Morals in the Qur’an & Sunnah

gazesdown:

The morals that the Qur’an and the Sunnah call to are many. These
include the following:

1. Truthfulness.
2. Faithfulness.
3. Chastity.
4. Modesty.
5. Bravery.
6. Generosity.
7. Fulfillment of trusts (obligations, payments, etc.).
8. Avoidance of all that Allah All Mighty has forbidden. 
9. Good neighborliness, and 
10. Giving assistance to the needy within one’s capacity

[Essential Lessons for Every Muslim; by Sheikh Bin Baz (rahimahullah)]

The wisdom of the Da‘y and the morals of those who receive Da‘wah

(Source: salaf)

Beginner’s List

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Beneficial People to Listen to:

Scholars before anyone:

• Shaykh al Albaani

• Shaykh bin Baaz

• Shaykh Al Uthaymeen

• Shaykh Falaah bin Isma’eel

• Shaykh Muhammad and his father Zayd bin Hadee al Madkhalee

• Shaykh Muqbil

• Shaykh Saleh Al Fawzaan

• Shaykh Saleh alaas Shaykh(current grand mufti)

• Shaykh Hasan bin Muhammad Al Banna(idk if the Shaykh is still alive if he is he’s like 95 by now HafidhahuAllah)

• Shaykh Ramzaan Al Harijee

Speakers and Students of Knowledge:

• Abu Khadeejah

• Abu Uways

• Hasan As Somalee

• Abdul Hasan Malik

• Dawud Adeeb

• Abu Hafsah Khashiff Khan

• Abu Muhammad Al Maghribee

• Shaykh Muhammad Al Malikee(He’s a scholar but he doesnt consider himself one but he’s fluent in english Alhamduliah)

• Shaykh Saleem at Taweel(same as Shaykh Muhammad although his friend, a black brother, translates for him alot)

• Anwar Wright

• Taqweem Aslam

• Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis

• Abu Iyaad

• Mustafa George

• Abul Musa bin Richardson

• Fareed Abdullah

Beneficial Links:

• http://abdurrahman.org

• For lectures from the scholars: salafitapes.com

• learnaboutislam.co.uk

• theauthenticbase.wordpress.com

List created by Dawud ibn Isa

Stage one for the students of knowledge: Memorization

talibulilm-dawud:

Ahlul Ilm mention that for the beginning student of knowledge, memorization is a strong focal point. This is a great way to start one’s trek in search of knowledge. As we know, seeking this knowledge is a form of worship. So the one who seeks to memorize the books of knowledge, then not only is Allah pleased with that person, but so are the angels.

So from the books recommend ,and by the criteria of Imam Muqbil(RahimahuAllah), mandatory to memorize is the Quran first and for most. Its narrated that a student of Imam Ahmad’s came to him asking what should he first teach him son, so he said “teach him the quran, as much is easy for him, “

Make a point to try and memorize these books as well:

40 hadeeth of Imam An Nawawi

and the Mutoon(short treatises) such as Ibn Abdul Wahhab’s Usool ath Thalaatha and Qawa’id al Arbah. Both can be found at Albaseerah.org

Things every Muslim should rush to learn

talibulilm-dawud:

1. The meaning of La illaha illa Allah
2. The conditions of the Kalimah
3. The conditions, pillars, and obligations of wu’doo.
4. The Sunan of Wu’doo
5. The conditions, pillars, and obligations of Salah
6. The Sunan of Salah
7. What Nullifies Wu’doo
8. What Nullifies Salah
9. The three categories of Tawheed
10. Tafseer of Suratul Fatiha (memorizing it goes without saying)
11. Memorization of the last three chapters of the Quran
12. Memorization of Suratul Kaffiroon
13. Memorization of Ayatul Kursi

Suggested Studying program for the Student of Knowledge

alfawaaid:

1. Review: 3 hours- This includes the review of three things:

• Qur’an that has been memorized (1 hour)
• Texts that have been memorized (1 hour)
• Books that have been studied (1 hour reading)

2. Memorizing: 1 hour

3. Studying new text: 1 hour. This is done with a notebook and pen in order to jot down benefits.

(Source: )

"Knowledge is not measured by how much is memorized, but rather by how much it is acted on."

