What Aids Memorisation?
'Alee b. Khashram al-Marwazee rahimahullaah (d. 257H) said:
"I asked Wakee'; I said: 'O Aboo Sufyaan, do you know of anything that helps with memorisation?' He said: 'I see you are a newcomer.' Then he said: 'Abandonment of sins aids in memorisation.'"
Benefit:
'Alee b. Kashram al-Marwazee became one of the great memorisers of Hadeeth and a trustworthy narrator.
Imaam adh-Dhahabee mentions about him: "The Imaam, Al-Haafidh (the great memoriser of Hadeeth), the truthful narrator..." [Siyar A'laamun-Nubalaa (9/430)].
Reference: Al-Jaami' li-Akhlaaq ar-Raawee (no.1785).
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
'Alee b. Khashram al-Marwazee rahimahullaah (d. 257H) said:
"I asked Wakee'; I said: 'O Aboo Sufyaan, do you know of anything that helps with memorisation?' He said: 'I see you are a newcomer.' Then he said: 'Abandonment of sins aids in memorisation.'"
Benefit:
'Alee b. Kashram al-Marwazee became one of the great memorisers of Hadeeth and a trustworthy narrator.
Imaam adh-Dhahabee mentions about him: "The Imaam, Al-Haafidh (the great memoriser of Hadeeth), the truthful narrator..." [Siyar A'laamun-Nubalaa (9/430)].
Reference: Al-Jaami' li-Akhlaaq ar-Raawee (no.1785).
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
Honouring The Scholars Establishes The Deen
Az-Zuhree (d. 124H) - rahimahullaah - said:
"Our scholars who passed before us used to say: 'Holding fast to the Sunnah is salvation, and knowledge will be taken away swiftly, so the scholars remaining and being held in high esteem is the establishment of the religion and Dunya (worldly life), and the passing away of the scholars is the passing away of all of that in its entirety.'"
Reference: Ad-Daarimee (no.96), al-Laalikaa'ee (no.15, no.136 & no.137), al-Hilyah (3/369, 5/346), Taareekh ad-Damishq (55/359), as-Siyar (5/337, 18/343).
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
Az-Zuhree (d. 124H) - rahimahullaah - said:
"Our scholars who passed before us used to say: 'Holding fast to the Sunnah is salvation, and knowledge will be taken away swiftly, so the scholars remaining and being held in high esteem is the establishment of the religion and Dunya (worldly life), and the passing away of the scholars is the passing away of all of that in its entirety.'"
Reference: Ad-Daarimee (no.96), al-Laalikaa'ee (no.15, no.136 & no.137), al-Hilyah (3/369, 5/346), Taareekh ad-Damishq (55/359), as-Siyar (5/337, 18/343).
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
Innovations Distance You From Allaah
Ayyoob as-Sakhtiyaanee (d. 131H) - rahimahullaah - said:
"A person of innovation does not increase in striving except that he only increases in distancing himself from Allaah."
EXPLANATION:
Aboo Ishaaq ash-Shaatibee (d. 790H) - rahimahullaah - said:
This narration is corroborated by what is indicated in this authentic Hadeeth from his statement (ﷺ) about the Khawaarij (renegades)...
Ayyoob as-Sakhtiyaanee (d. 131H) - rahimahullaah - said:
"A person of innovation does not increase in striving except that he only increases in distancing himself from Allaah."
EXPLANATION:
Aboo Ishaaq ash-Shaatibee (d. 790H) - rahimahullaah - said:
This narration is corroborated by what is indicated in this authentic Hadeeth from his statement (ﷺ) about the Khawaarij (renegades)...
Innovations Distance You From Allaah
Ayyoob as-Sakhtiyaanee (d. 131H) - rahimahullaah - said:
"A person of innovation does not increase in striving except that he only increases in distancing himself from Allaah."
