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Al’Amash (rahimahullaah) said:
They (Salaf) did not used to ask anything more about a person after having asked three affairs: Who he walks with, who he enters upon (i.e. visits) and who he associates with among the people.”
[Al-Ibaanah 2/478- Translated by Salafipublications]
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Abu Mu’aawiyah (Abdullah Al-Gambi)
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Assalaamu alaykum warahmatullaah;
This pdf doc allies_companions_associates will acquaint you with the hizbi Manhaj of Ihsan Hanif- an active participant in Greenlane’s hizbiyyah. He is mentioned on page 24, but you must read everything before page 24 in order to see clearly who the hizbi associates, companions and allies of Ihsan Hanif are. Note: Do not rush, rather even read a page everyday until you are acquainted with the falsehood that surrounds these people so that you are not deceived by any hizbi invited to speak at Markaz At-Tawheed or elsewhere.
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Abu Mu’aawiyah (Abdullah Al-Gambi)
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In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy
The Mubtadi Abdur-Rahmaan Abdul khaaliq (may Allaah guide him) stated:
Indeed the group of scholars in Saudi are in a (state) of complete blindness and ignorance regarding the new problems and their Salafiyyah is Taqleediyyah (i.e. Salafiyyah based on blind following) and it is not worthy of anything.
Imaam Abdul-Azeez Bin Baaz (rahimahullaah) responded:
This speech is false, for indeed the scholars of Saudi are acquainted with the problems of the era and indeed they have written a lot about it, and I am from them- Bi hamdil laah! Indeed they have written in that regard that which cannot be counted (i.e. numerous) and they- Bi Hamdil laah- are among those who are the most knowledgeable of the Madhab of Ahlus Sunnah Wal-Jamaa’ah and they follow that which the Salafus Saaleh followed in the subject matter of Tawheed, Asmaa Was-Sifaat, the subject matter of warning against bidah and in all the abwaab (areas of knowledge. Read -if you are ignorant- the Majmoo’ah of Ibn Qaasim (Ad-Durar As-Saniyyah) and the Fataawaa of our Shaikh Muhammad Bin Ibraaheem (rahimahullaah). Read what we have written in that regard (i.e. the affairs of the era) in our Fataawaa and our books are widespread among the people.
There is no doubt that what he (i.e. Abdur-Rahmaan Abdul Khaaliq) said about the scholars of Saudi is not correct- it is a mistake and a munkar (evil affair). It is obligatory upon you (i.e. Abdul Khaaliq) to recant from that and announce that in the newspapers in Kuwait and Saudi. We ask Allaah for guidance- for ourselves and you- and a return to the truth and steadfastness upon it. Indeed He (Allaah) is the best of those who are asked. [Source: Al-Majoo 8/242]
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Abu Mu’aawiyah (Abdullah Al-Gambi)
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Al-Allaamah Rabee bin Haadi Al-Madkhali (may Allaah preserve him) stated:
If a scholar-a criticizer- disparages a person who is deserving of disparagement and warns against him due to his bidah, then this (scholar) is from the people of justice and (from) those who are sincere to the religion of Islaam and the Muslims, and he is not an oppressor; rather he is a person who has fulfilled an obligation. If he keeps quiet about someone who deserves to be disparaged and warned against, then he is one who betrays and deceives Allaah’s religion and the Muslims. If he goes very far in his silence (i.e. not speaking the truth), such that he defends and shelters bidah and its people, then indeed he has destroyed himself, dragged those who listen to him into a debacle and make them assiduous in aiding falsehood and rejecting truth.
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[Source: Al-Mahajjah Al-Baydaa Fee Himaayah As-Sunnah Al-Gharraa Min Zallaat Ahl Al-Akhtaa Wa- Zaighi Ahl Al-Ahwaa’ page: 31]
Abu Mu’aawiyah (Abdullah Al-Gambi)
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Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz (rahimahullaah) said: A husband cursing his wife is an evil thing. It is not permissible; rather it is from the major sins due to established (narration) from the Prophet (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) that he said: ‘’Cursing a Muslim is like killing him (or her).’’
