Some Statements of the Salaf on Ilmul-Kalaam

Some Statements of the Salaf 

on Ilmul-Kalaam

(Theological Rhetoric and Philosophy‏)

Imaam Ash-Shaafi’ee (d.204) said,


“My ruling regarding the people of Kalaam (theological rhetoric) is that they should be beaten with palm leaves and shoes and be paraded amongst the kinsfolk and the tribes with it being announced, ‘This is the reward of the one who abandons the Book and the sunnah and turns to theological rhetoric (kalaam).“


[Sharh 'Aqeedatut-Tahaawiyyah og Ibn 'Abdil-'Izz, p. 75]


Ibn ‘Abdil-Barr said, “The people of Fiqh and Aathaar in all the various towns and cities are agreed unanimously that the Ahlul-Kalaam (People of theological rhetoric) are but Ahlul-Bida’ waz-Zaigh (the People of Innovations and Deviation). And they are not considered, by all of the above, to be amongst the ranks of the Scholars (in truth).“


[Reported by Ibn Qudaamah in his Burhaan Fee Bayaanil-Qur'aan]




Imaam Ash-Shaafi’ee said, “That a person is pout to trail with everything that Allaah has forbidden, besides Shirk, is better than that he looks at Kalaam (theological rhetoric).“


Imaam Ash-Shaafi’ee also said, “If people knew what (misleading and destructive) desires are contained within theological rhetoric they would certainly flee from it as they would from a lion.“


Imaam Ash-Shaafi’ee also said, “Whoever showed boldness in approaching theological rhetoric will never prosper.“


[Reported by Ibn Qudaamah in his Burhaan Fee Bayaanil-Qur'aan]


One of the Scholars of Ash-Shaash said:


“Every knowledge except that of the Qur’aan is a pre-occupationExcept for the Hadeeth and Fiqh (understanding) of the deenKnowledge is only that about which it is said,‘Haddathanaa…” (So and so narrated to us (a hadeeth))And what is besides thatAre but whisperings of the Shaytaan (Devils)”


Aboo Yoosuf, the companion of Aboo Haneefah, said,“Whoever sought knowledge by Kalaam (theological rhetoric) will turn a heretical apostate.“


Imaam Ahmad (d. 241) said, “The person of theological rhetoric will never prosper. And never do you see anyone looking into theological rhetoric except that in his heart is a desire for creating mischief.“


[Both the above narrations are reported Ibn Qudaamah in his Burhaan Fee Bayaanil-Qur'aan]


[Taken from "Foundations Of The Sunnah" Pp. 16-17]




Imam al-Barbahaaree (rahimahullah):


“Rhetoric (kalaam) causes disbelief, doubts, innovations, misguidance and confusion. May Allah have mercy upon you! Know that heresy, disbelief, doubts, innovations, misguidance and confusion about the religion have never occurred except through theological rhetoric (Kalam) and because of the people of theological rhetoric, argumentation, debating and disputation. How can a man plunge into argumentation, disputation and debatingseeing that Allah, the Most High, said: ‘None dispute regarding the Aayaat (revelations, signs, proofs) of Allah except those who disbelieve.’ (Soorah Ghaafir 40:4) You should submit to and be pleased with the narrations and the people of narrations, withhold and remain silent.” (The Explanation of The Creed of Imaam Al Barbahaaree)


Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (rahimahullah):


“There is no analogical reasoning in the Sunnah and examples or likenesses are not to be made for it. Nor is it grasped and comprehended by the intellects or the desires. Rather it [consists of] following [and depending upon] it and abandoning the hawaa [desire].” (Foundations of the Sunnah)


“The person of theological rhetoric will never prosper. And never do you see anyone looking into theological rhetoric except that in his heart is a desire for creating mischief.’ (Reported by Ibn Qudaamah in his Burhaan fee Bayaanil-Qur’an)


“ For indeed, (indulging in) theological rhetoric (kalaam) in the matter of Qadar, the Ru’yah (seeing Allaah in the Hereafter), the Qur’aan and other such issues are among the ways that are detested and which are forbidden. The one Who does so, even if he reaches the truth with his words, is not from Ahlus-Sunnah, until he abandons (using) this mode of argumentation, [and until he] submits and believes in the Aathaar (the Prophetic Narrations & those of the Companions).” (Foundations of the Sunnah)


Imam Sufyaan ath-Thawree (rahimahullah):


repeated thrice: “This religion is based upon narrations not opinions, This religion is based upon narrations not opinions, This religion is based upon narrations not opinions.” (Sharaf Ashaabul Hadeeth)


Imam al-Awzaa’ee ( rahimahullah):


“Hold fast to the narrations of the Salaf, even if people were to abandon you. (And) Beware of the opinions of the people, no matter how much they beautify it with their speech.” (Majmoo’ al-Fataawaa vol. 12, p. 497)




Imam Ibn Hajar al ‘Asqalaani (rahimahullah):