EXPLANATION:
Aboo Ishaaq ash-Shaatibee (d. 790H) - rahimahullaah - said:
This narration is corroborated by what is indicated in this authentic Hadeeth from his statement (ﷺ) about the Khawaarij (renegades): "There will come from the progeny of this man a people who will make your prayer (Salaah) look insignificant compared to their prayer and your fasting with their fasting" till he mentioned: "They will pass through this religion just as the arrow goes through the bow." So he (ﷺ) firstly explained about their Ijtihaad (striving); and then at the end, he (ﷺ) explained about them being distant from Allaah, the Most High.
And from another angle, he (ﷺ) also clarified that neither any Sarf (the obligatory deeds) nor 'Adl (the supererogatory deeds) will be accepted from him. So every action that he performs based upon innovation then it is as if he has never performed it at all. And he exceeds and goes further than the person who abandons action, due to the 'Inaad (obstinate rejection) which is comprised in his innovation. And also due to the corruption that befalls the people through it (i.e. innovation) in the foundation of the Sharee'ah (Divine legislation), in the subsidiary actions, and in the beliefs. And with all that, he still believes that his innovation brings him closer to Allaah and will take him to Jannah.
Furthermore, there is an established narration which is authentic and clear that there is no gaining nearness to Allaah except with acting in accordance to what He legislated, and upon the way which He legislated and that innovations render actions futile."
Reference: Al-I'tisaam of ash-Shaatibee (1/155-156).
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
Ayyoob as-Sakhtiyaanee (d. 131H) - rahimahullaah - said:
"A person of innovation does not increase in striving except that he only increases in distancing himself from Allaah."
EXPLANATION:
Aboo Ishaaq ash-Shaatibee (d. 790H) - rahimahullaah - said:
This narration is corroborated by what is indicated in this authentic Hadeeth from his statement (ﷺ) about the Khawaarij (renegades): "There will come from the progeny of this man a people who will make your prayer (Salaah) look insignificant compared to their prayer and your fasting with their fasting" till he mentioned: "They will pass through this religion just as the arrow goes through the bow." So he (ﷺ) firstly explained about their Ijtihaad (striving); and then at the end, he (ﷺ) explained about them being distant from Allaah, the Most High.
And from another angle, he (ﷺ) also clarified that neither any Sarf (the obligatory deeds) nor 'Adl (the supererogatory deeds) will be accepted from him. So every action that he performs based upon innovation then it is as if he has never performed it at all. And he exceeds and goes further than the person who abandons action, due to the 'Inaad (obstinate rejection) which is comprised in his innovation. And also due to the corruption that befalls the people through it (i.e. innovation) in the foundation of the Sharee'ah (Divine legislation), in the subsidiary actions, and in the beliefs. And with all that, he still believes that his innovation brings him closer to Allaah and will take him to Jannah.
Furthermore, there is an established narration which is authentic and clear that there is no gaining nearness to Allaah except with acting in accordance to what He legislated, and upon the way which He legislated and that innovations render actions futile."
Reference: Al-I'tisaam of ash-Shaatibee (1/155-156).
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
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Why You Should Not Sit With The Innovators
Abul-Qaasim Isma’eel b. Muhammad al-Asbahaanee (d. 535H) known as 'Qawwam as-Sunnah' - rahimahullaah - said:
"The abandonment of sitting with the people of innovations and socialising with them is a Sunnah; so that perhaps the hearts of the weak amongst the Muslims do not become attached to any of their innovations, and so that the people realise that they are indeed Ahlul-Bid'ah (people of innovation), and likewise that sitting with them does not become a way for their innovation to become apparent and widespread.”
Reference: Al-Hujjah Fee Bayaanil-Mahajjah of Qawwam as-Sunnah (2/529).
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
Abul-Qaasim Isma’eel b. Muhammad al-Asbahaanee (d. 535H) known as 'Qawwam as-Sunnah' - rahimahullaah - said:
"The abandonment of sitting with the people of innovations and socialising with them is a Sunnah; so that perhaps the hearts of the weak amongst the Muslims do not become attached to any of their innovations, and so that the people realise that they are indeed Ahlul-Bid'ah (people of innovation), and likewise that sitting with them does not become a way for their innovation to become apparent and widespread.”
Reference: Al-Hujjah Fee Bayaanil-Mahajjah of Qawwam as-Sunnah (2/529).
