Behold, on the friends of God there
is no fear, nor will they grieve.
Saturday, 27 April 2013
Quran Only Approach is Wrong
Quran Only Approach
is Wrong
The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “There will
come a time, when a man sitting upon his couch is mentioned a hadith and he
replies, ‘Between us and you is the Book of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, so
what we find in it to be lawful we take as lawful and what we find in it to be
forbidden we take to be forbidden.’ Indeed, what the Messenger of Allah has
forbidden is like what Allah has forbidden.” [Ahmad]
Unfortunately we see this in our time, that people reject well known tenets and rulings of Islam saying that they are (in the hadith and) not in the Quran, while Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) says in the Quran:
”And whatever the Messenger gives you, take it, and whatever he forbids you from, abstain (from it). And fear Allah. Indeed Allah is severe in punishment.” [Surah Al-Hashr, Ayat 7]
If you hear a man criticizing the ahadith, not accepting them or rejecting any of the ahadith from the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam), doubt his Islam. He is indeed attacking the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) and his Companions, since we have only come to know of Allah (subhana wa ta’ala), His Messenger (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam), the Quran, what is good and bad, and of this world and the Hereafter through the ahadith. [“Explanation of the Creed” by Imam Al-Barbahaaree]
Unfortunately we see this in our time, that people reject well known tenets and rulings of Islam saying that they are (in the hadith and) not in the Quran, while Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) says in the Quran:
”And whatever the Messenger gives you, take it, and whatever he forbids you from, abstain (from it). And fear Allah. Indeed Allah is severe in punishment.” [Surah Al-Hashr, Ayat 7]
If you hear a man criticizing the ahadith, not accepting them or rejecting any of the ahadith from the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam), doubt his Islam. He is indeed attacking the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) and his Companions, since we have only come to know of Allah (subhana wa ta’ala), His Messenger (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam), the Quran, what is good and bad, and of this world and the Hereafter through the ahadith. [“Explanation of the Creed” by Imam Al-Barbahaaree]
al-Anfal 8:38
Say to the unbelievers, if they
desist, their past will be forgiven. But if they persist, the punishment of
those before them is already a matter of warning for them.
--
al-Anfal 8:38 as rendered by Bilal Muhammad
The Time for Seclusion (III)
The Time for Seclusion (III)
The
Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “If you are living at
that time then a time will come upon you when there will be a large number of
lecturers and preachers but only a few scholars and learned men, a large number
of beggars but only a few charitable persons. In those times learning and
knowledge will be subordinate to desires and lusts.” [Minhaj ul Abideen by Imam
Ghazzali]
This is what the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said regarding the times of trials and tribulations (Fitan). The plethora of people who will talk about Islam without deep knowledge is one of the signs of the times of Fitan.
Why is it that when it comes to medicine we want to see only the most highly qualified doctors, but when it comes to Islam we are willing to take it from anybody?
Why is it that if butchers and carpenters were to talk about treating heart attacks and strokes on talk shows, we would assume it’s a comedy (unless the butchers and carpenters were graduates of medical schools), but if doctors and engineers talk about Islam we take it seriously (even if they are not graduates of seminaries-Madaaris)?
Why is it that we are more concerned about the health of the body that will perish in a few years for sure, but unconcerned about the health of the soul which will never die?
So what should one do if they find themselves in such times when lecturers and preachers abound but men of real learning and courage are few?
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “Remain within the bounds of your house; control your tongue; adopt what you know and give up what you do not know; establish contact with the special few privately and ignore the general public.” [Minhaj ul Abideen by Imam Ghazzali]
This is what the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said regarding the times of trials and tribulations (Fitan). The plethora of people who will talk about Islam without deep knowledge is one of the signs of the times of Fitan.
Why is it that when it comes to medicine we want to see only the most highly qualified doctors, but when it comes to Islam we are willing to take it from anybody?
Why is it that if butchers and carpenters were to talk about treating heart attacks and strokes on talk shows, we would assume it’s a comedy (unless the butchers and carpenters were graduates of medical schools), but if doctors and engineers talk about Islam we take it seriously (even if they are not graduates of seminaries-Madaaris)?
Why is it that we are more concerned about the health of the body that will perish in a few years for sure, but unconcerned about the health of the soul which will never die?
So what should one do if they find themselves in such times when lecturers and preachers abound but men of real learning and courage are few?
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “Remain within the bounds of your house; control your tongue; adopt what you know and give up what you do not know; establish contact with the special few privately and ignore the general public.” [Minhaj ul Abideen by Imam Ghazzali]
The Time for Seclusion (II)
The Time for Seclusion (II)
The
Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Those will be the days
of corruption and unrest.” The people asked: “O Messenger of Allah! What are
the days of corruption and unrest?” He (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) answered:
“The days when people will be afraid even of their own companions and
colleagues.” [Minhaj ul Abideen by Imam Ghazzali]
What is one to do at such a time?
