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يعتمد الأشاعرة الصوفية في نصر عقيدتهم المحدثة الباطلة على نقولات عن بعض السلف بغض النظر صحت أو لم تصح
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إنما الحجة في المتقرر عند السلف وليس ما يُنقل عن بعضهم
ونطلب من هؤلاء إن أرادوا الحق أن يأتوا بكتب السلف التي ذكرت عقائدهم قبل أبي الحسن الأشعري ويقرأوها على الناس.
وحينها سنعلم من أهدى سبيلا وأحسن طريقًا.

You Celebrate a New Year — While Your Life Shortens: Rejoicing as You Come One Year Closer to the Grave!

Shaykh Sulayman Ar-Ruhayli حفظه الله

Marriage Is Not the Cure for Pornography Addiction

Many Muslims struggling with pornography addiction believe that marriage will automatically solve their problem. This is a dangerous misconception that leads to broken hearts, damaged marriages, and continued spiritual struggle.

The False Promise

There's a common saying in Muslim communities: "Marriage is half your deen" (religion).

While marriage is indeed highly encouraged in Islam, this phrase has been misunderstood to mean that marriage will cure all personal weaknesses and desires. Young people, particularly men, are sometimes told that their struggles with pornography will disappear once they marry. This is simply untrue.

Why Marriage Doesn't Fix Addiction

Addiction is a psychological and spiritual illness that requires proper treatment. When someone with an untreated pornography addiction enters marriage, they bring that addiction with them. The addiction has rewired their brain's reward system, creating expectations and patterns that no spouse can fulfill.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Each of you is a shepherd and each of you is responsible for his flock" (Bukhari & Muslim).

Before taking responsibility for a spouse, you must first take responsibility for your own soul and spiritual health.

The Harm to Your Spouse

Entering marriage while hiding an active addiction is a form of deception.

Your future spouse deserves honesty and deserves a partner who has done the difficult work of self-purification. Allah says in the Quran: "And do not conceal testimony, for whoever conceals it - his heart is indeed sinful" (2:283).

A spouse cannot compete with the unrealistic portrayals in pornography, and expecting them to do so causes immense emotional and psychological harm. Many marriages have been destroyed when the truth comes to light.

The Path Forward

Islam offers a comprehensive approach to overcoming this struggle:

First, acknowledge the problem.Allah loves those who turn to Him in sincere repentance: "Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant" (2:222).

Seek proper help. Find a qualified therapist, ideally one familiar with Islamic values. Join support groups. There is no shame in seeking treatment for an illness.

Strengthen your spiritual foundation.Increase your prayers, recitation of Quran, and remembrance of Allah. The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught us that regular prayer and fasting are shields against immoral desires.

Lower your gaze and protect your environment. Remove access to triggering content. Install accountability software. Follow the Islamic principle of blocking the means to sin.

Be patient with yourself.Recovery is a journey. Allah does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear (2:286).

Only Then Consider Marriage

Once you have achieved significant recovery, maintained sobriety for a substantial period, and developed healthy coping mechanisms - only then are you ready for marriage. At that point, marriage can indeed be a source of protection and blessing, as it was intended to be.

Marriage is a sacred trust, not a treatment center. Honor it by entering it whole, honest, and ready to fulfill your responsibilities as a spouse.

May Allah grant healing to all those who struggle, and may He protect our marriages and families.

Shaykh Rabi Bin Hadi Al-Madkhali رحمه الله said:

"The foolish turn away from the Elder [Scholars] and go to the Younger ones. This is one of the signs of the Hour and a sign of ignorance among those who ask. I urge my brothers to direct their questions to the Elder [Scholars] who are known for their honesty, sincerity, and their love for the true religion of Allah."

اللباب الشيخ ربيع بن هادي المدخلي ص ٣٥].

Shaykh al-Muhaddith al-ʿAllāmah al-Albānī رحمه الله said:

*“They fought us through the audio, visual, and written media, until even family and friends began to fight this ‘stranger’ who holds firmly to the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.*

*Despite this, we are happy with this strangeness and we take pride in it, because the Prophet ﷺ praised these strangers.”*

#TheStrangenessOfSalafiyyah

📚 Al-Silsilah al-Ṣaḥīḥah (no. 127).

