The Purification of the Extremist

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Shaykh Sa’ood bin Ibraaheem ash-Shuraym said in explaining the purification that the Muhrim (the person in Ihraam) must forego before starting his rituals:

Actualise these two forms of purification (i.e. being sincere in seeking Allaah and following the commands of the Messenger) oh slaves of Allaah, and this will suffice you from constantly enquiring about the conversations and circles of others.

This is because whoever is sincere in seeking Allaah and follows His Commands, will be sufficed with the wisdom within it. He will be just when he acts. He will be balanced when he talks and in describing others. He will abstain from the gatherings of idleness when he hears it, and as a result, his heart will be dictated by wisdom when dealing with others, being just and not inequitable.

He will not be forced to seek his pleasure in agreeing with the exposure of others. Likewise, he won’t seek to dispel his anger by throwing around accusations with slander.

For this reason, some of the Salaf said, “Do not be like those that when they are happy, they find their happiness in falsehood. And when there are angry, they find their anger against the truth.”

I swear by Allaah, if the Ummah was to actualize these two forms of purification (i.e. being sincere in seeking Allaah and following the commands of the Messenger) then the evils and corruptions that face it will be lifted, and the Fitnah will be reduced. Hatred and anger between believers would not be widespread like it is today. Groups and cults wouldn't exist. The blood, honour and the lands of the Muslims would not be spilt and made permissible.

What we see today are people being engage in Hamz (the act of backbiting or slandering) and Lamz (description given to the backbiter, slanderer etc.) (cf. 104), going forth seeking to spread Nameemah (spreading tales, trying to create disunity by giving certain people a bad description) (cf. 68:11). Such people seek every path on the earth to fulfill their desires and objectives. They would do this even if it means eating the rights of others unjustly; eating the flesh of others by backbiting (Gheebah). They claim that they are sincere advisors but in reality, they are spreading defamation. Under the name of protective jealousy (Gheerah) but in reality they are spreading envy and jealousy. Under the guise of guidance, in reality they are spreading corruption.

For this reason, Ibn Jawzee (may Allaah have Mercy on him) said:

From the deceptions of Shaytaan is that he makes degrading and defaming others fair-seeming, and makes it seem that it is a means to seek rectification. So those who have been deceived, partake in defaming others under the name of Jarh wa Ta’deel, however those who came before us (the Salaf) only used Jarh wa Ta’deel in order to protect the Sharee’ah (and not degrade and defame the honour of people in this way). And only Allaah Knows the objectives of these people.

However, what is the root-cause of all of this? Answer: diseases and desires, oh slaves of Allaah! Loving of the Dunyaa and hating death:

“You desire the good of this world, but Allah desires for you the Hereafter.”  [al-Anfaal 8:67]

Khutbah: Purification for the Sake of Allaah in Ihraam (14/11/1436 – 29/8/2015)

Tafseer: "And Warn Them of the Day of Grief and Regrets"

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}وَأَنذِرْهُمْ يَوْمَ الْحَسْرَةِ إِذْ قُضِيَ الْأَمْرُ وَهُمْ فِي غَفْلَةٍ وَهُمْ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ}

“And warn them (O Muhammad) of the Day of Grief and Regrets, when the case has been decided, while (now) they are in a state of carelessness, and they believe not.” [Maryam 19:39]

Imaam ‘Abdur-Rahmaan as-Si’dee [may Allaah have Mercy on him] said in his Tafseer (Pg. 493):

Day of Grief and Regrets; it is a single day in which every single affair will be judged.

Everyone will be gathered - on one plane, at one moment; from the very first of us to the very last of us.

None will be spared; every single of them will be asked about their deeds - did they believe in Allaah and follow the Messenger that was sent to them?

The one who finds happiness on that day will be overwhelmed with joy, so much so that he will never experience sadness ever again. End quote. 