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
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Why Do The People Of Desires Malign Hadeeth
Al-Haafidh Ibn Rajab (rahimahullaah) said in Sharh ‘ilal At-Tirmidhee:
"Many of those who attack the people (i.e. scholars) of Hadeeth become overwhelmed (i.e. cannot help themselves) in mentioning something from these ‘ilal (the defects present in some weak Hadeeth). And the intended purpose of that is to totally discredit and cast doubts in Hadeeth; or (for example), to malign the Hadeeth that are not from the people of Hijaaz, similar to what Hussain al-Karaabeesee did in his book which he called ‘Kitaabul-Mudalliseen’. And indeed his book was mentioned to Imaam Ahmad, so he criticised and rebuked him very harshly for it. Likewise, Aboo Thawr and other scholars renounced and rejected him for it.
Al-Marroodhee (d. 275H) said: “I went to Al-Karaabeesee and at that time he was Mastoor (his evil condition and innovation were hidden) because he used to defend the Sunnah and show (feign) being with and supporting Aboo 'Abdillaah (Ahmad b. Hanbal). So I said to him: 'Indeed, ‘Kitaabul-Mudalliseen’ some people want to present it to Aboo 'Abdillaah. So openly declare that you have regret so that I can go and inform Aboo 'Abdillaah.' So he replied to me: ‘Indeed Aboo ‘Abdillaah is a righteous man, the likes of him is granted success in reaching the truth. And I am very pleased that my book will be presented to him.’ He also said: ‘Aboo Thawr (d. 240H), Ibn ‘Aqeel and Hubaysh (d. 252H) have asked me to efface this book; but I refused to do it and I said: ‘Rather, I will make additions to it.' So he stubbornly persisted and continued upon that and he obstinately refused to turn back from it.”
Therefore, the book was brought to Aboo 'Abdillaah and he did not know who had authored it. And the book had disparagement of al-‘Amash in it and support for al-Hasan b. Saalih. And it had in it: ‘If you claim that al-Hasan b. Saalih used to see the opinion of the Khawaarij, then this is Ibn az-Zubayr who revolted (against the ruler!).’ So when it was read out to Aboo ‘Abdillaah, he said: “This man has gathered for the opponents that which they will never be able to use as Hujjah (decisive proof). Warn from him." And he forbade from it.
Subsequently, groups from the People of Innovation - the Mu'tazilah and others beside them - were greatly affected and influenced by this book, such that they would vilify and speak ill of Ahlul-Hadeeth, the likes of Ibn ‘Abbaad as-Saahib and those of his ilk...
However, as for the People of Knowledge, (the People of) Ma'rifah, (the People of) Sunnah and the Jamaa'ah then they mention the defects in Hadeeth as a form of advice in the religion, and to preserve the Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ), and as a protection for the Sunnah. And also to distinguish from that which there has entered upon its narrators something from error, slip or misunderstanding, and with them (i.e. Ahlul-Hadeeth) that does not necessitate maligning other Ahaadeeth which do not have any defects. Rather, they strengthen the Sound Ahaadeeth by that because they are free from any defects and they are safe from any calamities. So they are in reality the truly knowledgeable and well-acquainted experts of the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allaah (ﷺ), and they are the greatest of the scholars who specialise in the critique of Hadeeth. They are like the specialist Goldsmiths who can decipher between the pure gold from the impure or low grade gold, or the gemstone expert who can decipher between the real gems from the counterfeit ones."
Reference: Sharh 'ilal at-Tirmidhee of Ibn Rajab, (2/806-808) checking by 'Itar, Daar as-Salaam edition, 1433H/2012CE.
Translation by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
Al-Haafidh Ibn Rajab (rahimahullaah) said in Sharh ‘ilal At-Tirmidhee:
"Many of those who attack the people (i.e. scholars) of Hadeeth become overwhelmed (i.e. cannot help themselves) in mentioning something from these ‘ilal (the defects present in some weak Hadeeth). And the intended purpose of that is to totally discredit and cast doubts in Hadeeth; or (for example), to malign the Hadeeth that are not from the people of Hijaaz, similar to what Hussain al-Karaabeesee did in his book which he called ‘Kitaabul-Mudalliseen’. And indeed his book was mentioned to Imaam Ahmad, so he criticised and rebuked him very harshly for it. Likewise, Aboo Thawr and other scholars renounced and rejected him for it.
