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[10] These people are either unaware of or concealing some realities regarding the legacy of Erudite Salafi Imam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz

Written by abumuaawiyah on . Posted in Contemporary Issues, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Purification of The Soul, Refutations, Scholars of Islam, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

The Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said: “Indeed, the scholars are the inheritors of the prophets, for the prophets do not leave behind a dinar or a dirham for inheritance, but rather, they leave behind knowledge. So whoever takes hold of it, has acquired a large share (i.e. of inheritance)”. [(1)]

The anonymous writers at Wikipedia stated, “Ibn Bāz was among the Muslim scholars who opposed regime change using violence. He called for obedience to the people in power unless they ordered something that went against God. During his career as the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, he attempted to both legitimise the rule of the ruling family and to support calls for the reform of Islam in line with Salafi ideals. Many criticised him for supporting the Saudi government when, after the Persian Gulf War, it muzzled or imprisoned those regarded as too critical of the government, such as Safar al-Hawali and Salman al-Ouda. His influence on the Salafi movement was large, and most of the current prominent judges and religious scholars in Saudi Arabia are his former students”. [End of quote]

First, the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] forbade rebellion against Muslim rulers, whether they be pious or sinful, so Imam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz’s [may Allah have mercy upon him] position on regime change is based on the sound Prophetic narrations. Therefore, there is no discussion of whether their rule is valid or not; rather, Muslims are instructed to consider all Muslim rule as legitimate, regardless of how such a Muslim ruler behaves, and rebellion is prohibited. Read articles by Shaikh Abu Iyaad and Shaikh abu Khadeejah [may Allah preserve him].

https://www.kharijites.com/kj/

https://abukhadeejah.com/ahlus-sunnah-wal-jamaah-believe-that-rebellion-against-the-rulers-is-forbidden/

https://abukhadeejah.com/the-tyranny-of-the-rulers-a-reason-for-rebellion/

https://abukhadeejah.com/revolt-of-the-early-scholars-against-the-tyranny-of-rulers-in-light-of-the-sunnah-and-salaf/

Believer’s Bahaviour Towards Muslim Rulers – [Supplicates For Them….]

Second, regarding Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz’s revival efforts, his call was for the Ummah to return to Tawheed and that which the pious ancestors were on. During his lifetime, he was also supported in this endeavour by Imaam Al-Albaani, Imaam Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen, and other scholars. Read below.

Rectification of Modern Societies – By Saudi Scholar Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz

As for those who criticised the Imaam for supporting the Saudi government to restrain the Qutubies, such as Safar al-Hawali and Salman al-Ouda, these critics are either ignorant of the destructive methodology of these two callers to bidah or they are upon the same methodology as them. Read below.

http://www.ikhwanis.com/articles/plbqrxl-extremist-qutbi-safar-al-hawali-outed-as-a-liar-by-musa-abd-al-azeez-in-interview.cfm

http://www.ikhwanis.com/articles/upypzld-ikhwani-muhammad-al-areefee-exposed-lying-upon-the-messenger-and-lying-upon-imaam-al-nawawi.cfm

As for the statement that “His (Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz) influence on the Salafi movement was large, and most of the current prominent judges and religious scholars in Saudi Arabia are his former students”, then indeed we remind these ignorant people that Salafiyyah is not a movement, rather, it is the methodology of the Salafus Saalih [the pious predecessors]. Read below.

 http://www.salafis.com/authors/Abu.Iyaad.cfm

Finally, there is no doubt that Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz alongside Imaam Al-Albaani and Imaam Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen [may Allah have mercy upon them] had a great impact on the Ummah during their lifetime due to their piety and knowledge. Indeed, the positive outcomes of their knowledge and piety in the Ummah is well-known.

To be continued InShaaAllah

[(1)]: Sunan At-Tirmidhee 2682

[8] These people are either unaware of or concealing some realities regarding the legacy of Erudite Salafi Imam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz

Written by abumuaawiyah on . Posted in Basics, Contemporary Issues, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Refutations, Scholars of Islam, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

The Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “Indeed, the scholars are the inheritors of the prophets, for the prophets do not leave behind a dinar or a dirham for inheritance, but rather, they leave behind knowledge. So whoever takes hold of it, has acquired a large share (i.e. of inheritance)”. [(1)]

The anonymous writers at Wikipedia stated that many of ibn Baz’s views and rulings are considered controversial (both inside and outside Saudi Arabia), including Saudi Arabia’s support for the Oslo Accords!

First, Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah preserve him] stated regarding interaction with non-Muslims:

[a] Invite them to Islam – the religion Allah has ordained for all of humankind. Allah says:

ٱدۡعُ إِلَىٰ سَبِيلِ رَبِّكَ بِٱلۡحِكۡمَةِ وَٱلۡمَوۡعِظَةِ ٱلۡحَسَنَةِ‌ۖ وَجَـٰدِلۡهُم بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحۡسَنُ‌ۚ

“Invite (mankind, O Muhammad) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur’an) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better”.

Therefore, we invite them (to Islam) for their rectification and happiness in this life and the next.

[b] Make peace with them if they seek it. Allah says:

وَإِن جَنَحُواْ لِلسَّلۡمِ فَٱجۡنَحۡ لَهَا وَتَوَكَّلۡ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ‌ۚ إِنَّهُ ۥ هُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلۡعَلِيمُ

But if they incline to peace, you also incline to it, and (put your) trust in Allah. Verily, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower].

Make peace with them if the Muslims are in need of making peace, and when there is an overriding benefit for the Muslims in making peace, just as the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] made peace with the unbelievers at Hudaibiyyah. And by virtue of peace, diplomacy is (established) between them and the Muslims.

[c] Refrain from hostility against them without due right. Allah says:

وَلَا يَجۡرِمَنَّڪُمۡ شَنَـَٔانُ قَوۡمٍ عَلَىٰٓ أَلَّا تَعۡدِلُواْ‌ۚ ٱعۡدِلُواْ هُوَ أَقۡرَبُ لِلتَّقۡوَىٰ‌ۖ وَٱتَّقُواْ ٱللَّهَ‌ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ خَبِيرُۢ بِمَا تَعۡمَلُونَ

And let not the enmity and hatred of others make you avoid justice. Be just: that is nearer to piety, and fear Allaah].