Tafseer: Whatsoever You Spend of Anything, He Will Replace It

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وَمَا أَنفَقْتُم مِّن شَيْءٍ فَهُوَ يُخْلِفُهُ وَهُوَ خَيْرُ الرَّازِقِينَ

“and whatsoever you spend of anything, He will replace it. And He is the Best of providers." [Saba’ 34:39]

Imaam ‘Abdur-Rahmaan as-Sa’dee [may Allaah have Mercy on him] said in his Tafseer (Pg. 681):

“…and whatsoever you spend of anything,”: meaning all forms of spending, be it obligatory or recommended; spending upon relatives or neighbours; the poor or orphans etc.

“He will…”: meaning, it is Allaah, the Most High, Alone that will…

“…replace it.”: meaning, so do not think that spending will be a cause of your provisions to decrease. Rather, the one who spends has been promised that he will have his spending replaced (with something better). Allaah is the One who proportions provisions to whomsoever He Pleases and He is Ever-Able.

“And He is the Best of providers.”: meaning, seek provisions from Him Alone. Seek the means to increase your provisions via the acts of worship He has Commanded you with. End quote. 

Shuraim Speaking About the First Day of Term

Follow @AhleDhikr Shaykh Sa'ood ash-Shuraym (Allaah Preserve him) tweeted:

The wise teacher is not someone who asks his students on the first day of the semester about where they travelled on their holidays, rather he is one who unites and avoids the greater harm of some of the students having jealousy and others feeling dissapointed.

@saudalshureem: 7/11/1346 - 22/8/2015

المُعلِّم الحكيم هو من لا يسأل طلابه أول يوم دراسي عن أسفارهم التي قاموا بها في عطلتهم؛ﻹدراكه أن سؤاله قد يكسر قلوب بعضهم ويوغر صدور آخرين.

The ‘Aqeedah of a Muslim is Simple and Easy to Comprehend

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Ibn al-Qayyim [may Allaah have Mercy on him] said in poetry:

That is how your hearts are unlocked                    by having knowledge and Emaan

Shaykh Muhammad bin Saaleh al-‘Uthaymeen [may Allaah have Mercy on him] explained:

Theories and philosophy (similar to think-tanks and calls for updating the Sharee'ah) don’t effect ones heart, he spoke the truth here.

If a person was to convey the message and beliefs of al-Islaam, by using complex philosophy or being proficient in theology (or debating it's rulings and beliefs), would the person you are calling understand and believe? He wouldn’t believe, rather it would be a cause of him rejecting al-Islaam.

However the ‘Aqeedah of a Muslim is simple and easy to comprehend. If you told a layperson that Islaam is to testify that there is no god but Allaah and to testify that Muhammad is His Messenger, then this is conceivable and he has understood the very basis of ‘Aqeedah in these two short lines. But if we were to delve deep into matters of philosophy in trying to understand and explain al-Islaam, this wouldn’t benefit anyone. He spoke the truth, without doubt – may Allaah have Mercy on him.

[Sharh an-Nooniyyah, line 238 (1/204)]

What Are The Consequences of Your Speech?

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Question (summarised): Nowadays, especially on social networking websites, we witness many people spreading information which is unconfirmed. What is your advice for everyone who uses these websites and has fallen into such practices?

Answer:

Firstly, it is not permissible for anybody to spread any piece of information without confirming its authenticity. Basing our opinions and statements upon what we think and unconfirmed information is from the unlawful and Haraam actions. Rather, it is a form of lying! Furthermore, if these lies are spread amongst the Ummah then the sin is even worse, especially if these lies are portrayed as being truthful facts.

The Prophet [Peace and Blessings of Allaah be upon him] told us that:

“Last night I saw two men come to me … they said: ‘The one whom you saw with the side of his mouth being torn is the liar who tells lies that are conveyed from him until they reach the horizon; that will be done to him until the Day of Resurrection.’” Narrated by al-Bukhaari (6096). 

Secondly, it is similarly impermissible for a person to take part in such discussions on these websites that spread such rumours, lies and unconfirmed information. This is to prevent any impact on such information affecting the one taking part. If a person takes part, it is likely that whatever he hears and reads will affect him or enter his thoughts or may even end-up believing it thinking it to be true.  

Thirdly, it is not permissible for a person to transmit such information. It is not permissible for a person to send it as an original sender or forward (or retweet) it on, as doing so would be a type of lying. 