Imam al-Shafi`i (via ssiddiqui90)

What Prevents A Supplication From Being Answered

pearlsofislam:

Question: What prevents a supplication from being answered? And that are the times when, if we supplicate, we will be answered?

Answer:
First, we should know that the supplication is worship — it brings us closer to Allah. This is because when we supplicate to Allah, we are admitting not only our shortcomings, but also Allah’s perfection. Furthermore, when we supplicate, we are glorifying Allah.

It has been reported that the Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said that the supplication is worship, so if this is the case, a person comes closer to Allah when he supplicates. After he has supplicated seeking closeness to Allah, either his supplication will be answered, he will be saved from an evil greater than the benefit he would have derived had his supplication been answered, or his reward will be saved for him until the Day of Judgment.

Allah Almighty never lets down a person who supplicates to him; however,supplication has certain conditions that must be met and certain manners that must be followed. The one who supplicates, for example,must believe while supplicating that he is in need of his Lord, that he himself has no ability to benefit or harm himself — except by the will of Allah. He must believe in his Lord’s perfect mercy, beneficence, generosity and will. He must not doubt that he will be answered; rather,he should be hopeful and confident about receiving some benefit.

Another condition is not to transgress in the supplication by asking Allah for what is not permissible.

Among the etiquette of supplication is that one should not supplicate for what is not lawful,so he does not supplicate for a sin nor the severance of kinship.

Likewise making sure that ones food and clothing are not from what is unlawful, because the unlawful prevents the supplication from being answered, for the Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam said),

“Indeed,Allah is Tayyib (good), and he does not accept other than what is Tayyib.”[1]

Among the times in which one should be optimistic that the supplication would be answered are the last third of the night, or later,and the time between the call to the prayer and the Iqamah.

In terms of situation or posture, one is more likely to have one’s supplication answered while prostrating, since the Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu alaihi wa sallam said),

“The closest one is to his Lord is when he is prostrating.”[2]

— Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih Al-Uthaymeen

Footnotes:

1. Muslim no.1015.

2. Muslim no.482.

[Source: Fatawa Islamiyah (Islamic Verdicts) Volume 7, page. 273-274]

The Four Principles Study Plan.

Okay, so this is how it works. This lesson plan is a 16 week, or 4 month long study course based off the text “The Four Principles of Tawheed” by Sheikhul Islaam Muhammad Ibn Abdil Wahhab.

This is the study guide. Towards the end of it, you will find both the English and Arabic versions of The four Principles of Tawheed.

You will also need Sheikh Saalih Al-Fawzaan’s explanation of the text.

Here are all 7 parts of the explanation:

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7

Each unit is supposed to last one week. And every week, you will be asked to complete five different things: 

1. Write out a section in Arabic to memorise
2. Read and memorise it
3. Understand the translation well
4. Read the explanation of Sheikh Saalih Al Fawzaan
5. Answer questions on the explanation

Of course, you can go through this study guide at your own pace, either faster or slower than the set 16 weeks.

So, who’s in? I’ve been looking for something like this to help me focus on studying in an organised way, Alhamdulilaah I came across it. Let’s do it you guys. in shaa Allah. Let’s get serious about seeking knowledge; print the study guide out, print out the explanations and get started. May Allaah swt reward us all. 

(Source: forthesakeofallah)

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And if only the people of blameworthy opinion [about the religion] busied themselves with beneficial knowledge, and seeking the Sunnah [hadeeth] of the Messenger of the Lord of Creation, and followed the way of the fuqahaa’ [scholars of fiqh] and muhaddithoon [scholars of hadeeth] - then they would find that this would be sufficient for them.