Behave well towards those of them who behave well towards the Muslims- those who neither kill nor drive Muslims out of their homes. Allah says:

لَّا يَنۡهَٮٰكُمُ ٱللَّهُ عَنِ ٱلَّذِينَ لَمۡ يُقَـٰتِلُوكُمۡ فِى ٱلدِّينِ وَلَمۡ يُخۡرِجُوكُم مِّن دِيَـٰرِكُمۡ أَن تَبَرُّوهُمۡ وَتُقۡسِطُوٓاْ إِلَيۡہِمۡ‌ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُحِبُّ ٱلۡمُقۡسِطِينَ

Allah does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of religion and did not drive you out of your homes. Verily, Allah loves those who deal with equity].

[d] Have permissible beneficial dealings with them- in trade, exchange of beneficial information and utilisation of the worldly sciences, and things that are of benefit in our lives.

[e] Fulfil contacts made with them, and honour the blood, wealth and rights of the Mu’aahideen (i.e. those non-Muslims who have a treaty with the Muslims) because it is binding upon them to (fulfil their covenants with the Muslims) and the Muslims are to (fulfil their covenants with them). Allah says:

فَمَا ٱسۡتَقَـٰمُواْ لَكُمۡ فَٱسۡتَقِيمُواْ لَهُمۡ‌ۚ

So long, as they are true to you, stand you true to them].

And the ones forbidden to be killed are the Muslims and the Mu’aahid [i.e. the non-Muslims who have a treaty with the Muslims]. And indeed the Prophet said about the killing of a Mu’aahid, “Whoever kills a Mu’aahid will not even smell the fragrance of paradise and its fragrance can be smelled from the distance of forty years away”. [Bukhaari: No: 3166]

And whoever kills a Mu’aahid by mistake, it is as if he has killed a Muslim by mistake. He must pay blood money as expiation. Allah said:

وَإِن ڪَانَ مِن قَوۡمِۭ بَيۡنَڪُمۡ وَبَيۡنَهُم مِّيثَـٰقٌ۬ فَدِيَةٌ۬ مُّسَلَّمَةٌ إِلَىٰٓ أَهۡلِهِۦ وَتَحۡرِيرُ رَقَبَةٍ۬ مُّؤۡمِنَةٍ۬‌ۖ

And if he belonged to a people with whom you have a treaty of mutual alliance, compensation (blood money – Diya) must be paid to his family, and a believing slave must be freed]. [(2)]

Finally, read Shaikh Abu Khadeejah’s (may Allah protect him) articles on peace treaties with the Jews in particular titled “Are Treaties With The Jews, the State of ‘Israel’ and other Non-Muslims Permitted? Is it Allegiance? Is it Apostasy?”

https://abukhadeejah.com/treaties-with-the-non-muslims-do-they-necessitate-allegiance/

[(1)]: Sunan At-Tirmidhee 2682

[(2)]: An Excerpt from Al-Bayaan Li-Akhtaa’i Badil Kuttaab. 2/177-180

[3] These people are either unaware of or concealing some realities regarding the legacy of Erudite Salafi Imam, Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz

Written by abumuaawiyah on . Posted in Contemporary Issues, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Refutations, Scholars of Islam.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Aa’isha [may Allah be pleased with her] wrote to Mu’aawiyah [may Allah be pleased with him] and said: I heard the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] say, “Whoever seeks the pleasure of Allah at the expense of the displeasure of the people, Allah will suffice him against the people. Whoever seeks the pleasure of people at the expense of Allah’s displeasure, Allah will leave his affair to the people”. [(1)]

The anonymous writers at Wikipedia stated, “Many of ibn Baz’s views and rulings are considered controversial (both inside and outside Saudi Arabia), including those relating to cosmology, women’s rights, Saudi Arabia’s support for the Oslo Accords, and the acceptability of stationing non-Muslim troops in the Land of the Two Holy Mosques (Haramayn) during and after the Persian Gulf War. Osama bin Laden bitterly condemned Ibn Baz and his rulings that supported Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy and alliances with Western powers”. [End of quote]

First, every dispute or disagreement must be referred back to the Qur’an and the Sunnah for final judgment. Allah [The Exalted] says:

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ أَطِيعُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُوا۟ ٱلرَّسُولَ وَأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَمْرِ مِنكُمْ فَإِن تَنَٰزَعْتُمْ فِى شَىْءٍ فَرُدُّوهُ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ وَٱلرَّسُولِ إِن كُنتُمْ تُؤْمِنُونَ بِٱللَّهِ وَٱلْيَوْمِ ٱلْءَاخِرِ ذَٰلِكَ خَيْرٌ وَأَحْسَنُ تَأْوِيلًا

O you who have believed, obey Allāh and obey the Messenger and those in authority over you. And if you disagree among yourselves over anything then refer it back to Allāh and the Messenger if you truly believe in Allāh and the Last Day. That is better (conduct) and (leads to) the most excellent outcome. [(2)]

Allah [The Exalted] says:

وَمَا ٱخْتَلَفْتُمْ فِيهِ مِن شَىْءٍ فَحُكْمُهُۥٓ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ ذَٰلِكُمُ ٱللَّهُ رَبِّى عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَإِلَيْهِ أُنِيبُ

And in whatsoever you differ, the decision thereof is with Allah (He is the ruling Judge). (And say O Muhammad) Such is Allah, my Lord in Whom I put my trust, and to Him I turn in all of my affairs and in repentance. [Surah Ash-Shuraa. Ayah 10]

It is useless to merely note that an affair has generated controversy without offering reliable, knowledge-based evidence that gives one an insight into the affair. Therefore, we’ll examine the affairs they claim were a controversial stance held by Imam Abdul Azeez. The first issue is that the Imaam issued a fatwa that allowed non-Muslim troops to be stationed temporarily in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War, and his decision was based on sound knowledge, notwithstanding Usamah Bin Ladin and his ilk among the Kharijites’ ranting and raving. Therefore, must read the article by Shaikh Abu Khadeejah [may Allah preserve him] titled “Ibn Baaz Allowed The American Military Into Saudi Arabia?” https://abukhadeejah.com/ibn-baaz-allowed-the-american-military-into-saudi-arabia/

There is no need to elaborate on Usama Bin Ladin’s affair; rather, we will suffice with the clarification provided below by Shaikh Abu Iyaad and Shaikh Abu Khadeejah [may Allah preserve them].

http://www.shariah.ws/articles/cpznqwi-usamah-bin-ladin-judges-by-the-taghut-and-is-a-disputant-to-the-islamic-shariah.cfm

http://www.shariah.ws/articles/eycuriu-usamah-bin-ladin-did-not-venerate-the-islamic-shariah.cfm

“The Reality of Usama Bin Ladin”

Indeed, Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz and his brothers, who were upright Salafi Scholars, did not seek the approval of anyone; instead, they derived rulings from the Qur’an and the Sunnah as understood by the Sahaabah, and they did not fear those who would falsely accuse others of wrongdoing.