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “When the prayers will be missed, bribery will become a common affair and Deen will be sold at a very little price of worldly gains. At such a time you should seek safety and seclusion from the general public.” [Minhaj ul Abideen by Imam Ghazzali]
What is one to do at such a time?
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “When the prayers will be missed, bribery will become a common affair and Deen will be sold at a very little price of worldly gains. At such a time you should seek safety and seclusion from the general public.” [Minhaj ul Abideen by Imam Ghazzali]
This hadith has been sent to you by dailyhadith.adaptivesolutionsinc.com
If you dont want to recieve these email please
The Time for Seclusion (I)
The Time for
Seclusion (I)
Abdullah bin Amr bin al-Aas (radi Allahu anhu) narrated: “Once we were
in an assembly of the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam). The Prophet (sal
Allahu alaihi wa sallam) began to talk about the days of corruption and
disturbances and said, ‘When you see that people break their promises and
pledge, betray their trusts, fight with one another and become like this’
(entangling together the fingers of both his hands)… I then said, ‘O Messenger
of Allah, may I sacrifice my life for you, what should I do in such a time?’
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) replied, ‘Remain within the bounds of
your house; control your tongue; adopt what you know and give up what you do
not know; establish contact with the special few privately and ignore the
general public.’” [Minhaj ul Abideen by Imam Ghazzali]
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) told us about the time when separation and seclusion is to be adopted, the signs of the time and the conditions of the people of the age when we are to adopt it.
When people break their promises, betray their trusts, and fight with one another, the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) commanded us to stay within our homes, guard our tongues, and seclude ourselves from the general public (e.g. by homeschooling our children and keeping the media out of our homes). Keep in mind that it is of no use to shut the doors of your house if the whole world’s misguidance and brainwashing comes in through T.V., cable, the internet, movies, etc.
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) knows better the interests and advantage of the Ummah. He (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) was our greatest well wisher, he preferred our welfare to that of his own. So if you find your time to be the same as what the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) has described in this Hadith, then it is binding on you to accept his commands and act upon them.
Do not fall prey to the misconception that you yourself understand what is good or bad for you. Do not beguile yourself with false excuses, for no excuse will be accepted from you in the Hereafter and you will God-forbid be exposed to loss and destruction at that critical time.
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) told us about the time when separation and seclusion is to be adopted, the signs of the time and the conditions of the people of the age when we are to adopt it.
When people break their promises, betray their trusts, and fight with one another, the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) commanded us to stay within our homes, guard our tongues, and seclude ourselves from the general public (e.g. by homeschooling our children and keeping the media out of our homes). Keep in mind that it is of no use to shut the doors of your house if the whole world’s misguidance and brainwashing comes in through T.V., cable, the internet, movies, etc.
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) knows better the interests and advantage of the Ummah. He (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) was our greatest well wisher, he preferred our welfare to that of his own. So if you find your time to be the same as what the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) has described in this Hadith, then it is binding on you to accept his commands and act upon them.
Do not fall prey to the misconception that you yourself understand what is good or bad for you. Do not beguile yourself with false excuses, for no excuse will be accepted from you in the Hereafter and you will God-forbid be exposed to loss and destruction at that critical time.
Heretics Abuse the Companions
Heretics Abuse the
Companions
The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Whoever
abuses my Companions, upon them is the curse of Allah, the angels and all the
people.” [At-Tabaraanee]
Allah, the Most High, has declared for eternity that He is pleased with the Companions of His Messenger (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) in the Quran: Surah al-Hashr, Ayaat 8-10, Surah At-Tawbah, Ayat 100 and Surah Al-Fath, Ayat 18.
Thus, it is not permissible for us to harbour ill-feeling towards any of the Companions (radi Allahu anhum) and we should hate those who have any ill-feeling against any of the Companions (radi Allahu anhum).
Indeed, those who attack the Companions (radi Allahu anhum) are wicked heretics seeking to destroy Islam, since the whole religion was transmitted to us by the Companions (radi Allahu anhum).
Allah, the Most High, has declared for eternity that He is pleased with the Companions of His Messenger (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) in the Quran: Surah al-Hashr, Ayaat 8-10, Surah At-Tawbah, Ayat 100 and Surah Al-Fath, Ayat 18.
Thus, it is not permissible for us to harbour ill-feeling towards any of the Companions (radi Allahu anhum) and we should hate those who have any ill-feeling against any of the Companions (radi Allahu anhum).
Indeed, those who attack the Companions (radi Allahu anhum) are wicked heretics seeking to destroy Islam, since the whole religion was transmitted to us by the Companions (radi Allahu anhum).
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)