The Danger of Following Desires: A Path to Destruction

The human soul is naturally inclined toward comfort, pleasure, and immediate gratification.

Yet Islam warns us repeatedly that unchecked desires (hawā) are among the greatest obstacles to achieving success in this life and the Hereafter. The Quran, the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and the wisdom of classical scholars like Imam Ibn al-Qayyim and Imam Ibn al-Jawzi provide profound guidance on the destructive nature of following one's desires.

Allah warns in the Quran about the grave consequences of allowing desires to control our decisions and actions:

"Have you seen the one who takes as his god his own desire? Then would you be responsible for him? Or do you think that most of them hear or reason? They are not except like livestock. Rather, they are [even] more astray in [their] way." (Quran 25:43-44)

This verse equates following one's desires with idolatry—making desire itself an object of worship. When desires dictate our choices, we become enslaved to our whims, losing the ability to reason and distinguish truth from falsehood.

Allah also states: "And who is more astray than one who follows his desire without guidance from Allah?" (Quran 28:50)

Following desires without divine guidance leads to misguidance and spiritual blindness. It disconnects us from the purpose of our creation and the path to Paradise.

Furthermore, Allah warns: "But as for he who feared the standing before his Lord and prevented the soul from [unlawful] inclination, then indeed, Paradise will be [his] refuge." (Quran 79:40-41)

Success in the Hereafter is directly linked to restraining the soul from its base desires and submitting to Allah's commands.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ repeatedly warned his followers about the seductive nature of desires:

"Paradise is surrounded by hardships, and Hellfire is surrounded by desires." (Sahih Muslim)

This profound hadith teaches that the path to Paradise requires struggle, discipline, and sacrifice—resisting the pull of our desires. Meanwhile, the road to Hellfire is paved with the pursuit of fleeting pleasures and whims.

The Prophet ﷺ also said: "The wise person is the one who subjugates his soul and works for what comes after death, and the foolish person is the one who makes his soul follow its desires and has wishful thinking about Allah." (Tirmidhi)

True wisdom lies in controlling the soul's appetites and preparing for the eternal life, while foolishness is surrendering to desires while hoping for Allah's mercy without sincere effort.

Imam Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah رحمه الله, one of Islam's greatest scholars, devoted significant attention to the spiritual diseases of the heart, particularly the affliction of following desires.

In his masterpiece al-Jawāb al-Kāfī (The Sufficient Response), Ibn al-Qayyim wrote:

Desires are the root of all tribulations and the source of every calamity. They are the greatest veil between the servant and his Lord. Whoever is enslaved by his desires will never taste the sweetness of servitude to Allah."

He explained that desires create a barrier between a person and true worship, because worship requires submission to Allah's will, while desires demand submission to the self.

In Madārij al-Sālikīn (The Stations of the Wayfarers), Ibn al-Qayyim stated:

"Following desires is the foundation of every sin and the cause of every punishment. It corrupts the intellect, hardens the heart, weakens resolve, and distances one from Allah."

He further wrote: "The one who follows his desires becomes their prisoner. He thinks he is free, but in reality, he is the most enslaved of people. His desires command him and he obeys, they forbid him and he abstains, they call him and he responds—he has no will of his own."

Ibn al-Qayyim also warned: **"Desires promise pleasure but deliver regret. They appear sweet but their end is bitter. They seem to bring life but they lead to death—the death of the heart before the death of the body."

Imam Abu al-Faraj Ibn al-Jawzi, known for his profound spiritual insights, wrote extensively about the tricks Satan uses through desires to mislead believers.

In his famous work Talbīs Iblīs (The Devil's Deception), Ibn al-Jawzi wrote:

Satan's greatest weapon against the human being is making desires appear beautiful and obedience appear burdensome. He beautifies sin in the eyes of the sinner until it seems trivial, and he magnifies the difficulty of worship until it seems impossible."

He warned: "Many people who claim to love Allah are, in reality, worshippers of their desires. They pray when they feel like it, they are generous when it suits them, and they abstain from sin only when it becomes inconvenient. This is not true submission—this is following desires while wearing the garment of religion."

