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[1] Negligence towards Performance of the Congregational Prayer (in the Masjid) – by Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz

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In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy

Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz (rahimahullaah) said:

It has reached me that many people have indeed become negligent towards performance of the Salaah in congregation (in the Masjid), and they utilise the ease facilitated by some of the Scholars in this regard.  Therefore it is obligatory upon me to clarify the greatness of this affair and its dangerous (consequences). There is no doubt that this (negligence) is a great evil and grave danger, therefore it is obligatory upon the people of knowledge to draw attention to this (affair) and warn (the people) because it is a manifest evil and it is not permissible to keep quiet about it.

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[Source: Al-Muntaaz Min Rasaa’il imaam Ibn Baaz. page: 497]

[4] A Reminder: It is an Obligation to Know the Path Of The believers and the path of the criminals in detail, so do not say, ”I do not need to read a lot because I am a Commoner” rather visit the websites that will teach you the detail affairs of Manhaj from the Salafi Scholars

Written by Masjid Al Furqan on . Posted in Calling To Islam - 'Da'wa', Methodology - 'Manhaj', Scholars of Islam, Seeking Knowledge, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy

Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said:

The people are four categories in this subject matter [i.e. the obligation of having knowledge of the path of the believers and that of the criminals in detail]

The First Group: They are those who know the path of the believers and that of the criminals in detail, in both knowledge and action.  They are the most knowledgeable amongst the creation.

The Second Group: They are those to whom both paths are invisible- those resembling animals.  The path of the criminals is conjured for them and they follow it.

The Third Group: It is that one who concerns himself with (seeking) knowledge of the path of the believers and not it’s opposite.  He only knows (the path of the criminals) by way of its opposition to the (path of the believers) and in a general way and that all that is in opposition to the path of the believers is falsehood, even though that is not illustrated to him in detail.  Rather, when he hears some of that which contradicts the path of the believers, he turns away and does not preoccupy himself in understanding and knowing its falsity.  This person is in a state (similar) to one who is safeguarded from following desires, whose heart is neither put at risk nor is he called to (such desires), as opposed to those who are aware of (such desires) and their souls are inclined towards them, but they strive against it for the Sake of Allaah.

A letter was written to Umar Ibnul Khattaab (radiyallaahu-anhu) and he was asked about this affair, as to which of the two men is the best; a man who is not put at risk by way of desires and does not go through its difficulties, or a man who is pushed towards it but abandons it for the Sake of Allaah?  Umar (radiyallaahu-anhu) wrote back saying: The one who is desirous of sin but abandons it for the Sake of Allaah is from ‘those whose hearts Allaah has tested for piety. For them there is forgiveness and a great reward.’ [Surah Hujuraat. Ayah: 3]

Allaah (subhaanah) does not test His believing slave with love of desires, disobedience and inclination towards that except that he (i.e. the slave) is urged (by way of that test) towards loving what is greater in excellence and of that which is better, more beneficial and everlasting.  And due to his striving to abandon (these desires) for the sake of Allaah, he is made to get closer to the most beloved One (Allaah). This wish, yearning and love (of disobedience) are exchanged with a more everlasting quality whenever his desire, wish and yearning for (disobedience) increases.  His quest and eagerness (for obedience) becomes stronger and more perfect, as opposed to the cold soul devoid of that.  And even though (the cold soul) may quest for that which is loftiest, however there is a great difference between the two quests (i.e. the quest of the cold soul and that of the one who struggles against his desires in order to obey his Lord)

And have you not seen that the one who goes towards his beloved whilst treading upon embers and prickles is greater than the one who goes towards his beloved whilst riding on large single hump-back camels.

Therefore, the one who gives precedence to his beloved (Allaah) whilst struggling against himself is not like the one who gives precedence to Him but is not in struggle against others.  So Allaah (Glorified be He) tests His slave with desires, either as a barrier for him from (those desires) or as a barrier that will (enable) him to obtain the pleasure, closeness and kindness of His Lord.

