Remaining Firm Upon Salafiyyah

Remaining Firm Upon Salafiyyah

QUESTION

What are some things that will keep a person firm upon Salafiyyah and distant from the paths of misguidance?

ANSWER by Shaykh 'Ubayd Al-Jaabiree, well-known scholar and retired professor from the Islaamic University of Al-Madeenah [ audio in 'Arabic only ]

There are a number of affairs that will help someone in this. From them:

[1] Staying close to the people of knowledge, those who are known for:

[a] their capabilities;

[b] being foremost in virtues;

[c] being well versed in knowledge;

[d] their strength in (knowledge of) the Sunnah;

[e] their adherence to it;

[f] their harshness against the people of desires.

It is suitable that they are the ones to take (knowledge) from, the knowledge that is paired with wisdom.

[2] Staying distant from the people of innovation and desires, keeping away from their gatherings, and not subjecting oneself to their debating and argumentation.

[3] Reading the books authored by the Salaf, reading them with the scholars if that is possible. If that is not possible, then asking about the phrases or subjects which are difficult to understand within these Salafee books, asking the people of knowledge about them, so they can clarify any misunderstandings one encounters.

 

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This was translated exclusively for http://www.bakkah.net/ from a published recording entitled Liqaa' Maftooh,

Simple Words For The Sensible One To Reflect Upon Concerning Our Circumstances Today!!!

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

Shaikh Raslaan (may Allaah preserve him) said:
The Prophet (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) was sent within circumstances about which a Muslim cannot say, ”Indeed, the circumstances in which we live in is eviler and more deprave in its depravity than (the circumstances in which the Prophet was sent).”   (This is) because the Prophet (salal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) was sent to a disbelieving people and he guided them through one way.  He directed them towards one path—to worship one Lord, one God, The Perfect Lord and Master upon Whom all the creation depends and He is self-sufficient, The Unique One in His Names, Attributes and Actions. There is neither another true God (worthy of worship) besides Him nor another true Lord (i.e. the creator, provider and controller of the affairs of the creation) besides Him.  So the way [of Prophet-salal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam in calling to Allaah in those circumstances] was one, and it was particularly the (way) the Messengers came with.  The Prophet (salal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) called the Ummatud Dawah (i.e. the nation that had not yet accepted the message of Islaam) to that which is obligatory for today’s Ummatul Ijaabah (i.e. the nation that has already accepted the call of Islaam) to call to……

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Tafseer of "Answer the Call of your Lord (i.e. accept the Islâmc Monotheism, O mankind, and jinns)...."

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Tafseer of "Answer the Call of your Lord (i.e. accept the Islâmc Monotheism, O mankind, and jinns)...."

اسْتَجِيبُوا لِرَبِّكُم مِّن قَبْلِ أَن يَأْتِيَ يَوْمٌ لَّا مَرَدَّ لَهُ مِنَ اللَّهِ مَا لَكُم مِّن مَّلْجَأٍ يَوْمَئِذٍ وَمَا لَكُم مِّن نَّكِيرٍ

 

Answer the Call of your Lord (i.e. accept the Islâmic Monotheism, O mankind, and jinns) before there comes from Allâh a Day which cannot be averted. You will have no refuge on that Day nor there will be for you any denying (of your crimes as they are all recorded in the Book of your deeds). (Ash-Shura 42:47)

 

Tafseer Ibn Katheer :

When Allah tells us about the horrors and terrifying events of the Day of Resurrection, He warns us about it and commands us to prepare for it:

(Answer the Call of your Lord before there comes from Allah a Day which cannot be averted.) means, once He issues the command, it will come to pass within the blinking of an eye, and no one will be able to avert it or prevent it.

(You will have no refuge on that Day nor there will be for you any denying.) means, you will have no stronghold in which to take refuge, no place in which to hide from Allah, for He will encompass you with His knowledge and power, and you will have no refuge from Him except with Him.

(On that Day man will say: "Where (is the refuge) to flee'' No! There is no refuge! Unto your Lord will be the place of rest that Day.) (75:10-12)

(But if they turn away,) refers to the idolators,

(We have not sent you as a Hafiz over them. ) means, `you have no power over them.' And Allah says elsewhere:

(Not upon you is their guidance, but Allah guides whom He wills) (2:272).

(your duty is only to convey (the Message) and on Us is the reckoning) (13:40). And Allah says here:

(Your duty is to convey.) meaning, `all that We require you to do is to convey the Message of Allah to them.'

(And verily, when We cause man to taste of mercy from Us, he rejoices there at;) means, when a time of ease and comfort comes to him, he is happy about it.

(but when befalls them) means mankind.

(some evil) means, drought, punishment, tribulation or difficulty,

(then verily, man (becomes) ingrate!) means, he forgets the previous times of ease and blessings and acknowledges nothing but the present moment. If times of ease come to him, he becomes arrogant and transgresses, but if any difficulty befalls him, he loses hope and is filled with despair. This is like what the Messenger of Allah said to the women:

)(O women, give in charity, for I have seen that you form the majority of the people of Hell.) A woman asked, "Why is that, O Messenger of Allah'' He said:

(Because you complain too much, and you are ungrateful to (your) husbands. If one of you were to be treated kindly for an entire lifetime, then that kindness was lacking for one day, she would say, `I have never seen anything good from you!') This is the case with most women, except for those whom Allah guides and who are among the people who believe and do righteous deeds. As the Prophet said, the believer is the one who:

(... if something good happens to him, he is thankful, and that is good for him. If something bad happens to him, he bears it with patience, and that is good for him. This does not happen to anyone except the believer.)

Be Serious in Following The Methodology of The Salaf

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Salafiyyah Is The Party Of Allah And Whatever Opposes It Is The Party Of The Devil - al-‘Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan

Salafiyyah Is The Party Of Allah And Whatever Opposes It Is The Party Of The Devil - al-‘Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan

 

Question: Is Salafiyyah a party from amongst the various parties and is it permissible…?

Answer: The Shaykh interjects saying:

Salafiyyah is the original foundation, O my brother, it is not a party from amongst the various parties. It is the original foundation and whatever opposes it is falsehood. Yes, they may be called a party because Allah said, “They are the party of Allah.” [al-Mujaadilah: 19]

We say yes it is a party but it is the party of Allah and whatever opposes it is the party of the Shaytaan as Allah mentioned, “They are the party of the Shaytaan.” [al-Mujaadilah: 22]

Yes. Yes... However, as for you saying that Salafiyyah is a party and then you remain silent, then no. [Rather] say, ‘Salafiyyah is the party of Allah’ because Allah called them the party of Allah.