Ibn al-Jawzi also observed: "The one who follows his desires justifies every sin. He finds excuses for his shortcomings and blames others or circumstances for his failures. But the truthful person confronts his soul's weaknesses and wages war against his desires."

In addressing the false freedom that comes from following desires, he stated:

"People think freedom means doing whatever they want, but true freedom is being liberated from the tyranny of one's desires. The one controlled by his whims is the most imprisoned of people, even if he lives in a palace. And the one who controls his desires is the freest of people, even if he is in chains."

The Spiritual and Worldly Harm of Following Desires

Both Ibn al-Qayyim and Ibn al-Jawzi identified numerous harmful consequences of following desires:

Spiritual Harm:

- Hardening of the heart and loss of spiritual sensitivity
- Distance from Allah and loss of the sweetness of worship
- Inability to feel remorse or repent sincerely
- Preference for this world over the Hereafter
- Blindness to one's own faults and defects

Worldly Harm:

- Loss of honor, dignity, and self-respect
- Destruction of relationships and family bonds
- Squandering of wealth and health
- Regret and anxiety
- Enslavement to habits and addictions

Ibn al-Qayyim wrote: "Every sin you commit in pursuit of desire plants a seed of regret in your heart. Today it may seem small, but tomorrow it will grow into a tree of anguish that will shade you with sorrow."

The Path to Victory Over Desires

The scholars did not merely warn against desires—they provided practical guidance for overcoming them:

1. Recognize desires as an enemy. Ibn al-Jawzi said: "The first step to defeating your desires is to recognize them as your enemy, not your friend. They do not wish you well; they wish to destroy you."

2. Strengthen your connection with Allah. Ibn al-Qayyim advised: "Fill your heart with love of Allah and fear of Him, and your desires will lose their power over you. The heart cannot be filled with two loves—love of Allah and love of desires."

3. Oppose your desires deliberately. The Prophet ﷺ taught that true struggle (jihad) is the struggle against one's own soul and desires. Ibn al-Qayyim said: "Train yourself to do the opposite of what your soul commands, and gradually it will submit to you."

4. Remember death and the consequences. Ibn al-Jawzi wrote: "When desire calls you, remember the grave. When sin appears beautiful, remember standing before Allah. This remembrance is the shield of the believer."

5. Seek help through prayer and patience. Allah says: "And seek help through patience and prayer." (Quran 2:45) The scholars emphasized that victory over desires comes through divine assistance sought through sincere worship.

The Quran, the Sunnah, and the wisdom of our righteous predecessors unite in condemning the following of desires as a path to ruin. Desires promise happiness but deliver misery, promise freedom but deliver slavery, promise fulfillment but deliver emptiness.

True success lies in subjugating our desires to the will of Allah, finding freedom in obedience, and seeking pleasure in what pleases Him. As Ibn al-Qayyim beautifully concluded:

"If you wish to know your status with Allah, examine your desires. If your desires align with what Allah loves, then you are His friend. But if your desires oppose what He loves, then you must choose: will you be a servant of Allah or a slave to your whims?"

May Allah grant us the strength to resist our desires, the wisdom to recognize their deception, and the success to submit completely to His will. Ameen.

Benefits of Yawm al-Jum'ah:

. Fajr with the congregation at the masjid
. Surah kahf
. Plenty of dhikr
. Send abundance of salawat upon the prophet ﷺ
. Istighfar
. Dua throughout the day
. Du’a between Asr and maghrib preferably last hour of asr

Shaykh Saleh Al Usaymi حفظه الله:

Likewise, what is today called ‘the fame of fools’ happened because sensible people turned their attention to them & started following these fools, so they became famous fools.

Those who follow them are the followers of fools. Otherwise, a person who protects himself does not follow such people and does not increase their numbers; rather, he protects himself, his heart, his mind, his children, and his family from following them.”

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بارك الله فيكم جميعا

Yahya ibn Abi Katheer said: "From amongst their [the Pious Predecessors and Successors] invocation was:

'O' Allah, keep me safe until Ramadan, keep Ramadan safe for me, and accept it from me.."

