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Questions on Al-‘Aqeedah At-Tahaawiyyah
Using the explanation by Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan

This Q & A is prepared by Nasser ibn Najam, and checked by Abu Talhah (rahimahullaah)

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159 Pages Document

Filed under: Aqeedah at-Tahaawiyyah, Q & A Tagged: Abu Talha Dawood Burbank, External Links, Nasser ibn Najam, Shaykh Saalih Fawzaan

Translated by Abu Talhah Dawud Burbank (rahimahullaah)

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Arabic Matn of Aqeedah Tahawiyyah (Doc)

Al Aqeedatut Tahawiyyah, written Imaam Abu Ja’far At Tahaawee (died 321AH)  is a core book of aqeedah (creed and belief).

Lesson are  based upon Shaykh Saalih Fawzaan’s Explanation,translated by Abu Talhah Dawood Burbank rahimahullaah. The translator presents additional points from Shaykh al Albaani’s comments on Ibn Abil ‘Izz’s explanation too. The 50 or so lessons are about an hour long each. This  translation is characterised by the precision that Abu Talhah became renowned for in all his translations.

Audios uploaded with the Permission of Abu Talha rahimahullaah

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An abridgement of ‘The Three Fundamentals’ (‘Thalaathatul-Usool’), entitled ‘Talqeen Usoolil- ‘Aqeedah lil-‘Aammah’ (Instruction in the fundamentals of Belief for the common people)

By Shaikhul-Islaam Muhammad ibn `Abdil-Wahhaab-rahimahullaah

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The Fundamentals Of Belief – An abridgement of The Three Fundamentals [PDF]

Sharh Usool-ith-Thalaathah – Explanation of the Three Fundamental Principles
of Imaam Muhammad ibn ‘Abdil-Wahhaab [1115-1206 H]
Explained by Shaikh Saalih ibn Saalih al-Fawzaan haafidhahullaah

Posted with Permission from late Abu Talha Dawud Burbank rahimahullaah

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Part 01 – Listen / Download Mp3 Here (Time 51:36)
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Below is the introduction by the major scholar Ash-Shaykh Muqbil Bin Haadee Al-Waadi’ee Rahimahullaah.

“I am familiar with what the author, Umm Salamah bint ‘Alee Al-‘Abaasee has written entitled Al-Intisaaru li Huqooqee al- Mu’minaat (supporting the rights of the believing women). I found it to be a beneficial book, as it contains verses from the Book of Allah and traditions from the Messenger of Allaah, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. The Qur’aan and the Sunnah are beneficial knowledge. Whoever does not seek guidance from then will not find guidance in anything else as our Lord subhaanahu wa ta’ala says:

”In what other speech except Allah and His proofs will you believe?” (sooratul-Jaathiyyah 45:6)

She performed a great duty in selecting the topic of the believing women’s rights. Many people are neglectful in this area, or they leave it off altogether. Therefore, she reminded the fathers, close male family members, and husbands about what Allah has made obligatory upon them, as well as what He has strongly suggested for them to do. Allaah subhaanahu wa ta’ala says:

”Oh you who believe, save yourselves and your family from a fire which is fueled by men and stones.”  (sooratut-Tahreem 66:6)

Verily in the author are gathered some praiseworthy traits: these include abstaining from worldly pleasures, exemplary character, spreading beneficial knowledge, and not wasting her time. She spends her time by herself in the women’s library, substitute teaching for Umm ‘Abdillaah Al-Waadi’iyyah when she is absent, and effective lecturing.

Verily the islamic community is in great need of righteous women who can care for their Muslim sisters so that the corrupted and corrupting callers do not lead them astray. The wives of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam as well as the female companions played a major role in spreading the prophetic traditions.

In conclusion, I advise the author and her sisters to make a great effort in spreading beneficial knowledge from the Noble Qur’aan, the prophetic traditions, and the ‘Arabic Language, to become knowledgable in Allaah’s Religion, to place an importance on spreading that knowledge by writing and inviting to Allaah, and teaching the ignorant women. If Allaah guides one woman by your hand, it is better for you than a red camel.

May Allah firmly establish us all on what He loves and pleases Him.

Aboo ‘Abdir-Rahmaan Muqbil bin Haadee Al-Waadi’ee.

