Al-Awzaa’ee (d. 157H) rahimahullaah said:
“Stick firmly to the narrations of the Salaf (the Pious Predecessors) even if people reject (abandon) you. And beware of the opinions of men even if they adorn it for you with beautiful speech.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference : Ash-Sharee’ah [of al-Aajurree] (no. 63), Jaami' Bayaan al-'ilm wa Fadlihi (no.391), Sharaf Ashaabul-Hadeeth (no.6) & Dhamm al-Kalaam (no.116 & no.317).
“Stick firmly to the narrations of the Salaf (the Pious Predecessors) even if people reject (abandon) you. And beware of the opinions of men even if they adorn it for you with beautiful speech.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference : Ash-Sharee’ah [of al-Aajurree] (no. 63), Jaami' Bayaan al-'ilm wa Fadlihi (no.391), Sharaf Ashaabul-Hadeeth (no.6) & Dhamm al-Kalaam (no.116 & no.317).
Do Not Innovate
'Abdullaah b. Mas'ood (d. 32H) radiallaahu ‘anhu said:
“Follow and do not innovate, since you have been sufficed, and every innovation is misguidance.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Kitaab al-'ilm (53), ad-Daarimee (no.205), Ibn Waddaah (p.17), as-Sunnah of Ibn Nasr (p.28), al-Mu'jam al-Kabeer (no.8770), Shu’ab al-Imaan (no.2216) & Dhamm at-Ta’weel (no.58)
'Abdullaah b. Mas'ood (d. 32H) radiallaahu ‘anhu said:
“Follow and do not innovate, since you have been sufficed, and every innovation is misguidance.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Kitaab al-'ilm (53), ad-Daarimee (no.205), Ibn Waddaah (p.17), as-Sunnah of Ibn Nasr (p.28), al-Mu'jam al-Kabeer (no.8770), Shu’ab al-Imaan (no.2216) & Dhamm at-Ta’weel (no.58)
The Reason For Making Du’aa For The Rulers
Fudayl b. 'Iyaad (d. 187H) rahimahullaah said:
"If I had a supplication (Du'aa) that would be answered, I would not make it except for the ruler."
It was said to him: “And why is that O' Aboo 'Alee?”
He said: “If I were to make it for myself then it will not go beyond me.
However, if I were to make it for the ruler; then through the rectification (uprightness) of the ruler comes the uprightness (correction) of the worshippers and the lands.”
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Hilyatul-Awliyaa (8/91).
Fudayl b. 'Iyaad (d. 187H) rahimahullaah said:
"If I had a supplication (Du'aa) that would be answered, I would not make it except for the ruler."
It was said to him: “And why is that O' Aboo 'Alee?”
He said: “If I were to make it for myself then it will not go beyond me.
However, if I were to make it for the ruler; then through the rectification (uprightness) of the ruler comes the uprightness (correction) of the worshippers and the lands.”
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Hilyatul-Awliyaa (8/91).
The Khawaarij Are Despicable And Vile Filth
Muhammad b. al-Hussain al-Aajurree (d. 360H) rahimahullaah said:
The scholars from the past and present do not differ that the Khawaarij are an evil people, they are disobedient to Allaah, the Most High, and to His Messenger (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam); even if they pray, fast and strive much in worship then that will not benefit them. And they make a show of enjoining the good and forbidding the evil but that will not benefit them because they are a people who interpret the Qur'aan in accordance to whatever agrees with their desires thereby they deceive the Muslims. Whereas Allaah, the Most High, has warned from them, His Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has warned from them, after him the Rightly Guided Caliphs have warned us from them, and the Companions - may Allaah be pleased with them all - have warned us against them and likewise whoever followed them upon goodness.
And the Khawaarij are ash-Shuraat (the incensed and obstinate ones), the most despicable and the vilest filth. And whoever is upon their Madhhab from all the rest of the Khawaarij then they inherit from one another this (evil) methodology, the old and the contemporary. And they revolt against the rulers and they make the killing of Muslims permissible.