The Fourth Group: This group knows the path of evil, bidah and kufr in detail and the path of the believers in general.  This is the situation of many of those who concern themselves with the beliefs of the previous nations and that of the people of bidah.  They are acquainted with (these affairs) in detail, but not with what the Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) came with; rather they are acquainted with it in general even though they may know some of it’s affairs in detail.  Whoever examines their books will see that.

Likewise, those who know the paths of evil, oppression and corruption in detail and are followers of it; if they repent, abandon these (affairs) and return to the path of the pious believers, then their knowledge of it will only be general.  They will not be acquainted with it in that detailed manner known to those who spend their lives (studying) its regulations and ways.

The Objective: Indeed, Allaah (Glorified be He) loves that one should know the path of His enemies in order to avoid and hate it, just as the path of the His awliyaa (close friends) is known and followed.

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[Al-Fawaa’d pages 167-180…abridged and slightly paraphrased]

[3] A Reminder: It is an Obligation to Know the Path Of The believers and the path of the criminals in detail, so do not say, ”I do not need to read a lot because I am a Commoner” rather visit the websites that will teach you the detail affairs of Manhaj from the Salafi Scholars

Written by Masjid Al Furqan on . Posted in Calling To Islam - 'Da'wa', Deviated Groups, Sects and Parties, Methodology - 'Manhaj', Scholars of Islam, Seeking Knowledge.

In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy

A Reminder to the brothers and sisters that it is not enough to solely rely on short YouTube clips, twitter or always expecting the students to visit the Maraakiz in person in order to clarify the manhaj issues, rather we have to allocate time for reading every day, especially on those days that the students are not delivering lessons. The students at SP have translated numerous articles to aid us acquaint ourselves with the sound manhaj issues and stances, and so that we are acquainted with the deceptions of ahlul bidah and the Hizbiyyoon. Therefore, do often visit websites such as www.salafipublications.com salafis.com manhaj.com takfirist.com and salafitalk.net

Do not just say I am a commoner, so I am not going to read a lot, rather the reason the students have translated the articles in the websites mentioned above is so that we are safeguarded from deviation by Allaah’s permission.

Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said:

As for those who came after the Sahaabah, amongst them is that one who was brought up in Islaam but knows not what is in opposition to it. Therefore, some of the details of the path of the believers and that of the criminals became confusing to him; for indeed confusion occurs due to the weakness of one’s knowledge regarding both paths and one of them, as Umar Ibnul Khattaab (radiyallaahu-anhu) said:

‘The ties of Islaam will be demolished one after the other when a people brought up in Islaam know not what Jaahiliyyah (Pre-Islamic Ignorance) is.’

This (statement) is from the perfection of Umar’s knowledge.  And if you do not know what pre-Islamic ignorance and its rulings are, then it is all that is in opposition to what the Messenger came with.  All of that is from pre-Islamic ignorance and is attributed to ignorance.  All (affairs) that are in opposition to the Messenger is ignorance.

And there is that one who is neither acquainted with the path of the criminals nor has it been made clear to him, or he has doubts and thus thinks that some of their ways are from the ways of the believers. This has occurred in this Ummah in many affairs pertaining to Aqeedah, Knowledge and Action from the path of the criminals, the disbelievers and the enemies of the Messengers, (which) was brought into the path of the believers by the one who does not know the (detailed distinction between) the path of believers and the path of the criminals, so he calls to (this path); excommunicates the one in opposition and declares lawful that which Allaah and His Messenger made unlawful, just as what has occurred with many of the people of bidah, such as the Jahmiyyah, the Qadariyyah, the Khawaarij, the Rawaafid and their likes, among those who initiated an innovation, called to it and excommunicated those who opposed it.