Lectures from Shaykh Hasan ibn Abdul Wahhab Marzooq al-Banna Visit to Masjid Tawheed

• 01 – 12-29-11 Sh Hasan Opening Talk
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• 02 – 12-30-11 Sh Hasan Tafsir Surat Al-Iklaas
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• 03 – 12-30-11 Sh Hasan Usoolus-Sunnah
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• 04 – 12-30-11 Sheikh Hasan Friday Khutbah
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• 05 – 12-30-11 Talk #5 Sh Hasan
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• 06 – 12-31-11 Sh Hasan Tafsir Surat An-Noor & Usoolus-Sunnah
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• 07 – 12-31-11 Sh Hasan Tafsir Surat An-Noor
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• 08 – 1-1-12 Sh Hasan Tafsir Surat An-Noor & Usoolus-Sunnah
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• 09 – 1-1-12 Sh Hasan Tafsir Surat An-Noor
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• 10 – 1-2-12 Sh Hasan Talk #1
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• 11 – 1-2-12 Sh Hasan Talk #2
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25- Important Lessons – Ch 06 – Salaah – Its Conditions
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26- Important Lessons – Ch 07 – Salaah – Its Pillars
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27- Important Lessons – Ch 08 – Salaah – Its Waajibaat
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Source: Important Lessons for the Ummah – Ibn Baaz | Dr Saleh as Saleh [Audio|En]

by Imaam Muhammad ibn ‘Abdil-Wahhaab rahimuhullaah
with the explanation of Sh ‘AbdulMuhsin al-‘Abbaad hafidhahullaah
Translated by Abu Talhah Dawud Burbank

Uploaded with Permission from Dawud Burbank rahimahullaah

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This is the weekly Wednesday evening class on the book Al Ajwibah Al Mufeedah ‘An As-ilat Al Manaahij Al Jadeedah (Beneficial Answers to Questions on Innovated Methodologies) by our noble Sheikh Saaleh al-Fawzaan, hafidhahullah.

You may download a copy of the original Arabic text here: الأجوبة المفيدة عن أسئلة المناهج الجديدة

As with all of our classes at Masjid Tawheed in Stone Mountain, GA, we encourage you to join us.

If you are not able to attend in person, please feel free to listen in via our Spreaker channel or our telelink line at 712-432-2856.

About the Book: 

Author: Shaikh Saalih Al-Fawzaan; Compiled by Jamaal bin Furayhaan Al-Haarithee
Publisher: Al-Ibaanah Book Publishing (01-May-04)
Pages: 208 Binding: Paperback

This is a translation of the tremendous book “Al-Ajwibatul-Mufeedah ‘an As’ilatil-Manaahij al-Jadeedah”, which is a compilation of questions presented to Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan and his responses to them. The source used for this was the 1997 second edition, published by Daar as-Salaf of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

From the topics covered in the book are: The Definition of the Salafee Manhaj, Obedience to the Rulers, Warning against Innovators, Exposition of Deviant Groups, Refutations of Innovated Practices such as Plays and Anaasheed (songs in the name of Islam), the Rulings on Groups and Parties, and Advice to the Students of Knowledge.

Altogether, this combination of a scholar’s guidance and wisdom with a student of knowledge’s research and investigation makes for an incredible and invaluable resource for Muslims everywhere to benefit from.

Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 01 – 20140319
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 02 – 20140326
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 03 – 20140402
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 04 – 20140409
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 05 – 20140416
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 06 – 20140423
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 07 – 20140430
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 08 – 20140507
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 09 – 20140514
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 10 – 20140521
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 11 – 20140528
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 12 – 20140820
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 13 – 20140827
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 14 – 20140903
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 15 – 20140910

Question no. 32
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 16 – 20140917

Question no. 35
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 17 – 20140924

Question no. 51
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 18 – 20141022 Q51

Question no. 53
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 19 – 20141029 Q53

Question no. 55
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 20 – 20141105 Q55

Question 55, Footnote 153.
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 21 – 20141112

We continue with Question no. 60: How should we advise the rulers?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 22 – 20141119

We continue with Question no. 61: Does Salafiyyah divide the Muslims?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 23 – 20141126

We continue with the Question no. 62: What is Salafiyyah?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 24 – 20141203

