.الدنيا ساعة اجعلها طاعة

The Principles of Aqeedah.

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:55:54 -0400

The additional text in italics after each point is a summary of the words of Ibn Taymiyyah in his Majmoo’ al-Fataawaa

1. Everything which is in accord with the Book and the Authentic Sunnah is accepted by them and everything which is in opposition to it is treated as false by them.

The first thing which distinguishes the Ahl us-Sunnah wal- Jamaa’ah from all those besides them is the methodology with which they acquire their sciences (of the Deen) and the source of the Truth from which they derive their beliefs, concepts, acions of worship, dealings (with the people), their mode of conduct and their manners. The source of Knowledge and Truth in all the various branches of knowledge with the Ahl us-Sunnah is the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم‎) . No words other than the words of Allaah come first and no guidance other that the guidance of the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم‎) comes first.

2. There is no one who is free from making mistakes (in the Deen) except the Messenger of Allaah (صلى الله عليه وسلم‎).

The Ahl us-Sunnah do not regard anyone as being safe from error as regards the Deen except the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم‎) . The scholars are not free from making mistakes but rather the words of everyone can either be accepted or rejected except those of the Messenger(صلى الله عليه وسلم‎) . Therefore the words and statements of the scholars of the Ahl us-Sunnah by necessity follow or are in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم‎) and do not precede or go ahead of it.

3. The Ijmaa’ (concensus) of the Salaf us-Saalih (Pious Predecessors) is regarded as a Sharee’ah proof which is necessary to hold on to for those who come after them.

And the Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah believe that the most knowledgeable of the creation as regards the Deen of Allaah after the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم‎) are the Companions (ra) and the Salaf us-Saalih. Whatever they united/agreed upon from any of the affairs or matters of the Deen is free from being wrong and it is not [permissible] for anyone to leave it. Their Ijmaa is a Sharee’ah proof which it is obligatory to hold on to for those who come after them. All those who stick to their Ijmaa are [therefore] those who adhere strictly to their Jamaa’ah (group).

4. They do not accept or affirm any speech or Ijtihaad (Jurisprudence) except after having thrown it against these three sources: The Book, the Authentic Sunnah and Ijmaa’ of the Salaf.

The Ahl us-Sunnah hold on to the [Sunnah] which the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم‎) came with and adhere to the [Jamaa’ah] of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم‎) and they are the Companions (ra) and whoever follows their way and adopts their methodology. They do not accept any Ijtihaad or any speech regardless of whom it comes from except after having referred it to the Book, the Authentic Sunnah and the Ijmaa of the Salaf.

5. They do not contradict the Qur’aan or the Sunnah with their ‘Aql (Intellect) or opinions or analogies.

And (therefore) the Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah do not rely upon, follow or cling except to the knowledge and the practise of the Salaf us-Saalih and whoever takes from them, sticks to their jamaa’ah and travels upon their trail and binds (and restricts) himself to their principles/foundations. And this is because the Companions (ra) learnt the tafseer (explanation) of the Qur’an and the Hadeeth from the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم‎) , then taught it to the Taabi’een but did not put themselves before Allaah and His Messenger with an opinion, ones taste, ones intellect, sudden enlightenment (like that of the soofees) or other such things.

6. The Jamaa’ah (The Group that is united upon the Truth, which the Messenger (sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) came with, in terms of speech and action) is the means of Deliverance in this life and in the Hereafter.

The Ahl us-Sunnah therefore, hold fast to the Jamaa’ah of the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم‎) turning away from the places of separation and difference, clinging tightly to the totality of the Book, the Sunnah and Ijmaa (unanimous agreement of the companions), whilst being far from the places of obscurity and unclarity (in the Book and the Sunnah) which separates and divides the united. And (this is because) the Jamaa’ah in (their estimation) is the means of Deliverance in this life and the Hereafter.

7. They do not make obligatory the acquaintance with a particular type of knowledge upon he who is incapable and which is befitting for the capable person only.

And the Ahl us-Sunnah believe in what the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم‎) came with in its entirety, however, they differentiate between the one who is capable and the one who is not with regards to knowing what the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم‎) came with in a detailed way. And this is a mighty principle: many trials have befallen (the Ummah) due to absence of its understanding.

Peace and Blessings upon the Messenger of Allaah, upon his Companions (رضي الله عنهم) and all those who follow in their footsteps until the Day of Resurrection.

Source.

leaving tumblr for a while, I have some seriously exceptional scores to get on my final...

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leaving tumblr for a while, I have some seriously exceptional scores to get on my final exams.