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[Source: Al-Fataawaa 3/217]
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In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestwer of Mercy
Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz (rahimahullaah) said:
O Muslims! You are aware of the various trials and calamities that have occurred in this era of ours. From them are the earthquakes in Yemen and in many other lands, the destructive floods, the hurricanes that destroyed a lot of wealth, trees, sea transportation, and the various snow falls that brought about innumerable harm, and the starvation and drought in many lands. All this and the various punishments and calamities similar to them are as a result of disbelief, sins, deviation from obedience to Allaah, (sinful) engagement with the Dunyah and its fleeting lusts, turning away from the hereafter and not being prepared for it, except for the one upon whom Allaah bestows His Mercy amongst His slaves.
No doubt these calamities and other than them should make the slaves rush towards repentance to Allaah (Glorified be He) from all that Allaah has made forbidden for them, and they should hasten towards obedience to Allaah and judge by His Sharee’ah. They should co-operate upon righteous and piety, and enjoin one another upon the truth whilst exercising patience upon that.
If the slaves repent to their Lord and humble themselves before Him, and hasten towards what pleases Him, co-operate upon righteousness and piety, enjoin good and forbid evil, Allaah will rectify their affairs and suffice them against the evil of their enemies. He will establish them upon the earth (i.e. give them authority) and assist them against their enemies. Allaah (Glorified be He) said:[وَكَانَ حَقًّا عَلَيْنَا نَصْرُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ -And (as for) the believers it was incumbent upon Us to help (them) 30:47 ]
And Allaah (The Most High) said:
ادْعُوا رَبَّكُمْ تَضَرُّعًا وَخُفْيَةً ۚ إِنَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ الْمُعْتَدِينَ
وَلَا تُفْسِدُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ بَعْدَ إِصْلَاحِهَا وَادْعُوهُ خَوْفًا وَطَمَعًا ۚ إِنَّ رَحْمَتَ اللَّهِ قَرِيبٌ مِّنَ الْمُحْسِنِينَ
Invoke your Lord with humility and in secret. He likes not the aggressors. And do not do mischief on the earth, after it has been set in order, and invoke Him with fear and hope; Surely, Allâh’s Mercy is (ever) near unto the good doers.7:55-56
Allaah (The Most High) said:
وَأَنِ اسْتَغْفِرُوا رَبَّكُمْ ثُمَّ تُوبُوا إِلَيْهِ يُمَتِّعْكُم مَّتَاعًا حَسَنًا إِلَىٰ أَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى وَيُؤْتِ كُلَّ ذِي فَضْلٍ فَضْلَهُ ۖ وَإِن تَوَلَّوْا فَإِنِّي أَخَافُ عَلَيْكُمْ عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ كَبِيرٍ
And (commanding you): “Seek the forgiveness of your Lord, and turn to Him in repentance, that He may grant you good enjoyment, for a term appointed, and bestow His abounding Grace to every owner of grace (i.e. the one who helps and serves needy and deserving, physically and with his wealth, and even with good words). But if you turn away, then I fear for you the torment of a Great Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) 11:3
Allaah (The Most High) said:
وَعَدَ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مِنكُمْ وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ لَيَسْتَخْلِفَنَّهُمْ فِي الْأَرْضِ كَمَا اسْتَخْلَفَ الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ وَلَيُمَكِّنَنَّ لَهُمْ دِينَهُمُ الَّذِي ارْتَضَىٰ لَهُمْ وَلَيُبَدِّلَنَّهُم مِّن بَعْدِ خَوْفِهِمْ أَمْنًا ۚ يَعْبُدُونَنِي لَا يُشْرِكُونَ بِي شَيْئًا ۚ وَمَن كَفَرَ بَعْدَ ذَٰلِكَ فَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْفَاسِقُونَ
Allâh has promised those among you who believe, and do righteous good deeds, that He will certainly grant them succession to (the present rulers) in the earth, as He granted it to those before them, and that He will grant them the authority to practice their religion, that which He has chosen for them (i.e. Islâm). And He will surely give them in exchange a safe security after their fear.24:55
Allaah (The Most High) said:
وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتُ بَعْضُهُمْ أَوْلِيَاءُ بَعْضٍ ۚ يَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ وَيُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَاةَ وَيُؤْتُونَ الزَّكَاةَ وَيُطِيعُونَ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ ۚ أُولَٰئِكَ سَيَرْحَمُهُمُ اللَّهُ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ
The believers, men and women, are Auliyâ’ (helpers, supporters, friends, protectors) of one another, they enjoin (on the people) Al-Ma’rûf (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism and all that Islâm orders one to do), and forbid (people) from Al-Munkar (i.e. polytheism and disbelief of all kinds, and all that Islâm has forbidden); they perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât) and give the Zakât, and obey Allâh and His Messenger. Allâh will have His Mercy on them. Surely Allâh is All-Mighty, All-Wise?? 9:71
Therefore, Allaah (The Mighty and Majestic) makes it clear in these Ayaat, that indeed His Mercy, the Goodness (He bestows), the Safety (that He bestows) and all the other types of His blessings are for the one who fears Allaah, believes in Allaah, is obedient to Allaah’s Messengers, steadfast in holding to Allaah’s Sharee’ah and repents to Allaah for his (or her) sins.
