They (i.e. Upright scholars and their Students) clarify the rulings of the Islamic religion for the people in all spheres of life that requires clarification
Shaikh Muhammad Amaan Al-Jaami (rahimahullaah) Indeed, the call to Islaam comprises of various fields and has different procedures; and among its procedures is the establishment of assemblies and summits in which men of sound Islamic views and the Jurists of the Muslims meet in order to solve the problems of the era. They refute the […]
Servitude to other than Allaah!
Imaam Muhammad Bin Saaleh Al-Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah) was asked about the statement of a person who says: ”I am free (or liberated?)” Answer If a liberated (or free person) says this and intends by it freedom from slavery to the creation, then yes he is free from slavery to the creation. However, if he intends by […]
From the excellent outcomes of knowing one’s rightful status amongst the people!
Question to Imaam Muhammad Ibn Saaleh al-Uthaymeen May Allaah have mercy upon a person who knows his limitations and worth- [Does this (saying) have an (established) source and has it been transmitted in a hadeeth?] Answer: I do not know of an (established) source for it; however its meaning is correct. (That is) because when a person […]
Had it not been the Tawfeeq of Allaah upon you, your souls would not have yielded to Imaan
Allaah (The Most High) said: وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّ فِيكُمْ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ لَوْ يُطِيعُكُمْ فِي كَثِيرٍ مِنَ الْأَمْرِ لَعَنِتُّمْ وَلَكِنَّ اللَّهَ حَبَّبَ إِلَيْكُمُ الْأِيمَانَ وَزَيَّنَهُ فِي قُلُوبِكُمْ وَكَرَّهَ إِلَيْكُمُ الْكُفْرَ وَالْفُسُوقَ وَالْعِصْيَانَ أُولَئِكَ هُمُ الرَّاشِدُونَ فَضْلاً مِنَ اللَّهِ وَنِعْمَةً وَاللَّهُ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ And know that, among you there is the Messenger of Allah. If he were to […]
A Parable That Cuts off the Heart’s Desire for Shirk’ by Imaam Ibnul Qayyim
Allaah (The Most High) said: يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ ضُرِبَ مَثَلٌ فَاسْتَمِعُوا لَهُ ۚ إِنَّ الَّذِينَ تَدْعُونَ مِن دُونِ اللَّهِ لَن يَخْلُقُوا ذُبَابًا وَلَوِ اجْتَمَعُوا لَهُ ۖ وَإِن يَسْلُبْهُمُ الذُّبَابُ شَيْئًا لَّا يَسْتَنقِذُوهُ مِنْهُ ۚ ضَعُفَ الطَّالِبُ وَالْمَطْلُوبُ مَا قَدَرُوا اللَّهَ حَقَّ قَدْرِهِ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَقَوِيٌّ عَزِيزٌ O mankind! A similitude has been coined, so […]
Shaikh Rabee said: Unfortunately there are a people who conceal refutations (directed at) the people of falsehood and error
Shaikh Rabee (may Allaah preserve him) said: Unfortunately there are a people who conceal refutations (directed at) the people of falsehood and error. They are excited to ally with them and defend them, whilst they are harsh and disapproving towards those who refute falsehood and error. They betray them (i.e. those who refute error) with a […]
Harshness and Leniency In Their Inappropriate Places!- By Imaam Ash-Shanqeeti
Imaam Shanqeeti (rahimahullaah) said: It is idiocy and an offence to (apply) harshness in a place where leniency is to be (applied), and it is weakness and spiritlessness to apply leniency in a place where harshness is to be applied. If it is said: Apply leniency, say: Leniency should be in its place, for the […]
Few Excerpts From Shaikh Rabee for the Sensible Person to Contemplate Upon Regarding Celebrating Milaadun Nabiy
The Shaikh (may Allaah preserve him) stated: *If you do (or revive) a deed (i.e. a deed that is established in the Islamic legislation by way of proof) which was forgotten (or abandoned) by the people, then indeed you have started (or restarted) a good Sunnah for them. *As for innovating something (i.e. religious beliefs […]
Two Short Reminders For Anyone Who Engages In Blameworthy Debate About Who He Prefers As a Khateeb or Considers The Status of a Person More Elevated Than That of Others Because He Stands On a Pulpit To Deliver Khutab!
Imaam Maalik (rahimahullaah) said that it reached him from Al-Qaasim Bin Muhammad (rahimahullaah) who said: “I met a people (i.e. Salaf) who were not amazed by speech; rather they were amazed by actions.” [Quoted by Shaikh Raslaan in Fadlul Ilm. page: 597] Imaam Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullaah) stated: ”Allaah loves that a slave of His should […]
Guarding Oneself From The Disease of Fame Seeking
Imaam Ibn Qudaamah Al-Maqdisee (rahimahullaah) said: Know that the basis of (love) of prestige is the love of widespread fame and glory (for oneself). This is a great danger and in obscurity there is safety. The people of goodness do not have an intention for (seeking) fame -neither do they turn their attention towards it […]