KEEP ME IN YOUR DU’AS!

Asalamualaikum wa rahmat Allaahi wa barakatuh.

forthesakeofallah: One of my best friend’s house set on fire and her and her family cannot live in...

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:32:49 -0400

forthesakeofallah:

One of my best friend’s house set on fire and her and her family cannot live in it right now. Please make duaa for them, Baraka Allaahu feekum.

Please you guys, they need it!!

أَعُوذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:49:04 -0400

What is the matter with you?

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:04:45 -0400

O you who have believed, what is [the matter] with you that, when you are told to go forth in the cause of Allah , you adhere heavily to the earth? Are you satisfied with the life of this world rather than the Hereafter? But what is the enjoyment of worldly life compared to the Hereafter except a [very] little.

Bid'ahs.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:45:00 -0400

Volume 9, Book 88, Number 174:

Narrated Sahl bin Sa’d:

I heard the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم) saying, “I am your predecessor at the Lake-Fount (Kauthar), and whoever will come to it, will drink from it, and whoever will drink from it, will never become thirsty after that. There will come to me some people whom I know and they know me, and then a barrier will be set up between me and them.”

Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri added that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم) further said: “I will say those people are from me. It will be said, ‘You do not know what changes and new things they did after you.’ Then I will say, ‘Far removed (from mercy), far removed (from mercy), those who changed (the religion) after me! “

even when i’m mad at her my heart longs for her of course it does… the soul longs for...

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:42:16 -0400

even when i’m mad at her

my heart longs for her

of course it does…

the soul longs for the heart

how will the world revolve without its sun?

i love you doaa.

You’re going to die.

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:56:44 -0400

You’re going to die.

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forthesakeofallah: Palestinian breakfast with my best friends...

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:27:07 -0400

forthesakeofallah:

Palestinian breakfast with my best friends this morning ♥

Alhamdolilah. IT WAS SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOD. Maashaa Allaah Maashaa Allaah maashaaa Allaah sagghghghghhhahahahhgahglkashlierior

forthesakeofallah: A man in my community is in critical condition and is basically living on...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:38:24 -0400

forthesakeofallah:

A man in my community is in critical condition and is basically living on machines right now. He has four kids all under the age of six years old. Please please make duaa for him. Baraka Allaahu feekum.

Please everyone, his wife is in a smiliar condition, but emotionally. Please spare some time to make du’a for him and his family. Allahumma ‘afee wa ishfee wa sabir ahlaho.

Lowering the Gaze.

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:55:46 -0400

Whosoever lets his sight roam free will find that he is in a perpetual state of loss and anguish for sight gives birth to love (mahabbah) the starting point of which is the heart being devoted and dependant upon that which it beholds.

This then intensifies to become fervent longing (sabaabah) whereby the heart becomes totally dependant and devoted to the (object of its desire).

Then this further intensifies and becomes infatuation (gharaamah) which clings to the heart like the one seeking repayment of a debt clings firmly to the one who has to pay the debt.

Then this intensifies and becomes passionate love (ishk) and this is a love that transgresses all bounds.

Then this further intensifies and becomes crazed passion (shaghafa) and this a love that encompasses every tiny part of the heart.

Then this intensifies and becomes worshipful love (tatayyuma). Tatayyum means worship and it is said: tayyama Allaah i.e. he worshipped Allaah.

Imaam ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah rahimahullah

Taken from ‘al-Muntaqaa min Ighaathatul Lufhaan fee Masaayid ash-Shaytaan’
[pp.’s 102-105] of ibn al-Qayyim, summarised by Alee Hasan

i love marah sooo much shes amazing and beautiful and i wanna be like her so much ma shaa Allaah and...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:06:00 -0400

i love marah sooo much shes amazing and beautiful and i wanna be like her so much ma shaa Allaah and im gonna miss her sooo much when she leaves

back to tumblr!!!! Asalamualaikum wa rahmat Allaahi wa barakatuh I’ve missed you all,...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:38:43 -0400

back to tumblr!!!!

Asalamualaikum wa rahmat Allaahi wa barakatuh

I’ve missed you all, how’s it going?

Trials

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:58:49 -0500

by Imâm al-Madîna al-Munawarrah ‘Abdul Muhsin Ibn Muhammad al-Qâsim

Friday Sermon from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madina, on 5th Muharram 1422AH

Al-Jum’ah 5 Muharram, 1422 (20 March, 2001)
All praise is due to Allaah, may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger saws, his household and companions.

Fellow Muslims! Fear Allaah as he should be feared, for fear of Allaah brings more blessings and prevents afflictions.