“Their sayings with regards to censuring the people of Kalaam (philosophical speech and theology) are well known. The reason for such censure was that the people of ‘Kalam’ spoke about those matters which both the Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘ alayhi wasallam) and his Companions (radhiyallaahu ‘ anhum) remained quiet about. It is established from Imam Maalik that there did not exist at the time of the Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) nor that of Abu Bakr (radhiyallaahu ‘anhu) or 'Umar (radhiyallaahu ‘anhu), anything from these desires - meaning: the innovation of the Khawaarij, the Raafidah and the Qadariyah. Indeed, those who came after the first three excellent generations expanded upon matters which the Imaams of the Taabi'oon and those who followed them, rejected. The people of Kalam did not content themselves, until they filled the Deen with issues and the sayings of the philosophers. They made this philosophy the basis and the fundamental principle to which everything was referred back to, and all that which opposed it from the narrations of the Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘ alayhi wasallam), his Companions (radhiyallaahu ‘ anhum) and the Salaf who followed them ; then ta’weel (false interpretation) was made of them, even if they were averse to the result. Nor did they content themselves with just this. They claimed that what they had compiled was the noblest branch of knowledge and the most deserving to be acquired; and that those who did not use what they had laid down, then they were from the laymen and the ignorant ones. So delight is for the one who clings to what the Salaf were upon, and distances himself from the innovations that the khalaf (the latecomers who opposed the ‘aqeedah and manhaj of the Salaf) introduced. However, if one cannot keep away from it, then let him take only that which he needs and let the way of the Salaf be his intended goal.” (Fath al Baaree 13/253)




Taken from: http://aa.trinimuslims.com/showthread.php?t=5259  &
http://thesunnahway.wordpress.com/2011/01/04/some-statements-of-the-salaf-on-ilmul-kalaam/

Warning Against the Fitnah of Takfeer

Warning Against the Fitnah of Takfeer

By the Muhadith, Allama, Ash-Shaykh Muhammad Nasir ud-Deen al-Albaani


Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya






So what is the methodology? What is the path?


No doubt that the correct path, which is an exemplary path, is what the Messenger of Allaah – SallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – used to constantly talk about and remind his companions about in every khutbah:


“And the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammed – SallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam .”


So it is upon all the Muslims without exception and specifically those who busy themselves with the return of Islaamic rule, that they begin from where the Messenger of Allaah – SallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – began. We have labeled this in two concise words:




Purification and Education




Because we know the firmly established reality, which is being neglected or more accurately purposely neglected, by those extremists who do not have anything except that they proclaim Takfeer of the rulers, and then nothing else!!


And they continue to proclaim Takfeer of the rulers then nothing stems from them, or about them, except discord and strife!!




The calamities in these past few years which have been by the hands of these people, beginning from the discord (fitnah) of the Haraam of Makkah to the dissension in Egypt and the killing of Sadaat. Finally, in Syria and now in Egypt and Algeria- a sight that everyone can see; the shedding of the blood of many of the innocent Muslims because of these fitn, tribulations, and the occurrence of many trials and calamities.




All of this because they opposed many of the texts from the Book and the Sunnah and the most important of which is:




{ Indeed in the Messenger of Allaah you have a good example to follow, for him who hopes in the meeting with Allaah and the Last Day and remembers Allaah much. }




If we really want to establish the rule of Allaah on the earth – in reality not just in a claim – then do we start with making Takfeer of the rulers while it is not possible for us to confront them – let alone fighting them – or do we start – with the obligation – the Messenger of Allaah – SallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – started with?


There is no doubt that the answer is:


{Indeed in the Messenger of Allaah you have a good example to follow……..}


But what did the Messenger of Allaah – SallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam -begin with?


It is known – with certainty – to anyone who has smelt the fragrance of knowledge that he began with the Daw’ah between individuals whom he thought were ready to accept the truth. Then whoever was ready to respond to him, from the individuals of the noble Companions responded to him – as it is well known in the prophetic biography. Then the punishment and the severity befell these Muslims in Makkah. After that came the command for the first migration and the second until Allaah Azza wa Jal consolidated Islaam in al-Madeena al-Munnawara. From there began the skirmishes and the opposition. Also, the fighting between the Muslims and the kuffaar on one side and the Jews from the other.……etc.


Therefore it is necessary for us to begin by teaching the people the true Islaam; like the Messenger – SallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – had begun. Now we cannot just confine ourselves to teaching alone, because things have entered into Islaam which are not from it, and has no association with Islaam, from the bida’ and innovations which were the reason for the clear downfall of the lofty status of Islaam.


Because of this it is obligatory upon those inviting to Islaam to begin with purification of Islaam from what has entered into it.


The first principle – “Purification”


The second principle – “Education”


The education that is associated with this purification is the education of the young active Muslims on this pure Islaam.


If we study the reality of the Islaamic groups which have existed, for nearly a generation, and their ideas and the practice of these ideas. We would find that many of them have not benefited themselves, nor have they benefited others with anything that can be remembered! Despite their outcry and noise, that they want an Islaamic government!! Which was a reason of spilling blood of the innocent with this baseless argument!! Without them having realised anything from it.


We continue to hear from their beliefs which are opposed to the Book and Sunnah and actions which are negated by the Book and Sunnah, let alone them trying, again and again with futile attempts which oppose the Sharia’.




Finally I say: there is a statement which one of the propagators of Islaam said, which I used to hope that his followers would adhere to it and fulfill it, which is: ‘Establish the Islaamic state in your heart it will be established for you on the earth.’


Because If a Muslim corrects his Aqeedah built upon the Book and Sunnah, then there is no doubt that from this he will correct his worship, correct his behavior and his manners etc.


But, with regret, these fine words have not been acted upon by these people, they persist with an outcry to establish the Islaamic state but without any benefit! and it is said about them – and I swear by Allaah to this – what the poet said is true:




You hope for success and you do not follow its path


Indeed a ship does not sail on dry land.




Perhaps in this what I have mentioned is persuasive enough for every just person, and a termination for every oppressor.




We seek Allaah’s help.


Taken from: http://followingthesunnah.wordpress.com/2008/02/06/part-d-warning-against-the-fitnah-of-takfeer/

Going to extremes concerning the rights of our beloved Prophet

Going to extremes concerning the rights of our beloved Prophet

Source: Transcribed lecture from Shaykh Abdul-Aziz ar-Rayyis.

