The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“When you eat, do not wipe your hands till you have licked it, or had it licked by somebody else.”
[Sahih Al-Bukhari | Translated by: Muhsin Khan]
“When you eat, do not wipe your hands till you have licked it, or had it licked by somebody else.”
[Sahih Al-Bukhari | Translated by: Muhsin Khan]
📌 One of the remedies for 'Riyaa' (showing off/wanting to be seen whilst doing something good)
"If you notice in yourself 'riyaa' then increase doing worship in secret, not being seen by the people."
📎 Then the sheikh gave examples like praying or reading Quran at night when everyone is asleep or giving money in charity via your bank account as no one will know or see you doing such.
✏ Taken from the Sheikh's (Shaykh Muhammad bin Ramzan) explanation of Aqeedah as Salaf Ashaab al Hadith Jumu'ah 27 Rabi' al Awwal 1439
Translated by Abu Afnaan Muhammad
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📌 From the remedies which assist in self discipline
*"Beware of sinning whilst being alone and in secret. As without a doubt, these sins will betray the person at death."*
📎 Benefit from the explanation of Sheikh Muhammad Ramzan al Hajiri's explanation of Aqeedah as Salaf Ashaab al Hadith
✏ Translated by Abu Afnaan Muhammad
"If you notice in yourself 'riyaa' then increase doing worship in secret, not being seen by the people."
📎 Then the sheikh gave examples like praying or reading Quran at night when everyone is asleep or giving money in charity via your bank account as no one will know or see you doing such.
✏ Taken from the Sheikh's (Shaykh Muhammad bin Ramzan) explanation of Aqeedah as Salaf Ashaab al Hadith Jumu'ah 27 Rabi' al Awwal 1439
Translated by Abu Afnaan Muhammad
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📌 From the remedies which assist in self discipline
*"Beware of sinning whilst being alone and in secret. As without a doubt, these sins will betray the person at death."*
📎 Benefit from the explanation of Sheikh Muhammad Ramzan al Hajiri's explanation of Aqeedah as Salaf Ashaab al Hadith
✏ Translated by Abu Afnaan Muhammad
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⛔️The Anoscription to Other Jamaa’aat
❌Anoscription to Naqshbandeeyah
‘This _Tareeqa_ (way) ascribes itself to Muhammad Baha-uddeen Shah Naqshband. The anoscription for this Tareeqa[38] is *from his name and it has became known with that.* He was born in the village of Bukhara (717 – 791 A.H)’
‘He was given the noscript of Naqshband because of a print of the word ‘Allaah’ engraved upon the front of his heart, due to a lot of remembrance of Allaah.
It has been said he was called Naqshband, because the Messenger of Allaah _-sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam-_
placed his noble palm on the heart of shaykh Muhammad Baha-uddeen al-Awaysee Naqshband, so it became engraved on his heart.’
‘Ahmad al-Farooqi as-Sarhindi (1034 A.H.) revived and spread the _Tareeqa_
in India.’[39]
❌Anoscription to Deobandeeyah
The definition of ‘Dar al-Uloom ad-Deobandeeyah’ according to them:
‘Dar al-Uloom is Muslim in their religion, of the _Ahl–ul–Sunnah wal Jammah_ sect, of a Hanafi _Madhab,_ drinking hole is Soofeeyah, Matroodeeyah Ashaareeyah in philosophy, Chishteeyah in methodology, rather it gathers all the different succession of groups, Wali al-illaheyya in thought, Qasameeyah in principle, Rasheedeeyah as a subdivision, Deobandeeyah in anoscription’[40]
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❌Anoscription to Naqshbandeeyah
‘This _Tareeqa_ (way) ascribes itself to Muhammad Baha-uddeen Shah Naqshband. The anoscription for this Tareeqa[38] is *from his name and it has became known with that.* He was born in the village of Bukhara (717 – 791 A.H)’
‘He was given the noscript of Naqshband because of a print of the word ‘Allaah’ engraved upon the front of his heart, due to a lot of remembrance of Allaah.
It has been said he was called Naqshband, because the Messenger of Allaah _-sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam-_
placed his noble palm on the heart of shaykh Muhammad Baha-uddeen al-Awaysee Naqshband, so it became engraved on his heart.’
‘Ahmad al-Farooqi as-Sarhindi (1034 A.H.) revived and spread the _Tareeqa_
in India.’[39]
❌Anoscription to Deobandeeyah
The definition of ‘Dar al-Uloom ad-Deobandeeyah’ according to them:
‘Dar al-Uloom is Muslim in their religion, of the _Ahl–ul–Sunnah wal Jammah_ sect, of a Hanafi _Madhab,_ drinking hole is Soofeeyah, Matroodeeyah Ashaareeyah in philosophy, Chishteeyah in methodology, rather it gathers all the different succession of groups, Wali al-illaheyya in thought, Qasameeyah in principle, Rasheedeeyah as a subdivision, Deobandeeyah in anoscription’[40]
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💭‘’Sayyid Taalib ar-Rahman said:
‘ad-Deobandeeyah is a group from the Hanafis in the Indian Sub-continent and other places. They follow the path of the Deoband University and *their anoscription is to this University,* and that was to distinguish from their brothers ‘the Brailaweeyah’ one of the sects of the Hanafis, who ascribe to a _Imam of Bida’,_ Ahmad Rida Khan al-Brialweeyah, who was born in the city of ‘Brieelee’ a city in the state of Uttra Pardesh in India in the year 1272 A.H. and died in the year 1340 A.H.