Dear Muslims! Allaah has foreordained the fate of all creatures, written down their impacts and deeds, portioned out between them their livelihood and wealth and created death and life that He may test them which of them is best in deed. Indeed, belief in Allaah’s decree and preordainment is one of the pillars of faith. Nothing happens in this universe except by His will.

This life is full of misfortune and sorrow. It is destined to be a place of hardships and trouble. Trials and tribulations are as inevitable in this life as cold and heat. Allaah says,

”And certainly We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits, but give glad tidings to those who are patient.”

Pre-destination is a test by which the truthful ones are distinguished from untruthful ones. Allaah says,

”Do people think that they will be left alone because they say, ‘We believe,’ and will not be tested.” (29: 2)

The human soul does not become pure except through trials, and it is during tribulations that real men are known. Ibn Jawzee said,

”Whoever wants to have everlasting peace and well-being with no affliction does not understand the meaning of Allaah’s commandments, nor does he perceive the meaning of submission to Allaah. Every soul (either believing or disbelieving) shall inevitably taste suffering in this world, for this life is based on hardships. Man lives between comfort and suffering.”

Prophet Aadam, for instance, had the angels prostrated before him and yet was soon after expelled from paradise. A believer is afflicted with trials in order to refine him, not to punish him. He is tested in ease as well as in hardship. Allaah says,

”And We tried them with good (blessings) and evil (calamities) in order that they might turn (to Allaah’s obedience).” (Al-A’raaf 7: 168).

Brothers in faith! Something undesireable may sometimes have a pleasant result, while something seemingly desirable may turn out to have an unpleasant and abominable result. Do not therefore feel that harmful things cannot come to you through hardship. Allaah says,

”…And it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allaah knows, and you do not know.” (Al-Baqarah 2: 216).

Prepare yourself mentally for afflictions before they occur so as to make their occurrence light on you. Do not be worried because of tribulations, for they have their limits, and watch what you utter during your hard times for many a word has ruined its utterer. A resolute Muslim stands firm during hardships, his heart does not change and he does not complain. Console yourself whenever afflicted with a promise of reward from Allaah. Wise people show endurance whenever they are stricken with misfortune so as not to add to their misfortune the malicious joy of their enemies, for whenever your enemies know of your misfortune they are overjoyed.

Brothers in Islaam! Endeavour to keep your misfortunes and pains to yourself, for concealment of afflictions and pains are of the qualities of noble people. Be patient over afflictions, they will soon be removed from you. Those who perished only suffered that because of their impatience while the patient ones are being recompensed with good rewards. Allaah says,

”And those who are patient, we will certainly pay them a reward in proportion to the best of what they used to do.” (Al-Anaam 16:96).

The reward of the patient ones will be doubled for their patience and Allaah will be with them, remove their afflictions and make them victorious.

O afflicted one! Your Lord does not deny you what you want except what is better than that, He does not test you but for your well-being and He does not subject you to tribulations but to purify you. He tries His slaves with pleasure as he blesses them with calamity. Do not therefore waste your time thinking over what has already been guaranteed for you. As long as one is still alive his provision will no doubt come to him. Allaah ta’ala says,

”And no (moving) living creature is there on earth but its provision is due from Allaah.” (Hood 11:6).

Further, if Allaah – out of His wisdom – closes a door against you, He opens out of His mercy a door better for you than the closed one. It is by afflictions that righteous and understanding people are increased in rank and reward. Sa’ad bin Abee Waqqaas said

: I said, “O Messenger of Allaah, who are the most afflicted of all people? He replied saws, “The Prophets, then the righteous people, then those who are nearest to them in perfection and those who are nearest to them. Man is tested according to his religiosity; if he is strong religiously, his test is increased and if he is weak in religion, his test is reduced And a believer will be tested until he walks on the earth sinless [i.e. his sins have been erased by series of afflictions that he endured.]” (Al-Bukhari)

Fellow Muslims! Prophet Aadam laboured along difficult paths beset with affliction; Prophet Ibraheem was thrown into a blazing fire; Ismaeel was laid down for slaughter; Yoonus was swallowed by a whale; Prophet Aayoob suffered from a severe illness; Yoosuf was sold for a pittance, thrown into a well and wrongfully jailed and Muhammed saws suffered different kinds of injury. You also are in path of calamities moving, for the life does not give pleasure only to anyone. The Prophet saws said,

”If Allaah wants to do good to somebody, He afflicts him with trials.” (Al-Bukharee).

Some people of knowledge said,

”Whoever Allaah creates for paradise will be having trials and undesirable things.”