The fifth error people make concerning Tawheed is in going to extremes concerning the rights of our beloved Prophet (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam).

The Prophet has a grand and lofty status, and a high standard that is not possible for anyone to reach – not an angel, nor any person, nor one of the jinn. So he is the one who will have the ability to intercede for others and, out of all the Prophets, he will have the most followers on the Day of Resurrection. And his Lord has described him with grand characteristics. From them are what He, subhana, has stated: Verily, there has come unto you a Messenger (Muhammad) from amongst yourselves (i.e. whom you know well). It grieves him that you should receive any injury or difficulty. He (Muhammad) is anxious over you (to be rightly guided, to repent to Allah, and beg Him to pardon and forgive your sins, in order that you may enter Paradise and be saved from the punishment of the Hell-fire), for the believers (he is) full of pity, kind, and merciful. (At-Tawbah 9:128)

And from [the Prophet's] zeal for us is his prohibiting us from being excessive and going to extremes concerning him, as has been collected by Al-Bukhari, on the authority of ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab that the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) said, “Do not be excessive concerning me as the Christians have gone to excessiveness regarding ibn Mariam (Jesus, son of Mary). Certainly, I am an ‘abd (slave). So say ‘Abdullaah wa Rasuluh’ (slave of Allaah and His Messenger).”

So he is an ‘abd and he is not a partner with our Lord in anything that are from His specific rights, such as having ‘ilmul ghaib (knowledge of the unseen) and the likes of these things. So the Messenger (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) conveyed the religion of Allaah, as he has stated concerning himself, “Certainly, I am a man just like you, and I forget just like you all forget.” And this has been collected by the two sheikhs, Bukhari and Muslim, on the authority of Ibn Mas’ood.

And from the examples of how some of the ignorant fall into extremes concerning him (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) are as follows:

The first example of how some ignorant people go to extremes concerning the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) is: claiming that the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) has knowledge of the unseen, and claiming that the dunya – the life of this world – was created because of him. As one of them has stated in some deviant stanzas of poetry: Oh most noble of the creation. Who can I seek refuge in other than you whenever any general calamity occurs? And if I do not find that I can take my provision in my hands, then say o you who have…. Oh certainly, from your excellence (meaning Muhammad) is the dunya in all prosperity, and because of your knowledge of Al-Lauh (meaning the Lauh al-Mahfudh, The Preserved Tablets) and your knowledge of what the Qalam (Pen) has written.

The second example of how some ignorant people go to extremes concerning the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) is: seeking…from him and seeking forgiveness from him, and seeking from the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) himself to allow them to enter the Paradise. These are affairs that are specific to Allaah, subhana. And there is no one who has any portion of this other than [Allaah]. Rather, the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) will hope for himself that he will be entered into the Jannah by the Mercy of Allaah.

As has been collected by Imam Muslim on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) said, “No one will ever enter into the Jannah due to his own actions.” So the companions said, “Not even you, oh Messenger of Allaah?” He (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) said, “Not even me, except that I am enveloped by the Mercy of Allaah.”

The third example of how some ignorant people go to extremes concerning the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) is: seeking intercession from the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam). Like the statement of some of them when they are making tawaaf or when they are in sujud, “Oh Messenger of Allaah, intercede for me.” And this is from Shirk al-Akbar (Major shirk that expels one from the religion). This is making du’aa to other than Allaah, since it is supplicating to other than Allaah, asking one to do things that none has the ability to do except Allaah. And this is ‘ibaada (worship), and worship is specific for Allaah, as He, ta’aala, has stated: And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. (Al-Isra 17:23)

And how many people have those evil scholars deceived, making it permissible for them, permitting the people to do this, to intercede, to seek intercession from the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam), and seeking this intercession from others, claiming that the deceased can hear you. It is as if they do not read the statement of Allaah ta’aala:

And those, whom you invoke or call upon instead of Him, own not even a Qitmir (the thin membrane over the date­stone). If you invoke (or call upon) them, they hear not your call, and if (in case) they were to hear, they could not grant it (your request) to you. And on the Day of Resurrection, they will disown your worshipping them. (Fatir 35:13-14)

The fourth example of how some ignorant people go to extremes concerning the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) is: travelling with the specific intention of visiting his grave. This is something that has been prohibited (made haraam) by total consensus of the…, due to what has been recorded by the shaikhan, Bukhari and Muslim, on the authority of Abu Sa’id al-Khudri that the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) stated, “Do not travel except to three masaajid: Al-Masjid al-Haram, the Masjid al-Aqsa, and this masjid of mine.”

So every area, every place that a person travels to with the specific intention of worship is muharram (forbidden), according to this hadith, except to these three masaajid. And know – my dear, fellow brother in Islam – every hadith that has been collected that refers to the virtues of travelling to [the Prophet's] grave is weak and not authentically reported on the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam), as many of the imams have clearly stated. As for travelling to these places in order to make the salat in one of these masaajid, then this is mustahab (highly recommended).

The fifth example of how some ignorant people go to extremes concerning the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) is: their belief that the Prophet’s Masjid has virtue because of the Prophet’s grave being in it. And this is a serious, grave, heavy error, for the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihiwasallam) mentioned the virtue of praying in the Prophet’s masjid.