We start with Question no. 65: Is the one who performs an innovated action without knowing that it is an innovation, rewarded for it?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 25 – 20141210

We continue with Question no. 67: What is the ruling of the one who loves a caller to Islam and doesn’t want him to be refuted?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 26 – 20141217

We continue with Question no. 71: There are so many groups amongst the Muslims; which one is upon the truth and how can we tell?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 27 – 20141231

We continue with the Question no. 74: What is the ruling on the one who speaks ill of the scholars?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 28 – 20150114

We continue with Question no. 75: What is the ruling on taking disbelievers as allies?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 29 – 20150121

We continue with the Question no. 78: What is the shaykh’s advice to those who accuse him of not outwardly repelling the faults of the rulers?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 30 – 20150128

We continue with Question no. 85: What are the means that lead to unity?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 31 – 20150204

We continue with Question no. 85: What are the actions that will lead to the unity of Muslims?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 32 – 20150304

We cover Question no. 93: Is it possible for Muslims to be united even though they have different methodologies and creeds?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 33 – 20150311

We cover Question no. 94: Is it possible for Muslims to be united even though they are split into different parties?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 34 – 20150318

We cover Question no. 95: What is the ruling on suicide bombings?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 35 – 20150325

We continue with Question no. 98: Are “protests” part of calling to Islam?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 36 – 20150401

We continue with Question 99: What is your opinion of protests and demonstrations?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 37 – 20150408

We continue with Question no. 102: Why did the Salaf warn against the “Qussaas” (the storytellers)?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 38 – 20150415

We begin with Question no. 103: Where did these so-called Islamic groups come from?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 39 – 20150422

We begin with Question no. 105: Who is the Jama’at at-Tableegh and what is their manhaj?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 40 – 20150506

We continue with Question no. 108: Is there any advice that will serve as a guideline for those who have been deceived by the deviant groups?
Beneficial Answers on Innovated Methodologies – 41 – 20150513

These are ongoing series, check the below link for updates

Source: http://followthesalaf.com/home/?tag=Beneficial+Answers+on+Innovated+Methodologies

The book, “Umdatul-Ahkaam”, is compiled by hadeeths only from the Saheehs of Imaam Bukhaaree and Imaam Muslim. The majority of the hadeeths in “Umdatul- Ahkaam” are Muttafaqoon ‘alayh (agreed upon): meaning that they are recorded by both Sheikhs, in their respectable Saheehs. There are very few hadeeths in this book which are only reported by Imaam Bukhaaree or only by Imaam Muslim. Therefore, all the hadeeths of “Umdatul-Ahkaam” are authentic hadeeths.

The book, “Umdatul-Ahkaam”, is also assigned in Saudi Arabia as a course of hadeeth for the first class in the intermediate school and Sheikh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (rahimahullah) has written a brief commentary on the narrations that is very beneficial for the seeker of knowledge.

The book, “Umdatul-Ahkaam”, is compiled by Imaam, Aboo Muhammad `Abdul-Ghanee bin `Abdul-Waahid bin `Aalee ibn Suroor al-Jamma`ili al-Maqdisi ad- Dimashqee. Jamaa`ili in relation to Jamma`il which is a village in the mountains of Nablus from the land of Palestine. Al-Maqdisi – the one who lived in al-Quds (Jerusalem), ad Dimashqi – then Damascus.

Audio Series by Dr. Saleh As-Saleh rahimahullaah:

Tahara – Umdatul ah-Kaam – Purification ( 30+ MP3s)

Salah – Umdatul ah-Kaam (25+ MP3s)

Fasting – Umdatul ah-Kaam (20+ Mp3s)

The Foundation Of The Sunnah And The Creed Of The Religion
( Aslus-Sunnah Wa`tiqaadud-Deen )
Aboo Haatim ar-Raazee (d.277 H) & Aboo Zur`ah ar-Raazee (d.264 H) (rahimahumallaah)

Notes by Saalih ibn `Uthmaan ibn` Abdil-Hameed al-Lahhaam
Translated by Aboo Talhah Daawood ibn Ronald Burbank

In the name of Allaah, the Extremely Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy

To proceed,

Then this is the Creed of outstanding Imaams from the imaams of the Muslims. I present it to the Muslims so that they should be aware of their creed, and the creed of their predecessors; and recognise its easiness, and how the Predecessors (as-Salaf) adhered to it and defended it: so that they should also be like them in defending it, and in adhering to it.