‘Deoband’ is a town in the state of Uttra Pardesh it achieved its fame due to the famous Islamic University called ‘Dar al-Uloom’ which was founded in 1283 A.H. and this University without doubt is regarded as a pride and honour for that town.
The fundamental aim of establishing this University was to support the Hanafi Madhab (School of thought) and spreading it, *and to subjugate the Prophetic Sunnah and to make the Sunnah follow the Hanafi _Fiqh,*_ and there is no exaggeration in the reality of this point, since even the senior scholars of Deoband have acknowledged this.’[41]
*‘’Muhammad Yusuf al-Banoori one of the leaders of the Deoband said explaining the way of the Deoband and their Madhab:*
‘The way of the Deoband which their senior scholars are upon is the affirmation of the leadership of the _Faqeeh_ of the _Ummah,_ the Imam Abu Hanifah with respect to his _Fiqh_ and his _Ijtihad_ which has a lofty status in the pure _Sharia’_ after the noble Prophetic Hadeeth.
And it is necessary to have the sciences of Soofeeyah and sciences of purification of the hearts which is transmitted by its people, and it needs to be blended with the _Sharia’_ in a correct way.
They acknowledge the magnificence of Ibn Taymeeyah’s[42] status but at the same time they acknowledge the greatest Shaykh Muhiddeen ibn Arabi[43] with his book ‘Kamallat’.
So we have _Taqleed_ of the Imam Abu Hanifah, and follow the Prophetic Ahadeeth along with the sciences of the Soofeeyah, and what is made up of this blend of three is the magnificent _Madhab_ [44], which is none other than the _Madhab_ of the sect Deobandeeyah.’[45]
_To Be Continued_
https://followingthesunnah.com/2012/05/16/anoscription-to-the-salafi-manhaj/
‘ad-Deobandeeyah is a group from the Hanafis in the Indian Sub-continent and other places. They follow the path of the Deoband University and *their anoscription is to this University,* and that was to distinguish from their brothers ‘the Brailaweeyah’ one of the sects of the Hanafis, who ascribe to a _Imam of Bida’,_ Ahmad Rida Khan al-Brialweeyah, who was born in the city of ‘Brieelee’ a city in the state of Uttra Pardesh in India in the year 1272 A.H. and died in the year 1340 A.H.
‘Deoband’ is a town in the state of Uttra Pardesh it achieved its fame due to the famous Islamic University called ‘Dar al-Uloom’ which was founded in 1283 A.H. and this University without doubt is regarded as a pride and honour for that town.
The fundamental aim of establishing this University was to support the Hanafi Madhab (School of thought) and spreading it, *and to subjugate the Prophetic Sunnah and to make the Sunnah follow the Hanafi _Fiqh,*_ and there is no exaggeration in the reality of this point, since even the senior scholars of Deoband have acknowledged this.’[41]
*‘’Muhammad Yusuf al-Banoori one of the leaders of the Deoband said explaining the way of the Deoband and their Madhab:*
‘The way of the Deoband which their senior scholars are upon is the affirmation of the leadership of the _Faqeeh_ of the _Ummah,_ the Imam Abu Hanifah with respect to his _Fiqh_ and his _Ijtihad_ which has a lofty status in the pure _Sharia’_ after the noble Prophetic Hadeeth.
And it is necessary to have the sciences of Soofeeyah and sciences of purification of the hearts which is transmitted by its people, and it needs to be blended with the _Sharia’_ in a correct way.
They acknowledge the magnificence of Ibn Taymeeyah’s[42] status but at the same time they acknowledge the greatest Shaykh Muhiddeen ibn Arabi[43] with his book ‘Kamallat’.
So we have _Taqleed_ of the Imam Abu Hanifah, and follow the Prophetic Ahadeeth along with the sciences of the Soofeeyah, and what is made up of this blend of three is the magnificent _Madhab_ [44], which is none other than the _Madhab_ of the sect Deobandeeyah.’[45]
_To Be Continued_
https://followingthesunnah.com/2012/05/16/anoscription-to-the-salafi-manhaj/
Abu Yahya Suhaib bin Sinan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that:The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said,
“How wonderful is the case of a believer; there is good for him in everything and this applies only to a believer. If prosperity attends him, he expresses gratitude to Allah and that is good for him; and if adversity befalls him, he endures it patiently and that is better for him”.
