Q+A
Part four
There are three opinions of the tashahud position of the finger (in the sitting position)
1. The hand can be still and not move
2. The forefinger points
3. The hand to be clentched into a fist and then the forefinger will point. This is the stronger position
The best way to teach children is to practice
It’s highly disliked to wear tight clothes (For anyone!)
The Sunna is enough for a man to keep a beard
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Monday, August 28, 2006
Friday, August 25, 2006
Sheikh Sa'ad al Attas
Mawlid
It’s a great blessing to sit in the company of those who remember the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him)
The love of the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) is obligatory on those who love him
Man was ignorant of how to worship until the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) came
The time of the Prophet’s (Peace and blessings be upon him) birth there was a desperate need of light
It was the darkest period of man
The 600-700s was the worst period of the dark ages
He changed all the desires into the most praiseworthy of deeds, from stone into gold
He is the teacher of gratefulness
The Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) light was stronger than the sun and the throne
This light still enlightens the people of the Sunna
It was recorded in the books of hadith
Mankind need his light more than ever
We have job to do by showing that humanity is still alive, by emulating his Sunna
There wouldn’t be any cartoons, if didn’t enlighten ourselves with the Sunna, we raise ourselves by following his Sunna
The Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) was a gift to the Muslims
We have to give our hearts over and ask him (Peace and blessings be upon him) to transform them
He (Peace and blessings be upon him) is alive as he was
We have two options in our lives
1.Be those people who deviate from him and fear a painful punishment or fitna will be sent to you.
2. In Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) there is a beautiful example to those who desire to meet Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
After the resurrection, we will go to the Prophetic basin (hawd) and the people who deviated will be prevented from it. An angel will be sent down and say to the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him), “You don’t know what they did after you.”
We have a trust to show the world who the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) is and we are in need of reading the shamil and adopting it
Sunna is also outside the prayer, everything has a place in the sunna
The Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) told a man to eat with your right hand, the man refused and lost the ability to use his right hand
A man wanted to see a miracle by Abdulqadir Al Jilani, he stayed with him a week and then asked him did he get what you came for. He said he wanted to see a miracle Abdulqadir said, “Steadfastness is better than a miracle.”
The Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) said, “When you enter your house, greet your house and your family and blessings in your house will increase.”
The Sunna no matter how small can make a big difference in your house
There was a companion who used think about the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) whilst he was at home and when we went out, the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) was the first person he would look for.
If we want to be with the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) we have to love him and show him be emulating his Sunna
We need to fill our lives with his Sunna
A man came to the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) and said that the Shariah has overcome him. The Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) said, “See that your tongue is never dry from the remembrance of Allah.”
Do all the Sunna you can and persist even on a small portion
There is a hidden passage between the tongue and the heart
We should remember Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
The recitation of Dhalil al kharit in the houses of Morocco changed the state of Morocco
He (Peace and blessings be upon him) doesn’t need the prayers we send him but we need the reward.
It’s a great blessing to sit in the company of those who remember the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him)
The love of the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) is obligatory on those who love him
Man was ignorant of how to worship until the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) came
The time of the Prophet’s (Peace and blessings be upon him) birth there was a desperate need of light
It was the darkest period of man
The 600-700s was the worst period of the dark ages
He changed all the desires into the most praiseworthy of deeds, from stone into gold
He is the teacher of gratefulness
The Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) light was stronger than the sun and the throne
This light still enlightens the people of the Sunna
It was recorded in the books of hadith
Mankind need his light more than ever
We have job to do by showing that humanity is still alive, by emulating his Sunna
There wouldn’t be any cartoons, if didn’t enlighten ourselves with the Sunna, we raise ourselves by following his Sunna
The Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) was a gift to the Muslims
We have to give our hearts over and ask him (Peace and blessings be upon him) to transform them
He (Peace and blessings be upon him) is alive as he was
We have two options in our lives
1.Be those people who deviate from him and fear a painful punishment or fitna will be sent to you.
2. In Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) there is a beautiful example to those who desire to meet Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
After the resurrection, we will go to the Prophetic basin (hawd) and the people who deviated will be prevented from it. An angel will be sent down and say to the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him), “You don’t know what they did after you.”
We have a trust to show the world who the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) is and we are in need of reading the shamil and adopting it
Sunna is also outside the prayer, everything has a place in the sunna
The Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) told a man to eat with your right hand, the man refused and lost the ability to use his right hand
A man wanted to see a miracle by Abdulqadir Al Jilani, he stayed with him a week and then asked him did he get what you came for. He said he wanted to see a miracle Abdulqadir said, “Steadfastness is better than a miracle.”
The Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) said, “When you enter your house, greet your house and your family and blessings in your house will increase.”
The Sunna no matter how small can make a big difference in your house
There was a companion who used think about the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) whilst he was at home and when we went out, the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) was the first person he would look for.
If we want to be with the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) we have to love him and show him be emulating his Sunna
We need to fill our lives with his Sunna
A man came to the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) and said that the Shariah has overcome him. The Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) said, “See that your tongue is never dry from the remembrance of Allah.”
Do all the Sunna you can and persist even on a small portion
There is a hidden passage between the tongue and the heart
We should remember Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
The recitation of Dhalil al kharit in the houses of Morocco changed the state of Morocco
He (Peace and blessings be upon him) doesn’t need the prayers we send him but we need the reward.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Sheikh Samir An Nass
Q+A
Part Three
Only the Shafi's prohibit women from visiting the graves, Hanafi, Maliki and Hanbali allow it
A non-Muslim tore up the Quran and now he has problems with his hands
Some non-Muslims respect the Quran better than the Muslims because we listen to the Quran but we don't do anything about it, that’s how we disrespect it
The only time the Quran can help us is when we follow it
If you read the last 10 ayahs of Sura Kalf it will help you get up for Fajr
Go to bed early at 11pm if that doesn’t work try 10pm, in the olden days Isha was the hardest prayer to do as Fajr is now
Someone shouldn't waste his or her time watching T.V.
Some scholars say that smoking is more haram than drinking
Chess is permitted in Shafi but prohibited in Hanafi
Don’t miss a prayer due to playing board games
There is no penalty if your drop the Quran, without intention
If you are trying to encourage someone to pray, show them how satisfied you are with the prayer
For women to travel in a group is not allowed in the Hanafi Madhab
The Imam cannot comment on something that will cause controversy in the Khutba
We look at things from or point of view but we don’t look at Allah's subhanu wa ta'ala.