To be continued…InShaaAllah

[(1)]: Saheeh Sunan al-Tirmidhiee 2414
[(2)]: https://www.thenoblequran.com/q/#/search/4_59

[5] The Clueless Critics of Erudite Salafi Scholar Al-Allaamah Salih Al-Fawzaan

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Abu Umamah [may Allah be pleased with him] reported that Allah’s Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him[ said, “Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and withholds for the sake of Allah has perfected Imaan”. [(1)]

The cretins at Wikipedia said, “Human Rights Watch has attributed hate speech by Saleh al-Fawzan towards Shia and rafida when he called these groups “brothers of Satan” and specifically about a faction of Shia followers as “unbelievers” who “lie about God, his prophet, and the consensus of Muslim”. Hala Al-Dosari also claims that al-Fawzan considers Islamic minority sects to be heretics”. [End of quote]

First, Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah preserve him] is one of the noble Salafi Scholars of our time, and so-called “Human Rights Watch” has no authority in the Sight of Allah to judge the statements of this upright Salafi Scholar, except based on the infallible final divine revelation. Indeed, he resides in a country that permits him to pass judgment of the Shariah against anyone who contradicts the Qur’an and the Sunnah as understood by the Sahaabah. Second, the Shariah legislates both love and hatred for Allah’s Sake, as the Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and withholds for the sake of Allah has perfected Imaan”.

Third, Al-Allaamah Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh [may Allah preserve him] said the following regarding s-called human rights, “The major powers utter this term if they want to impose something new on nations, society, and the people regardless of their countries and cultures. So, after the Second World War, they wanted to establish a new world order by way of which the major powers would be able to control all countries. At times this control is cultural, sometimes through strong opinions and the exercise of freedoms at other times, and power is exercised through interference in the affairs of the countries in which they want to interfere”. [Footnote a]

Fourth, other than what is found in these two links, there is nothing else to add to Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan’s verdict against Raafidah Shiites.

http://www.shia.bs/index.cfm
https://abukhadeejah.com/the-devils-deception-of-the-raafidah-shiah/

Finally, the cretins stated, “Hala Al-Dosari also claims that al-Fawzan considers Islamic minority sects to be heretics”. [End of quote]

It doesn’t matter who holds this view, whether this Hala or others, but rather, the methodology of the pious predecessors is to be applied with dealing with the deviated sects. Hafs Bin Humaid [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: I asked Abdullah Ibn Al-Mubaarak [may Allah have mercy upon him], “How many sects have this Ummah divided into?” He said, “The foundation of the sects are four: the shia, the harooriyyah (i.e. khawaarij), the qadariyyah, and the murji’ah”. The Shia splintered into twenty-two sects, the Harooriyyah into twenty-one sects, the Qadariyyah into sixteen sects, and the Murji’ah into thirteen sects”. [(2)]

The previous Mufti of Saudi Arabia Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz [may Allah have mercy upon him] was asked: What is the meaning of the Messenger’s [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] statement about the Ummah in the hadith, “All of them (sects) are in the fire except one” and who is that one? Will the other 72 (deviant) sects abide in the fire for all eternity?

Response: The prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “The Jews split into 71 sects, meaning all of them were misguided and ruined, except one. The Christians split into 72 sects, meaning all of them were misguided and ruined, except one. And this Ummah will split into 73 sects, all of them in the fire, except one. Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama’ah (those who firmly cling to the authentic Prophetic Sunnah and are unified upon it) are this single group – the Prophet’s companions and those who exactly follow them in faith, the adherents to sound faith and pure Islamic monotheism. Concerning the other 72 (deviants) sects that have been threatened with (entry into) the fire, among them is one who is a disbeliever [Footnote b], one who is a sinner, and one about whom it has been proved with clear evidence that he is an innovator in religion (Mubtadi). So, among them, the one who dies in a state of unbelief [Footnote c] will be in the fire for eternity, while the one who dies in a state of devotion to religious innovation that is less than major disbelief [Footnote d] or sins is under Allah’s will, while still threatened with the fire. So, based on this, it is known that not all of them are disbelievers, but rather among them is a disbeliever, while the others are sinners and innovators in religion. [(3)]

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Footnote a:

[1] Human Rights – Some Succinct Observations By Shaikh Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh

[2] Human Rights – Some Succinct Observations By Shaikh Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh

[3] Human Rights – Some Succinct Observations By Shaikh Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh

[4] Human Rights – Some Succinct Observations By Shaikh Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh

[5] Human Rights – Some Succinct Observations By Shaikh Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh

[6] Human Rights – Some Succinct Observations By Shaikh Saalih Aala Ash-Shaikh

Footnotes b and c: NB: Takfeer – declaring that a Muslim left the fold of Islam is a judgement that can only be given by the upright scholars and none else.

https://www.manhaj.com/manhaj/articles/obkwf-takfir-and-the-excuse-of-ignorance-shaykh-saalih-al-fawzaan.cfm

Footnote d: All religious innovations are evil, but there are those tat will exit a person from the fold of Islam (Bida’atul Mukaffirah) and those that do not exit a person from the fold of Islam (Bida’atul Mufassiqah).

Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadee Al-Madkhalee [may Allaah preserve him] was asked whether there is a difference between Bidah Al-Mukaffirah and Bidah Al-Mufassiqah; so he replied that there is Bidah Mukaffirah, such as rejecting the Ruyah (i.e. denying that the believers will see Allah in the afterlife); rejecting Allaah’s Uluww [i.e. denying that Allaah is above his creation –Allah ascended over the Throne in a way that benefits his majesty)]; invoking other than Allah; offering slaughtered sacrifice (i.e. animals) to other than Allah etc. These are affairs of Bidah Al-Mukaffirah (the bidah that is tantamount to disbelief). But we do not make Takfeer of the people who commit this type of Bidah until we establish the proof against them. That is because some of them (i.e. the people who fall into these affairs) carry doubts and are far away from the era of Prophethood and its light (i.e. guidance). So they fall into the likes of these Bidah. Rejecting the Ruyah is disbelief; rejecting Allaah’s Uluww is disbelief; the saying that the Qur’an is created is disbelief-major disbelief. But this person, -[who testifies that none has the right to be worshipped except Allaah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allaah, and he prays, observes fasting, wants paradise and believes in that] -received the doubts of the people of falsehood, so he falls into the likes of these affairs (i.e. these innovations that are tantamount to disbelief). So we say to him: You have fallen into disbelief and the evidence is this and this, and we clarify for him. So if Allaah grants him Tawfeeq and he returns to the truth, then all praise is due to Allaah. But if not, we declare him a disbeliever after establishing the proofs against him. As for Bidah Al-Mufassiqah, it is other than this (i.e. it is not at the level of that which is tantamount to disbelief)… [A paraphrased excerpt. http://www.rabee.net/ar/questions.php?cat=26&id=484 ]

May Allah guide these enemies of Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan or protect us from their Falsehoods. Please refer to this document if the cretins try to change the text on Wikpedia that this series is based on.