Al-Marroodhee (d. 275H) said: “I went to Al-Karaabeesee and at that time he was Mastoor (his evil condition and innovation were hidden) because he used to defend the Sunnah and show (feign) being with and supporting Aboo 'Abdillaah (Ahmad b. Hanbal). So I said to him: 'Indeed, ‘Kitaabul-Mudalliseen’ some people want to present it to Aboo 'Abdillaah. So openly declare that you have regret so that I can go and inform Aboo 'Abdillaah.' So he replied to me: ‘Indeed Aboo ‘Abdillaah is a righteous man, the likes of him is granted success in reaching the truth. And I am very pleased that my book will be presented to him.’ He also said: ‘Aboo Thawr (d. 240H), Ibn ‘Aqeel and Hubaysh (d. 252H) have asked me to efface this book; but I refused to do it and I said: ‘Rather, I will make additions to it.' So he stubbornly persisted and continued upon that and he obstinately refused to turn back from it.”
Therefore, the book was brought to Aboo 'Abdillaah and he did not know who had authored it. And the book had disparagement of al-‘Amash in it and support for al-Hasan b. Saalih. And it had in it: ‘If you claim that al-Hasan b. Saalih used to see the opinion of the Khawaarij, then this is Ibn az-Zubayr who revolted (against the ruler!).’ So when it was read out to Aboo ‘Abdillaah, he said: “This man has gathered for the opponents that which they will never be able to use as Hujjah (decisive proof). Warn from him." And he forbade from it.
Subsequently, groups from the People of Innovation - the Mu'tazilah and others beside them - were greatly affected and influenced by this book, such that they would vilify and speak ill of Ahlul-Hadeeth, the likes of Ibn ‘Abbaad as-Saahib and those of his ilk...
However, as for the People of Knowledge, (the People of) Ma'rifah, (the People of) Sunnah and the Jamaa'ah then they mention the defects in Hadeeth as a form of advice in the religion, and to preserve the Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ), and as a protection for the Sunnah. And also to distinguish from that which there has entered upon its narrators something from error, slip or misunderstanding, and with them (i.e. Ahlul-Hadeeth) that does not necessitate maligning other Ahaadeeth which do not have any defects. Rather, they strengthen the Sound Ahaadeeth by that because they are free from any defects and they are safe from any calamities. So they are in reality the truly knowledgeable and well-acquainted experts of the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allaah (ﷺ), and they are the greatest of the scholars who specialise in the critique of Hadeeth. They are like the specialist Goldsmiths who can decipher between the pure gold from the impure or low grade gold, or the gemstone expert who can decipher between the real gems from the counterfeit ones."
Reference: Sharh 'ilal at-Tirmidhee of Ibn Rajab, (2/806-808) checking by 'Itar, Daar as-Salaam edition, 1433H/2012CE.
Translation by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
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Stop Reading The Books Of The People Of Innovation
Shaykh Muhammad b. Saalih al-Uthaymeen rahimahullaah said:
And from the boycotting of the people of innovations is the abandonment of looking into their books; out of fear of being afflicted with Fitnah (trials and tribulations) by them, or (for fear of) spreading them among the general-folk. So staying away and distancing oneself from the places/areas of misguidance is an obligation; that is based upon his statement (ﷺ) about the Dajjaal:
"Whoever hears of (the appearance of) the Dajjaal then let him stay away from him. For by Allaah, a man will indeed come to him whilst considering himself to be a believer, and he will (end up) following him due to that which he will bring about (and put) in him from the Shubuhaat (doubts)."
[Sunan Aboo Dawood (no.4319). Shaykh al-Albaanee declared its chain of narration to be Saheeh.
Reference: Majmoo' Fataawa wa Rasaa'il of al-'Uthaymeen (5/89-90).