Who would go spend time with their parents for a million pounds? If we spend time with our families, we will get more than that, without an end
It is not accepted to charms such as the Hand of Fatima
Due to rebellion in some times, they made the niqaab wajib, it depends on the place
Part Three
Only the Shafi's prohibit women from visiting the graves, Hanafi, Maliki and Hanbali allow it
A non-Muslim tore up the Quran and now he has problems with his hands
Some non-Muslims respect the Quran better than the Muslims because we listen to the Quran but we don't do anything about it, that’s how we disrespect it
The only time the Quran can help us is when we follow it
If you read the last 10 ayahs of Sura Kalf it will help you get up for Fajr
Go to bed early at 11pm if that doesn’t work try 10pm, in the olden days Isha was the hardest prayer to do as Fajr is now
Someone shouldn't waste his or her time watching T.V.
Some scholars say that smoking is more haram than drinking
Chess is permitted in Shafi but prohibited in Hanafi
Don’t miss a prayer due to playing board games
There is no penalty if your drop the Quran, without intention
If you are trying to encourage someone to pray, show them how satisfied you are with the prayer
For women to travel in a group is not allowed in the Hanafi Madhab
The Imam cannot comment on something that will cause controversy in the Khutba
We look at things from or point of view but we don’t look at Allah's subhanu wa ta'ala.
Who would go spend time with their parents for a million pounds? If we spend time with our families, we will get more than that, without an end
It is not accepted to charms such as the Hand of Fatima
Due to rebellion in some times, they made the niqaab wajib, it depends on the place
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Sidi Muhammad Isa Waley
It is blameworthy what you have done for yourself
Don't use your intellect for the use of the world
What are you doing to improve your state with Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
Planning is of two kinds;
Planning for worldly things and planning for other worldly things
Ibn ata'llah (may Allah have mercy upon him) said, "We come from non existence and we move to non existence
You have to struggle in order to make progress
Don't use your intellect for the use of the world
What are you doing to improve your state with Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
Planning is of two kinds;
Planning for worldly things and planning for other worldly things
Ibn ata'llah (may Allah have mercy upon him) said, "We come from non existence and we move to non existence
You have to struggle in order to make progress
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Sidi Haroon Hanif
Advice
When you study a subject, keep a clear mind to why you are studying. You can be a master in anything but your knowledge could take you away from Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala is the goal of knowledge
All knowledge is a key to knowing Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
Every act of worship is drawing closer to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
Your knowledge is pointless when it doesn’t bring you closer to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
When you study a subject, keep a clear mind to why you are studying. You can be a master in anything but your knowledge could take you away from Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala is the goal of knowledge
All knowledge is a key to knowing Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
Every act of worship is drawing closer to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
Your knowledge is pointless when it doesn’t bring you closer to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Sheikh Samir an Nass
Advice
As long as the Muslims say in this country, we have to try to overcome our problems because we are losing our religion piece by piece
If we lose our deen we will get Fitna
If you think your life is important, then hereafter is more important
We should practice and complete our deen, for our children
As long as the Muslims say in this country, we have to try to overcome our problems because we are losing our religion piece by piece
If we lose our deen we will get Fitna
If you think your life is important, then hereafter is more important
We should practice and complete our deen, for our children
Monday, August 14, 2006
Sheikh Samir An Nass
Q+A Part two
A thief doesnt attack an empty heart, he attacks a house thats full
Love of the world will take you away from the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him)
Ask Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala for good health
A thief doesnt attack an empty heart, he attacks a house thats full
Love of the world will take you away from the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him)
Ask Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala for good health
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Sheikh Samir An Naas
Q+A
April Halaqa part one
Don’t stop doing Dhikr when you don’t feel the rewards, straightaway
The tribulations are what we have earned
There is an hadith that, “No one will kill a Muslim unless you kill each other.”
Now we are killing each other and they are killing us
Our disaster is our relations between each other
To get rid of bad character is fard (obligatory) that is what Sufism is about
If you deny the women access to the mosque, then they are going all over the place, why not let them in the Masjid
The Mawlid is a matter of love, The companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with them) celebrated the Mawlid in their hearts
Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala and his Messenger (peace and blessings upon him)
have declared war on the interest takers
Three things will help you attain the love of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him)
Yearning towards him
Increasing prayers upon him
Following his sunna
You have done nothing to attain Allah’s Subhanu wa Ta’ala blessings you should be thankful
What’s left behind when we leave the prayer? Nothing
Not being able to thank Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala and realising that you cant thank him, that’s part of thanking Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
April Halaqa part one
Don’t stop doing Dhikr when you don’t feel the rewards, straightaway
The tribulations are what we have earned
There is an hadith that, “No one will kill a Muslim unless you kill each other.”
Now we are killing each other and they are killing us
Our disaster is our relations between each other
To get rid of bad character is fard (obligatory) that is what Sufism is about
If you deny the women access to the mosque, then they are going all over the place, why not let them in the Masjid
The Mawlid is a matter of love, The companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with them) celebrated the Mawlid in their hearts
Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala and his Messenger (peace and blessings upon him)
have declared war on the interest takers
Three things will help you attain the love of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him)
Yearning towards him
Increasing prayers upon him
Following his sunna
You have done nothing to attain Allah’s Subhanu wa Ta’ala blessings you should be thankful
What’s left behind when we leave the prayer? Nothing
Not being able to thank Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala and realising that you cant thank him, that’s part of thanking Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Sheikh Sa'ad Al Attas
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “My love is incumbent on those who gather for my sake.”
Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala mercy is on the Prophet(peace and blessings upon him), as in the ayat
We need to say prayers on him
When we do this, then the heart will be illuminated and the limbs will follow
Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala mercy is on the Prophet(peace and blessings upon him), as in the ayat
We need to say prayers on him
When we do this, then the heart will be illuminated and the limbs will follow
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Sheikh Yahya Rhodus
Sincere Advice 2
The companions were looking at the enemy at a battle and one of them said, "How many of them are they how few we are." Khalid ibn walid (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) said, "How few they are and how many we are."
We have lost sight of were our true strength lies
If you notice your own existence, you shouldn't have an inclination to yourself
You shouldn't see yourself as anything
The true people are the ones in dire need but they prefer others
Ibn Ishaq (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him) was a freed slave (writer of an important sira of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him))
Hasan al Basri (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him) said, "The naafs commands to evil."