• 19 Errors Made Concerning tawheed – by Shaykh Abdul-Aziz ar-Rayyis

Transcribed lecture from Shaykh Abdul-Aziz ar-Rayyis. You can Listen to the Arabic-English Lecture :

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Source: http://abdurrahmanorg.wordpress.com/category/bidah/page/2/

Greeting The Kuffaar On Their Festivals

Greeting The Kuffaar On Their Festivals

Imaam Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen (Rahimahu ‘Llah)
Source: Majmoo’ah Fataawa wa Rasaa’il




Greeting the kuffaar on Christmas and other religious holidays of theirs is haraam (forbidden), by consensus, as Ibn al-Qayyim – (Rahimahu ‘Llah) – said,


“Congratulating the kuffaar on the rituals that belong only to them is haraam by consensus, as is congratulating them on their festivals and fasts by saying ‘A happy festival to you’ or ‘May you enjoy your festival,’ and so on. If the one who says this has been saved from kufr, it is still forbidden. It is like congratulating someone for prostrating to the cross, or even worse than that. It is as great a sin as congratulating someone for drinking wine, or murdering someone, or having illicit sexual relations, and so on. Many of those who have no respect for their religion fall into this error; they do not realize the offensiveness of their actions. Whoever congratulates a person for his disobedience or bid’ah or kufr exposes himself to the wrath and anger of Allaah” [Ahkaam Ahl al-Dhimmah]


Congratulating the kuffaar on their religious festivals is haraam to the extent described by Ibn al-Qayyim because it implies that one accepts or approves of their rituals of kufr, even if one would not accept those things for oneself. But the Muslim should not accept the rituals of kufr or congratulate anyone else for them, because Allaah does not accept any of that at all, as He says, “If you disbelieve, then verily, Allaah is not in need of you, He likes not disbelief for His slaves. And if you are grateful (by being believers), He is pleased therewith for you...” [Soorah az-Zumar 39:7]


“...This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islaam as your religion…” [Soorah al-Maa’idah 5:3]


So congratulating them is forbidden, whether they are one’s colleagues at work or otherwise.


If they greet us on the occasion of their festivals, we should not respond, because these are not our festivals, and because they are not festivals which are acceptable to Allaah. These festivals are innovations in their religions, and even those which may have been prescribed formerly have been abrogated by the religion of Islaam, with which Allaah sent Muhammad (sal-Allaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam) to the whole of mankind. Allaah says,
“Whoever seeks a religion other than Islaam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.” [Soorah Aal ‘Imraan 3:85]


It is haraam for a Muslim to accept invitations on such occasions, because this is worse than congratulating them as it implies taking part in their celebrations.


Similarly, Muslims are forbidden to imitate the kuffaar by having parties on such occasions, or exchanging gifts, or giving out sweets or food, or taking time off work, etc., because the Prophet (sal-Allaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam) said, “Whoever imitates a people is one of them.” [Narrated by Abu Daawood in al-Libaas, hadeeth 3512]


Shaykh al-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah – (Rahimahu ‘Llah) – said,


“Imitating them in some of their festivals implies that one is pleased with their false beliefs and practices, and gives them the hope that they may have the opportunity to humiliate and mislead the weak.” [Iqtidaa’ al-Siraat al-Mustaqeem Mukhaalifat Ashaab al-Jaheem]


Whoever does anything of this sort is a sinner, whether he does it out of politeness or to be friendly, or because he is too shy to refuse, or for whatever other reason, because this is hypocrisy in Islaam, and because it makes the kuffaar feel proud of their religion.


Allaah is the One Whom we ask to make the Muslims feel proud of their religion, to help them adhere steadfastly to it, and to make them victorious over their enemies, for He is the Strong and Omnipotent.


Source: http://aa.trinimuslims.com/showthread.php?t=7287

bn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah: A Refutation of the Rafidah

An Explanation That ﭽ ﭧ ﭨ ﭩ ﭼ

الفاتحة: ٦

{Guide us to the Straight Way } to the

End of the Soorah is

a Refutation of the Rafidah

By Shaykh ul –Islaam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah as-Salafi -Rahimullaah-

From his book ‘Madarij as-Salikeen’

Translated by Abbas Abu Yahya




The point which refutes their statement is that:




Allaah -Subhana wa Ta’ala - has divided the people into three categories:




1 – Those ﭽ ﭫ ﭬ ﭭ ﭮ ﭼ {on whom You have bestowed Your Grace} who are the people of as-Siraat al-Mustaqeem (the Straight Way), those who knew the truth and followed it.




2 – ﭽ ﭰ ﭱ ﭼ {Those who earned Your Anger} they are those who knew the truth and rejected it.




3 – ﭼ ﭽ ﭳ {Those who went astray} they are those who were ignorant of and made mistakes in the truth.




So everyone who knows the truth and follows it; then he is foremost on the Siraat al-Mustaqeem (the Straight Way).




There is no doubt that the Companions –RadhiAllaahu anhum- of the Messenger of Allaah -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- are more befitting of this description than the Rawafidah. This is since it is not possible that the Companions –RadhiAllaahu anhum- of the Messenger of Allaah -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- were ignorant of the truth while the Rawafidah knew it, or that the Companions –RadhiAllaahu anhum- rejected the truth while the Rawafidah held fast to it.




We have indeed seen the signs showing which of the two groups are the people of truth.




So, we have seen the Companions of the Messenger of Allaah -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam. They were granted victory over the lands of the Kuffar which then became lands of Islaam and they were granted victory over the hearts with the Qur’aan, knowledge and guidance. So, their signs show that they are the people of as-Siraat al-Mustaqeem.




However, we have seen the opposite of this with the Rafidah in every time and place. There was never ever an enemy of the Muslims, outside of the Rafidah, except that they would help them against Islaam.




How much evil of affliction and calamity did they inflict upon Islaam and its people?