As for the one who turns away from obedience to Allaah and refrains from fulfilling Allaah’s Rights due to pride, and persists in disbelief and is disobedience to Allaah (The Most High), then Allaah has promised him various types of punishments in this life and the next. And by way of what Allaah’s perfect wisdom necessitates, Allaah hastens that for him, so that he becomes a lesson and an admonition for other than him, as Allaah (The Most High) stated:
فَلَمَّا نَسُوا مَا ذُكِّرُوا بِهِ فَتَحْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ أَبْوَابَ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ حَتَّىٰ إِذَا فَرِحُوا بِمَا أُوتُوا أَخَذْنَاهُم بَغْتَةً فَإِذَا هُم مُّبْلِسُونَ
فَقُطِعَ دَابِرُ الْقَوْمِ الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا ۚ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
So, when they forgot (the warning) with which they had been reminded, We opened to them the gates of every (pleasant) thing, until in the midst of their enjoyment in that which they were given, all of a sudden, We took them to punishment, and lo! They were plunged into destruction with deep regrets and sorrows. So the roots of the people who did wrong were cut off. And all the praises and thanks be to Allâh, the Lord of the ‘Alamîn (mankind, jinns, and all that exists). 6:44-45
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[Source: from a small risaalah of Imaam Bin Baaz (rahimahullaah) titled: ‘Obligation of repenting to Allaah’ Page 5-6’ Abridged and slightly paraphrased]
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In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy
Allaah (The Most High) said that Luqmaan (alayhis-salaam) said to his son:
يَا بُنَيَّ أَقِمِ الصَّلَاةَ وَأْمُرْ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَانْهَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ وَاصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا أَصَابَكَ ۖ إِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ مِنْ عَزْمِ الْأُمُورِ
O my son, perform the salaat, and command right and forbid wrong, and bear patiently whatever may befall you. Verily! These are some of the important commandments ordered by Allah with no exemption. [Surah Luqman Ayah 17]
So let it be the case amongst ourselves that we do not become weak in standing for what is right and clear. Just as we transmit the works of the scholars against the Hizbiyyoon and the people of Bidah, likewise we should never shy away from admonishing anyone who seeks to spread tales amongst us. All praise is due to Allaah, you will neither find those involved in Dawah nor the genuine people initiating any evil, such as speculation and slander against others; rather these deeds are always initiated by infiltrators and those who harbour rancour in their hearts against the Salafiyyoon. Therefore, we do not become lackadaisical regarding the affair of those who target young brothers for spreading tales. We have never underestimated the destructive consequences of rumour-mongering and blameworthy hatred and we will never tolerate it, regardless who the perpetrator is. So do not fear the blame of the blamers whilst seeking to stand for what is right. The Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) said:
I order you to be truthful, for verily truthfulness leads to righteousness (al-birr) and verily righteousness leads to Paradise. And a man continues to be truthful and strives for truthfulness until he is written as a truthful person with Allaah. Beware of falsehood, for verily falsehood leads to sinning (al-fujoor) and verily sinning leads to the Fire. And a man continues to tell lies and strives upon falsehood until he is written as a lair with Allaah.