I present it in this form [1] so that it can be kept close to you, so that it can be read repeatedly and referred to, and so memorised, and so that understanding of it and application of it settles in the heart, with Aid from Allaah alone.

The book has previously been printed in the Journal of al-Jaami`atus-Salafiyyah, in the year 1413 H; and it was likewise printed within the book “Sharh Usool I`tiqaad Ahlis-Sunnah” of al-Laalikaa·ee.

There are two photocopies of it in the library of the Islamic University of al-Madeenatun-Nabawiyyah, which are copies of two manuscripts found in the Zaahiriyyah Library -may Allaah protect it.

I have not mentioned the variations between the manuscripts, since there is no need for that, and I have sufficed with adding brief notes. I hope that Allaah causes them to be upon correctness, and that He grants me acceptance in a fine manner, and likewise my parents, my family, my wife, and my son `Ukkaashah – Aameen.

Written by Aboo `Ukkaashah in `Ammaan, in the forenoon of Sunday the 19th of Jumaadal-Aakhirah in the year 1413 H.

The Foundation Of The Sunnah And The Creed Of The Religion

In the name of Allaah, the Extremely Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy

He (i.e. `Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Abee Haatim)[2] said:

I asked my father and Aboo Zur`ah -radiyallaahu `anhumaa- about the positions of the Ahlus-Sunnah (the People of the Sunnah) regarding the fundamentals of the Religion, and what they found the scholars upon in all of the cities, and what they held as their creed in that regard, so they both said:

We found the scholars in all of the cities: in the Hijaaz, in `Iraaq, in Egypt, in Shaam, in Yemen, so it was from their position that [3]:

Eemaan (true Faith) is speech and action, it increases and decreases [4];

And the Qur’aan is the Speech of Allaah, it is not created, in all its aspects [5];

And Predecree, its good and its bad, is from Allaah (the Mighty and Majestic) [6];

And the best one of this nation, after its Prophet -`alaihis-Salaam- is Aboo Bakr as-Siddeeq, then `Umar ibn al-Khattaab, then `Uthmaan ibn `Affaan, then `Alee ibn Abee Taalib -radiyallaahu `anhum [7]; and they are the rightly-guided, orthodox Caliphs [8];

And that the ten whom Allaah”s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم mentioned by name, and for whom he bore witness that they will be in Paradise, are just as Allaah”s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم bore witness to, and his saying is the truth [9];

And to supplicate for mercy upon all of the companions of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم , and upon his true followers, and to withhold from whatever occurred between them [10];

And that Allaah is (upon His Throne),[11] separate from His creation, just as He described Himself in His Book and upon the tongue of His Messenger, without describing how. He encompassed everything with Knowledge:

لَيْسَ كَمِثْلِهِ شَيْءٌ ۖ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْبَصِيرُ   [12

[[ Meaning: There is nothing like Him, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing.]] [13]

And Allaah -the Exalted and Most High- will be seen in the Hereafter; (and) the inhabitants of Paradise will see Him with their eyes, and they will hear His Speech, however He wishes, and just as He wishes [14];

And Paradise is true, and the Fire is true, and they are both already created: they will never come to an end. So Paradise is a reward for His beloved and obedient servants; and the Fire is a punishment for those who are disobedient to Him, except for those whom Allaah -the Mighty and Majestic- has mercy upon [15];

And the Siraat is true [16];

And the Balance (al-Meezaan) -which has two balance-plates, upon which the deeds of the servants will be weighed: the good and the bad- is true [17];

And the Vast Reservoir (al-Hawd) which our Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم has been honoured with is true;

And the Intercession (ash-Shafaa`ah) is true [18];

And that some people, from the people of Tawheed, will come out from the Fire through intercession, is true;

And the punishment of the grave (`Adhaabul-Qabr) is true; and Munkar and Nakeer are true; and the noble Angels who write down deeds (al-Kiraamul-Kaatiboon) are true [19];

And the Resurrection (al-Ba`th) after death is true;

And those guilty of major sins (Ahlul-Kabaa’ir) are under the Will of Allaah -the Mighty and Majestic; and we do not declare the people of the Qiblah to be Disbelievers on account of their sins, and we entrust their secrets to Allaah -the Mighty and Majestic [20];

