Saturday, October 6, 2012

Fear Allah Upon Knowledge!!! – Ash-Shaykh Hasan Abdil-Wahhaab Al-Bannaa



Al-Waalid, Ash-Shaykh Hasan Abdil-Wahhaab Al-Bannaa, hafidhahullahu ta’aalaa, said that -
the people dont fear Allah because they do not know Him. They are ignorant of Allah so therefore the do not fear Him. The one who is ignorant of Asmaa Allah wa Sifaatihi (Allah’s names and His Attributes) does not fear Allah. The one who does not know that Allah is fauqa Arshihi (above His Throne) does not fear Allah. The one who does not know Shurootu Laa Ilaaha Illa Allah (the conditions of Ash-Shahaadah) does not fear Allah. The one who knows Allah, who has knowledge of Allah’s Names and Attributes, the one who knows the conditions of Kalimatut-Tawheed (the state of the Oneness of Allah), the one who knows where Allah is; this is the one who fears Allah.

Throwing Dirt in the Face of the One who Praises You



Questioner: Is it correct for the one who is praised to throw dirt in the face of the person who praises him?

Shaykh Sulayman Ruhaylee: Praising a person in their face is of different types. Thefirst type is praising with lies. Thus he praises the person while he is untruthful, and this is not permissible. He says: “You have this and that quality.” And everything he says is in contradiction to the truth. (He says) “You are; MashaAllah, a man known for truthfulness.” While in reality this person is the biggest liar there is. (He says) “Masha Allah, you do not backbite the Muslims.” While in reality the person does not sit in a gathering except that he backbites. This is not permissible.
The second type is to justifiably praise the person, when the person is not safe from this being a fitna for them. He praises the person in their face, justifiably, while the person is not safe from this praise being a fitna for him, such that it is feared that this may beguile him; as we mentioned in the lesson concerning praise. This type of praise is not permissible. And the one who praises him has cut his neck. And if you find those who praise the people throw dirt in their faces. This is the category (who has dirt thrown in their faces)
The third type is to praise the person in their face while they are safe from this being a fitna for them. There is no harm in this type of praise; as was done by the Prophet prayers and peace are upon him, with Abu BakrAsSiddiq, may Allah be pleased with him, and with Umar, may Allah be pleased with him.
The fourth type is to praise the Muslim for qualities that he possesses behind his back. And this is desired. To spread the virtues possessed by a Muslim this is something which is desired.
Explained by Shaykh Sulaymaan Ar-Ruhaylee (hafidhahullaah)
Translated by Rasheed ibn Estes Barbee 

Lessons of Creed Acquired From The Hajj – By ‘AbdurRazzaq bin ‘Abdul-Muhsin al-Badr by AbdurRahman.org



Hadeeth Seven from Forty Hadeeths of An-Nawawee+benefits+statements of the Salaf



On the authority of Abu Ruqayya Tameem ibn Aus ad-Daaree (radi Allaahu anhu) that the Prophet (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam) said:
'The Deen (religion) is naseehah (advice/sincerity)'. We said 'To whom?' He said 'To Allah and His Book, and His Messenger, and to the leaders of the Muslims and their common folk.' [Related by Muslim no 55]

Biography of the narrator: 

The illustrious companion, Tameem bin Aws Ad-Daaree- Allah is pleased with him-, he had a daughter called Ruqayyah. He embraced Islam year 9, he used to pray the night a lot and he was-in a weak narration by Ibn Maajah- the first to kindle a lantern in the Masjid. It is said that it was sketched on his grave that he died year 40. He has one hadeeth in Sahih Muslim.

Benefits extracted from this hadeeth: 

1-The importance of the advice at these occasions and how the Prophet peace is upon him counted it to be from the religion. 

2-The good teaching of the Prophet peace is upon him when he mentioned the matter generally then mentioned it in details. 

3-The vigilance of the companions in seeking knowledge and how they would not leave a vital matter passing by them without inquiring about its understanding. 

4-The importance of starting with the foremost then the foremost. 

5-The obligation of advising the Imams of Muslims in the legislated manner. 

6-The indication that the Muslim society must have an Imam. And this Imaamah could be general or specific. 

Statements of the Salaf related to this hadeeth: 

1-Al-Hassan Al-Basree rahimahul-llah said: Verily, you will not reach the true advice for your brother until you command him with what you failed to do.

2-Al-Fudhayl bin 'iyaadh rahimahul-llah said: Those with us did not achieve what they have achieved by praying a lot and fasting a lot. Rather they did that by having generous souls, clean chests and giving advice to the Ummah. 

3-Ibnul-Mubaarak rahimahul-llah was asked: which act is best? He said: giving advice for the sake of Allah.

