Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Reality Of Salafi Publications

بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

What Salafi Publication say about some of the Daees of Islam?
The calamities of Ahmed Deedat
http://www.salafitalk.net/st/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=6&Topic=1970

Errors In Usool Of Bilal Philips

http://www.salafitalk.net/st/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=6&Topic=562

Dr.Zakir Naik Is JAAHIL http://www.salafitalk.net/st/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=9&Topic=5477


Abu A’laa Mawdudi  http://spubs.com/sps/downloads/pdf/NDV080001.pdf


Abdurraheem Green,Tawfique Chowdhury, Yasir Qadhi

http://www.salafitalk.net/st/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=9&Topic=6237

"As for Tawfique Chawdhury, then he is a Surooree, hizbee upon the manhaj of Syed Qutub, Hasan Al-Banna and Ikhwaanul-Mufliseen. He is NOT a Salafi - but rather a false claimant who comes to decieve the Salafis."   http://www.salafitalk.net/st/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=14&Topic=194


A Neo-Salafi Says Ahmad al-Ajmy Is From Ahl al-Bid`ah! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_2w7uEZFcs


Madeenah.com

http://www.salafitalk.net/st/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=9&Topic=11241

And the eye of pleasure sees every fault insignificant,
But the eye of hatred always finds fault.


REALITY OF SALAFI PUBLICATIONS:
Refutation First because
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرٍ النَّهْشَلِيِّ، عَنْ مَرْزُوقٍ أَبِي بَكْرٍ التَّيْمِيِّ، عَنْ أُمِّ الدَّرْدَاءِ، عَنْ أَبِي الدَّرْدَاءِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ رَدَّ عَنْ عِرْضِ أَخِيهِ رَدَّ اللَّهُ عَنْ وَجْهِهِ النَّارَ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ بِنْتِ يَزِيدَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ


Abu Ad-Darda narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:"Whoever protects his brother's honor, Allah protects his face from the Fire on the Day of  Resurrection."(Hasan)  Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2056
 
http://sunnah.com/urn/720510

In defence of Shaykh Ahmed Deedat (Rahimahullah)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmed_Deedat
In defence of Shaykh Ahmed Deedat (may Allaah have mercy on him) http://www.islamqa.com/en/91658

40 Years of Ahmed Deedat(rah)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB6UoTJtQtI

He was the recipient of King Faisal International Award for his Islamic services in 1986
Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=GfuxUT7aaeY#t=543

Dr Bilal Philips:
http://www.bilalphilips.com/?page_id=87
http://www.bilalphilips.com/?page_id=89

Sheik Tawique Chowdhury on his pledge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKuA07a6keI&feature=youtu.be&t=37m40s

Abu Ala Mawdudi (Rahimahullah):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abul_A'la_Maududi
Dr. Muhammad Musa Al-Shareef in stories of some of the greatest heroes and role models of Islam discusses about  Mawdudi (Rahimahullah) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdSKx54nvuQ 
Listen about  more Heros here: http://www.kalamullah.com/great-muslims-series.html

He was the  first recipient of King Faisal International Award for his Islamic services in 1979  (watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQt7fH-AJ3I&feature=player_detailpage#t=1492)

He was also invited to serve on the Advisory Committee which prepared the scheme for the establishment of the Islamic University of Madinah and was on its Academic Council ever since the inception of the University in 1962. He was also a member of the Foundation Committee of the Rabitah al-Alam al-Islami, Makkah, and of the Academy of Research on Islamic Law, Madinah.   http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Sayyid_Abul_A'la_Maududi

Refutation from madeenah.com
http://www.madeenah.com/wp-content/uploads/n1022_clarification1d_v1.00.pdf 


Syed Qutub (Rahumahullah)
Syed Qutb is a marty  - Mufti Abd al-Aziz Aal al-Shaykh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnmZJDBSLX4 , http://madkhalis.com/2013/06/aal-al-shaykh-syed-qutb-is-a-martyr/
There are many articles at  http://madkhalis.com/category/sayyid-qutb/ .
Shaykh Abd al-Aziz Aal al-Shaykh defends Sayyid Qutb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFxpjpYP36w
 http://madkhalis.com/2009/12/shaykh-abd-al-aziz-aal-al-shaykh-defends-sayyid-qutb/