Did the swords of the Mushrikeen, the idol-worshippers -from the military of Hulakoo (Ghengis Khan) and those who were with him from the Tartars – not wreak havoc except under the leadership of the Rafidah?




Were the Masajid not destroyed and Musaahif (Qur’aans) not burnt, the leaders of the Muslims, their scholars, their worshippers and their Khaleefah not killed except due to the Rafidah and their foolish followers?


Their support for the Mushrikeen and the Christians is well-known amongst the learned and lay people and their influence in the Deen is well-known.


So which of the two groups has more right to the Siraat al-Mustaqeem and which one of them has earned the right to anger and misguidance if you do but know?


This is why the Salaf explained that the Siraat al-Mustaqeem and its people are Abu Bakr, Umar and the Companions –RadhiAllaahu anhum- of Allaah’s Messenger -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- and its Tafseer is just as they said. This is because the Siraat (Path) that they were upon was their path, the exact, same path of their Prophet. They were the ones upon whom Allaah bestowed His Grace while He was Angry with their enemies and He ruled that their enemies were upon misguidance.


Abul-Aaliyah Rufeea’ ar-Reeyahee- and al-Hasan al-Basaree – from the most noble of the Tabi’een said:


‘As-Siraat al-Mustaqeem is the Messenger of Allaah -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- and his two Companions.’


Abul Aaliyah also said about the saying of Allaah ﭽ ﭫ ﭬ ﭭ ﭮ ﭼ { The Way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace} ‘they are the family of the Messenger of Allaah -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- Abu Bakr and Umar.’


That is the truth as his family, Abu Bakr and Umar were upon one way and there was no difference between them, they had loyalty towards one another. The Companions praised Abu Bakr and Umar and waged war against those who warred against these two and there is safety for the one who honours these two. This is well-known amongst the Ummah, to both the learned and the layperson.


Zayd bin Aslam said: ‘Those on whom Allaah has bestowed His Grace; they are the Messenger of Allaah -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- Abu Bakr and Umar.’


There is no doubt that those who are blessed are those who follow the Messenger.


As for those who have anger upon them, then they are those who do not follow him.


Those who followed and obeyed the Messenger -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- from the Ummah, were his Companions and his family.


Those who followed the Messenger -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- the most from his Companions; who were regarded as his sight and hearing were Abu Bakr and Umar.


Those who are the severest in opposition to the Messenger -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- are the Rafidah. Their opposition to him is well-known amongst all the sects of the Ummah.


This is why the Rafidah hate the Sunnah and its people, they have enmity towards it and its people so, they are the enemies of his -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam Sunnah.


The Messenger’s -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- family and those from their children who follow them are perfect heirs, rather they are his true heirs.


So it becomes clear that the Siraat al-Mustaqeem is the path of the Messenger’s -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- Companions and his followers.




The path of the people who have the Anger of Allaah upon them and are upon misguidance, is the path of the Rafidah.




In this exact, same way the Khawarij are refuted, since their enmity towards the Companions is well known.




Taken from ‘Madarij as-Salikeen’ Volume 1, p.93-95




All Praise belongs to Allaah, may His peace and blessings be upon our final Prophet Muhammad, his family, his companions and all those who follow his guidance.


Taken from:http://followingthesunnah.wordpress.com/2008/04/04/90/

That Which A Scholar Needs to Be

That Which A Scholar Needs to Be

Imam Adh Dhahabee (rahimahullah) mentioned:


That which a scholar needs to be is:


-Taqiyan (have taqwah)
-Thakiyah (have intelligence)
-Nahwiyan (firm in Arabic grammar)
-Lugawiyan (firm in Arabic language)
-Zakiyan (pure in action and/or intentions)
-Hayiyan (shy)
-Salafiyan (follow the way of the Salaf As Saleh)....




(source: Siyar 'Alam An Nubalah 13/380)




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The importance of learning the Arabic language

The importance of learning the Arabic language

Question: It is apparent that many students of knowledge steer away from perfecting the rules of the Arabic language (grammer), considering it's importance - what is your point of view?


Response: Yes, understanding the Arabic language is important, whether it be the rules of i'raab or the rules of balaaghah, all of these are important. However, based upon us being Arabs, and all Praise is for Allaah, then it is possible to learn without knowing the rules of the Arabic language. However, from that which is complete (and better) is for a person to learn the rules of the Arabic language. So, I encourage the learning of the Arabic language with all it's rules.


Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Kitaabul-'Ilm - Page 145, Question No.42


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Shaykul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah and Contemporary Takfiris On The Issue of Rebellion Against Tyranny and Injustice

Shaykul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah and Contemporary Takfiris On The Issue of Rebellion Against Tyranny and Injustice 

The View of Fighting Rulers In Order to Usurp Authority is Corrupt and Leads to Much Greater Evil 

Shaykh ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah wrote in his Minhaaj us-Sunnah (4/527-):

For verily Allaah the Exalted sent His Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) for the attainment of the benefits and perfection of them, and for the negation of the harmful things and their reduction. And when one of the khaleefahs took authority, such as Zaid and 'Abdul-Malik and al-Mansoor and others, then either it was said: It is obligatory to prevent him from this authority and to fight him until someone else is given authority - as is held by those who consider it rightful to use the sword.And this view is corrupt, for the corruption in this is greater than the benefit. And there is hardly anyone who revolted against a leader with authority except that what arose from his action of evil, was actually greater than whatever good came from it, such as those who rebelled against Yazeed in Madeenah, or like Ibn al-Ash'at who revolted against 'Abdul-Malik in 'Iraaq, or like Ibn al-Mihlab also, who revolted against his son in Khurasaan, and like those who revolted against al-Mansoor in Madeenah and Basrah, and the likes of them.
And their destination is that they are (either) victorious or they are defeated, then their rule (dominion) ceases, and so they do not have any end-result. For Abdullaah bin Alee and Abu Muslim, they are the ones who killed a great number of people, and both of them were killed by Abu Ja'far al-Mansoor. And as for the people of [the occurrence of] al-Harrah (in Madinah) and Ibn al-Ash'at and Ibn al-Mihlab, and others, then they were defeated, and their associates were also defeated. So they never established the deen and nor did they allow the dunyaa (worldly life) to remain (as it was) (1).