Wiki_Shaikh_Saalih_Al_Fawzaan_Final

[(1)]: Saheeh Sunan Abee Dawud. Number 4681

[(2)]: Al-Ibaanah of Ibn Battah 1/379-380

[(3)]:https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/17308/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D9%82%D9%88%D9%84%D9%87-%EF%B7%BA-%D9%83%D9%84%D9%87%D9%85-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7-%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A9

[3] The Clueless Critics of Erudite Salafi Scholar Al-Allaamah Salih Al-Fawzaan

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

The Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “The scholars are the heirs of the Prophets. The Prophets did not leave behind dinars or dirhams, rather they left behind a heritage of knowledge, and the one who acquires it acquires an abundant portion”. [At-Tirmidhee 2682]

The writers at Wikipedia stated under the title Controversial statements: “Saleh al-Fawzan was given attention in Western media again in May 2016 after he declared taking photos prohibited in a video published by the Middle East Media Research Institute on April 17, 2016. According to The Independent, “Speaking in a televised broadcast, Sheikh Saleh Bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan was asked about a new trend of taking pictures with cats which has been spreading among people who want to be like the Westerners. The Sheikh initially appears incredulous, asking: “What?! What do you mean pictures with cats?” He then declares: “Taking pictures is prohibited. The cats don’t matter here.” When asked again about the “new trend”, he says: “Explain this trend to me. Taking pictures is prohibited if not for a necessity – not with cats, not with dogs, not with wolves, not with anything.” [End of quote]

We remind these writers that the upright Salafi Scholars do not appease those who disagree with their judgements by flattering them or going along with the crowd. This photography issue is not to be regarded as controversial; rather, it should be assessed in light of the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah. Indeed, it only causes controversy for individuals who either do not want to hear what they dislike hearing or who believe that the Shariah’s rulings have no place in so-called contemporary cultures or modern societies. The subject matter is applicable to all people, not just those living in the West because its ruling is revealed in the infallible final divine revelation. The Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “The people who will receive the severest punishment from Allah will be the picture makers.” [Sahih Al-Bukhari 5950]

Imaam Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen [may Allah have mercy upon him] was asked, “How do we reconcile between the statement of the Prophet ‘The people who will receive the severest punishment from Allah will be the picture makers’ and the fact that the Mushrikoon will receive the greatest punishment on the day of judgement?”. He replied, “The severest punishment here means the severest punishment received by the sinners whose sins have not reached disbelief. As for the severest punishment received by the Mushrikoon, their punishment will be the severest among all the people”. [(1)]

Therefore, the ruling on pictures is an established affair in the pure Shariah and Al-Allaamah Salih Al-Fawzaan fulfilled his duty by giving a verdict on the subject matter. Anyone who considers this a matter of controversy is either ignorant or driven by their own desires. We ask Allah to protect the righteous Salafi Scholars from the statements of the ignorant. Aameen.

You can read an article on this subject matter by Shaikh Abu Khadeejah (may Allah preserve him):

https://abukhadeejah.com/photography-and-picture-making-adh-dhahabi/

To be continued…InShaaAllah.

[(1)]

فوائد ومسابقات المئين من فتاوى ودروس ابن عثيمين
pages 34-35

[1] The Clueless Critics of Erudite Salafi Scholar Al-Allaamah Salih Al-Fawzaan

Written by abumuaawiyah on . Posted in Contemporary Issues, Da'wah - Calling To Islam, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Refutations.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Abu Ad-Dardaa [may Allah be pleased with him] reported: I heard Allah’s Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] say, “Whoever treads a path due to which he seeks knowledge, Allah will make him tread one of the paths towards Paradise. And the angels lower their wings out of contentment for the seeker of knowledge. And verily all those in the heavens and in the earth, even the fish in the depths of the sea ask forgiveness for the scholar. And verily, the virtue of the scholar over the worshipper is like the virtue of the full moon (of the 13th, 14th, and 15th of the month) over all of the stars. Indeed, the scholars are the inheritors of the prophets because the prophets do not leave behind a dinar or a dirham as inheritance, but rather, they leave behind knowledge. So whoever takes hold of it, has acquired a large share”. (1)

The Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “Verily, Allah does not take away knowledge by snatching it from the people, but He takes it away by the death of the (upright) religious scholars till none of the scholars remains alive. Then the people will take ignorant ones as their leaders, who, when asked to deliver religious verdicts, will issue them without knowledge, the result being that they will go astray and will lead others astray”. (2)

Al-Haafidh Al-Qurtubiy [may Allah have mercy upon him] stated in Al-Mufhim, “This text (demonstrates) that the disappearance of knowledge will occur not through its removal from the hearts of the people, but rather through the death of the scholars, (then) the ignoramuses will remain- those who will take the place of the scholars in the (field) of judgment and teaching. They will teach and pass judgment based on their ignorance, causing ignorance to spread and become evident”. So, if the authentic Sunni knowledge is taken away, acting on it is also taken away, isn’t it?! When ignorance manifests, acting upon it becomes manifest; so, both knowledge and acting upon (Knowledge) will disappear, ignorance will manifest, and acting upon (ignorance) will become prevalent, as Al-Haafidh Al-Qurtubi [may Allah have mercy upon him] clarified in Al-Mufhim”. (3)

The preceding statements clearly demonstrates the virtue of Islam’s upright scholars, and there is no doubt that Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan [may Allah preserve him] is one of the Ummah’s senior scholars.