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ash-Sharee’ah of al-Aajurree (no.32).
Muhammad b. al-Hussain al-Aajurree (d. 360H) rahimahullaah said:
The scholars from the past and present do not differ that the Khawaarij are an evil people, they are disobedient to Allaah, the Most High, and to His Messenger (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam); even if they pray, fast and strive much in worship then that will not benefit them. And they make a show of enjoining the good and forbidding the evil but that will not benefit them because they are a people who interpret the Qur'aan in accordance to whatever agrees with their desires thereby they deceive the Muslims. Whereas Allaah, the Most High, has warned from them, His Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has warned from them, after him the Rightly Guided Caliphs have warned us from them, and the Companions - may Allaah be pleased with them all - have warned us against them and likewise whoever followed them upon goodness.
And the Khawaarij are ash-Shuraat (the incensed and obstinate ones), the most despicable and the vilest filth. And whoever is upon their Madhhab from all the rest of the Khawaarij then they inherit from one another this (evil) methodology, the old and the contemporary. And they revolt against the rulers and they make the killing of Muslims permissible.
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ash-Sharee’ah of al-Aajurree (no.32).
The Khawaarij (Renegades): Infiltrators Or Ignoramuses
Shaykh al-Albaanee rahimahullaah said:
“Indeed today, with great regret, we complain about the aggression of the polytheists and disbelievers against the Muslim lands. If those al-Khaarijoon (rebellious renegades) have the zeal to rebel and fight against some Muslim rulers, then (instead of that) let’s see them go and fight against the unbelievers and the polytheists, but they only want to spread Fitan (discord and strife) among the Muslims.
Therefore, due to that reason I am in reality very doubtful about two matters (regarding the Khawaarij - renegades):
(Firstly) about the true reality of the Islaam of these people (i.e. the Khawaarij). Meaning, that I fear that they are from the enemies of Islaam who are deceptively wearing the garbs of the Muslims.
(Secondly), if it is the other (reality), and that is that they are actually Muslims but they are ignoramuses upon the highest degree of ignorance.
Therefore, al-Khurooj (rebellion) is absolutely not permissible, for this reason we see those who rebel (i.e. physically) or those who call (i.e verbally) to rebellion are either infiltrators that have infiltrated Islaam, or they are Muslims; but upon an extreme degree of utter ignorance in (the religion of) Islaam which Allaah revealed upon the heart of Muhammad ('alayhi as-Salaat wa salaam).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Fataawa al-'Ulamaa al-Akaabir (p.96).
Shaykh al-Albaanee rahimahullaah said:
“Indeed today, with great regret, we complain about the aggression of the polytheists and disbelievers against the Muslim lands. If those al-Khaarijoon (rebellious renegades) have the zeal to rebel and fight against some Muslim rulers, then (instead of that) let’s see them go and fight against the unbelievers and the polytheists, but they only want to spread Fitan (discord and strife) among the Muslims.
Therefore, due to that reason I am in reality very doubtful about two matters (regarding the Khawaarij - renegades):
(Firstly) about the true reality of the Islaam of these people (i.e. the Khawaarij). Meaning, that I fear that they are from the enemies of Islaam who are deceptively wearing the garbs of the Muslims.
(Secondly), if it is the other (reality), and that is that they are actually Muslims but they are ignoramuses upon the highest degree of ignorance.
Therefore, al-Khurooj (rebellion) is absolutely not permissible, for this reason we see those who rebel (i.e. physically) or those who call (i.e verbally) to rebellion are either infiltrators that have infiltrated Islaam, or they are Muslims; but upon an extreme degree of utter ignorance in (the religion of) Islaam which Allaah revealed upon the heart of Muhammad ('alayhi as-Salaat wa salaam).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Fataawa al-'Ulamaa al-Akaabir (p.96).
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Worship during the time of Haraj (trial and tribulations, killing) is like making Hijrah to me.”