And the narration would take the place of his opinion which he used to hold…

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al-Khateeb al-Baghdaadee (d.463H)

Student of Knowledge Vs. Student of the Internet

A Student of knowledge: He is the one who before doing anything fixes his soul. Then he maintains his soul to upright character. Therefore he becomes an example for others, in his character and manners. The student of knowledge strives for knowledge and benefit. The seeker of ilm does his utmost to sit with scholarly men, people of piety and in circles of knowledge. The person striving to learn his deen constantly equips himself with beneficial knowledge and information. He safeguards his time. Hence you don’t see him involved in things which are useless. The student of knowledge turns away from things that don’t concern him, and busies himself with things that affect him.

Whenever he speaks, he brings benefit to the people, and when he writes it’s beneficial. Furthermore whoever sits with him ,learns something. He gives precedence to knowledge, its people, consequently benefitting from them. As result of this he honors the people of knowledge; he supplicates for them, and asks Allah to have mercy and forgiveness for the deceased scholars.

The Talibul Ilm hates backbiting, abhors the backbiters and detests anyone’s name mentioned in a bad light. Another thing to notice about the student of knowledge is, he’s humble, he doesn’t raise himself above his level. He doesn’t act like he’s loaded with something he really can’t  offer. This student isn’t misled by people praises of him, people blowing him up to be a big shot, or their extolment of him.

The student of knowledge doesn’t want to be famous, so he doesn’t seek fame from the people. Reason being, he knows that it’s Allah who raises the people and gives them rank, not such and such. This seeker of knowledge is one who calls to Allah and advises the Muslims. He enjoins what’s right and forbids what’s wrong based on the Islamic principles and guidelines. You will notice that the student of knowledge is always trying to unite the Muslims and their hearts. He can’t stand division between the people of the Sunnah. He is well aware that division is connected to innovation, and unity is connected to the Sunnah. For that reason it is said, “ Ahulus Sunnah wal Jama’a and Ahul Bid’ah wal Farqa”.

Moreover, you will notice that the student of ilm is shy to speak. He doesn’t speak about everything or every affair that happens among the people. He remains silent, because he knows that he will be called to account for his words, the same way for his actions. Hence, he safeguards his  own well being in his speech and actions. He won’t open a door to evil for the general masses.

The Talibul Ilm doesn’t embark on issues of falsehood and deal with things he’s unaware of. That’s why; he enters into issues with clarity. He is aware of them inside and out. He is prepared for the meeting with Allah.

These are some of the traits of the student of Knowledge. May Allah give them to us-Ameen

The student of the Internet. First of all, he doesn’t have any of the traits we mentioned, as this is witnessed. The student of the net is shameless in his character. He displays arrogant behavior towards people. The student of the World Wide Web wastes his time in things that are fruitless. He attacks anyone, regardless if they are a minor or senior. He hurls his assault without maintaining the reverence of knowledge, age, or its people.

The student of the internet learns hatred, he follows the mistakes and slip ups of  others. These are the fruits of learning from the internet. The student on this path days and years remain empty. He is unable to relax and the people can’t feel at ease from his harm and evil.

In conclusion, if you want to be a student of knowledge, here you are! Take the path. The milestones have been laid out for you. On the other hand if you want to be a student of the internet, there you are! There is the way. That path is full with filth and rubbish. So disgrace yourself, if you want to be a student of the net, but beware of lying to the people claiming you’re a STUDENT OF KNOWLEDGE!

[Shaykh Abu Malik Abdul Hameed (may Allah preserve him)]

Translated by:  Abu Aaliyah Abdullah ibn Dwight Battle – Adam

Importance of the Arabic language

From time to time we wish to encourage one another with the importance of studying. Recently we came across the following speech of the scholars.