And we establish the obligation of the Jihaad and the Hajj along with the rulers of the Muslims in every age and time; and we do not hold rebelling against the rulers (nor fighting in time of discord)[21]; and we hear and obey whomever Allaah -the Mighty and Majestic- places in charge of our affair, and we do not remove our hand from obedience; and we follow the Sunnah and the Jamaa`ah, and we avoid isolation, differing, and splitting;

And that Jihaad continues, from the time when Allaah -the Mighty and Majestic- sent His Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم until the establishment of the Hour, along with those in authority over affairs from the rulers of the Muslims, nothing abolishes it [22];

And the same is the case with the Hajj; and the charity due upon cattle is to be handed over to those in authority from the rulers of the Muslims ;

And the people are treated as Believers with regard to their rulings and their inheritance, but it is not known what their actual condition with Allaah -the Mighty and Majestic- is [23];

So whoever says that he is a true Believer, then he is an innovator;

And whoever says that he is a Believer according to Allaah, then he is one of the liars;

And whoever says: I am indeed a Believer in Allaah, then he is correct;

And the Murji·ah are innovators, astray [24];

And the Qadariyyah are innovators, astray; so whoever from them denies that Allaah -the Mighty and Majestic- knows whatever will occur, before it exists, then he is a Disbeliever [25];

And the Jahmiyyah are Disbelievers [26];

And the Raafidah have rejected Islaam [27];

And the Khawaarij are renegades [28];

And whoever claims that the Qur’aan is a created thing, then he is a Disbeliever in Allaah -the Tremendous, guilty of Disbelief which takes him out of the Religion; and whoever doubts about his being a Disbeliever, from those who have understanding, then he is a Disbeliever [29];

And whoever doubts regarding the Speech of Allaah -the Mighty and Majestic, and so withholds concerning it, doubting, and saying: ” I do not know whether it is created or not created”, then he is a Jahmee [30];

And whoever withholds regarding the Qur’aan out of ignorance, then he is to be taught, and he is declared to be guilty of innovation, but he is not declared to be a Disbeliever;

And whoever says: “My recital of the Qur’aan is created”, then he is a Jahmee; or: “The Qur’aan with my recitation is created”, then he is a Jahmee;

Aboo Muhammad said: And I heard my father say:

And the sign of the People of Innovations (Ahlul-Bida` ) is that they speak ill of the People of the Narrations (Ahlul-Athar)[31];

And the sign of the outright heretics (az-Zanaadiqah) is that they call the People of the Narrations (the Sunnah): “Rabble who fill their works with worthless speech” (hashawiyyah) : desiring by that to abolish the narrations [32];

And the sign of the Jahmiyyah is that they call the People of the Sunnah: “Anthropomorphists” (mushabbihah), (and “New shoots that have recently arisen”);

And the sign of the Qadariyyah is that they call the People of the Narrations: “Deniers of Free-Will” (“mujbirah”);

And the sign of the Murji’ah is that they call the People of the Sunnah: “Opposers” and “Reductionists”;

And the sign of the Raafidah is that they call the People of the Sunnah: “Naasibah” [33];

And all [34] of this is [said] (on account of their being fanatical groups)[35], but no name can apply to the People of the Sunnah except for a single name, and it is impossible for all of these names to unite upon them.

Aboo Muhammad narrated to us, saying: And I heard my father and Aboo Zur`ah both commanding boycotting of the people of deviation and innovations [36]; and they were both extremely stern (in what they held)[37] regarding that;

And they both criticized the writing of books of opinions, without narrations;

And they both forbade sitting with the people of theological rhetoric (Ahlul-Kalaam), and looking into the books of the people of theological rhetoric; and they both used to say: a person of theological rhetoric will never prosper.

Aboo Muhammad said: And it is the saying that I hold;

And Aboo `Alee ibn Habash al-Muqri· said: And it is the saying that I hold;

Our Shaikh Ibn al-Muzaffar said: And it is the saying that I hold;

And our Shaikh -meaning the author (i.e. al-Laalikaa·ee) said: And it is the saying that I hold;

And our Shaikh as-Silafee said: And it is the saying that I hold.[38]

[The end of the Creed of the Religion]

Footnotes:

[1] The Arabic version was printed as a small, pocket sized booklet (transl.)

