choose to do things to harm us in reality, right?
So then, again – WHO or WHAT are we really displeased with when uttering these kinds of statements?
We desperately need our spouses, friends, and companions to remind us, quite simply, with the following question:
Are you unhappy with the Qadr of Allaah?
Let us replace the bad reactions mentioned with the very best guidance available, the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam):
وإن أصابك شيء فلا تقل لو أني فعلت كذا لكان كذا وكذا لكن قل قدر الله وما شاء فعل…
“…And if something (bad) befalls you, do not say, ‘Had I only done such-and-such, then such-and-such would have happened, rather say: Qadrullaahi, wa maa shaa’ fa’ala (This is from the Qadr of Allaah, and He does whatever He wills).” [Muslim]
Let us affirm everything we face as the Qadr of Allaah, submit to Allaah being pleased with the trial He (and no one else) has chosen for us, and be afraid of a bad reaction that would be written against us and handed to us on the Day of Account.
And Allaah knows best.
Written by: Moosaa Richardson
http://www.bakkah.net/en/upset-with-the-qadr-of-allah.htm
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthāymeen رحمه الله said:
“Do not hate a thing which Allāh has chosen for you, certainly whatever Allāh has chosen for you has a great benefit which you do not know about.”
[Sharh Riyaadh as-Salīheen 3/309]
الحمد لله على كل حال
Daily Fawaid
“Do not hate a thing which Allāh has chosen for you, certainly whatever Allāh has chosen for you has a great benefit which you do not know about.”
[Sharh Riyaadh as-Salīheen 3/309]
الحمد لله على كل حال
Daily Fawaid
O MANKIND! WORSHIP YOUR LORD (ALLAAH)
by FollowingtheSunnah ·
O Mankind! Worship your Lord (Allaah)
By Imam Abu Muhammad al-Hussain bin Mas’ood al- Baghawi
Translated by Abbas Abu Yahya
Abu Muhammad al-Hussain bin Mas’ood al- Baghawi (d.516 A.H.) said regarding Allaah’s saying:
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اعْبُدُوا رَبَّكُمُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُمْ وَالَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ
< < O mankind! Worship your Lord (Allaah), Who created you and those who were before you so that you may become Al-Muttaqûn (the pious) >>
[Baqarah: 21]
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by FollowingtheSunnah ·
O Mankind! Worship your Lord (Allaah)
By Imam Abu Muhammad al-Hussain bin Mas’ood al- Baghawi
Translated by Abbas Abu Yahya
Abu Muhammad al-Hussain bin Mas’ood al- Baghawi (d.516 A.H.) said regarding Allaah’s saying:
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اعْبُدُوا رَبَّكُمُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُمْ وَالَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ
< < O mankind! Worship your Lord (Allaah), Who created you and those who were before you so that you may become Al-Muttaqûn (the pious) >>
[Baqarah: 21]
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Forwarded from لؤلؤ العلم
Ibn al-Mas'ood:
"Beware of what disturbs the hearts. If something unsettles your heart, then abandon it."
[Jami’ al-‘Ulum wal-Hikaam, 2/95]
"Beware of what disturbs the hearts. If something unsettles your heart, then abandon it."
[Jami’ al-‘Ulum wal-Hikaam, 2/95]
Allaah says: "I am as My slave thinks of Me." [Saheeh al-Bukhaari #7405]
Shaykh ‘Abd ur-Rahmaan al-‘Ajlaan comments:
“If he has good thoughts about Allaah, that he will be answered, then he will be answered bi’ithnillaah. But if he says ‘I don’t think I will be answered’ and the like, then he will be deprived of the answer – and refuge is sought in Allaah – because he did not have good thoughts of his Lord.”
[Source: Tafseer Surah Ghaafir, tape no. 3]
Shaykh ‘Abd ur-Rahmaan al-‘Ajlaan comments:
“If he has good thoughts about Allaah, that he will be answered, then he will be answered bi’ithnillaah. But if he says ‘I don’t think I will be answered’ and the like, then he will be deprived of the answer – and refuge is sought in Allaah – because he did not have good thoughts of his Lord.”
[Source: Tafseer Surah Ghaafir, tape no. 3]
Islamic Creed:
💐 *Umar on interacting with others [trust, consultation and friendship]*
It is reported that ‘Umar b. Al-Khattâb – Allâh be pleased with him – said:
🔘Whoever exposes himself to suspicion, let him blame only himself for whoever suspects him.
🔘He who covers his secret is in a position to choose [to correct himself].
🔘Assume the best about your brother until what comes to you from him overcomes you [and you have to change your opinion].
🔘You can never pay back someone who disobeys Allâh in his dealings with you with anything better than obeying Allâh in your dealings with him.
🔘Take righteous brothers [as friends]; acquire them in plenty, for they are a beautification in prosperity and an aid during calamity.
🔘Do not ask about what has not yet happened until it actually happens, for what has happened is enough of an occupation to worry about what has not happened.
🔘Let not your speech be given freely except to those who want to hear it and will value it.
🔘Do not seek help in fulfilling a need you have except from someone who wants success for you in that endeavor.
🔘Do not consult except people who fear Allâh, and do not accompany the sinner, [lest] you learn his sinfulness.
🔘And be humble at the graves.
📙Abû Dâwûd, Kitâb Al-Zuhd article 89.
⏯https://www.sayingsofthesalaf.net/umar-on-interacting-with-others-trust-consultation-and-friendship/
💐 *Umar on interacting with others [trust, consultation and friendship]*
It is reported that ‘Umar b. Al-Khattâb – Allâh be pleased with him – said:
🔘Whoever exposes himself to suspicion, let him blame only himself for whoever suspects him.
🔘He who covers his secret is in a position to choose [to correct himself].
🔘Assume the best about your brother until what comes to you from him overcomes you [and you have to change your opinion].
🔘You can never pay back someone who disobeys Allâh in his dealings with you with anything better than obeying Allâh in your dealings with him.
🔘Take righteous brothers [as friends]; acquire them in plenty, for they are a beautification in prosperity and an aid during calamity.
🔘Do not ask about what has not yet happened until it actually happens, for what has happened is enough of an occupation to worry about what has not happened.
🔘Let not your speech be given freely except to those who want to hear it and will value it.
🔘Do not seek help in fulfilling a need you have except from someone who wants success for you in that endeavor.
🔘Do not consult except people who fear Allâh, and do not accompany the sinner, [lest] you learn his sinfulness.
🔘And be humble at the graves.
📙Abû Dâwûd, Kitâb Al-Zuhd article 89.
⏯https://www.sayingsofthesalaf.net/umar-on-interacting-with-others-trust-consultation-and-friendship/