Sheikh ul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah said:

The Salaf would admonish their children when they made Arabic grammatical mistakes.  Due to this, we are ordered, whether it be an obligation or a recommendation, to preserve the Arabic (grammatical) laws, and to correct the tongues that have deviated from the correct speech.  By doing so, we preserve the methodology of understanding the Quran and the Sunnah.  We also preserve the following of the Arab in their manner of (correct) speech.  If people were left with their grammatical mistakes, this would be considered a great deficiency and despicable mistake.  (source: Majmoo’ Al Fatawa 32/252)

The speech of Ibn Taymiyyah reminds us of the statement of Umm Abdullah al Wadie’yah concerning her father, the beloved Sheikh Muqbil bin Hadee al Wadi’ee.

She wrote:

My father would admonish us (her and her older sister) if we made a mistake in Arabic grammar.  He would say: Don’t be like the people of Sa’daa, they learn Arabic for several years until they reach the level of reading ‘Al Mugnee al Labeeb’ (famous book in Arabic grammar), but they continue to speak like the normal layman. (source: Nubtha Muktesirah)

Sheikh Muqbil also mentioned:

The sciences of the Arabic language (nahoo) is from the important knowledge that is incumbent upon the Muslims to focus on.  This is because the enemies of Islam seek to divert the Muslims away from the language of their deen and busy them with what has less importance in their religion. And Allah is the Helper.  (source: Ershad Thawil Fitan pg.65)

Sheikh Muqbil likewise mentioned:

If a person becomes proficient in the Arabic language, then it will make learning easy for him. (source: Ar Rihlatul Akirah)

Sheikh Uthaymeen said:

From the benefits of learning the  Arabic language is correction of the tongue with the Arabic tongue which the speech of Allah was revealed in.  Because of this, understanding the Arabic language is extremely important.  But the sciences of the Arabic language are difficult in the beginning and becomes easy thereafter.  It is the example of a house made of cane (the likes of sugar cane), but its door is made of steel.  Meaning, it is difficult for one to enter, but once one does, is is then made easy.  Due to this, I encourage the student to learn the foundations of the language in order to make the rest easy for him/her.  (source: Sharh Al Ajromiyah)

In closing we say, one thing that a person especially a salafee who is in seek of knowledge can reflect over to help encourage the studying of the Arabic language, is the following question of reflection and contemplation:

What would you do if you came in to contact with the greatest scholars of our time, the likes of Sheikh Saleh al Fowzan, Sheikh Ahmed an Najmee, Sheikh Abdul Azeez ala Sheikh, Sheikh Ubaid al Jabiree, etc…, what if you came into contact with these scholars without having a translator?! How much would you truly be able to benefit from them?! How many questions could you possibly ask?! How would you understand their answers and advice?!

May Allah guide us to what is good in this life and the hereafter.  May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the last messenger Muhammed, his family members and companions.

Mustafa Gorge(Hafidahullah)

The Etiquettes Of The Seeker Of Knowledge

allahswtsavedus:

1. Patience
2. Purity of intention in action
3. Acting upon what you know
4. Always being aware that Allaah is watching
5. Make the best use of time
6. Be cautious
7. Precision and focus
8. Studying books
9. Choosing Companions
10. Good manners towards the Shaykh  

When is a person called a student of knowledge?

Sheikh Zayd al Madkhalee

A morning with the Salaf

It is reported that Imâm Al-Awzâ’î – Allâh have mercy on him – said:

At the time of Fajr, or a while before it, the Salaf would be as if birds were sitting on their heads: (still ) concentrating on themselves [and their worship], so much so that even if one of their closest friends came to them after having been parted from them, they would not notice him. They would remain in this state until just before sunrise. Then, they would meet each other and sit in the circles. The first thing they would discuss is the matter of their afterlife and what would become of them in the hereafter. Then they would begin the circles of Quran and Fiqh study.

[Ibn ‘Asâkir, Târîkh Dimishq 35:184, 185.]

SubhanAllah they didn’t wast time. They were so focused on their worship and working for the Hereafter. Like we all should be inshaAllah.