Notes

(1) This is the legacy of all of those who attempt to contend with the authorities in order to take power from them. They neither establish the deen by their actions, and nor do they allow the worldly affairs to remain. And the examples of this in the past and also in contemporary times are too numerous to mention.

Source: http://www.islamagainstextremism.com/reports/between-shaykul-islaam-ibn-taymiyyah-and-contemporary-leninist-takfiris-on-the-issue-of-rebellion-against-tyranny-and-injustice-01.cfm

Traveling by plane without a Mahram

Traveling by plane without a Mahram

(Part No. 17; Page No. 308)

Traveling by plane without a Mahram

The third question of Fatwa no. 9950

Q 3: is it permissible for a woman to travel alone by plane without a Mahram (a spouse or an unmarriageable relative)?

A: A woman is not permitted to travel without a Mahram, whether the distance is long or short. May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!


Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta'

Member `Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan
Deputy Chairman `Abdul-Razzaq `Afify
Chairman `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz

Source: Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta'

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The first question of Fatwa no. 9355

Q 1: Is it permissible for a wife to travel alone by plane for three hours without a Mahram (spouse or unmarriageable relative)? It should be noted that there are no female doctors in the country where her husband works so they may help her with delivery. The main reason for her travel is to deliver at the hands of female doctors in the country of her family.

A: In such a case, the husband or one of her Mahrams has to travel with her.

(Part No. 17; Page No. 309)

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!

Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta'

Member `Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan
Deputy Chairman `Abdul-Razzaq `Afify
Chairman `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz

Source: Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta'
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Difference between Hijab, Niqab and clothes of showing off

Difference between Hijab, Niqab

and clothes of showing off

Third question of Fatwa no. 3618


Q 3: What is the ruling on Hijab (veil)? What is the difference between Hijab and Niqab? Finally, what is hijab of fame?


A: Hijab is the Wajib (obligatory) covering of women to their `Awrah (private parts of the body that must be covered in public) including their faces in the presence of non-Mahrams (not spouses or unmarriageable relatives).


(Part No. 17; Page No. 169)


Abandoning Hijab is Haram (prohibited) and is called Sufur. On the other hand, Niqab is the face veil that women wear and make openings for their eyes to be able to see. As for dress of fame, this refers to attractive clothes which arouse astonishment and laughter. However, garments that cover the `Awrah are not dresses of fame for they do not arouse astonishment or laughter except for foolish people of weak Din (religion). May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!




Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta'


Chairman `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz
Deputy Chairman `Abdul-Razzaq `Afify
Member `Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan
Member `Abdullah ibn Qa`ud


Source: Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta'

الفرق بين الحجاب والنقاب ولباس الشهرة

السؤال الثالث من الفتوى رقم ( 3618 )س3: ما حكم الإسلام في حجاب المرأة، وما الفرق بين الحجاب والنقاب، وما هو لباس الشهرة في الحجاب؟ج3: ستر المرأة عورتها حتى الوجه عن الأجانب من الرجال (الجزء رقم : 17، الصفحة رقم: 169) واجب، وكشفها حرام، ويسمى ستر ذلك حجابا، وضده يسمى سفورا، والنقاب: ما تستر به المرأة وجهها وتجعل فيه فتحة أمام عينيها لترى الطريق في سيرها، ولباس الشهرة ما يلفت النظر ويثير العجب والضحك، وليس منه ما يستر العورة، فإنه لا يثير العجب ولا الضحك إلا من ضعفاء الدين وسفهاء الأحلام. وبالله التوفيق، وصلى الله على نبينا محمد وآله وصحبه وسلم. اللجنة الدائمة للبحوث العلمية والإفتاء عضو عضو نائب الرئيس الرئيس عبد الله بن قعود عبد الله بن غديان عبد الرزاق عفيفي عبد العزيز بن عبد الله بن باز

What a Person Can Do to Protect Himself From Magic

A Collection of Guidelines on What a Person 


Can Do to Protect Himself From Magic

Compiled by Shaykh ‘Alee bin Ghazi at-Tawayjjari

From the book ‘Tabseer al-Bashr bi-Tahreem as-Sihar’

Translated by Abbas Abu Yahya

The following is a summary of a collection of rulings and benefits:



A- Magic is Haraam and it is not allowed to perform it, nor is it allowed to learn it or teach it. It is not permissible to go to magicians and the like.


B- The disbelief of magicians, the danger of believing in them and clarification of the severity of its sin.


C – Having knowledge of the Tafseer of Allaah’s saying:

{ They followed what the Shayateen (devils) gave out falsely of magic in the lifetime of Sulayman}[0]

Ayaah 102 from Sooratul Baqarah, the reasons for its revelation and the strongest opinion regarding it.[1]

D – Having knowledge of the Tafseer of the story of Musa with Pharaoh and the benefits it contains. Seeking cure and treatment by reciting those Ayaat[2] upon the one who has had magic done to them, such that he will be cured by the permission of Allaah.

E – Magic is a real and tangible entity. That is why it is necessary for the Muslim to fortify himself against it by following what is mentioned in the Sharia’.