[Muslim].
Riyad as-Salihin » The Book of Miscellany – Book 1, Hadith 27
Source: Dar-us-salam english publication
“How wonderful is the case of a believer; there is good for him in everything and this applies only to a believer. If prosperity attends him, he expresses gratitude to Allah and that is good for him; and if adversity befalls him, he endures it patiently and that is better for him”.
[Muslim].
Riyad as-Salihin » The Book of Miscellany – Book 1, Hadith 27
Source: Dar-us-salam english publication
It is narrated from Mahmood ibn Labeed [RA] that the Messenger of Allah [SAWS] said, “Indeed the thing that I fear most for you is the minor shirk.”
The companions asked, “And what is minor shirk, Oh Messenger of Allah [SAWS]?”
He [SAWS] said, “It is Ar-Riyaa. Allah will say to the people of riyaa on the Day of Judgement – when the people are being re-payed for their deeds – ‘Go to those who you showed off your deeds to in the worldly life then see if you can find any reward with them!’”
[Reported by Imam Ahmad and Authenticated by Shaikh Al-Albani]
The companions asked, “And what is minor shirk, Oh Messenger of Allah [SAWS]?”
He [SAWS] said, “It is Ar-Riyaa. Allah will say to the people of riyaa on the Day of Judgement – when the people are being re-payed for their deeds – ‘Go to those who you showed off your deeds to in the worldly life then see if you can find any reward with them!’”
[Reported by Imam Ahmad and Authenticated by Shaikh Al-Albani]
Like those who spend from their wealth to be seen by men, and they do not believe in Allah and the Last Day. Their example is like the example of a hard rock on which is a little soil, then on it falls heavy rain which flows off it and they will not be able to do anything with whatever they have earned and Allah does not guide the disbelieving people."—
[Al-Qur'an 2:264]
The Prophet, sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said:
"What I fear for you the most is the minor shirk, that is ar-riya. Allah will say on the Day of Judgement when He is rewarding the people for their actions: Go to those for whom you did riyafor in the world then see if you find the reward with them."—
[Related by Ahmad (5/428, 429) and al-Baghawi in Sharh as-Sunnah (4135) from the hadith of Mahmud bin Lubayd, radiallahu 'anhu, with an authentic chain upon the conditions of Muslim]
[Al-Qur'an 2:264]
The Prophet, sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said:
"What I fear for you the most is the minor shirk, that is ar-riya. Allah will say on the Day of Judgement when He is rewarding the people for their actions: Go to those for whom you did riyafor in the world then see if you find the reward with them."—
[Related by Ahmad (5/428, 429) and al-Baghawi in Sharh as-Sunnah (4135) from the hadith of Mahmud bin Lubayd, radiallahu 'anhu, with an authentic chain upon the conditions of Muslim]
Hearts Devoid of Love of Allaah Become Infatuated With Images – By Imaam Ibnul Qayyim [rahimahullaah]
🖋Written by Jallow Abdullah.
In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy
Imaam Ibnul Qayyim [rahimahullaah] said: Hearts that are emptied of Love for Allaah -hearts that are turned away from Him and seeking remedy from others besides Him- are afflicted with an uncontrolled love of images; for when the heart is filled with Love of Allaah and a strong love for meeting Him [i.e. in the hereafter], the uncontrolled love for images is repelled from it. And for this reason, Allaah [The Most High] stated about Yusuf [alayhis-salaam]:
كَذَٰلِكَ لِنَصْرِفَ عَنْهُ السُّوءَ وَالْفَحْشَاءَ ۚ إِنَّهُ مِنْ عِبَادِنَا الْمُخْلَصِينَ
Thus it was, that We might turn away from him evil and illegal sexual intercourse. Surely, he was one of Our chosen, guided slaves. [Soorah Yusuf: Ayah: 24]
This shows that sincerity to [Allaah] is a means to repelling [evil]. Therefore, repelling the original cause of something is repels the cause of that thing. And because of this, some of the Salaf said: ‘’Uncontrolled love is an agitation in empty hearts.” Meaning: [Hearts] emptied of other than what they crave for.
[Source: An excerpt from At-Tibbun Nabawiy’ by Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) with the footnotes and checking of Al-Allaamah Muhammad Haamid Al-Faqee (rahimahullaah) page180. Abridged and slightly paraphrased]
🌐http://masjidfurqan.co.uk/2017/12/16/hearts-devoid-of-love-of-allaah-become-infatuated-with-images-by-imaam-ibnul-qayyim-rahimahullaah/
🖋Written by Jallow Abdullah.