Latā'if al-Ma'arif | Page 148 | Al-Imām ibn Rajab al-Hambāli

اللَّهُمَّ سَلِّمْنِي إِلَى رَمَضَانَ وَسَلَّمْ لِي رَمَضَانَ وَتَسَلَّمْهُ مِنِي مُتَقَبَّلاً

Ibn Rajab Al Hanbali رحمه الله said:

"Rajab is the month to sow the seeds. Shaban is to irrigate the crop and Ramadan is the month to reap the harvest."

[Lataiful Ma'arif, pg. 218]

Sha‘bān: The Month of the Qur’an Reciters —

A group of the Salaf used to call the month of Sha‘bān the month of the reciters, as mentioned by Ḥabīb ibn Abī Thābit. Salamah ibn Kuhayl said: It used to be said about the month of Sha‘bān: the month of the reciters.
And when Sha‘bān began, ‘Amr ibn Qays al-Mullā’ī would devote himself to the Qur’an.

Ibn Rajab mentioned this in his book Laṭā’if al-Ma‘ārif, and he explained a wisdom behind it: that increasing one’s engagement with the Qur’an in the month of Sha‘bān is beneficial for training the soul and accustoming it to frequent recitation. Then, when Ramaḍān arrives, the soul is already prepared and trained in reciting the Qur’an, enabling it to read as much as possible in the master of months, the month of Ramaḍān. This is a tremendous wisdom.

So let us strive against ourselves to increase our recitation of the Qur’an in the month of Sha‘bān, and to be a nation of knowledge and action. Then, when that blessed and great month—Ramaḍān—arrives, our souls will already be accustomed to abundant recitation of the Qur’an.

| A Month Neglected by People (p. 5)
Dr. ‘Abdul-‘Azīz ibn Rays al-Rays

When you become excessively dependent on someone, Allah will either remove or detach you from that person just to show you where your strength lies. Yes, we all need people in our lives but never as much as we need Allah He’s the only One who won’t disappoint.

“أصول توحيد العبادة (على طريقة أصول الفقه) - صالح آل الشيخ

An English summary of the lecture


The lecture discusses the foundations of Tawḥīd (Islamic monotheism) specifically in the context of ‘Uṣūl al-Fiqh (principles of Islamic jurisprudence).

Key Points Covered

1. Definition of Tawḥīd (Monotheism):

Tawḥīd refers to affirming the oneness of Allah in worship, meaning that all acts of worship must be directed solely to Allah without associating partners.


2. Link to Uṣūl al-Fiqh:

The shaykh حفظه الله ورعاه frames Tawḥīd using the methodology of Islamic law (Uṣūl al-Fiqh), showing how beliefs are grounded in evidence (texts) and logical categorization.



3. Clarifying Misunderstandings:

He likely addresses common confusions about what constitutes true monotheism versus forms of shirk (associating partners with Allah), by explaining precise definitions and examples.


4. Practical Implications:

The shaykh connects these abstract theological principles to practical worship, encouraging listeners to align their everyday worship with the pure concept of Tawḥīd.


Overall Message

The core lesson is about understanding Tawḥīd deeply and correctly, not just as a slogan but with rigorous grounding in Islamic legal and theological principles (Uṣūl al-Fiqh). It aims to help Muslims firmly ground their faith and avoid incorrect beliefs or practices in worship.

Link below for those who understands Arabic, this lecture is very beneficial and I encourage all to watch

https://youtu.be/cUJVpjsOUJA?si=30ij_VRBbFDsB-Xm

اللهم طهّر قلبي من الغِلِّ والحِقدِ والحسَد والكِبْر

Allahumma tahhir qalbi minal ghilli wal hiqd wal hasad wal kibr

O Allah, Purify my heart from hatred, malice, envy, and arrogance

Warning against Ahl al-Bid‘ah (with knowledge & fairness) is a firmly established principle of Ahl al-Sunnah/as-Salafiyyah.

As for the Ikhwān, their methodology is to avoid warning against innovators, except when the individual stands in opposition to their organization.

O Allah, make our provision blessed and good.
O Allah, bless for us our knowledge and our work.
O Allah, bless for us our health and beauty.
O Allah, bless for us our families and children.
O Allah, bless for us our times and age.
O Allah, make our lives blessed.
Ameen