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
Shaykh Muhammad b. Saalih al-Uthaymeen rahimahullaah said:
And from the boycotting of the people of innovations is the abandonment of looking into their books; out of fear of being afflicted with Fitnah (trials and tribulations) by them, or (for fear of) spreading them among the general-folk. So staying away and distancing oneself from the places/areas of misguidance is an obligation; that is based upon his statement (ﷺ) about the Dajjaal:
"Whoever hears of (the appearance of) the Dajjaal then let him stay away from him. For by Allaah, a man will indeed come to him whilst considering himself to be a believer, and he will (end up) following him due to that which he will bring about (and put) in him from the Shubuhaat (doubts)."
[Sunan Aboo Dawood (no.4319). Shaykh al-Albaanee declared its chain of narration to be Saheeh.
Reference: Majmoo' Fataawa wa Rasaa'il of al-'Uthaymeen (5/89-90).
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
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Allaah Has Honoured Us With Islaam
Umar b. Al-Khattaab radiallaahu anhu (d. 23H) said:
"Indeed we were the most humiliated and downtrodden of people, so Allaah honoured us with Islaam. So whenever we seek honour in other than what Allaah has honoured us with, then indeed Allaah will humiliate us."
Reference: Az-Zuhd of Abdullaah b. al-Mubaarak (p.196, no.584), Checking by al-'Adhamee, Second Edition 1425H/2004CE, Daar al-Kutub al-'ilmiyyah print, Beirut, Lebanon, al-Haakim in al-Mustadrak (1/120, no.207 & no.208), Kitaab al-Eemaan, checking by Shaykh Muqbil al-Waadi'ee, Musannaf of Ibn Abee Shaybah, Kitaab Az-Zuhd (7/93, no.34444), checking by al-Hoot, Daar at-Taaj, First print 1989CE, & others.
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
Umar b. Al-Khattaab radiallaahu anhu (d. 23H) said:
"Indeed we were the most humiliated and downtrodden of people, so Allaah honoured us with Islaam. So whenever we seek honour in other than what Allaah has honoured us with, then indeed Allaah will humiliate us."
Reference: Az-Zuhd of Abdullaah b. al-Mubaarak (p.196, no.584), Checking by al-'Adhamee, Second Edition 1425H/2004CE, Daar al-Kutub al-'ilmiyyah print, Beirut, Lebanon, al-Haakim in al-Mustadrak (1/120, no.207 & no.208), Kitaab al-Eemaan, checking by Shaykh Muqbil al-Waadi'ee, Musannaf of Ibn Abee Shaybah, Kitaab Az-Zuhd (7/93, no.34444), checking by al-Hoot, Daar at-Taaj, First print 1989CE, & others.
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
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Explanation of the statement of 'Umar b. Al-Khattaab radiallaahu ‘anhu:
"Indeed we were the most humiliated and downtrodden of people, so Allaah honoured us with Islaam. So whenever we seek honour in other than what Allaah has honoured us with, then indeed Allaah will humiliate us."
By Shaykh al-Albaanee rahimahullaah
"Indeed we were the most humiliated and downtrodden of people, so Allaah honoured us with Islaam. So whenever we seek honour in other than what Allaah has honoured us with, then indeed Allaah will humiliate us."
By Shaykh al-Albaanee rahimahullaah
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Pray For The Rulers
The Great Imaam Muhammad b. al-Hussain
al-Aajurree (d. 360H) - rahimahullaah - said:
"Indeed what I have mentioned in warning against the Madhaahib (doctrines and ideologies) of the Khawaarij has Balaagh (sufficient and clear proof) for anyone who Allaah, the Most High, protected from the methodologies of the Khawaarij and does not hold their views. So he is patient upon...
The Great Imaam Muhammad b. al-Hussain
al-Aajurree (d. 360H) - rahimahullaah - said:
"Indeed what I have mentioned in warning against the Madhaahib (doctrines and ideologies) of the Khawaarij has Balaagh (sufficient and clear proof) for anyone who Allaah, the Most High, protected from the methodologies of the Khawaarij and does not hold their views. So he is patient upon...