In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy
Imaam Ibnul Qayyim [rahimahullaah] said: Hearts that are emptied of Love for Allaah -hearts that are turned away from Him and seeking remedy from others besides Him- are afflicted with an uncontrolled love of images; for when the heart is filled with Love of Allaah and a strong love for meeting Him [i.e. in the hereafter], the uncontrolled love for images is repelled from it. And for this reason, Allaah [The Most High] stated about Yusuf [alayhis-salaam]:
كَذَٰلِكَ لِنَصْرِفَ عَنْهُ السُّوءَ وَالْفَحْشَاءَ ۚ إِنَّهُ مِنْ عِبَادِنَا الْمُخْلَصِينَ
Thus it was, that We might turn away from him evil and illegal sexual intercourse. Surely, he was one of Our chosen, guided slaves. [Soorah Yusuf: Ayah: 24]
This shows that sincerity to [Allaah] is a means to repelling [evil]. Therefore, repelling the original cause of something is repels the cause of that thing. And because of this, some of the Salaf said: ‘’Uncontrolled love is an agitation in empty hearts.” Meaning: [Hearts] emptied of other than what they crave for.
[Source: An excerpt from At-Tibbun Nabawiy’ by Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) with the footnotes and checking of Al-Allaamah Muhammad Haamid Al-Faqee (rahimahullaah) page180. Abridged and slightly paraphrased]
🌐http://masjidfurqan.co.uk/2017/12/16/hearts-devoid-of-love-of-allaah-become-infatuated-with-images-by-imaam-ibnul-qayyim-rahimahullaah/
“The #happy one is the one who sticks to what the Salaf were upon, and avoids what was innovated by the Khalaf.”
- Ibn Hajar Al-'Asqalani (رحمه الله)
| Fath Al-Bari, 13/267 |
- Ibn Hajar Al-'Asqalani (رحمه الله)
| Fath Al-Bari, 13/267 |
The way of our salaf (pious predecessors)
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Al-Hasan Al-Basri (Died 110 Hijri) said:
"By Allah, I did not meet those from the early part of this ummah except that what they said with their tongues was in their hearts. By Allah, they were in agreement with the book of their lord and the sunnah of their Prophet (sallaaAllahu alahyi wa sallam). When the night covered them, they would stand on their feet and their faces on the floor (in prayer), their tears flowing down their cheeks, they were desiring for their lord to free them. If they were to earn something from the dunya they would take from it what they needed and place the remainder for their hereafter and they would be thankful to Allah for it and if they didn't they would be pleased and say: "this is from Allah as a test for us from him". If they did something good, it would make them happy and they would call upon Allah that he accepts it from them and if they did something wrong, it would displease them and they would seek forgiveness from Allah.
Source: Tadheem Qadr as-salaah (2/675-677)
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Al-Hasan Al-Basri (Died 110 Hijri) said:
"By Allah, I did not meet those from the early part of this ummah except that what they said with their tongues was in their hearts. By Allah, they were in agreement with the book of their lord and the sunnah of their Prophet (sallaaAllahu alahyi wa sallam). When the night covered them, they would stand on their feet and their faces on the floor (in prayer), their tears flowing down their cheeks, they were desiring for their lord to free them. If they were to earn something from the dunya they would take from it what they needed and place the remainder for their hereafter and they would be thankful to Allah for it and if they didn't they would be pleased and say: "this is from Allah as a test for us from him". If they did something good, it would make them happy and they would call upon Allah that he accepts it from them and if they did something wrong, it would displease them and they would seek forgiveness from Allah.
Source: Tadheem Qadr as-salaah (2/675-677)
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The way of our salaf (pious predecessors)
Al-Hasan Al-Basri (Died 110 Hijri) said: “By Allah, I did not meet those from the early part of this ummah except that what they said with their tongues was in their hearts. By Allah, they we…
Jannah Dream:
Many people have the misunderstanding that as long as one's intention is to do good, then he/she has the license to do anything.
There are many narrations which clearly refute this false understanding.
One such narration is of the three people who came to `Aaishah رضي الله عنها. One said that he will stand the whole night in prayer forever; the other said that he will continuously fast forever; and the third said that he will never ever marry.
The Prophet ﷺ said to them:
❝By Allaah, I fear Allaah more than you do, and I am most obedient and dutiful among you to Him, but still I observe fast and break it; perform Salaah and sleep at night and take wives. SO WHOEVER TURNS AWAY FROM MY SUNNAH DOES NOT BELONG TO ME.❞
📚 [ Saheehain ]
○ Their intentions were good.
● Their intentions were to only increase in obedience to Allaah.
○ Their intentions were to increase their good deeds.
🚫 But their intended actions were opposing the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
🔥 And whichever action opposes the Sunnah, it becomes blameworthy instead of praiseworthy.
🔥🔥 But unfortunately many people only hear/recall this Hadeeth is at the time of getting married.
Many people have the misunderstanding that as long as one's intention is to do good, then he/she has the license to do anything.
There are many narrations which clearly refute this false understanding.
One such narration is of the three people who came to `Aaishah رضي الله عنها. One said that he will stand the whole night in prayer forever; the other said that he will continuously fast forever; and the third said that he will never ever marry.