Sheik Jibreen on Syed Qutub http://madkhalis.com/2009/12/ibn-jibrin-defends-sayyid-qutb/

Albani (rah) on Syed Qutub(rah) : 
http://shaikhalbaani.wordpress.com/tag/sayyid-qutb/
Al-Albaani on Dealing Gently With The People When They Are Wrong–They Are Not as Bad as Pharaoh
http://shaikhalbaani.wordpress.com/2013/07/09/al-albaani-on-dealing-gently-with-the-people-when-they-are-wrong-they-are-not-as-bad-as-pharaoh/

Shaik Albani (rah) on
Asking For Allaah's Mercy For Those who Fell into Innovations Connected to Aqidah [FULL]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USiK3ooeIWE

Al Allama Abu Bakr Abu Zayd read the works of Syed Qutub and said
" I found in his books many good things, a great faith, clear truth, exposing the plans of the enemies of Islam"
http://madkhalis.com/2013/06/al-allama-bakr-abu-zayds-golden-letter-of-advice-to-al-madkhali/


More Read on http://madkhalis.com/2013/06/in-defense-of-a-shaheed/
He was Falsely accused of believing in Wahdath al-Wujood but he CLEARLY and OPENLY denies it in his Book the Shade of Quran. Here is copy paste from his Book
"The Islamic view draws a distinct line between Creator and creation. The Creator is unique and matchless, which leaves no room in Islamic thought for the idea of “the unity of creation” or pantheism. Non- Muslim philosophy relies on this idea to indicate that creation and the Creator are one and the same; that creation is a mere reflection of the Creator and the physical manifestation of its Maker. A Muslim views existence as a unity in a different sense: it is created by one will, follows the same laws of nature, demonstrates absolute harmony and submits humbly to its Lord:"
You can download the free copy and check for yourself from https://ia600803.us.archive.org/27/items/InTheShadeOfTheQuranSayyidQutb/Volume_1_surah_1-2.pdf  page No 122.

As Sheik Jibrin says, there are many things stated but doesn't exists. This coincides with exactly what Sheik Abu Bakr Zayd says. Even the things accused in the question thread of Sheik Albani (rah) blog about Syed Qutub(rah) like Surah Naba etc. are seems to have different words and different intention. 

There are many vague things, until he is raised from grave and questioned what he really means by this , meant by that, it would be injustice to assume that he means this etc.
Other Scholars Fatwa's are based on either Sheik Rabees book. 


Ibn Hazm said: "He who rules people as disbelievers because of something they said, while their statements can be understood in different ways, then he has erred. This is because he thereby says something untrue regarding his opponents and attributes to them something that they did not say. (Al-fasl fi al-milalwa al-ahwaa')

You can find the Syed Qutub's In The Shade Quran from Internet archive.  https://archive.org/details/InTheShadeOfTheQuranSayyidQutb
In order to Take knowledge, there are good Tafsirs like Tafsir Ibn Kathir which is done by good scholars and is available online.  The works of Qutub/Mawdudi  should be seen as Literature work and not as a Scholarly Tafsir.  It helps to understand the plan of the enemies of Islam in modern times and equip ourselves with the Knowledge. 

Ya ayyuha allatheena amanookoonoo qawwameena lillahi shuhadaa bilqistiwala yajrimannakum shanaanu qawmin AAala allataAAdiloo iAAdiloo huwa aqrabu littaqwa wattaqooAllaha inna Allaha khabeerun bima taAAmaloon
O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah and be just witnesses and let not the enmity and hatred of others make you avoid justice. Be just: that is nearer to piety, and fear Allah. Verily, Allah is Well-Acquainted with what you do. [Surat Al-Mā'idah chapter 5 Verse 8]
Therefore, the obligation of everyone is to make du’a for him that Allah forgive his sins, to benefit from his knowledge, to clarify his mistakes, and that his mistakes do not make us not benefit from his knowledge, or to abandon his books

Inna Allaha ya/muru bilAAadliwal-ihsani wa-eeta-i theealqurba wayanha AAani alfahsha-i walmunkariwalbaghyi yaAAithukum laAAallakum tathakkaroon

Indeed, Allah orders justice and good conduct and giving to relatives and forbids immorality and bad conduct and oppression. He admonishes you that perhaps you will be reminded. [Surat An-Naĥl  Chapter 16 verse 90]
“… and do not deprive the people of their due and do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption.” [Hud 11:85]
[4:58] Verily, Allâh commands that you should render back the trusts to those, to whom they are due; and that when you judge between men, you judge with justice. Verily, how excellent is the teaching which He (Allâh) gives you! Truly, Allâh is Ever All-Hearer, All-Seer.