If you soul is not inclined to evil then it won't go towards it
The foundation of the spiritual path is going against the your own soul
Any event that you are in is an opportunity to get closer to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
If you lower your eyes when there are women present and you look down. This can bring you closer to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala and sweetness will appear in your heart
If you dislike drink, don't dislike the drinker and if you see someone in a bad state make a dua for that person
Habib Ali was on a plane were a woman was dressed badly, the man was perturbed and Habib said, "Allah put you in this position, so you can praise him for the benefit of faith."
You need to know what the self wants
To follow your lower self, it will lead you to humiliation, in this world and in the next life
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, "Love of the world is the crux of all errors."
The companions didn't blame outside, they blamed themselves
In hadith the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, "When people will eat from the Muslims like people eat from a plate." "Will it because we will be few?" it was asked. "You will be many but you love the world and hate death."
You will be many but not of any substance, like the people who are leftover after a flood
We die to live the companions lived to die
Love comes from Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala and then we return the love
Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala only gives Deen to people he loves
The dunya is completely insignificant.
The companions were looking at the enemy at a battle and one of them said, "How many of them are they how few we are." Khalid ibn walid (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) said, "How few they are and how many we are."
We have lost sight of were our true strength lies
If you notice your own existence, you shouldn't have an inclination to yourself
You shouldn't see yourself as anything
The true people are the ones in dire need but they prefer others
Ibn Ishaq (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him) was a freed slave (writer of an important sira of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him))
Hasan al Basri (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him) said, "The naafs commands to evil."
If you soul is not inclined to evil then it won't go towards it
The foundation of the spiritual path is going against the your own soul
Any event that you are in is an opportunity to get closer to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
If you lower your eyes when there are women present and you look down. This can bring you closer to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala and sweetness will appear in your heart
If you dislike drink, don't dislike the drinker and if you see someone in a bad state make a dua for that person
Habib Ali was on a plane were a woman was dressed badly, the man was perturbed and Habib said, "Allah put you in this position, so you can praise him for the benefit of faith."
You need to know what the self wants
To follow your lower self, it will lead you to humiliation, in this world and in the next life
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, "Love of the world is the crux of all errors."
The companions didn't blame outside, they blamed themselves
In hadith the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, "When people will eat from the Muslims like people eat from a plate." "Will it because we will be few?" it was asked. "You will be many but you love the world and hate death."
You will be many but not of any substance, like the people who are leftover after a flood
We die to live the companions lived to die
Love comes from Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala and then we return the love
Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala only gives Deen to people he loves
The dunya is completely insignificant.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Sheikh Abdul aziz Ahmed Fredricks
Adab (Etiquette)
What is the meaning of the word a-d-b Adab?
Adab is that which you express good character
The word Adab (etiquette) is the word bda (begin) backwards
You start (bda) with manners (adab)
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “My Lord has given me etiquette.”
The vehicle for manners is Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him) through the teaching of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “Pray as you have seen me pray.” This the outward of the prayer
If you have adab with Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala you will reach him
The purpose of prayer is to build a relationship with your creator
The word to pray Salla (prayer) means to have a link to
White is better on the environment and it better to wear in life and death
Imam Ghazali (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him) recommended white
The heart is the place of emotion
Inward manners is to have love
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “Etiquette is all of religion.”
Manners is everything that is praiseworthy in terms of your actions
Adab is good character
Adab is to stop out of respect
Adab is respecting everyone who is greater than you
If you look down at people, you lose out
Show gentleness to those who are below you
When you at a person below you, look at the blessings that you have been given and look at them with the eye of mercy.
The meaning of the word adab is put something in its right place
Umar ibn Khattab (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) wrote with he left hand but did not eat with his left hand
Adab is say something correctly
Write with correct grammar.
He was in Tunisia, a drunken brother called him to his house and his religious brother refused to accept him as a Muslim, until he saw him eating.
What are the manners towards yourself?
Teach the naafs good and teach it to do good and leave bad
We are more in need of manners than knowledge
Imam Shafi (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him) said, “Make adab your flour and knowledge your salt.”
If you have adab you will gain knowledge
Adab is the perfection of things
What is the meaning of the word a-d-b Adab?
Adab is that which you express good character
The word Adab (etiquette) is the word bda (begin) backwards
You start (bda) with manners (adab)
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “My Lord has given me etiquette.”
The vehicle for manners is Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him) through the teaching of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “Pray as you have seen me pray.” This the outward of the prayer
If you have adab with Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala you will reach him
The purpose of prayer is to build a relationship with your creator
The word to pray Salla (prayer) means to have a link to
White is better on the environment and it better to wear in life and death
Imam Ghazali (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him) recommended white
The heart is the place of emotion
Inward manners is to have love
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “Etiquette is all of religion.”
Manners is everything that is praiseworthy in terms of your actions
Adab is good character
Adab is to stop out of respect
Adab is respecting everyone who is greater than you
If you look down at people, you lose out
Show gentleness to those who are below you
When you at a person below you, look at the blessings that you have been given and look at them with the eye of mercy.
The meaning of the word adab is put something in its right place
Umar ibn Khattab (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) wrote with he left hand but did not eat with his left hand
Adab is say something correctly
Write with correct grammar.
He was in Tunisia, a drunken brother called him to his house and his religious brother refused to accept him as a Muslim, until he saw him eating.
What are the manners towards yourself?
Teach the naafs good and teach it to do good and leave bad
We are more in need of manners than knowledge
Imam Shafi (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him) said, “Make adab your flour and knowledge your salt.”
If you have adab you will gain knowledge
Adab is the perfection of things
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Sheikh Babikr / Sidi Asrar / Sheikh Waleed / Sheikh Muhammad al Yaqoubi
Islamophobia
(These notes were send to me by anon, May Allah reward them.)
Sheikh Babikr:
We need to think of the time we are living in, the present.
The Ummah is bleeding.
Innocent people are dying in Lebanon, Beirut, Afghanistan, Iraq etc. We are hurting.
These innocent people are a part of us linked through ‘La illaha illAllah Muhammadur RasulAllah’ [SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam].
The Prophet [SallAllahu Alaihi Wasalam] said we are one body, if one part of the body is hurting, it affects us all.
We cant question Allah. Truth has been laid out. We are the ones who will be questioned on the Day of Judgement.
We shouldn’t blame others. We should look within ourselves.
