[Quote] Adhere to the Rabbāni Scholars! by Shaykh Sulaymān ibn Salīmullāh al-Ruhaylī حفظه الله

Shaykh al-Ruḥaylī:

Indeed, during theses times people who have no knowledge have emerged.

This is because the media serves them and because the media raises them.

So, they have for them programs where they put them forth to the people.

While the reality of their affairs is they have no intellects, neither do they 

have knowledge nor justice. 

Rather, they only want ignorance and Fitnah for the Ummah of Muhammad

(صلى الله عليه وسلم).

So, what is obligatory upon us is to know the Rabbāni scholars, regardless if 

they appear in the media or not.

And to be aware of deluded youth, those who have know knowledge. 

And through social media, some people put themselves forward as if they are 

from students of knowledge and from people of knowledge.

And they've written some treatises that if one were to read it he would assume    

they were from the people of knowledge.

Then, they stir Fitnah and doubts in the hearts of the Muslims.

And they are unknown. Their conditions are unknown.

Rather, at times their names are not even known.

So, there's and Abū al-Qa'qā', and there's an Abū Daḥdāḥ.

And Allāh knows best if they are even from the Muslims or not!

They are concealed and hiding behind social media. 

So, it is obligatory upon the ummah to be aware of these people and stick to

with the Rabbāni scholars!

Whoever traverses upon the Fatwa of the Rabbāni scholars is safeguarded and 

safe with his Lord (سبحانه و تعالى).

And his Dunyā is safe from the Fitnah of the people of desires.

Transcribed by Eesa ibn Roy

Translated by Abu Owais Balaswad

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[Article] Have You Heard the Story of The Man Who Hit Ibn Baaz on His Head?

“And Shaikh ’Ali al-’Imraan, may Allaah grant him success in all that is good, related to me [the following], saying that, ‘Shaikh Sa’eed ibn ’Ayaash al-Ghaamidi, the Chief Judge of the Courts in Khamis Mushait, now retired, said, ‘I used to be Shaikh ’Abdul-’Aziz [Ibn Baaz’s] clerk in Al-Dulam and the Shaikh would never leave until the final case, and this would always delay us.


One time, we had closed all the records and wanted to leave and then a Bedouin came in and so the Shaikh said, ‘We’ll sit and listen to what he wants.’ So I said, ‘O Shaikh, the shift is over.’ He said, ‘We will listen to the man.’ So I said, ‘It’s three o’clock.’ He said, ‘We’ll listen to what he wants, maybe he has come from far away.’



So I became extremely angry and hit the Shaikh on his head with the register and fled.

After a few days I came back to the Shaikh and apologised to him and he accepted my apology as though nothing had happened. Then I sought knowledge and studied until I became a judge and then became the Chief Judge of Khamis Mushait Court.

I learnt many things from the Shaikh, like patience with the people whose cases were brought forward and bearing their harm.

One time, a person came in after the end of the day’s shift, and the clerk had closed the register, so I asked him to open it and listen to what the man had to say, so he became angry and said, ‘The shift is over.’ So I said to him, ‘We will listen to the man, maybe he has come from far away.’

Before I knew it I felt the clerk hit me on the head with the register—and so I recalled what I had done to the Shaikh, may Allaah have mercy on him, [when I was a clerk]—and the man fled from the court. After a few days I sent after him and told the messenger to tell him that I had forgiven him.’’”

Al-Jaami li-Ahkaam al-Hajj wal-’Umrah, pp. 277-278.

[Article] On The Youth Refuting and Defaming One Another Out of Spite, Based on Drastic Ignorance and as a Result Turning the People Away From Themselves / Shaykh Muhammad Nasir-ud-Dīn al-Albani رحمه الله

After explaining the weakness of a hadith he was discussing, the Imaam said, “… though it [does] represent the state of affairs of many of the youth of the supposed awakening of today, those who refute one another, defame one another—out of spite, not to sincerely advise—their transgression and evil having reached some of the scholars and virtuous ones, and they insulted them with various names, not implementing the manners propounded by Islaam [that], “The one who does not show mercy to our young, respect our elders, and recognize our scholar’s rights, is not from us,”—self-conceited with snippets of knowledge they gathered from here and there—until they imagined that they had something to stand on, but they have nothing to stand on, as has been mentioned in some of the hadiths about the trials.