To be continued…In-shaa-Allaah

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[Source: Al-Fawaa’d pages 167-180…abridged and slightly paraphrased]

[2] A Reminder: It is an Obligation to Know the Path Of The believers and the path of the criminals in detail, so do not say,”I do not need to read a lot because I am a Commoner” rather visit the websites that will teach you the detail affairs of Manhaj from the Salafi Scholars

Written by Masjid Al Furqan on . Posted in Calling To Islam - 'Da'wa', Methodology - 'Manhaj', Scholars of Islam, Seeking Knowledge, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy

A Reminder to the brothers and sisters that it is not enough to solely rely on short YouTube clips, twitter or always expecting the students to visit the Maraakiz in person in order to clarify the manhaj issues, rather we have to allocate time for reading every day, especially on those days that the students are not delivering lessons. The students at SP have translated numerous articles to aid us acquaint ourselves with the sound manhaj issues and stances, and so that we are acquainted with the deceptions of ahlul bidah and the Hizbiyyoon. Therefore, do often visit websites such as www.salafipublications.com  salafis.com  manhaj.com  takfirist.com and salafitalk.net

Do not just say I am a commoner, so I am not going to read a lot, rather the reason the students have translated the articles in the websites mentioned above is so that we are safeguarded from deviation by Allaah’s permission.

Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said:

Those who know Allaah, His Book and His Religion are acquainted with the path of the believers and that of the criminals in detail.  The two paths are clearly visible to them, just as a path leading to its destination and the path leading to destruction are made clearly visible. They are the most knowledgeable amongst the creation; the ones that benefit (the people) the most, the ones with the most useful advice for (the people) and they are an evidence of right guidance.

That is why the Sahaabah excel all those to come after them until the Day of Judgment; for they were brought up upon the path of misguidance, shirk and paths leading to destruction, and they knew (those paths) in detail.  Then the Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) came to them and took them out from darkness into complete light; out from shirk into Tawheed; out from ignorance into knowledge; out from misguidance into guidance; out from oppression into justice; out from confusion and blindness into guidance and clear sightedness.

They (Sahaabah) knew the worth of that which they received and were triumphant by way of it.  (They knew the worth) of that which was contained in what they (received), since what is in opposition to the (truth and right guidance) reveals the goodness of what it opposes,  because (upright) affairs are made clear by way of their opposites.

So they (Sahaabah) increased in desire and love of that which they embraced, and they disliked and hated that which they had turned away from.  And of all the people, they had the most love for Tawheed, Imaan and Islaam, and the most hatred for that which was in opposition to it.  They were the most knowledgeable of the path in detail. 

To be continued….In-Shaa-Allaah

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[Source: Al-Fawaa’d pages 167-180…abridged and slightly paraphrased]

O Muslim Ummah! Call yourselves to account, repent to your Lord, ask for His Forgiveness, rush towards obedience to Him and guard yourselves against disobedience to Him….

Written by Masjid Al Furqan on . Posted in Belief - 'Aqeedah', Brotherhood, Calling To Islam - 'Da'wa', Methodology - 'Manhaj', Monotheism - Tawheed, Morals and Manners - 'Akhlaaq', Purification of The Soul, Scholars of Islam, Worship - 'Ibaadah'.

Imaam Abdul Azeez Bin Baaz (rahimahullaah) stated:

O Muslim Ummah! Call yourselves to account, repent to your Lord, ask for His Forgiveness, rush towards obedience to Him and guard yourselves against disobedience to Him.   Co-operate upon righteousness and piety, and do good, truly Allaah loves the good-doers.  Be just, truly Allaah loves those who are just. Perform numerous righteous deeds before death approaches.

Be merciful to your weak ones and be charitable to your poor ones.  Increase in the Remembrance of Allaah and in seeking His Forgiveness.  Enjoin good and forbid evil in order that you may be shown mercy. Take a lesson from the calamities that have afflicted others due to sins and disobedience.  Indeed, Allaah accepts the repentance of those who repent and shows Mercy to the good-doers.  Allaah (Glorified be He) will give the good end results to the pious ones, as He (Glorified be He) stated:

فَاصْبِرْ ۖ إِنَّ الْعَاقِبَةَ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ

So be patient. Surely, the (good) end is for the Muttaqûn. 11:49

Allaah (The Most High) said:

إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَ الَّذِينَ اتَّقَوا وَّالَّذِينَ هُم مُّحْسِنُونَ

Truly, Allâh is with those who fear Him (keep their duty unto Him), and those who are Muhsinûn (good-doers) 16:128

Allah responds to supplication when asked through His Beautiful Names and Lofty Attributes, so we ask Him to show mercy to His Muslim slaves.  And that He gives them understanding of their religion and aids them against His enemies and their enemies. And that He sends down suffering on them (i.e. the enemies of Allaah and the Muslim) – a type of suffering that is not averted from a rebellious people.  Indeed, Allaah has authority and power over that. And may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, his companions and those who follow them in goodness till the Day of Judgment.

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[Source: from a small risaalah of Imaam Bin Baaz (rahimahullaah) titled: ‘Obligation of repenting to Allaah’ Pages 7-8’ Abridged and slightly araphrased]

[1] A Reminder: It is an Obligation to Know the Path Of The believers and the path of the criminals in detail, so do not say, ”I do not need to read a lot because I am a Commoner” rather visit the websites that will teach you the detail affairs of Manhaj from the Salafi Scholars

Written by Masjid Al Furqan on . Posted in Brotherhood, Calling To Islam - 'Da'wa', Methodology - 'Manhaj'.

In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy

A Reminder to the brothers and sisters that it is not enough to solely rely on short YouTube clips, twitter or always expecting the students to visit the Maraakiz in person in order to clarify the manhaj issues, rather we have to allocate time for reading every day, especially on those days that the students are not delivering lessons. The students at SP have translated numerous articles to aid us acquaint ourselves with the sound manhaj issues and stances, and so that we are acquainted with the deceptions of ahlul bidah and the Hizbiyyoon. Therefore, do often visit websites such as www.salafipublications.com salafis.com manhaj.com takfirist.com and salafitalk.net

Do not just say I am a commoner, so I am not going to read a lot, rather the reason the students have translated the articles in the websites mentioned above is so that we are safeguarded from deviation by Allaah’s permission.

Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said: It is an Obligation to Know the Path Of The believers and the path of the criminals. Allaah (The Most High) said:[وَكَذَٰلِكَ نُفَصِّلُ الْآيَاتِ وَلِتَسْتَبِينَ سَبِيلُ الْمُجْرِمِينَ – ‘nd thus do We explain the Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) in detail, that the way of the Mujrimoon (criminals, polytheists, sinners), may become manifest.’ 6:55]

And Allaah (Glorified be He) said:

وَمَن يُشَاقِقِ الرَّسُولَ مِن بَعْدِ مَا تَبَيَّنَ لَهُ الْهُدَىٰ وَيَتَّبِعْ غَيْرَ سَبِيلِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ نُوَلِّهِ مَا تَوَلَّىٰ وَنُصْلِهِ جَهَنَّمَ ۖ وَسَاءَتْ مَصِيرًا

And whoever contradicts and opposes the Messenger (Muhammad) after the right path has been shown clearly to him, and follows other than the believers’ way. We shall keep him in the path he has chosen’ [4:115]

Indeed Allaah Glorified be He) has clarified the path of the believers in detail and that of the criminals in detail in His Book (i.e. the Qur’aan). He has (clarified) the end result of (believers) in detail and that of the (criminals) in detail. He has (clarified) the actions of the believers in detail and that of the (criminals) in detail. He has made known the allies of the (believers) in detail and that of the (criminals) in detail. He has (clarified in detail how He) forsake the (criminals) and His bestowal of success upon the (believers) in detail. He has (clarified) the reasons for the success of the (believers) in detail and the reasons for the failure of the (criminals) in detail. He (Glorified be He) has placed great importance on these two affairs in His Book, and has manifested, illustrated and clarified both of them with an utmost clarification, to the extent that both (affairs) become clearly visible in the same way as light and darkness are visible to the eyesight.

To be continued..In-Shaa-Allaah

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[Source: Al-Fawaa’id, Page: 167-180]