Every one of us is responsible. We should think ‘individually’ of what is happening.
We should live a life of peace and dignity. Live life the way Allah told the Prophet [SallAllahu Alaihi Wasalam] to live it.
Be generous and conduct yourself in the best way possible.
Don’t get involved in what doesn’t concern you.
Depend on Allah, turn to Allah, fear no one but Allah.
Live an honest and truthful life.
Mercy is closest to those who do good and are righteous.
Be grateful to Allah for allowing you to live in a country and being able to live Islam with dignity.
Brother Asrar [student of sacred knowledge in Syria]
The state of the Ummah won't be revived by attending these Conferences and these modern day concerts but by Uloom and by Muslims studying the Deen.
Sheikh Walead:
We have to look inwardly – this is the Prophetic Way.
One of our manuals should be the Shamaa’il.
We should be proactive and show people who the Prophet [SallAllahu Alaihi wasallam] was.
Said we are fortunate, we have Masjids.
There are none in Denmark.
Muslim areas are referred to as Ghettos. They don’t have freedom and rights in Denmark like we do here.
There is a deviation from our Fitrah. The earth is complaining and saying something is wrong.
Earthquakes have happened in Muslim lands like Pakistan, Tsunami in Indonesia. He mentioned the only earthquakes that happen in Europe are in Turkey. We need to contemplate on this.
Shaykh Muhammad al Yaqoubi
It is not easy to speak of “Islamophobia” when Israel is bombing civilians in Lebanon.
A lot of respected Ulema are worrying about Islam and this is making them compromise Islam.
If you want to help Allah by spreading this deen, leave it to Allah.
We should reflect. We should reflect on the state of Sayyiduna Bilal (RadiAllahu Anhu). He held onto the truth, not compromising, and the onlookers converted.
We want people to see us and see Islam embodied.
Show strength in your conviction – your strength in Islam. Show the best example in front of others.
Isnt Allah sufficient for His servants? Doesn’t He Protect His servants? We should not fear following the sunnah or praying 5 times a day.
Shaykh Ahmad Zarruq (RA) did a survey of people who performed the Isha and Fajr prayer in congregation. The finding was they were protected from calamities and despair.
There is no fear of terrorism if we follow the Ulema who are following RasulAllah [SallAllahu Alaihi Wasalam].
True practice of ones religion is not fanaticism its LOYALTY.
Establish the religion in your house and Allah will establish it in the society.
I need your commitment to practice the Sunnah e.g truthfulness, mercy to animals, kind to neighbours etc.
(These notes were send to me by anon, May Allah reward them.)
Sheikh Babikr:
We need to think of the time we are living in, the present.
The Ummah is bleeding.
Innocent people are dying in Lebanon, Beirut, Afghanistan, Iraq etc. We are hurting.
These innocent people are a part of us linked through ‘La illaha illAllah Muhammadur RasulAllah’ [SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam].
The Prophet [SallAllahu Alaihi Wasalam] said we are one body, if one part of the body is hurting, it affects us all.
We cant question Allah. Truth has been laid out. We are the ones who will be questioned on the Day of Judgement.
We shouldn’t blame others. We should look within ourselves.
Every one of us is responsible. We should think ‘individually’ of what is happening.
We should live a life of peace and dignity. Live life the way Allah told the Prophet [SallAllahu Alaihi Wasalam] to live it.
Be generous and conduct yourself in the best way possible.
Don’t get involved in what doesn’t concern you.
Depend on Allah, turn to Allah, fear no one but Allah.
Live an honest and truthful life.
Mercy is closest to those who do good and are righteous.
Be grateful to Allah for allowing you to live in a country and being able to live Islam with dignity.
Brother Asrar [student of sacred knowledge in Syria]
The state of the Ummah won't be revived by attending these Conferences and these modern day concerts but by Uloom and by Muslims studying the Deen.
Sheikh Walead:
We have to look inwardly – this is the Prophetic Way.
One of our manuals should be the Shamaa’il.
We should be proactive and show people who the Prophet [SallAllahu Alaihi wasallam] was.
Said we are fortunate, we have Masjids.
There are none in Denmark.
Muslim areas are referred to as Ghettos. They don’t have freedom and rights in Denmark like we do here.
There is a deviation from our Fitrah. The earth is complaining and saying something is wrong.
Earthquakes have happened in Muslim lands like Pakistan, Tsunami in Indonesia. He mentioned the only earthquakes that happen in Europe are in Turkey. We need to contemplate on this.
Shaykh Muhammad al Yaqoubi
It is not easy to speak of “Islamophobia” when Israel is bombing civilians in Lebanon.
A lot of respected Ulema are worrying about Islam and this is making them compromise Islam.
If you want to help Allah by spreading this deen, leave it to Allah.
We should reflect. We should reflect on the state of Sayyiduna Bilal (RadiAllahu Anhu). He held onto the truth, not compromising, and the onlookers converted.
We want people to see us and see Islam embodied.
Show strength in your conviction – your strength in Islam. Show the best example in front of others.
Isnt Allah sufficient for His servants? Doesn’t He Protect His servants? We should not fear following the sunnah or praying 5 times a day.
Shaykh Ahmad Zarruq (RA) did a survey of people who performed the Isha and Fajr prayer in congregation. The finding was they were protected from calamities and despair.
There is no fear of terrorism if we follow the Ulema who are following RasulAllah [SallAllahu Alaihi Wasalam].
True practice of ones religion is not fanaticism its LOYALTY.
Establish the religion in your house and Allah will establish it in the society.
I need your commitment to practice the Sunnah e.g truthfulness, mercy to animals, kind to neighbours etc.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Sheikh Samir An Naas
Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him)
Part two
Shouldn’t the one who created him know who is the best creation? He (peace and blessings upon him) is the best of creation.
People are blocking Allah’s Subhanu wa Ta’ala knowledge
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “l am with Allah, the most ennobled of the first and the last, that is no boast.”
Prophethood started when Adam (upon him peace) was in clay
No other Prophet (upon them peace) says he is the best, of the nation of mankind
No other Prophet (upon them peace) claimed what he did
The glory of Islam is in excellent character
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “I have the most knowledgeable of you about Allah.”
Khalid ibn Walid (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) said, “The messenger is at the senders station.”
We should try to resurrect the sunna
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) prayed to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) was a Prophet whilst Adam (upon him peace) was between the sprit and the body
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “Whoever resurrect my sunna, he truly loves me and will be with me in heaven.”