4-Some of the Salaf said: he who admonishes his brother between them it is an advice. And he who admonishes him in front of people he has only rebuked him. 

5-Al-Fudhayl bin 'iyaadh said rahimahul-llah: the believer advises and conceals and the transgressor reveals and mocks. 

6-Abdul-Aziz bin Abee Rawwaad said: those who were before you, if the man saw from his brother something he would command him gently and he would be rewarded in his command and prohibition. And verily, some of those would breach his companion and as a result angers him and reveals him. 

Sources: 

Siyar A'laam An-Nubalaa by Imam Ath-Thahabee rahimahul-llah.
Explanation of forty hadeeths by Shaykh Ibnul-'Uthaimeen rahimahul-llah. 
Jaami'ul-'Uloom wal Hikam by Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbalee rahimahul-llah. 
Translation of hadeeth was taken from abdurrahman.org 

The advice to scholars and what to do if a speech about a scholar reaches you-Shaykh Ibnul-'Uthaimeen

The noble scholar Muhammad bin Saalih Al-'Uthaimeen rahimahul-llah (died 1421) said in his explanation of forty hadeeths of An-Nawawee, hadeeth number 7

"And the advice to scholars can be executed by: 

1-Loving them, for that if you did not love a person you will not hold him as an example. 

2-Aiding and helping them in clarifying the truth. So you spread their books through different kinds of Media that differ from time to time and form one place to another. 

3-Defending their honor; you do not approve [keep quiet] them being backbited and their honor being violated by anyone . And if something blameworthy is attributed to a venerated scholar you must go through the following stages: 

First stage: you verify what has been attributed to him. How many times things were attributed to a scholar while it is a lie. So you must verify, and if you verified that the speech is his move to the second stage. 

Second stage: You ponder over the speech to see if it is blameworthy or not. Because a speech may appear- for first while- blameworthy but after pondering it becomes clear that it is a truth. So you must ponder and see if the speech is blameworthy or not. 

Third Stage: If it became clear that the speech is not blameworthy, it is an obligation that you defend it and clarify that what the scholar said is the truth even if it opposed what people are upon and you must spread that. 

Fourth Stage: If you see- in your estimation- that what has been confirmed to be the speech of a scholar is not the truth, it is an obligation to call this scholar and say- in a polite manner-: I heard such and such from you and I would like that you clarify the justification because you are more knowledgeable than me. So if he clarified to you, you have the right to discuss but in a polite manner and with respect according to his status and what befits him. 

As for what some ignorant people do, who come a scholar who differ with them in opinion and address him in a coarse and harsh way saying to him: "what is this statement that you innovated? What is this evil? You do not fear Allah" And they may even wave their hands in his face. However, after pondering it becomes clear that the scholar conforms with the hadeeth and they are the opposers. And those people are- in most cases- let down by their self-amazement, and them thinking that they are Ahlus-Sunnah and that they are upon the way of the Salaf while they are the most far from the way of the Salaf. If the human was self-amazed-we seek refuge in Allah- he will see others like small ants.

So be aware. 

4-The fourth way of advising the scholar, if you see a mistake from them do not say: "he knows better than me" then keep quiet. Rather, you should discuss in a polite manner because sometimes the ruling remains hidden from the human and a person who is lower than him in knowledge would alert him and he would heed the alert and that is from giving advice to scholars. 

5-You guide them to the best when it comes to giving Da'wah to masses. So, if you see that this scholar loves spreading knowledge and he speaks everywhere he goes and you see that people find him heavy and say: "this made it heavy on us, anytime we sit he stands up and speaks" It is from the advice that you indicate to this scholar that he speaks only in what it is relevant to the condition. Do not say: "If I said that I will prevent him from spreading knowledge" Matter of fact, that is a preservation of knowledge because if people become bored they will resent the scholar and his speech. And this is why the Prophet peace is upon him used to make admonition to his companions short to avoid boredom even though his speech peace is upon him is loved by souls. And the human must be with people like the Shepherd; he chooses that which is most effective and most beneficial" 

Arabic text: 

* والنصيحة للعلماء تكون بأمورٍ منها:
الأول: محبتهم، لأنك إذا لم تحب أحداً فإنك لن تتأسّى به.
الثاني: معونتهم ومساعدتهم في بيان الحق، فتنشر كتبهم بالوسائل الإعلامية المتنوعة التي تختلف في كل زمان ومكان.
الثالث: الذبّ عن أعراضهم، بمعنى أن لا تقرّ أحداً على غيبتهم والوقوع في أعراضهم،وإذا نسب إلى أحدٍ من العلماء الربانيين شيء يُستنكر فعليك أن تتخذ هذه المراحل:

المرحلة الأولى: أن تتثبت من نسبتهِ إليه، فكم من أشياء نسبت إلى عالم وهي كذب، فلابد أن تتأكد، فإذا تأكدت من نسبة الكلام إليه فانتقل إلى المرحلة الثانية وهي:
أن تتأمل هل هذا محل انتقاد أم لا؟ لأنه قد يبدو للإنسان في أول وهلة أن القول منتقد، وعند التأمل يرى أنه حق، فلابد أن تتأمل حتى تنظر هل هو منتقد أو لا؟
المرحلة الثالثة: إذا تبيّن أنه ليس بمنتقد فالواجب أن تذبّ عنه وتنشر هذا بين الناس، وتبين أن ما قاله هذا العالم فهو حق وإن خالف ما عليه الناس.
المرحلة الرابعة: إذا تبين لك حسب رأيك أن ما نسب إلى العالم وصحت نسبته إليه ليس بحق،فالواجب أن تتصل بهذا العالم بأدب ووقار،وتقول: سمعت عنك كذا وكذا،وأحب أن تبين لي وجه ذلك، لأنك أعلم مني،فإذا بيّن لك هذا فلك حق المناقشة،لكن بأدب واحترام وتعظيم له بحسب مكانته وبحسب ما يليق به.
أما مايفعله بعض الجهلة الذين يأتون إلى العالم الذي رأى بخلاف مايرون، يأتون إليه بعنف وشدة،وربما نفضوا أيديهم في وجه العالم،وقالوا له:ما هذا القول الذي أحدثته؟ ما هذا القول المنكر؟ وأنت لا تخاف الله ، وبعد التأمل تجد العالم موافقاً للحديث وهم المخالفون له، وغالب ما يؤتى هؤلاء من إعجابهم بأنفسهم، وظنهم أنهم هم أهل السنة وأنهم هم الذين على طريق السلف، وهم أبعد ما يكون عن طريق السلف وعن السنة.
فالإنسان إذا أعجب بنفسه - نسأل الله السلامة - رأى غيره كالذر، فاحذر هذا.
الأمر الرابع من النصيحة للعلماء: أنك إذا رأيت منهم خطأ فلا تسكت وتقول: هذا أعلم مني، بل تناقش بأدب واحترام، لأنه أحياناً يخفى على الإنسان الحكم فينبهه من هو دونه في العلم فيتنبه وهذا من النصيحة للعلماء.

الخامس : أن تدلهم على خير ما يكون في دعوة الناس، فإذا رأيت هذا العالم محباً لنشر العلم ويتكلم في كل مكان وترى الناس يتثاقلونه ويقولون هذا أثقل علينا، كلما جلسنا قام يحدّث،فمن النصيحة لهذا العالم أن تشير عليه أن لا يتكلم إلا فيما يناسب المقام، لاتقل:إني إذا قلت ذلك منعته من نشر العلم، بل هذا في الواقع من حفظ العلم، لأن الناس إذا ملّوا سئموا من العالم ومن حديثه.
ولهذا كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يتخول أصحابه بالموعظة، يعني لا يكثر الوعظ عليهم مع أن كلامه صلى الله عليه وسلم محبوب إلى النفوس لكن خشية السآمة، والإنسان يجب أن يكون مع الناس كالراعي يختار ما هو أنفع وأجدى. شرح الأربعين للشيخ ابن العثيمين رحمه الله

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The difference between blindly following a scholar and seeking aid from his understanding


The 'Al-llaamah, the prince Muhammad bin Ismaa'eel As-San'aanee rahimahul-llah said in his treatise Irshaadun-Nuqaad elaa tayseeril-Ijtihaad, page 105

"And there is a difference between blindly following a scholar in everything that he says and seeking aid from his understanding; the first is adopting his statement without looking for a proof from Qur'aan or Sunnah. And seeking aid from his understanding- which is the second- is like the skillful guide on the path for the passer-by. So he [the scholar] is a guide to a proof, once he [passer-by] reached it [proof] he is sufficed from using other than it as a proof. And this is similar to he who uses the star to be guided to the Qiblah, if he saw the Qiblah no meaning is left to use the star"

Arabic text: 

وفرق بين تقليد العالم في جميع ما قاله وبين الاستعانة بفهمه وهو الثاني بمنزلة الدليل في الطريق والخريت الماهر لابن السبيل فهو دليل إلى دليل فإذا وصل إليه استغنى بدلالته عن الاستدلال بغيره ونظيره من استدل بالنجم على القبلة فإذا شاهد القبلة لم يبق لاستدلاله بالنجم معنى