The Prophet [Peace and Blessings of Allaah be upon him] said, “Whoever narrates a hadeeth from me which is known to be false, he is one of the liars.” [Narrated by Muslim in the introduction to his Saheeh]

It is out-rightly impressible for anyone to transmit any piece of information until one can confirm and verify its authenticity. 

“It is sufficient lying for a man to speak of everything that he hears.” [Narrated by Muslim in the Introduction to his Saheeh] 

So all those who narrate on whatever they hear, without verifying it, are from those who practice and cooperate in lies and lying.

Likewise, it is upon the person to fear Allaah in his speech. Before speaking, they must review its consequences. Are the consequences beneficial or harmful? Will I benefit from this speech if I were to utter it on the Day of Judegment, the Day he meets his Lord, or not?

He should realise the statement of Allaah, the Glorified and the Exalted:

“(Remember!) that the two receivers (recording angels) receive (each human being after he or she has attained the age of puberty), one sitting on the right and one on the left (to note his or her actions). Not a word does he (or she) utter, but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it).”

[Qaaf 50: 17-18]

The principle that all of this is based upon is the statement of the Prophet:

 “Whoever believes in Allaah and the Last Day, let him speak good or else keep silent…” [Al-Bukhaari (6018) and Muslim (47)]

Shaykh Sa’d ibn Naasir ash-Shithree [may Allaah Preserve him]

Member of Permanent Committee of Senior Scholars, Saudi Arabia

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Unfortunately, Most Muslims Do Not Pray...

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Shaykh al-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah [may Allaah have Mercy on him] said:

People, if they become Muslims or they were born as Muslims, must be bound to adhere strictly to the Sharee’ah. If established, they will then be considered as those who obey Allaah and His Messenger. In general terms, they are those who are considered as having Emaan.

However, the perfection of ones al-Emaan only comes about once the love for the Sharee’ah enters the hearts. The greater the love and adherence to it, the greater the level of al-Emaan, and thus the greater is their obedience to Allaah by it.

Unfortunately, most Muslims do not pray, and they do not possess certainty (i.e. Aqeedah, Tawheed, acts of worship of the heart etc.) and they do not strive for the sake of the religion. If a doubt rumours, they conform and are immersed in doubt. If they are commanded to strive for the sake of the religion, they show reluctance.

These people are not Kuffaar (disbelievers), neither are they Munaafiqeen (hypocrites), rather they are deemed as being ignorant Muslims – not possessing the knowledge of the heart and its certainties. They do not possess the love of Allaah and His Messenger in strength, so as to repel what doubts them, or to give the religion preference above their families and wealth. This party of Muslims are upon the borders; if they are tested and show resolve, they enter Jannah. 

However, if they are tested and don’t have enough strength and love to repel the doubts that envelope them - if Allaah doesn’t Favour them with steadfastness - then they will be classed as being from the ‘doubters’, which is a form of hypocrisy. End quote.

[Majmoo’ al-Fataawaa (7/271)]

Shaykh Saaleh bin ‘Abdul-‘Azeez aal ash-Shaykh [may Allaah Preserve him] commented:

With this, we realize that the love of Allaah and the Messenger [Peace and Blessings of Allaah be upon him] is absolutely compulsory. This means loving for the Sake of Allaah and because of Him (i.e. Loving what Allaah Loves and loving others for His Sake). The Love of Allaah and His Messenger can increase and decrease in the heart of a believer; the greater the good deeds, the greater the love - the lesser the deeds, the lesser the love.

[Sharh Fath al-Majeed (2/402)]

Tafseer: Grammatical Benefit of the Aayah, “All Praises Belong to Allaah, the Lord of the Creation” (1:1)

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Question: Is there a difference between saying 'Al-humdulilah’ (الحمد لله) and ‘Ahmadu Allaah’ (أحمد الله)

The Answer:

A nominal sentence (الجملة الاسمية) is used for reinforcement and something constant.

A verb sentence (الجملة الفعلية) is used for something that reoccurs habitually or something that is about to begin.