And they turned away the hearts of many people from themselves through sayings and fatwas which communicate their drastic ignorance, the thing which reminds us that they are from those whom the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم referred to in the authentic hadith, ‘Verily, Allah does not take away knowledge by snatching it from the people but He takes away knowledge by taking away the scholars, so that when no scholar remains, the people turn to the ignorant as their leaders. Then they are asked to deliver religious verdicts and they deliver them without knowledge—so they go astray [themselves], and lead others astray,’ agreed upon [i.e., reported in Bukhaari and Muslim].”

 Ad-Da’eefah, 14/2/555-557

[Article] Commenting on criticism among Du`aat / Shaykh `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz

Fatwas of Ibn Baz (رحمه الله)


(Part No. 7; Page No. 311)


Commenting on criticism among Du`aat

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. May Allah's peace and blessings be upon our trustworthy Prophet Muhammad, his family, Companions and those who follow his Sunnah until the Day of Judgment.

Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) ordains justice and virtue; and forbids injustice, tyranny and aggression. He sent His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) with the same Message of all the Messengers, which is the call to Tawhid (monotheism) and dedicating `Ibadah (worship) to Allah Alone. He asked him to establish justice and forbid any form of `Ibadah dedicated to anyone other than Allah, division and usurping people's rights.

It has become prevalent nowadays that many of those who claim to be scholars and Du`aat (callers to Islam) backbite their fellow Du`aat and knowledge seekers, whether in private or in public. They might even record this on tapes to be distributed among the people, or in lectures they give in Masjids (mosques). This is contradictory to the commandments of Allah and His Messenger in many ways, including:

First, it is considered a violation of the rights of Muslims, even scholars and Du`aat who have done their best to enlighten people

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and correct their `Aqidahs (creeds), and have exerted much effort in giving lectures and writing useful books, so they are among the best of Muslims.

Second, this violates the unity of Muslims and spreads division among them, although they are in dire need of unity and staying away from division and rumors, especially that Du`aat who are backbit against belong to Ahl-ul-Sunnah wal-Jama`ah (adherents to the Sunnah and the Muslim mainstream) who are known for fighting Bid`ahs (innovations in the religion) and superstitions, and exposing those who call to them. There is no interest for anyone to do this except our enemies, such as Kafirs (disbelievers), hypocrites, or those who commit Bid`ahs.

Third, this helps biased people, whether secularists, westernizers or atheists, who are known for spreading rumors about Du`aat and inciting people against them, in achieving their aims. The Islamic brotherhood should prevent Muslims from helping the enemies against their Muslim brothers, whether knowledge seekers, Du`aat or others.

Fourth, this misguides laypeople and scholars; spreads false rumors; leads to Ghibah (backbiting) and Namimah (tale-bearing); opens the doors to evil for those whose souls are weak, who spread rumors, arouse Fitnah (temptation) and harm the Mu'mins (believers) unjustly.

Fifth, most of the things claimed are untrue; they are just illusions made pleasant and inspired by Satan. Allah (Exalted be He) says, O you who believe! Avoid much suspicion; indeed some suspicions are sins. And spy not, neither backbite one another.

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A Mu'min should interpret the words of their brothers in the best possible way. Some of the Salaf (righteous predecessors) said, "Do not take a word said by your brother ill, so long as it is open to a better interpretation."

Sixth, if some scholars and knowledge seekers practice Ijtihad (juristic effort to infer expert legal rulings), there is no harm in that if they are qualified for Ijtihad. If others oppose them in that Ijtihad, they should argue with them in a mild way out of keenness on reaching Al-Haqq (the Truth) from the nearest way and resisting the insinuations of Satan among the Mu'mins.

If this is not possible, and it is decided that they should be publicly opposed, this should be done in the mildest possible way, without aggression or severity, which might make them refuse Al-Haqq, and without attacking the people directly or judging their intentions. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say, "I knew that some people said so and so."

I advise those brothers who have backbitten Du`aat to perform Tawbah (repentance to Allah) of what they wrote or said, which misguided some young people, filled them with grudges, diverted them from seeking useful knowledge and practicing Da`wah, and occupied them with spreading rumors and tracing the mistakes of people deliberately.