When he (peace and blessings upon him) was 10 years old, angels came and opened his chest and washed his heart and he said that he knew he was a Prophet.
You can differ on love but not on fiqh
People used to wait at his (peace and blessings upon him) door and follow him
You cannot dictate matters of love from the outside
Enrich people’s hearts with the love of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him)
Love cannot be dictation, (you have to understand love!)
To understand the issue from the inside, people who Love of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) should desire to visit him
Part two
Shouldn’t the one who created him know who is the best creation? He (peace and blessings upon him) is the best of creation.
People are blocking Allah’s Subhanu wa Ta’ala knowledge
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “l am with Allah, the most ennobled of the first and the last, that is no boast.”
Prophethood started when Adam (upon him peace) was in clay
No other Prophet (upon them peace) says he is the best, of the nation of mankind
No other Prophet (upon them peace) claimed what he did
The glory of Islam is in excellent character
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “I have the most knowledgeable of you about Allah.”
Khalid ibn Walid (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) said, “The messenger is at the senders station.”
We should try to resurrect the sunna
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) prayed to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) was a Prophet whilst Adam (upon him peace) was between the sprit and the body
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “Whoever resurrect my sunna, he truly loves me and will be with me in heaven.”
When he (peace and blessings upon him) was 10 years old, angels came and opened his chest and washed his heart and he said that he knew he was a Prophet.
You can differ on love but not on fiqh
People used to wait at his (peace and blessings upon him) door and follow him
You cannot dictate matters of love from the outside
Enrich people’s hearts with the love of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him)
Love cannot be dictation, (you have to understand love!)
To understand the issue from the inside, people who Love of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) should desire to visit him
Imam Tahir Anwar
Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him)
Part one
The Mawlid could be one of the reasons that cause to receive a drink from the pool, by the hand of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him)
We need to celebrate the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) every night
The more that we follow him the easier he will be able to recognise us, because of our actions
There is no legacy like the legacy of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him)
1400 years after his passing away, there are people who love him
We need to think, do we take this seriously, is it lip service or do we take it to heart
If we don’t do the actions outside the Masjid, then are who are we like?
We re-enforced the stereotypes in our reactions to the cartoons
We need to change the perception of the Muslim
Talk is cheap, there is no point agreeing in the Masjid and going out and doing wrong actions
The Prophet’s (peace and blessings upon him) Sunna is the pinnacle of perfection, as it is the Quran
During the era of Uthman ibn Affan (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him), Bilal (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) called the Athan, the companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with them) came out of their houses in tears.
Have you found a Christian that looks like Isa (Upon him peace)? Someone once called him Jesus (Upon him peace)
Dua is manners
We really need to change our actions
We need to educate the people around us
You don’t need to know English to smile
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) invited all individuals to Islam
We need to do our job of conveying the message of Islam
Everyone has a, “I came to England…” story.
Invite non-Muslims to Islam
Guidance comes from Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala, when we remove the ignorance
In the testification of faith, we negate everything except Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala then the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) follows directly after…
Don’t hate the country, you will not survive outside it
We need to use wisdom, we need to implement the Sunna, be a leader to you children, teach spouses
Some of the companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with them) we sat with the people of Constantinople, when some food fell on the floor, he went to pick it up. He was told to leave it, he replied, “Shall I leave the sunna for these people?”
Part one
The Mawlid could be one of the reasons that cause to receive a drink from the pool, by the hand of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him)
We need to celebrate the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) every night
The more that we follow him the easier he will be able to recognise us, because of our actions
There is no legacy like the legacy of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him)
1400 years after his passing away, there are people who love him
We need to think, do we take this seriously, is it lip service or do we take it to heart
If we don’t do the actions outside the Masjid, then are who are we like?
We re-enforced the stereotypes in our reactions to the cartoons
We need to change the perception of the Muslim
Talk is cheap, there is no point agreeing in the Masjid and going out and doing wrong actions
The Prophet’s (peace and blessings upon him) Sunna is the pinnacle of perfection, as it is the Quran
During the era of Uthman ibn Affan (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him), Bilal (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) called the Athan, the companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with them) came out of their houses in tears.
Have you found a Christian that looks like Isa (Upon him peace)? Someone once called him Jesus (Upon him peace)
Dua is manners
We really need to change our actions
We need to educate the people around us
You don’t need to know English to smile
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) invited all individuals to Islam
We need to do our job of conveying the message of Islam
Everyone has a, “I came to England…” story.
Invite non-Muslims to Islam
Guidance comes from Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala, when we remove the ignorance
In the testification of faith, we negate everything except Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala then the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) follows directly after…
Don’t hate the country, you will not survive outside it
We need to use wisdom, we need to implement the Sunna, be a leader to you children, teach spouses
Some of the companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with them) we sat with the people of Constantinople, when some food fell on the floor, he went to pick it up. He was told to leave it, he replied, “Shall I leave the sunna for these people?”
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Sheikh Yahya Rhodus
Sincere Advice
( He asked the elders to move forward and said that in the gatherings of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him), the elders sat at the front.)
The definition of a companion (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with them) is a person who met the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him)
There is benefit in completing a text
This scholar focused on what people need
Some people gather books, other gather books for peoples needs
This is the ability to change people
The highest level of paradise is for the people who understand
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) had the most complete speech
When people had the ability to learn, they could summarise work
There are people who do things that don’t ask for money (religious duties)
Where are those people who adorn their hearts?
The word Ikhlas comes from a root to mean pure
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “Sincerity is everything.”
Those who seek the countenance of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala means the glory of seeing Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala, after the Day of Judgement. “Ruiya” comes from wara, which means to see.
No ones worship will be accepted that’s not sincere, Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala will be pleased with someone who prays and pays their zakat
Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala places sincerity in whoever heart he wills
Ways of testing your soul in learning, knowledge, to see if you can attain a great station with Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
You desire a place in people’s hearts (This is very bad.)
The worst type of Nifaq is to do actions when people are watching (when its so people see you do good action.)
When the people are mentioned he is happy
Takhli is to remove bad, tahali is to attain good actions
He (peace and blessings upon him) attained Human perfect but only Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala is absolutely perfect
Wayil (woe) is a valley in hell (as in the verse “Woe upon those who perform prayers.” Sura 107.4)
“With their prayers they are neglectful 107.5”, If the word was fi (in) instead of min (from) then we would be in trouble
The ones who are save are the one who have made their “A’kl” their amir
We need to fortify the walls of the heart
Satan submitted to the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) but didn’t become he follower.