For this reason, Allaah, the Most High, Started with a nominal sentence as it is stronger in its meaning and greater in its affirmation.

[Reluctance in Seeking Knowledge in Times of Trials and Tests (العزوف عن طلب العلم في زمن الفتن) 46-47mins]

Shaykh 'Abdul-Kareem bin 'Abdullah al-Khudayr [May Allaah Preserve him]

Member of Permenant Committee of Senior Scholars, Saudi Arabia 

Extremism and Terrorism are forms of Hypocrisy in al-Islaam

Follow @AhleDhikr “From the essence of their deviation is that they hold that the scholars and the leaders of the Muslims, as well the Muslim community, are unjust and as a result, they are misguided. They have taken this idea, to leave the Sunnis and to oppose them, from the Rawaafidah (i.e. the Shi’ah). Added to this, they believe that those who sin are oppressors, and those who oppress are Kuffaar. As a consequence, they have applied Kufr to people and invented innovated principles in applying them and labelling people with Kufr. In every aspect of their belief they have left some fundamental aspects which make the basis of al-Islaam, until they are come to the position (that those who oppose them have left al-Islaam), exiting people like spears (when thrown during a battle) from al-Islaam.”

Read the original article here:

http://ahledhikr.blogspot.com/2013/09/extremism-and-terrorism-are-forms-of.html

The Truth is Gold

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Shaykh al-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah [may Allaah have Mercy on him] said:

The truth is like (the metal) gold - the more it withstands vigorous tests in checking its strength and authenticity, the more it increases in quality and honour.

As for falsehood, then its false illumination is bound to decay. The more it is tested, the more of its corruption is exposed.

[al-Jawaab as-Saheeh (1/88)]

Benefits of Fasting after Ramadhaan

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Haafidh Ibn Rajab al-Hanbalee (d.795) [May Allaah have Mercy on him] says in his book Lataa'if al-Ma'aarif (Pg. 169-174)

Returning back to fasting after Ramadhaan brings various benefits, from them include the following:

-Fasting these six days increases our reward to the extent that it is like we have fasted a whole lifetime

-Fasting these six and before Ramadhaan in Sha’baan are like optional deeds one does before the obligatory, similar to Salaah, we pray recommended prayers before and after the obligatory one

-It removes any deficiency or shortcomings in the obligatory fasts. Everyone has shortcomings in their worship so we are all in need of trying to make it perfect as we can compensate for these shortcomings in the obligatory acts of worship in recommended ones. For this reason the Prophet [Peace and Blessings of Allaah be Upon him] said, “Do not say I fasted the whole of Ramadhaan or I stood for all of it.” The Companions [May Allaah be Pleased with him] explained that this is to prevent anyone giving themselves self-praise.

‘Umar bin ‘Abdul-‘Azeez [May Allaah have Mercy on him] used to say, “If someone is not able to give Zakaat al-Fitr then he should fast these days as they will compensate for any shortcomings in his worship and in his Eemaan.”

-Also from the benefits of fasting these six is that it is a sign that one’s acts of worship is accepted is that doing good deeds for this person becomes easy for him to do. Some of the Salaf used to say that the reward for doing good deeds is being able to do more good deeds afterwards. So the one who does good deeds and then continues in doing good deeds has been giving a sign that his deeds are being accepted. Likewise, if one does a good deed and then follows it with a bad then this is a sign that his good deeds haven’t been accepted.

-From the benefits of fasting these is that it shows thanks to Allaah that He has Forgiven them their sins in Ramadhaan and, as we have explained before, they are forgiven their sins on the last day of Ramadhaan and given their rewards at the completion of the month, thus fasting these days is a form of showing thanks to Allaah for these blessings. The Prophet [Peace and Blessings of Allaah be Upon him] would stand for long hours during the night and when asked why when his sins where forgiven, he replied by saying, “Should I not be a thankful slave?” Likewise, Allaah, the Most High, has ordered us to be thankful for the blessings given to us by remembering Him, “He wants that you must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allah [(i.e. to say Takbeer or Allaahu-Akbar) on seeing the crescent of the months of Ramadan and Shawwal] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him.” [Baqarah 2:185]