[2] He is Aboo Muhammad `Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Abee Haatim ar-Raazee (d.327 H) -rahimahullaah. (transl.)

[3] This shows that the issues which follow are the `Aqeedah (Creed and Belief) of the Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa`ah, and that whoever opposes anything from them has deviated away from the Ahlus-Sunnah -in accordance with the extent of his opposition.

[4] Eemaan (true Faith) is affirmation and compliance; and it is affirmation of the heart, and speech of the tongue, and action of the heart and the tongue and the limbs -in compliance with the regulations of Islaam; and Eemaan can increase; and everything which is open to increase is even more open to decrease.

[5] Meaning that which is found in the written copy of the Qur·aan (mus-haf), and that which the reciters recite; that which Jibreel brought down, having heard it from the Speech of the Lord -the Majestic and Most High.

[6] And this does not contradict having correct manners with respect to Allaah when calamities occur, as was practised by Ibraaheem -`alaihis-Salaam- with our Lord:

وَإِذَا مَرِضْتُ فَهُوَ يَشْفِينِ
[Sooratush-Shu`araa· (26):80] [[ Meaning: And when I become ill He cures me.]]

[7] So we love and ally ourselves to those who love and ally themselves to them, and we free and disassociate ourselves from those who disassociate themselves from them.

[8] And joined with them is al-Hasan ibn `Alee ibn Abee Taalib; and this was the saying of Ibn Jareer [at-Tabaree].

[9] And the same is the case with all of the Companions, and with all of those for whom Allaah‟s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم bore witness that they will be in Paradise.

[10] And to seek forgiveness for them and for the Believers:

 رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلِإِخْوَانِنَا الَّذِينَ سَبَقُونَا بِالْإِيمَانِ

[Sooratul-Hashr (59):10] [[ Meaning: O our Lord! Forgive us, and forgive our brothers who preceded us upon Eemaan]] . And disassociating oneself from them is a denial of the witness given by the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم that they will be in Paradise; and Aboo Zur`ah said: “If you see a man speaking ill of the Companions of Allaah‟s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم then know that he is an outright heretic (zindeeq). That is because the Messenger is, with us, true; and the Qur·aan is true; and this Qur·aan and these sunnahs were only conveyed to us by the Companions of Allaah‟s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم ; so all that those people intend is to destroy the credibility of our witnesses, so that they can abolish the Book and the Sunnah; whereas destruction of credibility is more appropriate for them, and they are outright heretics.”

[11] An addition from the text in „Sharh Usool I`tiqaad Ahlis-Sunnah‟ (1/177) of al-Laalikaa·ee.

[12] Sooratush-Shooraa (42):11.

[13] Apart, separate from His creation. So He -the Perfect- is not in every place, and the Salaf affirmed the word „baa·in‟ (separate).

[14] So whoever denies it in this world will be deprived of it in the Hereafter.

[15] Meaning these two are already created now; and it contains an affirmation that one guilty of major sins does not become a Disbeliever.

[16] i.e. the Bridge [finer than a hair, and sharper than a sword, passing over the Hell-Fire].

[17] Refer to „Sharhut-Tahaawiyyah‟ (1/417).

[18] It is of different types, and the most important of them is the intercession for those guilty of major sins (Ahlul-Kabaa·ir), since this is the main point of disagreement with the Mu`tazilah.

[19] Punishment of the grave is mutawaatir [something reported by such a large number of narrators at every level of its transmission that it is impossible for them to have made it up] with regard to its meaning; and concerning Munkar and Nakeer, he صلى الله عليه وسلم said: << When one of you -or (he said): a person- is placed in his grave, two black, blue Angels come to him. One is called al-Munkar, and the other is called an-Nakeer.>> Reported by at-Tirmidhee [„Hasan‟: at-Tirmidhee, no.1071]

[20] And this matter is connected to the Intercession, since denial of the Intercession is based upon declaring one who is guilty of major sin, and who does not repent, to be aDisbeliever.

[21] An addition occurring in „Sharh Usoolil-I`tiqaad’ (1/177) of al-Laalikaa·ee , and in the manuscript (transl.).

[22] The scholars have continued giving verdicts that Jihaad is to be performed along with those in authority from the Muslims.