The Prophet ﷺ said to them:
❝By Allaah, I fear Allaah more than you do, and I am most obedient and dutiful among you to Him, but still I observe fast and break it; perform Salaah and sleep at night and take wives. SO WHOEVER TURNS AWAY FROM MY SUNNAH DOES NOT BELONG TO ME.❞
📚 [ Saheehain ]
○ Their intentions were good.
● Their intentions were to only increase in obedience to Allaah.
○ Their intentions were to increase their good deeds.
🚫 But their intended actions were opposing the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
🔥 And whichever action opposes the Sunnah, it becomes blameworthy instead of praiseworthy.
🔥🔥 But unfortunately many people only hear/recall this Hadeeth is at the time of getting married.
Which (that Book with Allāh) none can touch but the purified.” ● [al-Qur’ān 56:79]
Sh Ibn al-'Uthaymīn رحمه الله said:
“Shaykh-ul-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah derived from this Āyah that sins are a cause of (a person's) LACK OF UNDERSTANDING of Qur’ān.”
● [القول المفيد ٢\١٣٤
Sh Ibn al-'Uthaymīn رحمه الله said:
“Shaykh-ul-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah derived from this Āyah that sins are a cause of (a person's) LACK OF UNDERSTANDING of Qur’ān.”
● [القول المفيد ٢\١٣٤
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🔗**New Post** Sheikh al-Islaam ibn Taymiyah wrote the following words discussing the major themes of surah Maryam and outlining its contents. We would recommend reading this article with a Qur’an close by in order to better follow the different themes and topics mentioned:
https://tulayhah.wordpress.com/2017/12/18/the-themes-and-contents-of-surah-maryam-ibn-taymiyah/
https://tulayhah.wordpress.com/2017/12/18/the-themes-and-contents-of-surah-maryam-ibn-taymiyah/
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The Themes and Contents of Surah Maryam: ibn Taymiyah
Sheikh al-Islaam ibn Taymiyah wrote the following words discussing the major themes of surah Maryam and outlining its contents. We would recommend reading this article with a Qur’an close by …
*Accepting gifts at Christmas, New Year and other festivals: From Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn Uthaimeen, Ibn Bāz.*
Shaikhul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (رحمه الله) stated in “Iqtidā Sirātil-Mustaqīm”:
“As for accepting gifts from them [the non-Muslims] on the days of their celebrations, then we have already narrated from Ali (radiyallahu anhu) that there came to him a gift on the celebration of Nayrooz* and he accepted it. And Ibn Abi Shaybah narrated in “Al-Musannaf” saying: Jareer narrated to us from Qāboos from his father: A woman asked Ā’ishah: ‘We have some wet nurses from the Magians; and when it is their festival, they give us gifts.’ So she said: ‘As for what is slaughtered of animals on that day, then do not eat it. However, eat from their vegetation.’ Ibn Abi Shaybah also said: ‘Wakee narrated to us from Al-Hasan Ibn Hakeem from his mother from Abu Barzah that he used to live in the locality of the Magians; and they would give him gifts on the celebrations of Nayrooz and Mahrajān, so he would say to his family: ‘Eat the fruits they give you; and leave alone what is besides that.’ So all of this proves that the celebrations do not forbid one from accepting their gifts. Indeed the ruling of accepting gifts during the celebratory days is the same as any other days because it does not entail aiding them in making apparent the signs of their unbelief. However, accepting the gifts of the unbelievers from the people who are at war with Muslims and those living in Muslim lands is a separate issue wherein there is some differing and in need of a detailed explanation – and here is not the place for that. And it is allowed to eat the food of the People of the Book on their days of celebration, regardless of whether it is bought or gifted or other than that as long as it was not slaughtered for the purpose of the day of celebration. As for the slaughtered meat of the Magians, then its ruling is well known – it is harām (prohibited) at all times.” (1/50-52)
* Zoroastrians worldwide celebrate Nayrooz (or Nowruz) as the first day of the New Year. Nowruz is the most important holiday in Iran.
