Hanbaliyah

Shaykh Al Barrak: “… Because this is the objective of knowledge (to act upon it), and the objective is not to merely acquire issues in the mind. The goal of Islamic knowledge is: attaining/ perfecting imaan and righteous actions, so knowledge without action is a burden upon its possessor, and a proof against him, we seek refuge in Allaah.”

روى ابن أبي يعلى في طبقات الحنابلة بسنده أن الإمام أحمد بن حنبل رضي الله عنه أدخل على المعتصم وعنده أحمد ابن أبي دؤاد -رأس المعتزلة- وأبو عبد الرحمن الشافعي -وكان من حذاق الآخذين عن الشافعي لكنه مال عن نهجه-، فأجلس أحمد بين يدي الخليفة، وكانوا هولوا عليه، وقد كانوا ضربوا عنق رجلين بين يديه؛ فنظر أحمد إلى أبي عبد الرحمن الشافعي، فقال له: أي شيء تحفظ عن الشافعي في المسح؟ فقال ابن أبي دؤاد: انظروا رجلا هو ذا يقدم به لضرب العنق يناظر في الفقه! Ibn Abi Ya'la narrates in Tabaqat al-Hanabilah, through his chain of narration, that Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (may Allah have mercy on him) was brought before the Caliph al-Mu'tasim. In his presence were Ahmad ibn Abi Du'ad, a leading figure of the Mu'tazilah, and Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Shafi'i, who had been one of Imam al-Shafi'i's most knowledgeable students but had later departed from his methodology. Imam Ahmad was seated before the Caliph, having already been subjected to severe threats and intimidation, and two men had even been executed right before his eyes. Despite this, Imam Ahmad turned to Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Shafi'i and calmly asked him, "What do you recall from Imam al-Shafi'i regarding the ruling on wiping (over socks, etc) in purification?" Upon hearing this, Ibn Abi Du'ad exclaimed in astonishment, "Look at this man! He is about to be executed, yet he is discussing matters of Islamic jurisprudence!"

A lecture by the daughter of Shaykh bin Baz رحمه الله , on his life

Reminder: this course on Hanbali Fiqh started again today I can’t count the number of times I’m asked questions regarding where to study the madhab Now there is a an opportunity so make the most of it! Whether it’s new knowledge or revision to you, there’s benefit in joining it إن شاء الله

Introductory Ḥanbali Fiqh Course: Ar-Risālah al-Jāmiʿah 📖 Join us for a 1-month study of an introductory text that expounds upon the foundational principles found in the Hadith of Jibril – Aqidah, Fiqh, and Tazkiyah. This program is designed to provide students with a structured introduction that every Muslim needs—building a strong foundation in the Fiqh of Worship, along with the basics of Aqidah and the purification of the soul—through the study of a concise and beneficial classical text. 🗓 Duration: 17th October-14th November 📚 Text Studied: Ar-Risālah al-Jāmiʿah by Ibn Ḥumayd al-ʿĀmirī al-Ḥanbalī (رحمه الله) 📅 Schedule: Every Saturday ⏰ Time: 1:00–2:30 PM CST (2:00-3:30 PM EST). 💻 Format: Online live sessions, with recordings available afterwards. 💵 Fee: 70 USD for the entire course. 📜 Ijāzah granted upon successful completion of the program for eligible students. Enroll here: https://www.thehanbaliinstitute.com/live-courses/42

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For those in the UK: shaykh Ahmad al Quaymi’s new book has been added to safinatul najat

The Janazah of our beloved brother. If you’re based in east coast / US, I strongly encourage you to try to make it, even if it is a drive. الله ارحمه وثبِّتْه عند السؤال

To have a teacher that impacts you for life is a great blessing The first example that comes to mind is Shaykh Abdul Qayyum حفظه الله with Shaykh bin Baz رحمه الله There’s rarely a lesson that Shaykh Abdul Qayyum does without mentioning Shaykh Bin Baz in some way — whether it is his actions or his aqwaal. You can see the legacy Shaykh bin Baz left behind through the way he’s talked about in lesson Shaykh al-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said: «الشيخ والمعلم والمؤدب أب الروح، والوالد أب الجسم» "The scholar, the teacher and the one who teaches etiquettes are fathers of the soul, and the parent is a father to the body." [مدارج السالكين • ٣/٧٠] Choose your influences wisely!

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“When will Allaah’s help come?” - Shaykh Mutlaq al-Jasir حفظه الله اللهم أعز أهل الفلسطين وداوي جريحهم

من كلام الشافعي ـ رحمه الله تعالى ـ ففي صفة الصفوة :عن الربيع بن سليمان قال: قال لي الشافعي يا ربيع:

رضا الناس غاية لا تدرك، فعليك بما يصلحك فالزمه فإنه لا سبيل إلى رضاهم

Order of preference for the Imam in the Hanbali Madhab

For those that are visual learners

Shaykh Ahmad al Quaymi حفظه الله explains: What is meant by الأقرأ in the madhab: the one that is proficient in recitation, not the one who has memorised more. And meant by proficiency: knowledge of tajweed and makharij al huroof. And what is meant by the one knowledge of the fiqh of Salah: ie. The description of Salah, its conditions, its pillars, its obligations, its nullified… and the proficient reciter who is knowledgable of the ahkam is given precedence to lead over the one that solely has knowledge of the ahkaam. And what’s meant here: the knowledgable one that does not recite well.

📖 #198 on Akhṣar al-Mukhtaṣarāt – Kitāb al-Salāh Q: Who is give precedence to lead Salah? The one who is well read or the one who is knowledge of the fiqh of Salah? A: The one who recites the Qur’an better and has knowledge of the fiqh of Salah is better than the one that solely has knowledge of the fiqh of Salah. #akhsar

📖 #195 on Akhṣar al-Mukhtaṣarāt – Kitāb al-Salāh Q: What is the ruling on the Imam shortening the length of Salah? A: Recommended for him to shorten it whilst still completing the Salah fully. #196 What is the ruling on making the first raka’ah longer than the second raka’ah? A: Sunnah. #196 What is the ruling on the Imam waiting for someone to enter and join the jama’ah? A: Sunnah as long as it doesn’t cause hardship. #akhsar