[23] This is the principle of Islaam. So having suspicion regarding ones own self is more likely to incite it to perform deeds; but having suspicion about the rest of the people is to hold a saying without knowledge, and it does not produce any fruit, nor does it result in good deeds, and the rest of the people are then looked down upon by him.

[24] The Murji·ah are those who say that Eemaan is just speech and belief, and that action does not enter into it.

[25] And this is the argument that is to be used against them, and that Allaah is the Creator of the good and the evil.

[26] And they and the Mu`tazilah are equal, because of their saying that the Qur·aan is a created thing, and other innovations.

[27] They are the ones who are now known as the „Shee`ah‟, and they are Baatiniyyah [those who claim that Islaam has an apparent aspect, which is for the common folk, and a hidden reality known only to the chosen elite: (transl.)]: their intent is to undermine and demolish Islaam from within.

[28] And they are upon performing more worship, and establishment of the duties of the Religion, however this is founded upon ignorance and hastiness; and upon on only giving importance to their own opinions, and looking down upon others.

[29] That is because it is the Speech of Allaah, and His Speech -He the Most High- is from His Knowledge; and His Speech and His Knowledge are not created things; and it consists of Letters (Harf), and a Voice (Sawt) that is heard, which He speaks with, in accordance with the Will of Allaah alone.

[30] The saying of those who doubt (ash-Shaakkah), and those who withhold (al-Waaqifah), and those who declare that what they recite is created (al-Lafziyyah), is a pathway leading to the saying that it is created; and means to an end have the same ruling as the end results.

[31] Just as Satan now incites the Muslims to speak ill of the People of the Sunnah, in order to distance the people from them; such as their reviling the honour of the Imaams of Hadeeth, and its eminent persons of the present times, and of past times.

[32] Refer to “Fadl `Ilmis-Salaf”(“The Excellence of the Knowledge of the Salaf” [: by al-Haafiz Ibn Rajab]) (pp.43,67), and reflect upon the underlying reason why they speak ill of the People of the Sunnah.

[33] Those who have enmity towards `Alee -radiyallaahu `anhu, and the family of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم (transl.).

[34] This is what occurs the manuscript, and see “`Aqeedatus-Salaf As-haabil-Hadeeth” (p.119) of Imaam Aboo `Uthmaan as-Saaboonee (transl.).

[35] An addition from the manuscript (transl.).

[36] And this is a crucial fundamental principle, … .

[37] An addition from the manuscript (transl.).

[38] And it is the saying that I hold. [And it is the saying that I hold (:transl.).]

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Aqeedah Tahaawiyahh : Point # 36: 

  يهدي من يشاء، ويعصم ويعافي فضلًا، ويضل من يشاء ويخذل ويبتلي عدلًا‏

He guides whoever He wishes, and protects and keeps safe as a favour (fadl) upon them; and He misguides whoever He wishes, and humiliates, and puts to trial from (His) Justice (‘adl).

The Explanation – Point [36]

Allaah, the One free from all imperfections, guides whomever He wishes and He misguides whomever He wishes; and this is by the Qadaa.  (القضاء – Ordainment) and Qadr (قدر – Pre-decree) of Allaah.

However, He guides those whom He knows are fitting to receive guidance and He guides those who eagerly seek out guidance and who devote themselves to it; then Allaah makes good easy for him.  And He misguides whomever He wishes by reason of that person’s turning away from seeking guidance and good; then Allaah misguides him as a punishment for him for turning away and for his lack of desire for good.

This is made clear by His, the Most High, saying,

As for the one who gives in charity and is dutiful to Allaah and attests to what is true, then we make easy for him acting in obedience to Allaah. (Sooratul-Layl (92), aayaat 5-7)

So the cause is found with the servant, and the Pre-decree is from Allaah, the Perfect.

And as for the one who miserly and thinks himself self-sufficient and denies that which is true, then We make easy for him the path to evil. (Sooratul-Layl (92), aayaat 8-10)

So the cause is found with the person, and the Pre-decree is from Allaah, the Mighty and the Majestic.  However, Allaah decreed that for him as a punishment for him.