Jafar As Sadiq (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) was riding on a horse and passed by a man who was drunk, reciting poetry. He heard what this man was saying and came down from his house and began to write it down, when asked why he did that. He said that this is from the manners of student
When 70 of the Quranic reciters were massacred, one of them who were killed said, “By the Lord of the Ka’ba, I have succeeded.”
Khalid ibn walid (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) didn’t have a hand span on his right leg, left leg, right arm, left arm, and chest without a wound on it, in the path of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala. He was sad that he didn’t die as a Martyr one his friends said, “The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) that you are the sword of Allah, how can you die?”
Avoid places of corruption.
Don’t put yourself in that place that would cause people to think badly of him, this is a mercy towards people
If you love someone, you don’t notice his or her faults
Backbiting is worse than Zina, because it is related to honour
To indicate with your eyes can be a sign of gheba (backbiting)
Our foundation duty as believers is to remove people from the darkness to the light
The means has to be justified and the end has to be justified
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said not to waste water even if you are at a riverbank
Muslims are people of principle and truth
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) was always in deep thought, he was concerned about the people entering the deen
( He asked the elders to move forward and said that in the gatherings of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him), the elders sat at the front.)
The definition of a companion (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with them) is a person who met the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him)
There is benefit in completing a text
This scholar focused on what people need
Some people gather books, other gather books for peoples needs
This is the ability to change people
The highest level of paradise is for the people who understand
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) had the most complete speech
When people had the ability to learn, they could summarise work
There are people who do things that don’t ask for money (religious duties)
Where are those people who adorn their hearts?
The word Ikhlas comes from a root to mean pure
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “Sincerity is everything.”
Those who seek the countenance of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala means the glory of seeing Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala, after the Day of Judgement. “Ruiya” comes from wara, which means to see.
No ones worship will be accepted that’s not sincere, Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala will be pleased with someone who prays and pays their zakat
Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala places sincerity in whoever heart he wills
Ways of testing your soul in learning, knowledge, to see if you can attain a great station with Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
You desire a place in people’s hearts (This is very bad.)
The worst type of Nifaq is to do actions when people are watching (when its so people see you do good action.)
When the people are mentioned he is happy
Takhli is to remove bad, tahali is to attain good actions
He (peace and blessings upon him) attained Human perfect but only Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala is absolutely perfect
Wayil (woe) is a valley in hell (as in the verse “Woe upon those who perform prayers.” Sura 107.4)
“With their prayers they are neglectful 107.5”, If the word was fi (in) instead of min (from) then we would be in trouble
The ones who are save are the one who have made their “A’kl” their amir
We need to fortify the walls of the heart
Satan submitted to the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) but didn’t become he follower.
Jafar As Sadiq (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) was riding on a horse and passed by a man who was drunk, reciting poetry. He heard what this man was saying and came down from his house and began to write it down, when asked why he did that. He said that this is from the manners of student
When 70 of the Quranic reciters were massacred, one of them who were killed said, “By the Lord of the Ka’ba, I have succeeded.”
Khalid ibn walid (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) didn’t have a hand span on his right leg, left leg, right arm, left arm, and chest without a wound on it, in the path of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala. He was sad that he didn’t die as a Martyr one his friends said, “The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) that you are the sword of Allah, how can you die?”
Avoid places of corruption.
Don’t put yourself in that place that would cause people to think badly of him, this is a mercy towards people
If you love someone, you don’t notice his or her faults
Backbiting is worse than Zina, because it is related to honour
To indicate with your eyes can be a sign of gheba (backbiting)
Our foundation duty as believers is to remove people from the darkness to the light
The means has to be justified and the end has to be justified
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said not to waste water even if you are at a riverbank
Muslims are people of principle and truth
The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) was always in deep thought, he was concerned about the people entering the deen
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah and Sheikh Hamza Yusuf
Between ignorance and extremism
For the sake of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala, I have come a long way
What does being Muslim mean?
How do we face the difficulties in this country? We submit to will of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
We have been able to build mosques and buildings here
We have safety and security
Remove, some the black clouds that have gathered
He hopes that we become people who love for the sake of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
The world’s eyes are upon us
We shouldn’t be afraid of answering the questions that are being asked
Islam is submission and we are a peaceful people. Salam is an abode of peace and from this peace is our deen
How do we retain our identity?
How do we create a Muslim environment?
Your house should be a Muslim house
Ismail (upon him peace) commanded his family to pray
Not everyone is against us
The Sheikh was impressed with some people who he has met, they are concerned about us
Their harm is not limited to themselves, they are affecting us as well
Our nation is a middle nation, we should be a balanced community
We need to be balanced and know that balance is hard to maintain
We should not be extreme or arrogant
Don’t make this deen hard
The Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) is a mercy to the worlds. How can we replicate it? By patience and piety and then it needs to be maintained
A mercy doesn’t change nor anger
He (peace and blessings be upon) is a mercy to animals
He said (peace and blessings be upon), “Be with the people with the best of character.”
Have you not seen the fruits it has different colours and tastes
There are changes from night to day, from darkness to light
The middle path is difficult, the naafs inclines to the extreme, doing too much
or too little
Hassan (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “ The deen is between doing too much and too little.”
This is what destroyed the people before us
Extremism comes from ignorance
We need to follow the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon) character.
The definition of the Prophets (peace and blessings be upon) character is mercy
What is distinct is his patience, tribulation from the people is normal. Be patient forgive and overlook.
He (peace and blessings be upon) called people to the deen. After Ta’if he (peace and blessings be upon) prayed for the people who hurt them. Mercy isn’t punishment
A female dog gave birth of the road whilst the army were passing. He (peace and blessings be upon) appointed a guard to protect the puppies. The dog was suckling her new born
At the conquest of Mecca he (peace and blessings be upon) said, “I hold no blame on you today and you are all give amnesty.”
Speak beautifully to people not just to Muslims but also to all humanity, treat people with the best of character
Recognise differences, if we don’t recognise them, we won’t be able to raise ourselves up
Part of Allah’s Subhanu wa Ta’ala creation is difference. Fruits come from the same source but they are different
You can see the diverse colour and Satan wants everything to be the same
We need to have a culture of tolerance
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon) stood up when the dead body of Jewish man was being taken for burial. When asked why he stood up, he said (peace and blessings be upon), “Isn’t he a soul?”