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Pray For The Rulers
Imaam Muhammad b. Hussain al-Aajurree (d. 360H) rahimahullaah said:
"Indeed what I have mentioned in warning against the Madhaahib (doctrines and ideologies) of the Khawaarij has Balaagh (sufficient and clear proof) for anyone who Allaah, the Most High, protected from the methodologies of the Khawaarij and does not hold their views. So he is patient upon the tyranny of the rulers, and the injustice and oppression from the leaders. He does not rebel against them with his sword and he asks Allaah - the Most High - for the removal of the oppression from himself and from the Muslims. He supplicates for the rectification of the rulers, and performs the Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) with them. He fights alongside them every foe of the Muslims, and he prays behind them the Friday prayers (al-Jumu'ah) and the two Eids. And if they command him with an act of obedience, then if he is able then he obeys them, and if he is not able then he excuses himself with them. If they command him with an act of disobedience (sin) then he does not obey them (in that). If Fitnah (strife) occurs between them he stays inside his house, and he restrains his tongue and hand (from it). And he does not enter into and incline towards what they are upon, and he does not aid in the strife (Fitnah). So whosoever is described with this denoscription is upon the Straight Path - by the Will of Allaah."
Reference: Ash-Sharee'ah of Imaam al-Aajurree, Daar al-Watan, 1418H/1997CE print (1/371-372).
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
Imaam Muhammad b. Hussain al-Aajurree (d. 360H) rahimahullaah said:
"Indeed what I have mentioned in warning against the Madhaahib (doctrines and ideologies) of the Khawaarij has Balaagh (sufficient and clear proof) for anyone who Allaah, the Most High, protected from the methodologies of the Khawaarij and does not hold their views. So he is patient upon the tyranny of the rulers, and the injustice and oppression from the leaders. He does not rebel against them with his sword and he asks Allaah - the Most High - for the removal of the oppression from himself and from the Muslims. He supplicates for the rectification of the rulers, and performs the Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) with them. He fights alongside them every foe of the Muslims, and he prays behind them the Friday prayers (al-Jumu'ah) and the two Eids. And if they command him with an act of obedience, then if he is able then he obeys them, and if he is not able then he excuses himself with them. If they command him with an act of disobedience (sin) then he does not obey them (in that). If Fitnah (strife) occurs between them he stays inside his house, and he restrains his tongue and hand (from it). And he does not enter into and incline towards what they are upon, and he does not aid in the strife (Fitnah). So whosoever is described with this denoscription is upon the Straight Path - by the Will of Allaah."
Reference: Ash-Sharee'ah of Imaam al-Aajurree, Daar al-Watan, 1418H/1997CE print (1/371-372).
Translation by Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
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Take My Blood Not My Religion
Suwayd b. Ghafalah rahimahullaah said:
'Umar b. al-Khattaab (d. 23H) - radiallaahu 'anhu - said to me:
"Perhaps you will live long after me, so obey the ruler even if he is an Abyssinian slave. And even if he oppresses you, be patient; and if he beats you, remain patient and if he calls you to a matter that is detrimental to your religion then say: I hear and obey (you), take my blood but not my religion...
Suwayd b. Ghafalah rahimahullaah said:
'Umar b. al-Khattaab (d. 23H) - radiallaahu 'anhu - said to me:
"Perhaps you will live long after me, so obey the ruler even if he is an Abyssinian slave. And even if he oppresses you, be patient; and if he beats you, remain patient and if he calls you to a matter that is detrimental to your religion then say: I hear and obey (you), take my blood but not my religion...
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TAKE MY BLOOD NOT MY RELIGION
Suwayd b. Ghafalah rahimahullaah said:
'Umar b. al-Khattaab (d. 23H) - radiallaahu 'anhu - said to me:
"Perhaps you will live long after me, so obey the ruler even if he is an Abyssinian slave. And even if he oppresses you, be patient; and if he beats you, remain patient and if he calls you to a matter that is detrimental to your religion then say: I hear and obey (you), take my blood but not my religion. And do not split away from the Jamaa'ah (the united body of the Muslims)."