In the section on Wikipedia titled “Controversial Statements”, the writer or writers wrote: Al-Fawzan’s views on slavery—given in lectures recorded on cassette—came to light and caused some controversy in 2003. In the tape, he was quoted as saying, “Slavery is a part of Islam (in war context) … Slavery is part of jihad, and jihad will remain as long there is Islam.” As for the modernist interpretation that Islam totally abolished slavery, he dismissed its exponents saying, “They are ignorant, not scholars. … Whoever says such things is an infidel. [End of quote]

First and foremost, what is controversy? They say it means “a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people”. “a disagreement, often a public one, that involves different ideas or opinions about something”. (4) “a discussion marked especially by the expression of opposing views”. (5) “a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval”. (6)

After we understand what a controversy is, we should remember that Allah has commanded us – during every dispute – to refer back to the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah as understood by the Sahaabah.

فَلَا وَرَبِّكَ لَا يُؤۡمِنُونَ حَتَّىٰ يُحَكِّمُوكَ فِيمَا شَجَرَ بَيۡنَهُمۡ ثُمَّ لَا يَجِدُواْ فِىٓ أَنفُسِہِمۡ حَرَجً۬ا مِّمَّا قَضَيۡتَ وَيُسَلِّمُواْ تَسۡلِيمً۬ا

But no, by your Lord, they can have no Faith, until they make you (O Muhammad) judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submission. [Surah An-Nisaa. Ayah 65]

We now provide you Shaikh Abu Khadeejah’s (may Allah preserve him) clear explanation of slavery in Islam:

https://abukhadeejah.com/treatment-of-slaves-in-islam/

https://video.link/w/Qbaub

https://video.link/w/lUZtb

https://abukhadeejah.com/you-have-appointed-a-free-slave-over-them-a-slave-was-placed-in-charge-of-makkah-in-the-time-of-umar/

What is explained in the above links has nothing to do with the satanic doctrines of the Takfeeris (ISIS, Boko Haram, and other groups). These groups do not have any authority in Islam to wage war or sign peace treaties. Second, a Muslim can never be held as a slave, and neither can a non-Muslim whose nation has ratified a peace agreement with a Muslim government. Read on to learn more:

https://abukhadeejah.com/salafi-shaikh-fawzaan-on-jihaad-in-our-times-and-the-guidelines-of-jihaad-according-to-islam/

Shaykh Salih Al-Fawzan: The Islamic Shariah Provides Security for Muslims and Non-Muslims and Those Who Violate It Are Kharijites Who Are to Be Fought and Severely Punished

http://www.shariah.ws/articles/duviqgl-shaykh-salih-al-fawzan-the-islamic-shariah-provides-security–for-muslims-and-non-muslims-and-those-who-violate-it-are-kh257rijites-who-are-to-be-fought-and-severely-punished.cfm

http://www.shariah.ws/articles/szsumlh-the-foundation-of-muslim-relations-with-non-muslims-who-do-not-show-aggression-and-hostility.cfm

http://www.shariah.ws/articles/nmsdfkp-islam-and-the-muslims-are-free-and-innocent-of-the-kharijite-extremists.cfm

Finally, with regards to the word infidel or apostasy, the Wikipedia writer or writers should have cited the full text and context of the Shaikh’s statement. Additionally, read and listen on the links:

Click to access MNJ090006.pdf

https://abukhadeejah.com/no-muslim-leaves-islam-unless-he-does-something-that-nullifies-it/

To be continued InShaaAllah

[1] Saheeh Abu Dawud 3641]

[2] Al-Bukhari Number 100 and Muslim Number 2673]

[3] Al-Hajr Fee Daw-il Kitaab Was-Sunnah Wa Fahm Salaf Al-Ummah. pages: 15-16 By Shaikh Abdullah Al-Bukhari (may Allah preserve him)]

[4]https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/controversy

[5] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/controversy

[Ref 6: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/controversy ]

[22] A Brief Look at Pseudo Researchers in Salafiyyah: [Examination of a Fabricated Quietist Faction Within Salafiyyah Called Mad’khalism]

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Imam Muhammad Ibn Sireen [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, “Indeed, this knowledge is religion, so carefully consider from whom you take your religion (i.e. from whom you learn it)”. [Saheeh Muslim. Number 26]

The researchers who have endeavoured to discredit Salafiyyah by relying on the fictitious presence of a group named Mad’khlaist on Wikipedia have failed to meet the essential criteria for establishing their credibility. Their actual identities remain unknown, rendering them invisible and preventing any assessment of their religious affiliation, be it misguided Muslims, non-Muslims, or individuals notorious for uttering statements that are tantamount to Kufr Akbar or Nifaaq. Driven by an overwhelming fear of being held accountable, they have chosen the path of anonymity, much like others who were too fearful to confront the Scholars of Ahlus Sunnah and their upright students. Imam Naasiruddeen Al-Albaanee [may Allah have mercy upon him] stated regarding an individual who concealed his identity while attempting to criticise without providing any evidence: “And it has become certain to me that he began to circulate his books, in the end, after his reality was uncovered, and his affair exposed, under the pen name Abu Suhaib Al-Karamee! Going to extremes in trickery, deception, and drowning in misguidance!! Rather after that, he circulated books with his introductions and checkings without any name or Kunyah!!” [(1)]

The Imam also stated regarding another person who hid behind a false identity: “He is none other than Habeebur-Rahman Al-Athamee, the one who hid behind the false identity (Arshad As-Salafee) because of his cowardice, and his lack of scholarly and literary courage”. [(2)]

Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali [may Allah preserve him] said, “By Allah, no one hides his real name except an evil person. Astaghfirullah! Astaghfirullah! Why are you hiding your real name?! If you have the truth with you then announce your name; if you have falsehood with you then fear Allah! Don’t speak! There is no reason to hide your real name, no reason whatsoever, this is something unknown to the Salaf [pious predecessors]”. [(3)]

Al-Allaamah Ubaid Bin Abdillah al-Jaabiri [may Allah have mercy upon him] stated: After looking into the benefits of posting with one’s real name, the following things come to mind at first glance:

[a]: One will take his time, contemplate, and think deeply before posting. [b] We will know the level of the writer’s knowledge and manhaj. [c] There will be no hastiness or unnecessary rush in spreading things before confirming them and referring them to the people of knowledge. [d] Writing under one’s real name will bring about a sense of responsibility and accountability for what is being written. [e] It will reduce excessive writing and spreading (of things devoid of benefit). [f] It will restrict the writing and the offering of advice to the people of knowledge and their students, and not just every Tom, Dick, and Harry will post. [g] It will put forth the people of knowledge and make clear their true position, their true rights, and authority with regard to guidance, education, and criticism. [h] It will allow the Salafee manhaj to be seen in its beautiful form and complete shape, by way of knowing the narrators and their situations and personalities. [i] We will be able to apply the Shariah ruling on those who are in opposition (to the truth), those who stubbornly resist (the correct path), and the liars. We will be able to confirm and verify reports if we know the individuals, but this ability will vanish or dwindle so long as we do not know them, or they are anonymous. [j] There will be an increase in beneficial posts with knowledge, clarifying the manhaj, and weak posts or those devoid of benefit will decrease. [k] We will nobly remove ourselves from the ways of the biased partisans and proponents of secret movements and organizations, and we will oppose their stealth, their hiding behind nicknames or kunyahs when their attributes and poisons become known. [l] We will spread clarity and truthfulness, two attributes that are from the foremost attributes of the Salafee Manhaj. [(4)]

If the individuals who engaged in pseudo-research, deceit, and dishonesty at Wikipedia decide to alter the content of the posts that is the subject of this series, we have made available the document in the following link madkhalism1.0

In the forthcoming blog entries, we will examine the misguided criticisms directed at Al-Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan by some individuals. We ask Allah to guide these liars or break their backs Aameen.

[(1)]: An-Naseehah Bit-tah’dheer Min Takhreeb Ibn Abdil Mannaan Li-Kutubi Al-A’immah Ar-Rajeehah. page 5

[(2)]: Aadaab Az-Zafaaf. p 8

[(3)] salafitalk.net

[(4)]: salafitalk.net

[21] A Brief Look at Pseudo Researchers in Salafiyyah: [Examination of a Fabricated Quietist Faction Within Salafiyyah Called Mad’khalism]

Written by abumuaawiyah on . Posted in Contemporary Issues, Da'wah - Calling To Islam, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Refutations.

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Samurah Ibn Jundub [may Allah be pleased with him] reported that the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “I saw a dream at night in which two men came to me. They said, ‘The one whose face you saw being torn away was a liar, who would tell a lie that would be carried away until it reached the whole world. So, he will be punished like this until the Day of Resurrection”. [Saheeh al-Bukhari 6096]

The deceivers stated, “The person of the movement’s leader, Rabee al-Madkhali, also carries a heavy focus uncharacteristic of rival movements such as Qutbism”. [End of quote]

Response:

To begin with, Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali is not the leader of any movement, much less one that goes by the name of Mad’khalism. As for the view of the cretins that Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali has a heavy focus, which is unusual for rival movements like Qutubism, this is a compliment that the cretins unknowingly made because what the misguided Qutubists innovated in the religion is the exact opposite of the clear direction in the Qur’an and the Sunnah followed by Al-Allaamah Rabee and the Salafiyyoon. In addition, the Salafiyyoon are Ahlus Sunnah Wal-Jama’ah, whilst the Qutubists are a group among Ahlul Bidah. Furthermore, Qutubism isn’t just an opponent of Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi al-Mad’khali; rather, it’s an opposition to the Qur’an and the Sunnah as comprehended and practiced by the companions. Read below:

http://www.themadkhalis.com/md/series/bayan-talbis-al-qutbiyyah—explanation-of-the-deception-of-the-qutbiyyah.cfm
http://www.sayyidqutb.com/

The cretins stated: “Madkhalists have been described as obsessed with defence of the movement’s leader by the Muslim Brotherhood who accuse them of often dramatising or exaggerating praise given by Salafist scholars and attempting to stifle or intimidate Salafists with opposing views to those of Mad’khali and Madkhalists”. [End of quote]

Response

Once again it should be noted that there is no such thing as a Madkhalist group or movement, much less a leader for it. We challenge both the Muslim Brotherhood Sect [(Footnote a)] and the cretins at Wikipedia to provide just one instance where Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali was supported against critics on the basis of rejecting truth and supporting falsehood. Indeed, even though the deviated Muslim Brotherhood Sect despises it, the acclaim Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali earned from other upright senior scholars does not require dramatisation because the remarks speak for themselves. We’ll suffice with one on this link: https://abukhadeejah.com/ibn-uthaymeen-rabee-salafi/

As for the claim of the cretins that the Mad’khalists (i.e. so-called Mad’khalists) stifle or intimidate Salafists with opposing views to those of Ma’khali and Mad’khalists, we challenge the compulsive liars to cite a single example where Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi was given clear evidence regarding an affair of the religion, but he hid behind the praise given to him by other Salafi scholars to reject the truth. Indeed, the Salafi scholars refute various groups, sects and individuals due to their deviations in Aqeedah or Manhaj, and among these deviated individuals are Salman, Safar, Abdur-Rahmaan Abdul Khaaliq, Ali Al-Halabi, Al-Maghrawi, Al-Maribi, Al-Hajuri and their ilk- those who innovated principles and propagated their bidah, then the clear proofs were established against them. Therefore, let us hope that these are not the folks and their ilk that the cretins refer to as “the other Salafists.” [(Footnote b)] Read below:

https://abukhadeejah.com/shaikh-rabee-establishment-of-proof-in-declaring-a-person-to-be-an-innovator/

However, there are those whose mistakes are rebutted and they are boycotted only due to their harm, such as the likes of Dr Muhammad bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali and his ilk. [(Footnote c)]

The cretins stated: “A common mantra promoted by Madkhali is that questioning the movement’s clerics is forbidden as a general rule, and only allowed in cases of necessity”. [End of quote]

Response

Once again there is no such thing as Mad’khalism, nor is it led by someone named Al-Mad’khali. Second, let the cretins produce either a text or a remark that clearly demonstrates that Al-Allaamah made it a rule that he is not to be questioned, whether necessary or not. “And (with regard to) the person with the proofs, it is obligatory to take his speech (on the basis) of following Allaah’s Legislation and Proofs, and not (due to) the personality of that person,” said this noble senior Scholar. [(1)]

He also stated, “The seeker of truth is not diverted from the truth, fairness, and justice due to admiration of the big personalities and being amazed by them, for indeed the truth is more worthy to be followed. It is not permissible to drop the proofs for the sake of this or that great man. The principle [rule] of the Muslim – the unbiased one, the seeker of truth – is always:

[قُلْ هَاتُوا بُرْهَانَكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ صَادِقِينَ -Say, bring forth your proofs if you are truthful]. [Surah An-Nahl. Verse 64] [(2)]

Read: http://www.themadkhalis.com/md/
To be continued InShaaAllah

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[(Footnote a)]: http://www.ikhwanis.com/authors/Abu.Iyaad.cfm