[Reported by al-Bukhaari and Muslim.]
The Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) said:
The Muslim is the brother of a Muslim, he does not deceive him or forsake him. Every Muslim’s honour, wealth and blood are haraam for another Muslim. Taqwa is here (while pointing towards his chest), it is sufficient evil for a Muslim to look down upon his Muslim brother.
[Reported by at-Tirmidhi who declared it hasan saheeh.]
The Messenger (sallaahu alayhi wasallam) said:
Do not envy each other do not hate each other, do not oppose each other, do not enter in to a sale when someone else has entered into that sale. And be servants of Allaah, the Most High and as fellow brothers. A Muslim is the brother of a Muslim; he neither oppresses him nor forsakes him. Taqwaa is here (while he was pointing to his chest 3 times). It is sufficient evil for a Muslim to look down upon his Muslim brother. Every Muslim’s blood, wealth and honour are haraam for another Muslim.
[Reported by Muslim.]
The Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) said:
Help your brother, the oppressor or oppressed. So a man asked: O Messenger of Allaah, one can help him if he is oppressed but how can I help the oppressor?? He said: Restrain or prevent him from committing oppression, for that is helping him.
[Reported by al-Bukhaari.]
It is well known in Al-Markazus Salafi that the Centre (may Allaah protect it) is neither a safe haven for the Haddaadiyyah nor the Mu’mayyi’oon. Likewise, neither is Al-Markazus Salafi a safe haven for those deceitful people who think that by opposing the Hajaawirah, they will be unnoticed whilst they seek to propagate Tamyi, nor is it a safe haven for slanderers and rumour-mongers.
Therefore, I advise my noble Salafi brothers and sisters at Al-Markazus Salafi to maintain their unity upon the Sunnah and strive to repel everything that will lead to rancour and falsehood. Do not lend an ear to rumour-mongers or those infiltrators who seek who spread falsehood about Salafiyyoon in Birmingham or elsewhere. Ustaadh Abu Khadeehjah (may Allaah preserve him) stated in one of his lessons in our presence: If a rumour-monger comes to you to speak about a Salafi brother, then say to him: Go and advise him or I will take you to him to advise him. This way you will stop them from spreading rumours amongst the Salafiyyoon.
And Allaah knows best
Abu Mu’aawiyah (Abdullah Al-Gambi)
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In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy
Jaabir (radiyallaahu-anhu) said: We were with the Prophet (salallaahu- alayhi- wassallam), when there came a foul smell. The Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu alayhi -wassallam) said: “Do you know what that smell is? That is the stench of those who gossip and backbite the believers.”[Ahmad, Al-Adab al-Mufrad]
Indeed, we see some of those who claim Salafiyyah, but are quick to spread tales against the Salafiyyoon. However, they are quick to find excuses for the hizbiyyoon of Masjid As-Sunnah and would even attempt to make the disgraceful claim that the difference between the Salafiyyoon of Al-Markazus Salafi and the staunch Hizbiyyoon of Masjid Sunnah is personal. This behaviour of theirs is nothing else but a disgrace. The likes of these people are known for their lukewarm stances. They sit on the edge of the Salafis, on the fence between us and the hizbiyoon. There is a group in every Markaz and depending on the size of the community their number varies. They usually have good jobs and are professionals even and maybe this they believe entitles them to an opinion on matters of Dawa.You cannot refute them because they are apparently with you. However you cannot rely upon them because they harbour stuff against you in their hearts. When fitna comes they will usually be in the crowd of those attacking you, or at least egging the attackers on. But they will do just about enough to cover their own backs so that they aren’t played with those fitnah makers. They will go about looking for individuals that share a similar mentality, and they will unite in backbiting you with anyone who opposes the masjid and dawa. [End of quote]
Brothers and sisters, these people are filled with rancour and envy because they do not like to see the Salafiyyoon of Manchester and elsewhere being firm. So they invent stories and gossip, just like the ‘gutter-press’ does to cause the hatred and rancour.