Sheik Assim Al-Hakeen in defence of Dr. Zakir Naik:
As for Sayed Qutub, he had shortcomings and errors that must be addressed. But he had some good as well and his writings carried a lot of benefit.
Dr. Zakir Naik also has shortcomings like everyone else. His Dawah has reached all corners of earth and Allah has guided a lot by his efforts.
What benefit have these backbiters added to the Ummah? They are like flies that see only rotten things and feed on it. The real deviant sect of Islam and the clear enemies of Islam are in safety from their attacks but not their Muslim brothers who advocate Salafi Aqeedah. I hope this clarifies my point of view.
https://www.facebook.com/assim.alhakeem/posts/10151915919696678


What Scholars say about Salafi Publication
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
Some people have a nature similar to the one of pigs, which doesn´t appreciate good food and rushes towards faeces if a man relieves himself. Many people are like this. If they hear about or see with their own eyes your good qualities, even if these exceed your flaws by far, it doesn´t please them, they don´t pay attention to it nor do they mention it to other people. But if they see the least mistake in talk or action, they react immediately and wholeheartedly.

Madarij As-Salikin (1/435)


REFUTING ABU KHADEEJAH Saudi Sheikh Wasiullah Abbas warning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y91m87hQPM

Sh Salih As Suhaymi about Tahir Wyatt And Abu Khadeejah  

Shaikh Dr Wasiullaah Mohammad Abbaas, Mufti Masjide Haram, professor Ummul Qurah university, Makkah Mukarramah warns of Salafi Publications https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y91m87hQPM
Please read: http://www.qsep.com/ExtremismInTheNameOfSalafiyyah.pdf

Advice To Salafi's of the UK by Sh. Ali Al-Tamimi (Approved by Shaykh Ibn Baaz (Rah)):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0Ny2tkzxQ8&list=PL6A4C09C6B2E85E1A

Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen - Follow The WAY Of The Salaf NOT The Salafi SECT!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf1gFifo-yY

Ibn 'Uthaymeen warns the Muslims from the Salafi Group:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4eR7G4WCgk

Shaykh Fawzaan - Salafîyyah is not specific to any group or individual:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DueMIJ6SicY

A Message To The Groups & Sects (Sufi, Shia, Salafi, Ikhwaani Muslimeen, Jammat Tabligh etc):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU6xS8AOD8E

Difference Between Salafiyyah and Neo-Salafis:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=angNKBWK2YA

The Reality Of Salafi Publications http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh9eMMxAVPU

Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Fawzan On Neo-Salafis  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogZKkj7dvg4

The Advice of the Mashaayikh to Salafi Publications  Shaykh Khaalid ar-Raddaadee  http://madeenah.com/article.cfm?id=1069
http://www.madeenah.com/wp-content/uploads/n1022_clarification1d_v1.00.pdf   (Refutation from madeenah.com Good One)

EXPOSING THE IMPOSTER SALAFIS:
http://www.ahya.org/amm/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=230


Let not any group divide the ummah.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU6xS8AOD8E


Shaikh Abdullah ibnul Gunaimaan talks about the Madkhalis to have cause great divisions amongst the Ummah and the Scholars....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zACrV6OFmZs (http://www.saaid.net/mktarat/m/7.htm)

Beware of Neo-Salafis By Sheik Bilal Philips  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24W4zSPb3vU


The Difference Between Salafiyyah and the Neo-Salafis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbGlzlS3O9g


Partisanship (Hizbiyyah) To a Scholar or a Da'ee is completely against Islamic Principles http://madeenah.com/article.cfm?id=1093

Sheikh Nasir al-'Umar on Neo-Salafi  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czt9teSETic

Grand Mufti Sheik Abdul Azeez on Salafi Publication and on busying oneself with backbiting  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iTViQJsN5A

