Methodology Of The Salaf

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Excerpts From Shaykh Rabīʿs Book Titled ‘Marḥaban Ya Ṭalibal ʿIlm’ [68] [Some People Have a Deficient Understanding of What Al-Fiqh Fid Deen Means] The Comprehensive Sharee’ah Understanding of the [phrase] Al-Fiqh Fid Deen [Understanding In The Religion]: “Whoever Allaah wishes good for, He grants him understanding in the religion.” When this [phrase] ‘Understanding in the religion’ is stated amongst the people, they understand it to mean the books of Islamic jurisprudence [i.e. the books that discuss the rulings related to prayer, zakat, fasting, marriage etc]. This is a deficient understanding. Fiqh [understanding] – first and foremost – is the understanding of the [sound] creed and Tawheed [i.e. sound Islamic monotheism]. This is the highest level of Fiqh, because the nobility of knowledge is [determined based on the] nobility of its subject matter. The best and noblest subject matter is Tawheed, which teaches the people about the Attributes of their Lord and the perfection of His Attributes, [informs them, explains and reminds] them about His Oneness, to worship Him [alone] and sincerely establish the [entire] religion for His Sake. Therefore, we seek understanding of Tawheed from Allaah’s Book [i.e. the Qur’aan], the [authentic] Sunnah of Allaah’s Messenger [sallal laahu alayhi wasallam] and from the understanding of our Salafus Saaleh [i.e. the Sahaabah, the Taab’een and the At-baa at-Taabi’een]. We seek understanding in all areas of [Sharee’ah] knowledge – understanding [related to what] is halaal and haraam, acts of worship, mutual dealings, [sound Islamic politics], economics and in every affair. All these affairs – and all praise and thanks be to Allaah – are extensively [found] within the [message] brought by Muhammad [sallal laahu alayhi wasallam]. When Fiqh is mentioned, its intended [meaning includes] understanding of every affair that is connected to our religious and worldly affairs, and the foremost of them is the knowledge of Tawheed [Islamic Monotheism]. There is nothing that can do without the knowledge of Tawheed, [because] some people deeply preoccupy [themselves with other] sciences and subject matters, but he does not know this knowledge brought by the Messenger [sallal laahu alayhi wasallam], to such extent that you find many people who are well versed in language, Islamic jurisprudence, philosophy and the science of rhetoric; but – by Allaah – he does not know [the sound meaning] of ‘Laa ilaaha illal laah’ – the Islamic Monotheism, which Allaah sent all the Messengers with- the first and last of them. [Allaah said]: [وَلَقَدۡ بَعَثۡنَا فِى ڪُلِّ أُمَّةٍ۬ رَّسُولاً أَنِ ٱعۡبُدُواْ ٱللَّهَ وَٱجۡتَنِبُواْ ٱلطَّـٰغُوتَ‌ۖ – And verily, We have sent among every Ummah [community, nation] a Messenger [saying]: “Worship Allah [Alone], and avoid [or keep away from] all false deities.” [Surah An-Nahl Aayah 36] Every Messenger came with this [Message], until the advent of the seal of the Messengers Muhammad [sallal laahu alayhi wasallam], who resided in Makkah for ten years and called to Tawheed. Tawheed was the foremost aspect and basis of his call. The prayer – the second pillar of Islaam after the testimony of faith ‘Laa ilaaha illal laah – was not legislated until in the 10th year [of his Messengership], and the full details [related to] Zakat was not legislated until [after his migration to] Madeenah and all the other laws. This shows the importance of Tawheed, so how is it that many people who ascribe to Islaam- those who claim knowledge – are ignorant of it, then how about the ignorant people. And due to this, Misguidance, Bidah and grave worship has become widespread, and this arose due to ignorance regarding the [perfect] Names and Attributes of Allaah and negation of Allaah’s [perfect] Attributes. And [also] a people from the other religions entered into Islaam and plotted against the people [through] corrupt sciences – rhetoric, philosophy, forged [or spurious] historical accounts [or events] and what is similar to that, and thus corrupted their [sound] creed and methodology.

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💎The Character of the Salaf: The Dignity of Imam Ahmad The distinguished scholar Ibn Muflih al-Hanbali (رحمه الله) said in his book "Al-Adab al-Shar'iyya" (2/9): وقال أبو الحسين أحمد بن جعفر بن محمد بن عبيد الله بن يزيد المُنادى: سمعت جدي يقول: Abu al-Husayn Ahmad ibn Ja'far ibn Muhammad ibn Ubaydallah ibn Yazid al-Munada stated: I heard my grandfather say: ((كان أبو عبد الله من أحيا الناس، وأكرمهم نفساً، وأحسنهم عشرة وأدباً، كثير الاطراق والغض، ومعرضاً عن القبيح واللغو، "Abu Abd Allah was among the shyest of people, the most generous at heart, and the most pleasant and well-mannered. He regularly kept his gaze lowered and avoided indecent and vain talk. لا يُسمع منه إلا المذاكرة بالحديث والرجال والطُرق وذِكر الصالحين والزهاد، في وقار وسكون، ولفظ حسن، وإذا لقيه إنسان، بشَّ به، وأقبل عليه، وكان يتواضع للشيوخ تواضعاً شديداً، وكانوا يكرمونه ويعظمونه ويحبونه )). Nothing was heard from him except discussions about hadith, the narrators, their chains of transmission, and remembrance of the righteous and the ascetics, with dignity and calm, and in a good manner. When he met someone, he would smile at them, give them full attention, and was extremely humble towards the elders, who in turn respected, honored, and loved him." He also said (2/6): قال إبراهيم الحربي:(( كان أحمد بن حنبل كأنه رجل قد وُفِّق للأدب، وسُدِّد بالحِلم، ومُلئ بالعلم )). Ibrahim al-Harbi said: "Ahmad ibn Hanbal was as if he had been divinely guided for refined manners, made aright with forbearance, and filled with knowledge."

As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhy wa barakātuhu ʿĪd Mubārak! تَقَبَّلَ اللهُ مِنَّا وَمِنكُم ✨✨✨✨ May Allāh accept our fasting, prayers, sadaqah and all other righteous deeds we may have done in these blessed days. Alḥamdulillāh for being guided to the one true and perfect religion that Allāh is pleased with. Alḥamdulillāh for being granted the ability to witness the best days of the year. Alḥamdulillāh for all the bounties of our Lord upon us. May we be true grateful servants. May Allāh increase and preserve us upon His goodness. May Allāh guide and allow us to remain steadfast upon His obedience. May Allāh allow us to witness the next legislated celebrations of Islām. ENJOY YOUR ʿEID WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF ALLĀH! Remember not to be ungrateful for this bounty by way of sins (Tabarruj, music, free mixing and the likes). May Allāh aid us. Be Happy!🎉🎊

𝐀 𝐟𝐢𝐪𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐢̄𝐫 By Imām ash-shawkāni رحمه الله https://t.me/authenticsalafibooks/684 https://www.southenduponsunnah.com/post/the-extra-takbeers-in-the-eid-prayer