As a fortification against it:

1- Implementing Tawheed and sincerity for Allaah Ta’ala.

2- Tawaakul (trusting) in Allaah and relying upon Him, entrusting the matter to Him.

Allaah -Ta’ala- said:

{ And whosoever puts his trust in Allaah, then He will suffice him} [Talaaq: 3]


3- Being continuous regarding the prayers, especially Fajr prayer.
Allaah Ta’ala said:

{Guard strictly the five obligatory prayers especially the middle prayer} [Baqarah: 238]


In the Saheeh of Muslim on the authority of Jundub bin Sufyaan -RadhiAllaahu anhu – who said that the Messenger of Allaah - sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – said:

‘Whoever prays the Morning Prayer; then he is under the protection of Allaah, so watch, O son of Aadam, so that nothing can take you away from Allaah’s protection.’[3]



4- Reading Sooratul-Baqarah in your home:

The Messenger - sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – said: ‘Do not make your homes like graves. Indeed the Shaytaan flees from the house in which Sooratul-Baqarah is read.’[4]


He - sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – also said: ‘Read Sooratul-Baqarah, since taking it is blessed and leaving it is grief and the Batlah (magicians) cannot read it.’[5]


Muawiyah[6] said: ‘It has reached me that the Batlah are the magicians.’


5- Reading Ayaatul-Kursi after every obligatory prayer after the legislated ‘Adhkaar (supplications) which follow giving the sallam in prayer.[7] What indicates this is the saying of the Messenger - sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam: ‘Whoever reads Ayaatul-Kursi at the end of every obligatory prayer; nothing will prevent him from entering Paradise except death.’[8]


6- Reciting Ayaatul-Kursi when going to sleep. This is what Bukhari narrated with an incomplete chain on the authority of Abu Huraira -RadhiAllaahu anhu – who said: The Messenger of Allaah appointed me to look after the Zakat of Ramadan, so someone came to me to take some food….’ then he mentioned the hadeeth and in it: Shaytaan said: ‘When you go to your bed then recite Ayaatul-Kursi, indeed it will be protection from Allaah for you and the Shaytaan will not be able to come close to you until the morning!’ Abu Huraira let him go and in the morning he informed the Prophet - sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – of what he had said: The Prophet - sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – said: He spoke the truth even though he is a liar.’[9]



7- Reading the last two Ayaat of Sooratul-Baqarah: What is narrated by Bukhari and Muslim on the authority Abu Mas’ood al-Ansaari -RadhiAllaahu anhu – who said the Messenger of Allaah - sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – said: ‘Whoever reads the last two Ayaat from the end of Sooratul-Baqarah at night then they will be sufficient for him.’[10]


 8- Reading the last three Soorah of the Qur’aan in the morning and evening:

What has narrated by Abdullaah bin Khubbayb -RadhiAllaahu anhu – who said: ‘We went out on a very dark rainy night seeking the Messenger of Allaah - sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – for him to lead us in prayer.’

The Messenger of Allaah - sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – said: ‘Say.’

 But I did not say anything.

 Then he - sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – said:

{Say: He is Allaah, the One} [Soorah Ikhlaas] and the last two Soorahs three times when you reach the evening and the morning, they will be sufficient for you against everything.’[11]


9- Reading the last three Soorah of the Qur’aan after every prayer:
 
What has been narrated by ‘Uqbah bin ‘Aamir -RadhiAllaahu anhu – who said: ‘The Messenger of Allaah - sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – commanded me to read the last three Soorah of the Qur’aan after every prayer.’[12]


10- A Muslim should say:

‘In the name of Allaah with Whose Name nothing whatsoever on this earth or in the heavens is harmed and He is The All Hearing and All Knowing.’

Bismil-lahil-lathee la yadhurru ma’a ‘issmihi shay’un fil ‘ardhi wa la fissama’i wa huwa ‘as-samee’ul –‘aleem

Three times in the morning and evening.[13]


11- Seeking much refuge in Allaah with: ‘The perfect Words of Allaah from the evil of what He has created’ in the night and the day, when stopping to rest in a building, a desert, in the sky or sea, due to the saying of the Prophet -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam-:

‘Whoever stops at a place on his journey and then says: -

أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
I seek refuge in the perfect Words of Allaah from the evil of what He has created –

A’outhu bikalimatil-lahi ‘at-taammati min sharri ma khalaqa

 nothing will harm him until he leaves that place.’[14]


12- To eat seven Ajwa dates from al-Madinah in the morning, due to the saying of the Messenger -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam-:

‘Whoever eats seven Ajwa dates in the morning, neither poison nor magic will harm him on that day.’[15]

Or he can eat seven dates from the land of al-Madinah due to what Imaam Muslim narrated on the authority of the Prophet -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- who said:

‘Whoever eats seven dates from the land of al-Madinah in the morning then poison will not harm him until the evening.’[16]

 The great scholar Ibn Baz held the opinion that it is hoped that this protection is also for the one who eats seven of any type of date even if they are not from the dates of al-Madinah.


 13- Purifying your home from pictures and statues due to what is narrated by Muslim on the authority of Abu Huraira -RadhiAllaahu anhu - who said that the Messenger of Allaah - sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – said: ‘Angels do not enter a house where there are statues or pictures.’[17]

 So the presence of pictures and statues in a house prevents the Angels from entering that home and a home that the Angels do not enter is easily entered by the Shayateen (devils).

 This fortification is not just specific to magic rather it is for repelling evil in general, and from the evil that it repels is magic.