They are very busy in declaring all Daees as Innovators (Tabdee) .  A Nice article from Sheik Nasirudeen Albani on calling someone an innovator:
http://shaikhalbaani.wordpress.com/2011/12/22/asking-for-allaahs-mercy-for-those-who-fell-into-innovations-connected-to-aqidah-4-if-you-call-someone-an-innovator-either-he-really-is-or-it-goes-back-on-you/

باب بَيَانِ حَالِ إِيمَانِ مَنْ قَالَ لأَخِيهِ الْمُسْلِمِ يَا كَافِرُ
Clarifying the condition of faith for one who says to his muslim brother: "O Kafir (Disbeliever)

وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى التَّمِيمِيُّ، وَيَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ، قَالَ يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ ابْنَ عُمَرَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَيُّمَا امْرِئٍ قَالَ لأَخِيهِ يَا كَافِرُ ‏.‏ فَقَدْ بَاءَ بِهَا أَحَدُهُمَا إِنْ كَانَ كَمَا قَالَ وَإِلاَّ رَجَعَتْ عَلَيْهِ ‏"


 It is reported on the authority of Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) said:

Any person who called his brother: or unbeliever (has in fact done an act by which this unbelief) would return to one of them. If it were so, as he asserted (then the unbelief of man was confirmed but if it was not true), then it returned to him (to the man who labeled it on his brother Muslim)
[Sahih al-Bukhari 6104, Sahih Muslim 60 b] http://sunnah.com/muslim/1/122
References http://www.discoverislam.co.in/guidelines-takfeer.html

"It is suffice in the approach of Da'wah to say "this is an error", or "this is misguidance" without delving too deep into what is in their hearts and say "he said this out of desire" - Sheik Albani (Rah)

Few words from Me:

"Deeds are by Final Action" http://www.40hadithnawawi.com/index.php/the-hadiths/hadith-4
We don't know in what state Duaath of the past died and the status of the Present day scholars . It is PURELY left with ALLAH Azwajal Alone.

As for Syed Qutub and Ahmed Deedath, Do not Curse the Dead
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْجَعْدِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ تَسُبُّوا الأَمْوَاتَ، فَإِنَّهُمْ قَدْ أَفْضَوْا إِلَى مَا قَدَّمُوا ‏
Narrated `Aisha:The Prophet  (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, "Do not abuse the dead, for they have reached the result of what they have done."  Sahih al-Bukhari 6516

As for the Living Duaat of Islam like Zakhir Naik, Yusuf Estates etc. Just remember:
وَمَنْ أَحْسَنُ قَوْلاً مِّمَّن دَعَآ إِلَى اللَّهِ
And who is better in speech than he who invites to Allah, means, he calls the servants of Allah to Him. [49:33]
There is no Need to provide Daleel to show the END RESULT  of Dawa of Zakhir Naik , Ahmed Deedath, Yusuf  Estates. Go to any New Muslim Forum or Youtube and ask the reason for the person to come to Islam, and the word they would say is "Zakir" or "Deedath" or "Yousuf" 
A person accepting Islam is far better than (a great number of) red camels (Sahih al-Bukhari 3701) and this is the primary reason for Dawa or Jihad. NOT TO MAKE PEOPLE RUN AWAY FROM ISLAM
"When hardness and harshness is added to the da’wah and its heaviness upon the people, as we mentioned–then two types of hardness and harshness have come together, and that will be a cause which will repel people from the true call, whereas the purpose of da’wah was to draw them to it."
Religious extremism and busying oneself with calling Muslims as Kaafir or Innovators etc and refuting etc would just strengthens the enemies.


[17:53] And say to My slaves (i.e. the true believers of Islâmic Monotheism) that they should (only) say those words that are the best. (Because) Shaitân (Satan) verily, sows a state of conflict and disagreements among them. Surely, Shaitân (Satan) is to man a plain enemy.

In  Soorah al-Anfaal Chapter 8 Verse 46 ALLAH Azwajal says
"And obey Allâh and His Messenger [sal-Allâhu 'alayhi wa sallam], and do not dispute (with one another) lest you lose courage and your strength departs, and be patient. Surely, Allâh is with those who are As-Sâbirûn (the patient)."
Also remember what Aason (AS) requested Moses (AS) in "so make not the enemies rejoice over me, nor put me amongst the people who are Zalimun ". 