As for the Salafiyyoon of Manchester and elsewhere, they have –and all praise is due to Allaah- in every fitnah been upon the truth and remained firm upon it, openly proclaiming it and not fearing the blame of the blamers. This is what grieves these envious cowards in Manchester and elsewhere, which is why they attempt to bring down the Salafees with lies and deception. This is nothing else but the plot of the devil because these tale carriers cannot find any mistakes in Aqeedah or Manhaj or walaa and baraa or positions that need to be held with which they can find fault? They have utterly failed and all they have with them is gossip and envy.
Indeed this tale carrier and gossip-monger is a coward with a weak character and a pathetic personality, who does not have the courage to advise, and nor to identify himself to the ones he seeks to defame. That is why you find that tale-carriers are hardly caught. But one thing that they don’t realize (or do not care about) is that Allaah knows everything about them and tale carrying carries a severe punishment. The Prophet (salallaahu alayhi wassallam) passed some graves and informed his Companions that its inhabitants were being punished due to them not cleaning correctly after urination and spreading tales and gossip-mongering. [Ahmad]
In another narration, the Messenger, (salallaahu alayhi wassallam) said: “When I was taken up into the Heavens, I passed by some people who had copper claws tearing at their faces and chests. I asked, ‘Who are these, O Jibreel?’ He said, ‘They are those who ate the flesh of people, and violated their honour.” [Musnad Ahmad]
So, the likes of this tale carrier and gossip-monger may be able to deceive some people through his evil deeds, but they are not hidden from Allaah, the All-Knowing. And when they are confronted, you find them claiming that they had said nothing or pretend to be ignorant. Then when they return to their pack of devils, after having openly and shamelessly lied, continue with their evil. All of this, they do, due to their envy, jealousy and desire for status. This is the behaviour of these tale carriers in Manchester and elsewhere, who still backbite the Salafiyyoon.
We pray that Allaah guides them to their senses and guides them to sincerity. And if they do not return, we pray that distance them from the Salafiyyoon and expose their evil plots. Aameen
Abu Mu’aawiyah (Abdullah Al-Gambi)
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In The Name of Allaah The Most Merciful The Bestower of Mercy
Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baz (rahimahullaah) stated:
Indeed, from the Perfect Wisdoms of Allaah (The Mighty and Majestic) and His All-Encompassing knowledge of Everything is that He puts His slaves to the test with good and adversity, hardship and ease, blessings and misfortune, in order to examine their patience and thankfulness.
Therefore, whoever exercises patience during times of affliction, thankful during times of ease, submissive to Allaah (Glorified be He) when calamities occur, expresses dissatisfaction about himself to Allaah, due to his sins and shortcomings, and seeks Allaah’s Mercy and Forgiveness, then indeed he (or she) will succeed with all success and with a praiseworthy end.
Allaah (The Most High) said:
الم
أَحَسِبَ النَّاسُ أَن يُتْرَكُوا أَن يَقُولُوا آمَنَّا وَهُمْ لَا يُفْتَنُونَ
وَلَقَدْ فَتَنَّا الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ ۖ فَلَيَعْلَمَنَّ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ صَدَقُوا وَلَيَعْلَمَنَّ الْكَاذِبِينَ
Alif Lâm Mîm. Do people think that they will be left alone because they say: “We believe,” and will not be tested. And We indeed tested those who were before them. And Allâh will certainly make (it) known (the truth of) those who are true, and will certainly make (it) known (the falsehood of) those who are liars, (although Allâh knows all that before putting them to test). 29:1-3
The intent behind (the word) Fitnah in this ayah is Trial and Test, so that the truthful one, the patient one and the thankful one is distinguished from the liar, as Allaah (The Most High) said:
وَجَعَلْنَا بَعْضَكُمْ لِبَعْضٍ فِتْنَةً أَتَصْبِرُونَ ۗ وَكَانَ رَبُّكَ بَصِيرًا