14-From this fortification is saying: ‘La ilaha ‘illa Allaahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa ala kulli shayin qadeer’

‘There is none worthy of worship in truth except Allaah Alone, He has no partners, to Him belongs the Dominion and for Him is all praise and He is capable of all things,’

one hundred times.
Indeed the one who says it, then it is a protection for him against Shaytaan during that day.[18]



15- From this fortification is saying: ‘La ilaha ‘illa Allaahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu yuhyee wa yumeet wa huwa ala kulli shayin qadeer’

‘There is none worthy of worship in truth except Allaah Alone, He has no partners, to Him belongs the Dominion and for Him is all praise, He gives life and He takes life and He is capable of all things.’

ten times after the Fajr and Maghrib prayers. Indeed for the one who says this it will be protection for him against every disliked thing and a guard against Shaytaan.[19]


All Praise belongs to Allaah, may His peace and blessings be upon our final Prophet Muhammad, his family, his companions and all those who follow his guidance.


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[0] << They followed what the Shayateen (devils) gave out falsely of magic in the lifetime of Sulayman. Sulayman did not disbelieve, but the Shayateen disbelieved, teaching men magic and such things that came down at Babylon to the two angels, Haroot and Maroot, but neither of these two (angels) taught anyone (such things) til they had said, “We are only for trial, so disbelieve not (by learning this magic from us).” And from these (angels) people learn that by which they cause separation between man and his wife, but they could not thus harm anyone except by Allaah’s Leave. And they learn that which harms them and profits them not. And indeed they knew that the buyers of it (magic) would have no share in the Hereafter. And how bad indeed was that for which they sold their own selves, if they but knew. >> Ayaah 102 from Sooratul Baqarah
[1] Shaykh ‘Alee at-Tawayjari mentions: ‘All the different narrations mention that the Shayateen practised the magic and that they lied and ascribed it to Sulayman –alayhi sallaam. He is free of that just as Allaah freed him of it with what He revealed to His Messenger of the Ayaah which is mentioned.’ Reasons for its revelation p.57 ‘Tabseer al-Bashr bi-Tahreem as-Sihar’

[2] al-‘Araaf: 104-126

Yunus: 75-82
Ta-ha: 56-76
Shu’ara 29-51


[3] Narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh, The Book of Masajid & Places of Prayer, Chapter of the Excellence of Isha & Fajr in Congregation.

[4] Narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh, The Book of the Traveller’s Prayer, Chapter of Optional Prayers.

[5] Narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh, The Book of the Traveller’s Prayer , Chapter of Excellence of Reading the Qur’aan and Soorah al-Baqarah.

[6] He is Muawiyah bin Sallam one of the narrators of the hadeeth.
[7] This was mentioned by Allaamah Ibn Baz – may Allaah have mercy upon him- in ‘Majmoo’al-Fatawa wa Maqalaat fil Aqeedah’(3/277).

[8] Narrated by Nisa’aee in ‘Amal al-Yawm wa Layla’, ‘Sunan al-Kubra, by Tabarani in ‘al-Kabeer’ from the hadeeth of Abee Umamah, see ‘Saheeh al-Jama’ & ‘Saheehah’ (2/697).

[9] Narrated by Bukhari in the ‘Book of Authorization’ Chapter ‘If a person deputes somebody and the deputy leaves something and the owner agrees to that, then it is allowed.’ by Nisa’aee in ‘Amal al-Yawm wa Layla’, ‘Sunan al-Kubra, & al-Hafidh Ibn Hajr connects up the hadeeth in ‘Fath al-Bari’.

[10] Narrated by Bukhari in his Saheeh in ‘The Book of the Excellence of the Qur’aan’ Chapter: The Excellence of Sooratul-Baqarah & Muslim in his Saheeh, in The Book of the Traveller’s Prayer, Chapter of the Excellence of al-Fatiha and the Ending of Sooratul-Baqarah and the Encouragement to Read the Last Two Ayaat of Sooratul-Baqarah.
[11] Narrated by Abu Daawood in his ‘Sunaan’ in ‘The Book of Manners’ Chapter of What to Say in the Morning, & by Tirmidhi in his ‘Sunaan’ in ‘The Book of Supplications’ and he said that the hadeeth was graded Hasan Saheeh see ‘Saheeh Tirmidhi’ by al-Albaani.

[12] Narrated by Abu Daawood in his ‘Sunaan’ in ‘The Book of Prayer’ Chapter of Seeking Forgiveness. Narrated by Tirmidhi in his ‘Sunaan’ in ‘The Book of the Excellence of the Qur’aan’ Chapter of What is Mentioned in al-Muawaddatatyan’ see Saheeh Tirmidhi.
[13]Narrated by Ahmad in his ‘Musnad’, by Abu Daawood in his ‘Sunaan’ in ‘The Book of Manners’ Chapter What To Say in the Morning, Tirmidhi in his ‘Sunaan’ and authenticated by al-Albani in Saheeh Ibn Majah.

[14] Narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh, The Book of Dhikr, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness.

[15] Narrated by Bukhari in his Saheeh, in ‘The Book of Medicine, Chapter: The Treatment of Magic with al-Ajwa, -and by Muslim in his Saheeh, The Book of Drinks, Chapter Excellence of the Dates of al-Madina.

[16] Narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh, The Book of Drinks, Chapter The Excellence of the People of Madina.

[17] Narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh, The Book of Dress and Beautification, Chapter The Prohibition of Making Pictures of Animals.

[18] Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim from the hadeeth of Abu Huraira -RadhiAllaahu anhu.

[19] Narrated by Tirmidhi in his ‘Sunaan’ in The Book of Supplications & Albaani graded it Hasan in Saheeh Tirmidhi and in Saheeh Targheeb



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