[(Footnote b)]

Salman and Safar

http://www.ikhwanis.com/articles/plbqrxl-extremist-qutbi-safar-al-hawali-outed-as-a-liar-by-musa-abd-al-azeez-in-interview.cfm

http://www.ikhwanis.com/articles/upypzld-ikhwani-muhammad-al-areefee-exposed-lying-upon-the-messenger-and-lying-upon-imaam-al-nawawi.cfm

 

Abdul Rahman Abdul Khaliq:

http://www.ikhwanis.com/articles/zpjonpt-imaam-abd-al-azeez-bin-bazs-refutation-of-abd-al-rahman-abd-al-khaliq-takfiri-qutbi-turathi-part-4.cfm

Ali Al-Halabi

https://www.manhaj.com/manhaj/categories/kp-the-false-principles-of-ali-hasan-al-halabi.cfm

Al-Maribi

http://www.themadkhalis.com/md/articles/nvskb-why-shaykh-rabee-was-correct-and-shaykh-abdul-muhsin-al-abbaad-was-wrong-yet-both-are-rewarded.cfm

Al-Hajuri
http://www.alhajuri.com/authors/Abu.Iyaad.cfm

[(Footnote c)]:

https://abukhadeejah.com/muhammad-hadi-allegations-and-response-of-the-major-scholars/

http://www.manhaj.com/manhaj/articles/uyryh-documents-and-resources-for-countering-and-exposing-the-musafiqah.cfm

[Ref 1: Majmoo 9/40) 3rd paragraph]

[Ref 2: All-Mulakh-khasul Jameel Fee Bayaani Manhaji Ash-Shaikh Rabee Fid-Da’wati Wal-Jarhi Wat-Ta’deel. Page 87]

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Imaam Abdur-Rahmaan Bin Naasir As-Sadi [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, “It is well known that Allah does not love ignorance, doubts, confusion, or misguidance; rather, He loves the religion He has ordained, knowledge, and certainty. Indeed, we have been commanded to ask Allah [The Exalted] to guide us to the straight path, which entails knowledge of the truth and acting on it, and the Qur’an is the cure, guidance, and light. The Muslims agree that doubt and confusion are unpraiseworthy, and it is expected – absolutely- that a person who does not possess knowledge of something is obligated to keep quiet and seek knowledge via its (sound) sources”. [(1)]

The ignoramuses stated: “The polemics of the Madkhalists are markedly different from other Salafist groups as well. A noted feature of Madkhalism during Muslim dogmatic exchanges is clarifying the opponent sect instead of only discourse regarding the topic of discussion”. [End of quote]

Response: First of all, as we have already mentioned, there is no such thing as a Madkhalist group within Salafiyyah, not to mention the presence of other Salafi groups within Salafiyyah.

Read: http://www.salafis.com/index.cfm

https://abukhadeejah.com/a-response-to-western-academics-who-categorise-salafis-into-quietists-politicos-and-jihadists-and-why-this-is-a-false-categorisation/

Second, Salafi Scholars, including Al Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali, do not write or speak to contradict others for personal motives; rather, their writings and speeches are intended to establish truth and refute falsehood, so that no one stands in the way of truth. Ibn Aqeel [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, “If the truthful ones remained silent and the falsifiers spoke, the creation (humankind and Jinn) would abandon what they have witnessed (of truth) and reject what they have not witnessed. As a result, when the devout desire to revive the Sunnah, the people reject it and think that it is bidah”. [(2)]

Third, the ignoramuses stated that a noted feature of Madkhalism (i.e. so-called Mad’khalism) during Muslim dogmatic exchanges is clarifying the opponent sect instead of only discourse regarding the topic of discussion! Indeed, this statement demonstrates the cretins’ incompetence once more, because the discussion of sects and parties is always centered on refuting false beliefs and methodologies, as well as identifying specific characteristics of the deviant sects. The fact that in such discussions, not only are the topics discussed, but also sometimes the sect itself and how to deal with it, is found in the Prophet’s [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] statement, “ “The Qadariyyah are the Magians of this community. If they are ill, do not pay a sick visit to them, and if they die, do not attend their funerals”. [(3)] [See Footnote a] Also Allah’s Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] said, “The thing I fear most for my Ummah are the leaders of misguidance”. [(4)]

Imaam Al-Barbahaaree [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: “Imaam Barbahaaree [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, “Know that leaving the correct path occurs in two ways. Firstly, a man strays from the correct path intending nothing but good, so his error is not to be followed since it leads to destruction. Secondly, a man who deliberately opposes the truth and acts contrary to the Pious ones who came before him, he is astray, leading others astray, a rebellious devil within the Ummah. It is a duty upon those who know of him to warn the people against him and to explain his condition to them so that no one falls into his innovation and is destroyed”. Continue reading below:

Leaving The Correct Path Occurs In Two Ways

The situation is as apparent as the midday sun, yet owing to ignorance, the these pseudo researchers at Wikipedia have rushed to blame the so-called Mad’khalists that “a noted feature of Madkhalism during Muslim dogmatic exchanges is clarifying the opponent sect instead of only discourse regarding the topic of discussion”, despite the fact that the  cited Prophetic narrations demonstrate that wrong beliefs, the deviant sects, and their leaders must be identified and refuted.

Footnote a: The Splitting of the Muslim Ummah: Part 1 – The Completion and Perfection of the Religion and The Way of the Companions:

https://www.aqidah.com/creed/articles/oeotc-glimpses-into-the-splitting-of-the-muslim-ummah-part-1.cfm

To be continued…InShaaAllah

[(1)]: An Excerpt from Al-Adillatul Qawaatiq Wal-baraaheen Fee Ibtaali Usoolil Mulhideen. Page 15. slightly paraphrased

[(2)]: Shifaa As-Sudoor Fee Ziyaaratil Mashaahid Wal-Quboor. Page 148

[(3)]: Saheeh Sunan Abu Dawud 4691

[(4)]: Tirmidhee 2229

 

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Allah [The Exalted] says:

قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ ٱللَّهَ فَٱتَّبِعُونِى يُحْبِبْكُمُ ٱللَّهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ وَٱللَّهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ

Say (O Muhammad to mankind): “If you (really) love Allah then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic Monotheism, follow the Qur’an and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful”. [Surah Al-Imran. Ayah 31]