Explanation by Imaam al-Aajurree rahimahullaah:
"So if a person says: 'What is your understanding concerning the statement of 'Umar (radiallaahu 'anhu) which he mentioned?' Then it is said to him (i.e. the questioner): "It is possible - and Allaah, the Most High, knows best - for us to say: 'Whoever is put in authority over you whether he is from the Arab or other than them, black or white, or a foreigner then you must obey him in that which there is no disobedience in it to Allaah, the Mighty and Majestic. Moreover, if he prevents you from your rights, he beats you unjustly (without due right), he violates your honour, and takes your wealth (by force), then that should not make you revolt against him by drawing your sword out to fight him. And do not go out revolting alongside a Khaarijee to fight him, and do not incite others to rebel against him but rather be patient with him.'
And it could also be understood that "if he calls you to a matter which is detrimental to your religion" to mean other than this viewpoint; and it could be taken to mean that he orders you with killing someone who is not deserving of being killed, or to cut a limb off someone who does not deserve that, or to beat someone who it is impermissible to beat, or to forcibly take someone's wealth who it is not right to take his wealth, or to wrong or oppress someone whom it is neither permissible for him nor for you to oppress. So if he says to you: 'If you do not do that which I order you with then I will certainly kill you or severely beat you.' Then say: Take my blood but not my religion.' That is due to the statement of the Prophet (ﷺ): "There is no obedience to the creation in disobedience to the Creator." And his (ﷺ) statement: "Obedience is only in that which is good."
[Explanation taken from ash-Sharee'ah of al-Aajurree (no.71), checking by Dr ad-Damyajee, Dar al-Watan print].
Reference for narration: Reported by Ibn Abee Shaybah in al-Musannaf (12/544), as-Sunnah of al-Khallaal (1/111), ash-Sharee'ah (no.48) [and it is] Saheeh.
Translation by Aboo Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
Suwayd b. Ghafalah rahimahullaah said:
'Umar b. al-Khattaab (d. 23H) - radiallaahu 'anhu - said to me:
"Perhaps you will live long after me, so obey the ruler even if he is an Abyssinian slave. And even if he oppresses you, be patient; and if he beats you, remain patient and if he calls you to a matter that is detrimental to your religion then say: I hear and obey (you), take my blood but not my religion. And do not split away from the Jamaa'ah (the united body of the Muslims)."
Explanation by Imaam al-Aajurree rahimahullaah:
"So if a person says: 'What is your understanding concerning the statement of 'Umar (radiallaahu 'anhu) which he mentioned?' Then it is said to him (i.e. the questioner): "It is possible - and Allaah, the Most High, knows best - for us to say: 'Whoever is put in authority over you whether he is from the Arab or other than them, black or white, or a foreigner then you must obey him in that which there is no disobedience in it to Allaah, the Mighty and Majestic. Moreover, if he prevents you from your rights, he beats you unjustly (without due right), he violates your honour, and takes your wealth (by force), then that should not make you revolt against him by drawing your sword out to fight him. And do not go out revolting alongside a Khaarijee to fight him, and do not incite others to rebel against him but rather be patient with him.'
And it could also be understood that "if he calls you to a matter which is detrimental to your religion" to mean other than this viewpoint; and it could be taken to mean that he orders you with killing someone who is not deserving of being killed, or to cut a limb off someone who does not deserve that, or to beat someone who it is impermissible to beat, or to forcibly take someone's wealth who it is not right to take his wealth, or to wrong or oppress someone whom it is neither permissible for him nor for you to oppress. So if he says to you: 'If you do not do that which I order you with then I will certainly kill you or severely beat you.' Then say: Take my blood but not my religion.' That is due to the statement of the Prophet (ﷺ): "There is no obedience to the creation in disobedience to the Creator." And his (ﷺ) statement: "Obedience is only in that which is good."
[Explanation taken from ash-Sharee'ah of al-Aajurree (no.71), checking by Dr ad-Damyajee, Dar al-Watan print].
Reference for narration: Reported by Ibn Abee Shaybah in al-Musannaf (12/544), as-Sunnah of al-Khallaal (1/111), ash-Sharee'ah (no.48) [and it is] Saheeh.
Translation by Aboo Abdillaah Bilaal Hussain al-Kashmiree.
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