Al-Allāmah Muhammad Ibn Sālih Al-Uthaimeen (رحمه الله) said in explanation of these words of Shaikhul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (رحمه الله):
“This speech of the shaikh (رحمه الله) is strange!! This is because accepting their gifts on their days of celebration is a sign that one is pleased with their festivals. Nevertheless, there are narrations from the Companions (radiyallahu anhum) regarding this affair. Perhaps the Companions accepted these gifts because it was a time when Islam was strong and the people would not be beguiled/deceived by such gifts – and also the unbelievers knew then that the Muslims were higher than them. However in our times today, if you were to accept gifts from them on their days of festivities they become joyous, and they say: ‘These Muslims agree with us that this day is a day of celebration.’ So for this reason it is necessary for us to explain this matter – and it is to be said: If it is feared that it will elevate and raise the unbelievers such that they will think that [accepting of gifts] is our showing pleasure at their annual festivities then the gift is not to be accepted regardless of whether it is from what zakāh is conditional upon or not.” (Tape 18, time stamp: 1:13:31; “Sharh Iqtidā Sirātil-Mustaqīm” Egyptian print, pp. 348-349)
CLOSER LOOK AT THE NARRATIONS:
All of the narrations mentioned in the text of Ibn Taymiyyah have defects:
1. “From Ali (radiyallahu anhu) that there came to him a gift on the celebration of Nayzoor and he accepted it.” The chain is disconnected because Muhammad Ibn Seereen (rahimahullāh) did not hear narrations from the Companion Ali (radiyallahu anhu). Ibn Seereen was born when there were two years remaining of the Khilāfah of Uthmān (radiyallahu anhu).
2.Furthermore, if the narration from Ali (radiyallahu `anhu) is authentic which is alluded to by Shaikhul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, then it does not indicate that he accepted their gifts – rather it proves that he disliked that it
Shaikhul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (رحمه الله) stated in “Iqtidā Sirātil-Mustaqīm”:
“As for accepting gifts from them [the non-Muslims] on the days of their celebrations, then we have already narrated from Ali (radiyallahu anhu) that there came to him a gift on the celebration of Nayrooz* and he accepted it. And Ibn Abi Shaybah narrated in “Al-Musannaf” saying: Jareer narrated to us from Qāboos from his father: A woman asked Ā’ishah: ‘We have some wet nurses from the Magians; and when it is their festival, they give us gifts.’ So she said: ‘As for what is slaughtered of animals on that day, then do not eat it. However, eat from their vegetation.’ Ibn Abi Shaybah also said: ‘Wakee narrated to us from Al-Hasan Ibn Hakeem from his mother from Abu Barzah that he used to live in the locality of the Magians; and they would give him gifts on the celebrations of Nayrooz and Mahrajān, so he would say to his family: ‘Eat the fruits they give you; and leave alone what is besides that.’ So all of this proves that the celebrations do not forbid one from accepting their gifts. Indeed the ruling of accepting gifts during the celebratory days is the same as any other days because it does not entail aiding them in making apparent the signs of their unbelief. However, accepting the gifts of the unbelievers from the people who are at war with Muslims and those living in Muslim lands is a separate issue wherein there is some differing and in need of a detailed explanation – and here is not the place for that. And it is allowed to eat the food of the People of the Book on their days of celebration, regardless of whether it is bought or gifted or other than that as long as it was not slaughtered for the purpose of the day of celebration. As for the slaughtered meat of the Magians, then its ruling is well known – it is harām (prohibited) at all times.” (1/50-52)
* Zoroastrians worldwide celebrate Nayrooz (or Nowruz) as the first day of the New Year. Nowruz is the most important holiday in Iran.
Al-Allāmah Muhammad Ibn Sālih Al-Uthaimeen (رحمه الله) said in explanation of these words of Shaikhul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (رحمه الله):
“This speech of the shaikh (رحمه الله) is strange!! This is because accepting their gifts on their days of celebration is a sign that one is pleased with their festivals. Nevertheless, there are narrations from the Companions (radiyallahu anhum) regarding this affair. Perhaps the Companions accepted these gifts because it was a time when Islam was strong and the people would not be beguiled/deceived by such gifts – and also the unbelievers knew then that the Muslims were higher than them. However in our times today, if you were to accept gifts from them on their days of festivities they become joyous, and they say: ‘These Muslims agree with us that this day is a day of celebration.’ So for this reason it is necessary for us to explain this matter – and it is to be said: If it is feared that it will elevate and raise the unbelievers such that they will think that [accepting of gifts] is our showing pleasure at their annual festivities then the gift is not to be accepted regardless of whether it is from what zakāh is conditional upon or not.” (Tape 18, time stamp: 1:13:31; “Sharh Iqtidā Sirātil-Mustaqīm” Egyptian print, pp. 348-349)
CLOSER LOOK AT THE NARRATIONS:
All of the narrations mentioned in the text of Ibn Taymiyyah have defects:
1. “From Ali (radiyallahu anhu) that there came to him a gift on the celebration of Nayzoor and he accepted it.” The chain is disconnected because Muhammad Ibn Seereen (rahimahullāh) did not hear narrations from the Companion Ali (radiyallahu anhu). Ibn Seereen was born when there were two years remaining of the Khilāfah of Uthmān (radiyallahu anhu).
2.Furthermore, if the narration from Ali (radiyallahu `anhu) is authentic which is alluded to by Shaikhul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, then it does not indicate that he accepted their gifts – rather it proves that he disliked that it
Narrated Um Kulthum bint `Uqba: That she heard Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) saying, "He who makes peace between the people by inventing good information or saying good things, is not a liar." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol, 3, Book 53, Hadith 3) This is so beautiful…
The NEWSPAPER tells you what happened YESTERDAY.