Imaam Sufyan Ibn Uyaynah [may Allah have mercy upon him] used to say, “The Messenger [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] is the greatest criterion (among humanity and Jinn to distinguish right from wrong), and all affairs are brought to him (for judgment) based on his manners, path, and guidance, so whatever agrees with this is truth, and whatever disagrees is falsehood”. [(1)]

The deluded stated: “Interaction with non-Muslim societies, where most Madkhalists reside, also distinguishes the movement. While most Salafi Muslims in the Western world are noted for adjusting their religious lifestyles for pragmatic participation in the wider society…” [End of quote]

Response: First of all, as we have repeatedly established in this series, there is no such thing as a “Mad’khalist Movement or Strain” within Salafiyyah, rather, this term was concocted by those who want to vilify Al-Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadi Al-Mad’khali [may Allah protect him] because he rebutted and exposed those figureheads who attempted to undermine or falsify the sound Salafi Methodology. The people the cretins refer to as Mad’khalists are none other than the upright Salafiyyoon. Read and listen here: https://abukhadeejah.com/what-is-salafism-and-salafiyyah/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M32FJpwwvZo

They stated, “While most Salafi Muslims in the Western world are noted for adjusting their religious lifestyles for pragmatic participation in the wider society, Madkhalists, in particular, are noted for minimizing contact with non-Muslims”. [End of quote]

Response: First, in the English language pragmatism means “An approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application”. “The quality of dealing with a problem in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist, rather than following fixed theories, ideas, or rules”.

Response:

Indeed, this term needs to be carefully examined lest the falsehood within it be believed. Imaam Ibnul Qayyim [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, “The basis of Banee Adam’s misguidance is as a result of ‘General Terms’ and ‘Ambiguous Meanings’ [i.e. terms & meanings which can either be utilised for truth or falsehood when not explained in detail and distinguished], especially if they come in contact with a confused mind, then how about when [evil] desires and misguided enthusiasm is added to that? Therefore, ask the One Who keeps the hearts steadfast [i.e. Allaah] to keep your heart firm upon His Religion and not allow you to fall into this darkness”. [(2)] “The words (terms) of the Shariah are sanctified, and it is from perfection in the knowledge that one seeks after the (sound meanings) which the Messenger intended by them, in order to affirm what he affirmed and negate the meanings he negated because it is obligated to us to believe and bear witness to everything he has stated and follow him in everything he has commanded. As for the words (terms) that are neither found in the Qur’an and Sunnah nor did the Salaf (pious predecessors) hold a consensus regarding whether they are negated or affirmed, then it is not incumbent on anyone to agree with the one who negates them or affirms them until its intended meaning is explained. So, if its intended meaning agrees with the (revelation), conveyed by the Messenger, it is affirmed; but if its intended meaning is in opposition to (the revelation), it is rejected”. [(3)]

Therefore, if the term pragmatism requires that the sound Aqeedah, the divine commands and prohibitions are opposed or questioned because of a desire to replace them, and that human ideas can handle a situation better than the infallible revelation, and that this is what is reasonable and suits the conditions that exist, this would be tantamount to giving the intellect precedence over the revelation. Read on the link:

Perils of Having Good Suspicion About One’s Intellect, Harbouring Evil Suspicion About Authentic Divine Texts And Not Critically Examining Ideas And Claims of The People!

Muslims are not allowed to modify their way of life for any kind of pragmatic involvement in any society if it violates the Muslim identity. Imaam Al-Albaanee [may Allah have mercy upon him] said, “One aspect of Islam’s perfection is that it established rulings and divine regulations so that Muslims maintain their Islamic identity and not – at any time – sway towards the (unIslamic) identities of other peoples”. [(4)]

Shaikh Abu Khadeejah [may Allah preserve him] stated, “There were many practices that took place in Makkah when the Prophet (peace be upon him) lived there for the first thirteen years of his Prophethood, the worst of those being idolatry. Other oppositions to Islam also took place (such as the killing of baby girls), but he persevered patiently with the people and did not abandon calling them to worship Allah alone and to good conduct and morals. He lived amongst them and had great concern for their spiritual well-being”. [(5)]

However, if pragmatism is viewed from the perspective of the approach used by the upright Scholars of the Shariah while discussing the Masaalih Al-Mursalah, then this is in fact a whole different situation. To read more, click here: https://abukhadeejah.com/issues-which-arise-after-the-time-of-revelation-for-which-there-is-no-specific-text-al-masalih-al-mursalah-and-how-islam-is-applicable-in-every-age/

Indeed, in their imprecise use of the term “pragmatism,” while fusing truth with falsehood to disparage Salafiyyoon, the cretins and pseudo-researchers at Wikipedia failed to detail and distinguish truth and falsehood in this subject matter. Allah [The Exalted] says:

وَلَا تَلْبِسُوا الْحَقَّ بِالْبَاطِلِ وَتَكْتُمُوا الْحَقَّ وَأَنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ

And mix not truth with falsehood, nor conceal the truth while you know (the truth). [2:42]

Imaam Ibn Al-Qayyim [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: Allah forbade (us) from confounding truth and falsehood, resulting in the concealment of the truth. Mixing truth and false is combining the two till one becomes confused with the other. This is forgery and deception, in which what is made apparent is the polar opposite of what it is in reality. Similarly, when the truth is confounded with falsehood, the perpetrator manifests falsehood in the image of truth and speaks with a statement that carries two meanings–a correct meaning and a false meaning–giving the listener the impression that the speaker intends the correct meaning, when in fact he intends the corrupt meaning. [(6)]

To be continued…InShaaAllah

[(1)]: Al-Jaami Li-Akhlaaq Ar-Raawi Wa Aadaab As-Saami’ page 8]

[(2)]: An Excerpt from ‘As-Sawaa’iq Al-Mursalah Alal Jahmiyyah Wal Mu’attilah’ – Vol 3. page 927. slightly paraphrased]

[(3)]: Excerpt from ‘Al-Haqeeqatus Shar’iyyah Fee Tafseeril Qur’aan Al-A’dheem Was-Sunnatin Nabawiyyah’ page 17. slightly paraphrased]

[(4)]: https://salaficentre.com/2021/09/10/the-true-reality-of-mustafa-kemal-ataturk-discussion-between-imaam-al-albaanee-and-a-priest-edited-and-reposted/

[(5)]: https://abukhadeejah.com/educate-yourself-ethics-1-1-faith-and-ethics-redstone-academy/

[(6)]: Badaa’i At-Tafseer Al-Jaami Limaa Fassarahu Al-Imaam Ibnul Qayyim. 1/124. slightly paraphrased]