Your Lord is one your father (Adam (upon him peace))is one, no Arab is better than a non-Arab except in Taqwa
This world is for the worshippers of Allah (Subhanu wa Ta’ala)
It is a right of the people to have human rights
Human dignity
Humans are like teeth on a comb
Call people with gentleness, debate with people in a beautiful way. There are good ways to talk to people
Lands belong to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala and his servants, are the servants of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala, you can reside anywhere
Know that your blood and property are sacred. He (peace and blessings be upon) said at the final pilgrimage, he (peace and blessings be upon) encouraged men to treat their women well, he removed interest from himself (peace and blessings be upon peace and blessings be upon) and his uncle Abbas (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him). He (peace and blessings be upon) removed the blood writ
People have right and these should be represented. In the Muslim lands, other religions used to have their own courts, Jews had their own courts. Leave them to their own judgements but if you judge do it right
As long as breaches didn’t occur, non-Muslims were left alone
Being a good citizen is part of Islam
Accept other people and be good to people
Co-operate with non-Muslims when they do good but in war but in good behaviour
In a positive way not a negative way
Tolerance is a positive
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon) said, “Love for your brother, what you love for yourself.” He (peace and blessings be upon) also said if he was called to an alliance he would’ve gone to it because it helped the weak and suppressed.
He (peace and blessings be upon) didn’t want to fight people in Mecca
We are looking for common factors, we desire good for each other
Our deen is tolerance
How can we hold onto our deen? Strongly
The Muslims are neither oppressors nor people who hurt each other
He (peace and blessings be upon) let Ethiopians dance in his Masjid, “Leave them, this is one of their practices.” He (peace and blessings be upon) said to Umar (May Allah be pleased with him)
We need to teach the prayer, in our houses
Ibn Tayyimma said, “Jihad is defined as all good actions.”
Stop oppressors, a Muslim lives in peace with others
A Muslim isn’t the angry one, he (peace and blessings be upon) advised a man to remain quiet
How do we realise this tolerance?
Return harm with good, good and bad are not the same
He (peace and blessings be upon) forgive and overlooked
A Jew wanted to see if the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon) had patience and when he saw it. The Jew said, “I saw that you had all these qualities except one.”
Islam is not monopoly for one nation, or for example we own it. Its for everyone
Ignorance is of two kinds one that someone is aware of and one that is compounded
Ignorance is the opposite of intelligence
They learn a little and to extremes, by being judgemental
Know the text and the principles
Fiqh is a craft it takes time and tools to acquire
If they study law, they can be a judge
The Abyssinian king was just and the deen entered that country
Patience is beautiful
It’s like the man who wrote the cartoons but he didn’t know who he was writing about
In these lands you should be like the first Muslims, call these people to virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon) prayed over the Abyssinian (may Allah’s mercy be with him).
We should be friendly they’ll help us and we should help them and over look their faults
The people who try to disgrace the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon) is like trying to blow out the sun with your breath
None of the slander will get to him (peace and blessings be upon).
If people see us they should recognise the good comes from this religion with his (peace and blessings be upon) methodology, he (peace and blessings be upon) returned wrongs with good actions
We should behave like our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon)
For the sake of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala, I have come a long way
What does being Muslim mean?
How do we face the difficulties in this country? We submit to will of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
We have been able to build mosques and buildings here
We have safety and security
Remove, some the black clouds that have gathered
He hopes that we become people who love for the sake of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala
The world’s eyes are upon us
We shouldn’t be afraid of answering the questions that are being asked
Islam is submission and we are a peaceful people. Salam is an abode of peace and from this peace is our deen
How do we retain our identity?
How do we create a Muslim environment?
Your house should be a Muslim house
Ismail (upon him peace) commanded his family to pray
Not everyone is against us
The Sheikh was impressed with some people who he has met, they are concerned about us
Their harm is not limited to themselves, they are affecting us as well
Our nation is a middle nation, we should be a balanced community
We need to be balanced and know that balance is hard to maintain
We should not be extreme or arrogant
Don’t make this deen hard
The Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) is a mercy to the worlds. How can we replicate it? By patience and piety and then it needs to be maintained
A mercy doesn’t change nor anger
He (peace and blessings be upon) is a mercy to animals
He said (peace and blessings be upon), “Be with the people with the best of character.”
Have you not seen the fruits it has different colours and tastes
There are changes from night to day, from darkness to light
The middle path is difficult, the naafs inclines to the extreme, doing too much
or too little
Hassan (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “ The deen is between doing too much and too little.”
This is what destroyed the people before us
Extremism comes from ignorance
We need to follow the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon) character.
The definition of the Prophets (peace and blessings be upon) character is mercy
What is distinct is his patience, tribulation from the people is normal. Be patient forgive and overlook.
He (peace and blessings be upon) called people to the deen. After Ta’if he (peace and blessings be upon) prayed for the people who hurt them. Mercy isn’t punishment
A female dog gave birth of the road whilst the army were passing. He (peace and blessings be upon) appointed a guard to protect the puppies. The dog was suckling her new born
At the conquest of Mecca he (peace and blessings be upon) said, “I hold no blame on you today and you are all give amnesty.”
Speak beautifully to people not just to Muslims but also to all humanity, treat people with the best of character
Recognise differences, if we don’t recognise them, we won’t be able to raise ourselves up
Part of Allah’s Subhanu wa Ta’ala creation is difference. Fruits come from the same source but they are different
You can see the diverse colour and Satan wants everything to be the same
We need to have a culture of tolerance
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon) stood up when the dead body of Jewish man was being taken for burial. When asked why he stood up, he said (peace and blessings be upon), “Isn’t he a soul?”