The QURAN informs you what happened YESTERDAY, how to LIVE TODAY & how to prepare for TOMORROW!.
Did you OPENED it TODAY?
The QURAN informs you what happened YESTERDAY, how to LIVE TODAY & how to prepare for TOMORROW!.
Did you OPENED it TODAY?
HAVE YOU READ THE QUR’AN TODAY?
IMAM NAWAWĪ رحمه الله said: "Reciting the Qur'ān is the most important of adhkar, which should be done regularly. No day or night should be without and it may be attained by reciting a few verse."
● [كتبا الأذكـار للنـووي ١٢٢٥/٢]
IBN JAWZĪ: “The one who has Mus-ḥaf must recite it everyday of whatever is easy for him lest he be from those who've forsaken Qur’ān."
● [الآداب الشرعية ٢\٣٠٠]
IBN ABBAS رضي الله عنه said: "Allāh took responsibility for who reads the Qur'ān & ACTS ON what is in it; he won't go astray in this life nor despair in hereafter.
● [مفتاح دار السعادة ٥٨/١]
IBN MAS'ŪD رضي الله عنه: “Qur’ān is the Speech of Allāh, uncreated, so indeed whoever loves Qur’ān then he loves Allāh.”
● [فقه الأدعية والأذكار ج١ ص٦٦]
IBN 'ABBAS رضي الله عنهما: “The one who has in him no Qur'ān (i.e does not recite Qur'ān) is like a ruined house.”
● [تفسير الطبري ٩\٣٨٥]
IBN MAS'ŪD رضي الله عنه said: "Whoever loves to know that he loves Allāh and His Messenger then must look if he loves Qur'ān for he (the one who loves Qur'ān) loves Allāh and His Messenger!"
● [الطبراني في الكبير ٤٠٨٦٥٨]
IBN MAS'ŪD رضي الله عنه said: "Whoever wants to know that he loves Allāh, let him present to himself the Qur'ān, if he loves the Qur'ān then he loves Allāh, for verily the Qur'ān is the speech of Allāh."
● [تزكية النفوس ٣٩/١]
IBN MAS'OOD رضي الله عنه said: Whoever loves Qur’ān then glad-tiding (to him).
● [تفسير سعيد بن منصور فضائل ٣]
PROPHET ﷺ SAID: “The example of a believer who recites the Qurʿān is that of a citron (a citrus fruit) which tastes good and smells good.
And the believer who does not recite the Qurʿān is like a date which tastes good but has no smell.
And the example of an evil person who recites the Qurʿān is that of Ar-Rihana (an aromatic plant) which smells good but tastes bitter.
And the example of an evil person who does not recite the Qurʿān is that of a colocynth which tastes bitter and has no smell.”
● [صحيح البخاري ٥٠٢٠]
QUR’AN - A ḤUJJAH (Proof) For You Or Against You
قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : القرآن شافع مشفع و ماحل مصدق ، من جعله أمامه قاده إلى الجنة ، ومن جعله خلف ظهره ساقه إلى النار.
The MESSENGER of ALLĀH ﷺ said: “The Qur’ān is an intercessor ennoscriptd with intercession (for its reciters) and it is an entrusted disputer (against those who neglect it), whoever places it in front of him, it will lead him to Paradise and whoever puts it behind him, it will lead him to the Hellfire.”
● [رواه ابن حبان في الموارد صفحة ٤٤٣ ، صححه الألباني]
IBN QAYYIM رحمه الله said: "When you wish to know how much you love Allāh, then observe how much love of the Qur’ān is in your heart."
● [الداء والدواء للإمام ابن قيم الجوزية ٥٤٩]
لا يمر عليه اليوم والليلة إلا وقد قرأ جزء من القرآن.
COMPLETE THE RECITATION OF THE QURAN EVERY MONTH....AT LEAST!
IMAM NAWAWĪ رحمه الله said: "Reciting the Qur'ān is the most important of adhkar, which should be done regularly. No day or night should be without and it may be attained by reciting a few verse."
● [كتبا الأذكـار للنـووي ١٢٢٥/٢]
IBN JAWZĪ: “The one who has Mus-ḥaf must recite it everyday of whatever is easy for him lest he be from those who've forsaken Qur’ān."
● [الآداب الشرعية ٢\٣٠٠]
IBN ABBAS رضي الله عنه said: "Allāh took responsibility for who reads the Qur'ān & ACTS ON what is in it; he won't go astray in this life nor despair in hereafter.
● [مفتاح دار السعادة ٥٨/١]
IBN MAS'ŪD رضي الله عنه: “Qur’ān is the Speech of Allāh, uncreated, so indeed whoever loves Qur’ān then he loves Allāh.”