Translator’s Notes: Worshipping and staying within the obedience to Allaah is very tough during times of turmoil.
النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ:
الْعِبَادَةُ فِي الْهَرْجِ كَهِجْرَةٍ إِلَىَّ
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Sahih Muslim 2948
“Worship during the time of Haraj (trial and tribulations, killing) is like making Hijrah to me.”
Translator’s Notes: Worshipping and staying within the obedience to Allaah is very tough during times of turmoil.
النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ:
الْعِبَادَةُ فِي الْهَرْجِ كَهِجْرَةٍ إِلَىَّ
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Sahih Muslim 2948
Having Patience With The Rulers
Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728H) rahimahullaah mentions:
“The Madhhab (way) of the people of Hadeeth is to refrain from revolting by fighting against the tyrannical kings; and to have patience upon their Dhulm (wrong-doing and oppression) until there is either relief through a righteous one (i.e. a pious ruler given authority) or through being relieved of the wicked one (i.e. the death of the wicked ruler).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain Al-Kashmiree
Reference: Majmoo’ al-Fataawa (4/444)
Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728H) rahimahullaah mentions:
“The Madhhab (way) of the people of Hadeeth is to refrain from revolting by fighting against the tyrannical kings; and to have patience upon their Dhulm (wrong-doing and oppression) until there is either relief through a righteous one (i.e. a pious ruler given authority) or through being relieved of the wicked one (i.e. the death of the wicked ruler).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain Al-Kashmiree
Reference: Majmoo’ al-Fataawa (4/444)
Fighting The Rulers Causes Destruction To The Deen
Al-Hasan b. 'Alee al-Barbahaaree (d. 329H) rahimahullaah said:
“It is neither permissible to fight the ruler or to rebel against him, even if he oppresses. There is no fighting against the ruler in the Sunnah. For indeed it causes destruction of the religion and the worldly affairs.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Sharhus-Sunnah al-Barbahaaree (no.34).
Al-Hasan b. 'Alee al-Barbahaaree (d. 329H) rahimahullaah said:
“It is neither permissible to fight the ruler or to rebel against him, even if he oppresses. There is no fighting against the ruler in the Sunnah. For indeed it causes destruction of the religion and the worldly affairs.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Sharhus-Sunnah al-Barbahaaree (no.34).
Ayyoob as-Sakhtiyaanee (d. 131H) rahimahullaah said:
“I do not know of any individual from the people of desires except that they dispute with al-Mutashaabih (the vague and unclear texts).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Al-Ibaanah [al-Kubraa of Ibn Battah] (2/501, no.605 & no.609).
“I do not know of any individual from the people of desires except that they dispute with al-Mutashaabih (the vague and unclear texts).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Al-Ibaanah [al-Kubraa of Ibn Battah] (2/501, no.605 & no.609).
Ayyoob as-Sakhtiyaanee (d. 131H) rahimahullaah said:
“I do not know of any individual from the people of desires except that they dispute with al-Mutashaabih (the vague and unclear texts).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Al-Ibaanah [al-Kubraa of Ibn Battah] (2/501, no.605 & no.609).
“I do not know of any individual from the people of desires except that they dispute with al-Mutashaabih (the vague and unclear texts).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Al-Ibaanah [al-Kubraa of Ibn Battah] (2/501, no.605 & no.609).
Wakee' (d. 197H) rahimahullaah said:
“Whoever seeks Hadeeth intending to strengthen his opinion then he is a person of innovation.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Dhamm al-Kalaam wa Ahlihi (no.337)
“Whoever seeks Hadeeth intending to strengthen his opinion then he is a person of innovation.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Dhamm al-Kalaam wa Ahlihi (no.337)
Aboo Qilaabah (d. 104H) rahimahullaah said:
“Never did a man invent an innovation except he made the sword permissible.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ad-Daarimee (no.99), al-I'tisaam (1/113)
“Never did a man invent an innovation except he made the sword permissible.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ad-Daarimee (no.99), al-I'tisaam (1/113)