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🎓Shaykh Sālim Bāmaḥriz Clarifies & Retracts from his Statement: ❝Whoever Does Not Take Knowledge from Maktabah Salafiyyah in Birmingham is Misguided and Misguiding Others❞

In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
All praise belongs to Allāh, may He raise the rank and grant peace to our Prophet Muḥammad, his family, and all his companions. To proceed...

There is an audio recording in which I spoke about seeking knowledge and whom one should refer back to. And I mentioned Maktabah Salafiyyah in Birmingham; however, they are not infallible. It was understood from my words—or perhaps the way I phrased it—that whoever does not take knowledge from them is misguided and misguiding others. This is incorrect; such a statement is not what I intended.

Additionally, there are Mashāyikh from Ahlus-Sunnah in Britain—many, in fact—whom I may not even know. Some of them have acquired beneficial Islamic knowledge from the scholars, and Allāh has blessed them with it, allowing them to teach based on sound evidences from the Qurʾān and Sunnah. Such individuals should be referred to, their lessons should be attended, their answers to questions should be considered, as long as they are based on sound Islamic proofs. Therefore, it is not limited to the teachers at Maktabah Salafiyyah in Birmingham alone.

Furthermore, one can benefit from some esteemed teachers, whether they reside in Britain or outside, such as our brother Shaykh Ḥasan aṣ-Ṣūmālī, as well as Abū Muʿādh Taqwīm, Mūsā Richardson, ʿUmar Quinn, Abū Muḥammad al-Maghribī, and many others, whether in Europe, America, or elsewhere. This is clear.

In any case, we should strive for balance and moderation in our approach, and establish the Salafī Daʿwah wherever we are—whether scholars, teachers, or students of knowledge. This does not mean that we should become partisan towards any individual. Rather, we must educate people and clarify the correct path of calling to Allāh, supporting this religion with the words of the scholars—both from the Salaf and those who followed them—all of them are upon goodness, in-shāʾ-Allāh.

Moreover, there should be mutual advice and correction whenever mistakes or shortcomings occur, for no one is perfect. The affair is that of Religion and Religion is advice. Through this, I hope to clarify that I did not intend to limit knowledge to Maktabah Salafiyyah alone. If I had said that, then I was mistaken. Rather, knowledge should be taken from those who are known for their knowledge, who adhere to the methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamāʿah, and who are recognized for that without contradicting it. Such Mashāyikh should be referred to, regardless of where they are. This is what I wished to clarify.

All praise belongs to Allāh; there are mosques and Islamic centers in Britain that hold lessons and conferences. Some of these mosques invite graduates from the Islamic University, and Allāh has benefitted people through them. They play a significant role in delivering lectures and lessons. These individuals are also from Ahlus-Sunnah, and knowledge can be taken from them, in-shāʾ-Allāh.

If I made an error in speech or if my words were misunderstood, I retract from that. And all praise belongs to Allāh in all circumstances.

We ask Allāh to grant us and you steadfastness until we meet Him while He is pleased with us, and to protect us from trials, both apparent and hidden. And Allāh is the One whose help is sought.

Said by: Abū Anwar Sālim bin ʿAbdillah Bāmaḥriz

May Allah grant success to all. Ḥayyākumullāh!
as-Salāmu ʿAlaykum wa Raḥmatullāhi wa Barakātuh.

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✍🏼Translation: Zubayr bin Muḥammad ʿAbbāsī, slightly adapted for readability

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[FULFILLING ALLAH'S COVENANT: Maintaing the Ties Allah Has Commanded (2)]

وَأَمَرَ أَنْ نَصِلَ مَا بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ الْوَالِدَيْنِ وَالْأَقْرَبِينَ بِالْبِرِّ وَالصِّلَةِ، فَإِنَّهُ أَمَرَ بِبِرِّ الْوَالِدَيْنِ وَصِلَةِ الْأَرْحَامِ، وَذَلِكَ مِمَّا أَمَرَ بِهِ أَنْ يُوصَلَ.

He urged us to maintain our connections with parents and close relatives through kindness and nurturing relationships, just as He has instructed us to treat our parents with compassion and uphold the family bonds that He commanded.

وَأَمَرَ أَنْ نَصِلَ مَا بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ الزَّوْجَاتِ بِالْقِيَامِ بِحُقُوقِهِنَّ وَمُعَاشَرَتِهِنَّ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ.

He urged us to uphold the bonds with our spouses by honoring their rights and treating them with kindness.

وَأَنْ نَصِلَ مَا بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ الْأَرِقَّاءِ بِأَنْ نُطْعِمَهُمْ مِمَّا نَأْكُلُ، وَنَكْسُوَهُمْ مِمَّا نَلْبَسُ، وَلَا نُكَلِّفَهُمْ فَوْقَ طَاقَتِهِمْ.

He commanded that we preserve the bonds between us and our servants by sharing our food, providing our clothing, and avoiding any burdens beyond their capacity.

وَأَنْ نَصِلَ مَا بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ الْجَارِ الْقَرِيبِ وَالْبَعِيدِ بِمُرَاعَاةِ حَقِّهِ وَحِفْظِهِ فِي نَفْسِهِ وَمَالِهِ وَأَهْلِهِ بِمَا نَحْفَظُ بِهِ نُفُوسَنَا وَأَهْلِينََا وَأَمْوَالَنَا.
وَأَنْ نَصِلَ مَا بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ الرَّفِيقِ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالْحَضَرِ.

He commanded that we maintain our ties with our neighbors, both near and far, by respecting their rights and safeguarding their lives/well-being, wealth, and families, just as we protect ourselves, our families, and our wealth. He ordered that we uphold the connections between us and our companions in travel and residence.

وَأَنْ نَصِلَ مَا بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ عُمُومِ النَّاسِ بِأَنْ نَأْتِيَ إِلَيْهِمْ مَا نُحِبُّ أَنْ يَأْتُوهُ إِلَيْنَا.

He instructed us to maintain our connections with everyone by treating others as we would like to be treated.

وَأَنْ نَصِلَ مَا بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ الْحَفَظَةِ الْكِرَامِ الْكَاتِبِينَ بِأَنْ نُكْرِمَهُمْ وَنَسْتَحِيَ مِنْهُمْ كَمَا يَسْتَحِي الرَّجُلُ مِنْ جَلِيسِهِ وَمَنْ هُوَ مَعَهُ مِمَّنْ يُجِلُّهُ وَيُكْرِمُهُ“.

He urged us to maintain our connections with the esteemed recording angels by honoring and being mindful of them, just as one is considerate of a respected companion.

فَهَذَا كُلُّهُ مِمَّا أُمِرَ بِهِ أَنْ يُوصَلَ.

This all falls under the ties that must be maintained.”

This explanation of Ibn al Qayyim touches on every facet of the religion. Contemplate verse 27 in Surah al-Baqarah and its counterpart in Surah al-Ra’d (20). It conveys the overarching theme of loyalty to Allah's covenant. It recounts the story of this covenant, emphasizing Adam's expulsion from the Garden and the promise made to him and his descendants. Allah then illustrates the failures of the largest nation before our Ummah, Banu Israeel, recounting over thirty instances of how they violated their covenant. In the second half of Surah al-Baqarah, Allah offers detailed guidance for the Muslim Ummah to uphold their covenant and to avoid following in the footsteps of those who came before them.