● [فقه الأدعية والأذكار ج١ ص٦٦]
IBN 'ABBAS رضي الله عنهما: “The one who has in him no Qur'ān (i.e does not recite Qur'ān) is like a ruined house.”
● [تفسير الطبري ٩\٣٨٥]
IBN MAS'ŪD رضي الله عنه said: "Whoever loves to know that he loves Allāh and His Messenger then must look if he loves Qur'ān for he (the one who loves Qur'ān) loves Allāh and His Messenger!"
● [الطبراني في الكبير ٤٠٨٦٥٨]
IBN MAS'ŪD رضي الله عنه said: "Whoever wants to know that he loves Allāh, let him present to himself the Qur'ān, if he loves the Qur'ān then he loves Allāh, for verily the Qur'ān is the speech of Allāh."
● [تزكية النفوس ٣٩/١]
IBN MAS'OOD رضي الله عنه said: Whoever loves Qur’ān then glad-tiding (to him).
● [تفسير سعيد بن منصور فضائل ٣]
PROPHET ﷺ SAID: “The example of a believer who recites the Qurʿān is that of a citron (a citrus fruit) which tastes good and smells good.
And the believer who does not recite the Qurʿān is like a date which tastes good but has no smell.
And the example of an evil person who recites the Qurʿān is that of Ar-Rihana (an aromatic plant) which smells good but tastes bitter.
And the example of an evil person who does not recite the Qurʿān is that of a colocynth which tastes bitter and has no smell.”
● [صحيح البخاري ٥٠٢٠]
QUR’AN - A ḤUJJAH (Proof) For You Or Against You
قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : القرآن شافع مشفع و ماحل مصدق ، من جعله أمامه قاده إلى الجنة ، ومن جعله خلف ظهره ساقه إلى النار.
The MESSENGER of ALLĀH ﷺ said: “The Qur’ān is an intercessor ennoscriptd with intercession (for its reciters) and it is an entrusted disputer (against those who neglect it), whoever places it in front of him, it will lead him to Paradise and whoever puts it behind him, it will lead him to the Hellfire.”
● [رواه ابن حبان في الموارد صفحة ٤٤٣ ، صححه الألباني]
IBN QAYYIM رحمه الله said: "When you wish to know how much you love Allāh, then observe how much love of the Qur’ān is in your heart."
● [الداء والدواء للإمام ابن قيم الجوزية ٥٤٩]
لا يمر عليه اليوم والليلة إلا وقد قرأ جزء من القرآن.
COMPLETE THE RECITATION OF THE QURAN EVERY MONTH....AT LEAST!
Khālid Ibn Ma’dān (may Allāh have mercy upon him) said:
"إذا فُتح لأحدكم باب خير فليسرع إليه فإنه لا يدري متي يُغلق عنه."
"When the door of goodness is opened for one of you, then let him rush towards it, for he does not know when it will be closed upon him."
[Hilyat al-Awliyā’ 5/221]
"إذا فُتح لأحدكم باب خير فليسرع إليه فإنه لا يدري متي يُغلق عنه."
"When the door of goodness is opened for one of you, then let him rush towards it, for he does not know when it will be closed upon him."
[Hilyat al-Awliyā’ 5/221]
📌 One of the remedies for 'Riyaa' (showing off/wanting to be seen whilst doing something good)
"If you notice in yourself 'riyaa' then increase doing worship in secret, not being seen by the people."
📎 Then the sheikh gave examples like praying or reading Quran at night when everyone is asleep or giving money in charity via your bank account as no one will know or see you doing such.
✏ Taken from the Sheikh's (Shaykh Muhammad bin Ramzan) explanation of Aqeedah as Salaf Ashaab al Hadith Jumu'ah 27 Rabi' al Awwal 1439
Translated by Abu Afnaan Muhammad
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📌 From the remedies which assist in self discipline
*"Beware of sinning whilst being alone and in secret. As without a doubt, these sins will betray the person at death."*
📎 Benefit from the explanation of Sheikh Muhammad Ramzan al Hajiri's explanation of Aqeedah as Salaf Ashaab al Hadith
✏ Translated by Abu Afnaan Muhammad
"If you notice in yourself 'riyaa' then increase doing worship in secret, not being seen by the people."
📎 Then the sheikh gave examples like praying or reading Quran at night when everyone is asleep or giving money in charity via your bank account as no one will know or see you doing such.
✏ Taken from the Sheikh's (Shaykh Muhammad bin Ramzan) explanation of Aqeedah as Salaf Ashaab al Hadith Jumu'ah 27 Rabi' al Awwal 1439
Translated by Abu Afnaan Muhammad
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📌 From the remedies which assist in self discipline
*"Beware of sinning whilst being alone and in secret. As without a doubt, these sins will betray the person at death."*
📎 Benefit from the explanation of Sheikh Muhammad Ramzan al Hajiri's explanation of Aqeedah as Salaf Ashaab al Hadith
✏ Translated by Abu Afnaan Muhammad