Real trial, dear brothers, is the trial in one’s religion and whatever trial besides that is regarded as well being, for it raises one in the rank and erases ones sins. Also all comforts that do not bring one closer to Allaah is a tribulation. Do not therefore grieve over what you miss in worldly materials, for worldly pleasure begets pain and disobedience. Aboo Dardaa said,

”Of the insignificance of this world to Allaah is that He is not disobeyed except in it, while what is with Him cannot be obtained except by abstaining from it. Engage yourself in what will benefit you more. Keep away from what is in peoples’ hands you will be the wealthiest of them; do not lose hope in Allaah’s mercy lest you are disgraced; always remember Allaah’s favour on you and drive away your distress by being pleased with Allaah’s decree, for however long the night may be, it will be followed by the dawn. Supplicate to Allaah. He will give you relief and if you are patient Allaah will provide a way out for you. Ponder over the story of Prophet Ya’qoob who lost a son for a long period and yet did not lose hope of relief from the Almighty One, but rather said, “Maybe Allaah will bring them all (back) to me.”

Dear brother! It is only Allaah who deserves all praise and is capable of attending to all complaints. It is only Him you must beseech to remove your misfortunes. Pray to Him during the night with submission and humbleness and request Him to make your affairs easy for you. He says,

”Is it not He who responds to the distressed one when he calls Him (better than your gods.)” (27: 62)

Put your trust in the Omnipotent Lord and take refuge with Him with a humble heart, He will open the doors of His mercy for you. Fudayl ben ‘Iyaadh said,

”If you lose hope in all people and you do not ask anything from them, your Lord will give you all that you want.”

Whoever leaves his affairs to the hands of Allaah will achieve what he aspires: Always recite the prayer of Prophet Yoonus:

لا إله إلا أنت سبحانك إني كنت من الظالمين

“None has the right to worshipped except You (O Allaah) Glorifed (and exalted) are You (above all that they associate with You) Truly I have been of the wrong doers.”

The ‘Ulamaa said,

”No one In distress recites this prayer except that Allaah gives him relief from his distress.”

Ibn al-Qayyim said, “It has been tested that whoever says:

إني مسني الضر و أنت أرحم الراحمين

“Verily distress has seized me and You are the most merciful of all those who show mercy!”

Seven times Allaah relieves him of his distress! Put then yourself under the protection of Allaah, depend upon Him, submit your affairs to Him and ask Him for relief. Try to supplicate in the most appropriate periods like during prostration and the last hour of the night. Do not feel uneasy if your supplications have not yet been answered, and do not lose hope of Allaah’s mercy even though the period of your affliction may seem long, for relief is near, and continue to pray to Allaah. Also know that when Allaah afflicts you no one except Him is capable of removing that affliction for He does whatever He wills.

If your provision seems delayed, do a lot of istighfar, for misdeeds necessitate punishment; and if it does not seem that your supplications are having any impact, then examine yourself, for it may be that you have not been sincere in your repentance. Endeavour also, to give charity to the needy, for charity prevents and removes affliction. However, if your affliction is removed, give a lot of thanks and praise to your Lord and know that a false sense of safety is a big trial. Allaah says,

”Say: Nothing shall ever happen to us except what Allaah has ordained for us. He is our Lord and Protector, and in Alaah let the believers put their trust.” (At-Taubah 9: 51).

Dear Muslims! No condition is permanent. Fortunate is he who is always God-conscious. Fear Allaah in any condition you may find yourself. You can do nothing to prevent what has been destined to happen as you do nothing to attain what has not been pre-ordained. The ability to choose and control is with Allaah alone and His choice for His slave is better for him than his choice for himself. Dawood bin Sulaymaan said,

”Three things indicate the piety of a believer; his trust in Allah in what he has not attained; his satisfaction with whatever he has attained and his patience over what he has missed.”

A wise man was asked,

”What is wealth?” He replied, “Fewness of one’s mundane desires and one’s contentment with what suffices him.”

Shurayh said,

”A slave will not be afflicted by a trial except that he finds three blessings therein, (1) that the trial has nothing to do with his religion, (2) that the trial was not bigger than it is, and (3) that Allaah gives him patience to bear it.”

People tend to disappoint you, but…I mean…how many times have you disappointed...

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:04:31 -0500

People tend to disappoint you, but…I mean…how many times have you disappointed yourself?

Let it go.

Veling the Face and Hands.

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:05:36 -0500

Veling the Face and Hands.

شُرُوط الصَّلاة

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:58:52 -0500

شُرُوط الصَّلاة