So Allaah decreed guidance as a favour from Allaah, the Mighty and the Majestic, and He bestowed honour upon the person who wishes and desires guidance and desires good.  Then for him, Allaah makes the good easy and easy for him to perform it.  And this is for the person’s benefit; it is not for the benefit of Allaah, the Mighty and the Majestic.  And as for misguiding of the misguided people, then that is justice from Him, He the Perfect and Most High, and as a recompense for them for their turning away and for their and not turning to good and to obedience to Allaah, the Mighty and Majestic.  He does not wrong them whatsoever.  And therefore we find in the aayaat,

And Allaah does not guide the people who are transgressors (Sooratul-Baqarah (2), aayah 258)

And Allaah does not guide the unbelieving people (Sooratul-Baqarah (2), aayah 264)

And Allaah does not guide the wicked evil-doers (Sooratul-Maa.idah (5), aayah 108)

So He made wrongdoing and unbelief and wickedness reasons for the absence of guidance.  And these things are actions of the people for which He recompenses them as justice from Him, He the Perfect and Most High, not as injustice or oppression.

And Allaah did not oppress them but rather they wronged their own souls. (Sooratun-Nahl (16), aayah 33)

So it is not befitting for Him, He the Perfect, that He should bestow honour upon one with those characteristics.  And likewise, it is not befitting upon Him, He the Perfect and Most High, that He should cause the deeds of those who act, to be lost.  He, the One free of all imperfections said,

Do those people who commit sins think that they will be made just the same as those who truly believe and perform righteous deeds, in their present lives and after death? Evil is the judgement that they make. (Sooratul-Jaathiyah (45), aayah 21)

And Allaah created the heavens and the earth in Truth so that He should recompense every soul in accordance with what it earned; and they will not be oppressed. (Sooratul-Jaathiyah (45), aayah 22)

Shall we make the Muslims just like the criminals? What is it with you – how do you judge? (Sooratul-Qalam (68), aayaat 35-36)

This would be oppression, which Allah is free of.  He, the Perfect and Most High says,

Shall we make those who truly believe and work righteous and correct actions, (shall we make them just the same) as those who cause corruption upon the earth, or shall we make those who are dutiful to Allaah just like the wicked folk? (Soorah Saad (38), aayah 28)

So Allaah, the Perfect and Most High does not lose the reward of one who works a righteous and correct action, and He does not punish anyone for something which he did not do and for something which he did not earn.

You will not be recompensed except for that which you used to do. (Sooratus–Saaffaat (37), aayah 39)

So the actions, all of them, whether good or bad, are from the person; and the recompense is from Allaah out of His Favour and Justice.

End of explanation of point [36][1]

Footnotes :

[1] Translator’s (Dawud Burbank) side point: Ibn Abil-`Izz rahimahullaah, in his longer explanation, commenting about this point, said:

This contains a refutation of the Mu`tazilah with regard to their saying that it is obligatory upon Allaah that He must always do what is most beneficial for the person; and this is a question of guidance and misguidance.  So the Mu`tazilah, they say, “Guidance is from Allaah and it means explaining the correct way” and they say, “Misguidance is just calling a person ‘misguided’ and that He, the Most High, judges the person to be upon misguidance when the servant himself creates misguidance for himself.” And this is built upon their false and futile principle – that the actions of the people are created by them.  And the proof for what we have stated is the proof of Allaah, the Most High (addressing the Prophet sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam),

You do not guide those whom you love should be guided, but rather Allaah guides whomever He wishes (Sooratul-Qasas (28), aayah 56)

So if guidance was just explaining the correct way, it would not be correct for guidance to be denied for the Prophet sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam in this aayah because he showed the correct way to those whom he loved and those whom he hated.

And He the Most High said,

And if We wished We would have given every soul its right guidance (Sooratul-Sajdah (32), aayah 13)

Allaah misguides whomever He wishes and He guides whomever He wishes (Sooratul-Mudaththir (74), aayah 31)

And if guidance from Allaah just meant showing the correct way, which is general to every soul, it would not be correct to restrict that by His Will.  And likewise, He the Most High said,

And if it were not for the Favour of my Lord I would have been one of those brought to the Hellfire (Sooratus–Saaffaat (37), aayah 57)

And He the Most High said,

Whomever Allaah wishes, He misguides him, and whomever He wishes, He places him upon a straight path (Sooratul-An`aam (6), aayah 39)

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