(Part No. 7; Page No. 314)

I also advise them to expiate for what they have done, whether in writing or any other way, to clear themselves from such deeds and remove the effect of what they said earlier. They should also perform useful deeds that bring them closer to Allah and benefit the people; and beware of hastening to judge people as Kafirs, Fasiqs (people flagrantly violating Islamic law) or Mubtadi`s (those who introduce innovations in the religion) without evidence. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, When a person calls his brother (in Islam) a Kafir, one of them will certainly deserve the title. (Agreed upon by Imams Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

It is prescribed for Al-Haqq seekers and learners to refer to the eminent scholars if they face something ambiguous in their words, so that they will clarify the matter to them and remove the doubts they have, according to Allah's saying in Surah Al-Nisa', When there comes to them some matter touching (public) safety or fear, they make it known (among the people); if only they had referred it to the Messenger or to those charged with authority among them, the proper investigators would have understood it from them (directly). Had it not been for the Grace and Mercy of Allâh upon you, you would have followed Shaitân (Satan), save a few of you.

Allah is the One responsible for setting right the affairs of the Muslims; inclining their hearts to Taqwa (fear/wariness of offending Allah); guiding all the Muslim scholars and all those who call to Al-Haqq and to what pleases Him and benefits the people; gather them on guidance; protect them from the means leading to dispersion and disagreement; and make them support Al-Haqq and not falsehood. He is the Only One Capable of doing so. May Allah's peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, Companions and those who follow his guidance until the Day of Judgment.

(Part No. 7; Page No. 315)

First question:

Weeks ago, Your Eminence issued a declaration about criticism among Du`ah, which was interpreted by people in different ways.

What is your opinion on this?

A:

Praise be to Allah, and may Allah's peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah and those who follow his guidance.

I meant by the mentioned declaration to give some advice to my brothers of scholars and Du`aat. If they want to criticize their brothers in articles, lectures or symposiums, it should be in the form of objective, constructive criticism without mentioning names of people, as this causes enmity and clashes among the people.

If the Prophet (peace be upon him) knew that one of his Sahabah (Companions) did something contradictory to Shari`ah (Islamic law), he used to say, I have heard that some people said so and so. Then, he used to clarify the correct ruling on this.

 He was once told that a man said, "I shall offer Salah (Prayer) continuously without sleeping." Another man said, "I shall observe Sawm (fast) continuously without breaking it." The third said, "I shall never marry." The Prophet (peace be upon him) gave a Khutbah (sermon) to the people, praised Allah, and then said, I have heard that some people said so and so. However, I offer Salah and sleep too; I observe Sawm and abstain (from Sawm); and I also marry women. Whoever turns away from my Sunnah (supererogatory act of worship following the example of the Prophet) has no relation with me.

I mean that warning the people should be done in this way, like what the Prophet said, such as "Some people say so and so, but it is prescribed

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to do so." Thus, criticism is directed without hurting anyone, but only as a form of clarifying the Shar`y (Islamically lawful) way, so that love and affection remain among the Muslim brothers, Du`aat and scholars. I am not referring to certain people; I am referring to all the Du`aat and scholars, whether at home or abroad. My advice to everyone is to give mutual advice to each other implicitly, not explicitly. The aim is to attract their attention to the mistake committed and clarify Al-Haqq, with no need to hurt certain people. May Allah grant everyone success!

  `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz

Chairman of the Departments of Scholarly Research, Ifta', 

Daw`ah, and Guidance

Source: Fatwas of Ibn Baz

[Audio] The Virtue of Knowledge & The Scholars / by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Fayfee

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Talk given by Sheik Muhammad al-Faifi, translated by Abu Muhammad. 

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[Audio] May Allah Have Mercy Upon The One Who Knows His Level / by Shaykh Haamid Ibn Khamees al-Junayb

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[Audio] Aqeedah: Ordering Good & Forbidding Evil / by Moosaa Richardson

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Abu Maryam Nafees Moorefield reads the explanation of Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him) of the 'Aqeedah of Shaykh al-Islaam Muhammad ibn 'Abdil-Wahhaab on the topic of ordering good and forbidding evil. Moosaa Richardson supervises and adds commentary to help understand the material. At the conclusion is and end-game argument to counter the "Mawaazanaat" pipe-dream of the followers of the deviant sect, al-Ikhwaan al-Muslimoon (the so-called Muslim Brotherhood). Recorded 1436.07.14 at al-Masjid al-Awwal. 

 Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/radio1mm/1436-07-14 


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[Audio] A Summary Of The Fiqh Rulings Of Fasting / by Shaykh Yahya al-Jaabiree

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[Audio] Advice to The Seeker of Knowledge / by Shaykh `Abdul`Azeez al-Bura`ee

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[Audio] The Ideal Method of Seeking Knowledge For The Mothers and Wives - Part 1 / by Shaykh Muhammad `Akoor

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[Audio] Q&A Session in Riyadh KSA with Shaikh Muhammad Bazmool. Questions posed and translated / by Abu Isma’eel Mustafa George

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حاجة الأمة للمنهج السلفي - الشيخ صالح بن فوزان الفوزان

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The Example of Knowledge that is Not Acted Upon

'Alee bin 'Abdil-Wahhaab As-Sukree informed me, saying: Muhammad Ibnul-
'Abbaas Al-Kharraaz reported to us, saying: Ja'far bin Ahmad Al-Marwazee reported
to us: Ismaa'eel bin Muhammad bird Ismaa'eel narrated to us: Ibn Fudayl narrated to
us from Ibraaheem Al-Hajaree from Abu 'Iyyaad that Abu Hurairah said:

"The example of knowledge that is not acted upon is like that of treasure] that is not
spent from in the Way of  Allaah, Mighty and Sublime."

(There is no problem with its chain of narration in mawqoof form. Imaam Ahmad also
reported it in marfoo' form.)

Transcribed from: Iqtidaa-ul-‘Ilm al-‘Amal (Knowledge Mandates Action)

by Imaam Abu Bakr Ahmad bin ‘Alee Al-Khateeb Al-Baghdaadee (raheemahuallaah)

Transcribe by Eesa ibn Roy

Transcribers note: Mawqoof is a statement attributed to a companion of the Prophet
(peace be upon him), which the companion did not ascribed to the Prophet (peace be
upon him).

Until he is asked about  four things 

The Judge, Abu Bakr Ahmad bin Al-Hasan bin Ahmad Al-Hirshee reported to us

in Naisapur, saying: Abul-'Abbaas Muhammad bin Ya'qoob Al-Asam narrated to us,

saying: Muhammad bin Ishaaq As-Saghaanee narrated to us, saying: Al-Aswad bin

'Aamir informed us, saying: Abu Bakr bin 'Ayyaash reported to us from Al-A'mash

from Sa'eed bin 'Abdillaah that Abu Barzah Al-Aslamee said: Allaah's Messenger

said:

"The two feet of the servant will not cease (from standing before Allaah) on the 

Day of Judgment until he is asked about four things: On his life and how he 

spent it; On his knowledge and what he did for it; On his wealth and where he 

earned it and how he spent it; And on his body and in what way he utilized it."

(Its chain of narration is authentic. It was reported by Ad-Daarimee and At-Tirmidhee, 

who said it was a "hasan saheeh hadeeth.")

Transcribed from: Iqtidaa-ul-‘Ilm al-‘Amal (Knowledge Mandates Action)

by Imaam Abu Bakr Ahmad bin ‘Alee Al-Khateeb Al-Baghdaadee (raheemahuallaah)

Transcribed by Eesa ibn Roy

Shaykh Muhammad Ras'laan said in his book Aa'dab Ta'ib bul - Ilm (The Manner Of the Knowledge Seeker) concerning knowledge and Actions:

Knowledge comes first - as it is the foundation and condition - and actions follow it, since it is the fruit that branches from knowledge. This is because every action - that is, every intentional movement and motion - does not occur without three things: knowledge, will, and ability. Nobody does something without knowing of it. So, he must have knowledge. Likewise, nobody does something without having the will to do it. So, one must have the will to do something, and the meaning of will (iradah) is that the heart reaches out to what it sees as being in accordance with what it seeks.

(The Manner Of the Knowledge Seeker, page 6)

Transcribed by Eesa ibn Roy