Finally Ending this article with the Dua:
A Dua when Musa (AS) was differing with Aaron (AS)

And he(Moses)  threw down the Tablets and seized his brother by (the hair of) his head and dragged him towards him. Harun (Aaron) said: "O son of my mother! Indeed the people judged me weak and were about to kill me, so make not the enemies rejoice over me, nor put me amongst the people who are Zalimun (wrong-doers)."
Mûsa (Moses) said:
"O my Lord! Forgive me and my brother, and make us enter into Your Mercy, for you are the Most Merciful of those who show mercy." [7:150-151]

General Dua:
"Our Lord! Forgive us and our brethren who have preceded us in Faith, and put not in our hearts any hatred against those who have believed. Our Lord! You are indeed full of kindness, Most Merciful. [59:10]

If a Muslim hears something evil said about his fellow Muslim, then he should confidently say (based on the principle that a believer should think good of others): "This is a clear lie" just like he would say if he is certain of the reality of that person (Al-Kashshaaf) - Sheik 
Muhammad Al-Munajjid


Sincere Advice from Dr. Bilal Philips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R1Nwd-Yu20

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Salaam alaykum OR as-salaam alaykum?

Salaam alaykum OR as-salaam alaykum?

Both ways are correct. In fact in theQur'aan, Allah prefers salaam alaykum over as-salaam alaykum!!! Of the 24 places where the phrase is used, only in two places was as-salaam used while in 22 places salaam was used!!! For example, the very first usage in Soorah al-An'aam, 6:54, "When those who believe in My signs come to you, say (O Muhammad and your followers) to them, 'Salaamun alaykum' ". And consistently the greetings in Paradise is salaam alaykum in all verses. Furthermore, the greeting to the prophets mentioned in the 37th chapter (as-Saaffaat) in verses 79, 109, 120, 130, & 181 were all salaam and not as-salaam. 
Dr Dr. Bilal Philips

Friday, September 6, 2013

A time when du'a is answered


بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

Don't forget sa'at al istijabah (a time when du'a is answered).

All you have to do is make dua before Maghrib!
Note: It's NOT 'Salat' (prayer), it's Sa'at (time) of istijabah (response).


أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ سَوَّادِ بْنِ الأَسْوَدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، وَالْحَارِثُ بْنُ مِسْكِينٍ، قِرَاءَةً عَلَيْهِ وَأَنَا أَسْمَعُ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - عَنِ ابْنِ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنِ الْجُلاَحِ، مَوْلَى عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ أَنَّ أَبَا سَلَمَةَ بْنَ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَهُ عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ يَوْمُ الْجُمُعَةِ اثْنَتَا عَشْرَةَ سَاعَةً لاَ يُوجَدُ فِيهَا عَبْدٌ مُسْلِمٌ يَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ شَيْئًا إِلاَّ آتَاهُ إِيَّاهُ فَالْتَمِسُوهَا آخِرَ سَاعَةٍ بَعْدَ الْعَصْرِ ‏"
It was narrated from Jabir bin 'Abdullah that:
The Messenger of Allah () said: "Friday is twelve hours in which there is no Muslim slave who asks Allah (SWT) for something but He will give it to him, so seek it in the last hour after 'Asr." (Sahih)
Sunan al-Nasâ’î (1389) 
http://sunnah.com/urn/1065170 
Sunan Abi Dawud 1048 http://sunnah.com/abudawud/2/659

Anas bin Malik narrated that :
the Prophet said: "Seek out the hour that is hoped for on Friday after Asr until the sun has set." (Sahih)
Jami` at-Tirmidhi 489 http://sunnah.com/tirmidhi/4/2
ALLAH Azwaja created Adam (peace be upon him) after 'Asr on Friday;the last creation at the last hour of the hours of Friday,Sahih Muslim http://sunnah.com/urn/267071  Hadith 6707
Some scholars have said this hour is from the time the Imam (prayer’s leader) enters the mosque o­n Friday’s prayer until the prayer is over (ie between the two khutbahs), whereas others have said that it is the last hour of the day (i.e., after the Asr prayer until the Maghrib prayer).

(Note: when we say an hour here we do not mean the hour everyone knows (60 minutes) but an unspecified period of time because the time counters which we use today came after the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) had died.

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