And We have made some of you as a trial for others: will you have patience? And your Lord is Ever All-Seer (of everything). 25:20
And He (The Most High) said:
وَنَبْلُوكُم بِالشَّرِّ وَالْخَيْرِ فِتْنَةً ۖ وَإِلَيْنَا تُرْجَعُونَ
And We shall make a trial of you with evil and with good, and to Us you will be returned.21:35
And Allaah (Glorified be He) said:
وَبَلَوْنَاهُمْ بِالْحَسَنَاتِ وَالسَّيِّئَاتِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْجِعُونَ
And We tried them with good (blessings) and evil (calamities) in order that they might turn (to Allâh’s Obedience). 7:165
Al-Hasanaat in this ayah are the blessings of abundant provision, ease, good health, honour, victory and support against the enemy etc. And As-Sayyi’aat in this ayah are the calamities, such as illnesses, overpowered by the enemy, earthquakes, winds, hurricanes, destructive torrential floods etc
Allaah (The Most High) said:
ظَهَرَ الْفَسَادُ فِي الْبَرِّ وَالْبَحْرِ بِمَا كَسَبَتْ أَيْدِي النَّاسِ لِيُذِيقَهُم بَعْضَ الَّذِي عَمِلُوا لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْجِعُونَ
Evil (sins and disobedience of Allâh, etc.) has appeared on land and sea because of what the hands of men have earned (by oppression and evil deeds, etc.), that Allâh may make them taste a part of that which they have done, in order that they may return (by repenting to Allâh, and begging His Pardon). 30:41
And what this means is that Allaah decreed the Hasanaat and Sayyi’aat in order that the people may return to the truth, hasten to repent from what Allaah has made forbidden for them and rush towards obedience to Allaah and His Messenger. That is because disbelief and sins are the cause of every affliction and evil in this life and the next.
To be continued…In-Shaa-Allaah
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[Source: from a small risaalah of Imaam Bin Baaz (rahimahullaah) titled: ‘Obligation of repenting to Allaah’ Page 1-2 Abridged and lightly paraphrased]
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Question:
The questioner asks: A neighbour of mine and his children harm me through their speech and actions, so will I be rewarded due to being patient with them?
Answer:
There is no doubt that you will be rewarded (In-Shaa-Allaah) due to your patience in receiving harm from your neighbour and his children. This patience of yours is from good manners and kind treatment to your neighbour. Indeed Allaah (The Most High) advised His Messenger (sallal laahu alayhi wasallam) about showing kindness to neighbours, saying:
وَاعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ وَلَا تُشْرِكُوا بِهِ شَيْئًا ۖ وَبِالْوَالِدَيْنِ إِحْسَانًا وَبِذِي الْقُرْبَىٰ وَالْيَتَامَىٰ وَالْمَسَاكِينِ وَالْجَارِ ذِي الْقُرْبَىٰ وَالْجَارِ الْجُنُبِ وَالصَّاحِبِ بِالْجَنبِ وَابْنِ السَّبِيلِ وَمَا مَلَكَتْ أَيْمَانُكُمْ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ مَن كَانَ مُخْتَالًا فَخُورًا
Worship Allah and join none with Him in worship, and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, Al-Masakin (the poor), the neighbour who is near of kin, the neighbour who is a stranger, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (you meet), and those (slaves) whom your right hands possess. Verily, Allah does not like such as are proud and boastful. [4:36]
The Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) said: Jibreel did not cease advising me (about the rights) of a neighbour to the extent that I thought he (i.e. the neighbour) would be my inheritor. [Reported by Bukhari and Muslim]
Therefore, be steadfast in exercising patience and you’ll receive reward and a good recompense from Allaah (In-Shaa-Allaah). There is no doubt that your neighbour is committing evil deeds, for indeed the Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) said: By Allah, he does not believe (i.e. he is not a perfect believer); by Allah, he does not believe (i.e. he is not a perfect believer); by Allah, he does not believe (i.e. he is not a perfect believer); It was said: Who O Messenger of Allah? He said: The one whose neighbour is not safe from his evil behaviour. [Reported by Bukhari]
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[Source: Fadaa’il Al-A’maal page 30’ by Shaikh Muhammad Bin Abdillah As-Subayyil (rahimahullaah)]