Your Lord is one your father (Adam (upon him peace))is one, no Arab is better than a non-Arab except in Taqwa
This world is for the worshippers of Allah (Subhanu wa Ta’ala)
It is a right of the people to have human rights
Human dignity
Humans are like teeth on a comb
Call people with gentleness, debate with people in a beautiful way. There are good ways to talk to people
Lands belong to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala and his servants, are the servants of Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala, you can reside anywhere
Know that your blood and property are sacred. He (peace and blessings be upon) said at the final pilgrimage, he (peace and blessings be upon) encouraged men to treat their women well, he removed interest from himself (peace and blessings be upon peace and blessings be upon) and his uncle Abbas (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him). He (peace and blessings be upon) removed the blood writ
People have right and these should be represented. In the Muslim lands, other religions used to have their own courts, Jews had their own courts. Leave them to their own judgements but if you judge do it right
As long as breaches didn’t occur, non-Muslims were left alone
Being a good citizen is part of Islam
Accept other people and be good to people
Co-operate with non-Muslims when they do good but in war but in good behaviour
In a positive way not a negative way
Tolerance is a positive
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon) said, “Love for your brother, what you love for yourself.” He (peace and blessings be upon) also said if he was called to an alliance he would’ve gone to it because it helped the weak and suppressed.
He (peace and blessings be upon) didn’t want to fight people in Mecca
We are looking for common factors, we desire good for each other
Our deen is tolerance
How can we hold onto our deen? Strongly
The Muslims are neither oppressors nor people who hurt each other
He (peace and blessings be upon) let Ethiopians dance in his Masjid, “Leave them, this is one of their practices.” He (peace and blessings be upon) said to Umar (May Allah be pleased with him)
We need to teach the prayer, in our houses
Ibn Tayyimma said, “Jihad is defined as all good actions.”
Stop oppressors, a Muslim lives in peace with others
A Muslim isn’t the angry one, he (peace and blessings be upon) advised a man to remain quiet
How do we realise this tolerance?
Return harm with good, good and bad are not the same
He (peace and blessings be upon) forgive and overlooked
A Jew wanted to see if the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon) had patience and when he saw it. The Jew said, “I saw that you had all these qualities except one.”
Islam is not monopoly for one nation, or for example we own it. Its for everyone
Ignorance is of two kinds one that someone is aware of and one that is compounded
Ignorance is the opposite of intelligence
They learn a little and to extremes, by being judgemental
Know the text and the principles
Fiqh is a craft it takes time and tools to acquire
If they study law, they can be a judge
The Abyssinian king was just and the deen entered that country
Patience is beautiful
It’s like the man who wrote the cartoons but he didn’t know who he was writing about
In these lands you should be like the first Muslims, call these people to virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon) prayed over the Abyssinian (may Allah’s mercy be with him).
We should be friendly they’ll help us and we should help them and over look their faults
The people who try to disgrace the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon) is like trying to blow out the sun with your breath
None of the slander will get to him (peace and blessings be upon).
If people see us they should recognise the good comes from this religion with his (peace and blessings be upon) methodology, he (peace and blessings be upon) returned wrongs with good actions
We should behave like our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah and Sheikh Hamza Yusuf
Between ignorance and extremism
Q+A
How do we defend the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon)? When we see people killed because they defended him. (peace and blessings be upon)
We defend with the good and fight with the good
He (peace and blessings be upon) stopped people from being killed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon) gave a man a gift and asked, “Have I done good to you?” He said, “No.” One of the Companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) wanted to kill him. Afterwards the Prophet (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) gave him another gift and said, “Are you happy now?” He said, “Yes.” Now say this in front of my companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with them) because I want what’s in their hearts about you to be good. I am like a man who owns camels, I know my camels.”
The Spanish Umayyads caliphs would protect Christians who would go into mosques and write abuse about the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon). When they saw that the Christians were trying to re-ignite their religion by getting martyred by the Muslims. The Christians were converting to Islam in droves, they wanted to stop it
They didn’t want to react in a negative way towards Islam
Anything that calls to unity is good in the confines of the law
It’s against your interests to hurt people and this gives a bad image of Islam and Muslims
The Sheikh desires guidance for Bush and Blair
There is no defence for killing people
We need to be exposed to sound scholarship, we need to cure the people of their wrong beliefs
Guard your young people
When you pray with people don’t antagonise them
Imam Maliks (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him) rule is that an Imam can only speak about what he acts upon, if he doesn’t its Maqru (disliked)
Someone said (sh. Hamza) homosexuality was ok
Another person came him (sh Hamza) and said, “I am at 69th excuse for you.” We are supposed to look for 70 excuses for your brother.
Q+A
How do we defend the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon)? When we see people killed because they defended him. (peace and blessings be upon)
We defend with the good and fight with the good
He (peace and blessings be upon) stopped people from being killed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon) gave a man a gift and asked, “Have I done good to you?” He said, “No.” One of the Companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) wanted to kill him. Afterwards the Prophet (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) gave him another gift and said, “Are you happy now?” He said, “Yes.” Now say this in front of my companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with them) because I want what’s in their hearts about you to be good. I am like a man who owns camels, I know my camels.”
The Spanish Umayyads caliphs would protect Christians who would go into mosques and write abuse about the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon). When they saw that the Christians were trying to re-ignite their religion by getting martyred by the Muslims. The Christians were converting to Islam in droves, they wanted to stop it
They didn’t want to react in a negative way towards Islam
Anything that calls to unity is good in the confines of the law
It’s against your interests to hurt people and this gives a bad image of Islam and Muslims
The Sheikh desires guidance for Bush and Blair
There is no defence for killing people
We need to be exposed to sound scholarship, we need to cure the people of their wrong beliefs
Guard your young people
When you pray with people don’t antagonise them
Imam Maliks (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him) rule is that an Imam can only speak about what he acts upon, if he doesn’t its Maqru (disliked)
Someone said (sh. Hamza) homosexuality was ok
Another person came him (sh Hamza) and said, “I am at 69th excuse for you.” We are supposed to look for 70 excuses for your brother.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Habib Hassan Al-Kaf
Seeking knowledge
A student of knowledge biggest blessing is being a student.
It is a great blessing to be a student of knowledge
He should thank Allah and praise him. It is a tremendous blessing
He should always ask for beneficial knowledge in his prayers, he should always extent his hand and ask for beneficial knowledge, whilst he in a lesson and when he reading a book. They should act upon their knowledge and they will see things open for them but then they have knowledge that it has all come from him
Understand the virtue of knowledge and read about the scholars
Knowledge is the inheritance of the Prophets (upon them peace)
He should always be humble and never be ignorant
He should consider himself worse than everyone and then he will be able to take from everyone
Zain Al abideen was sitting in the Masjib Nabi whilst a former slave was teaching a lesson. When he was asked, “oh son of the daughter of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) who are sat and gathering knowledge from? He replied, “I seek knowledge from whoever benefits my deen.”
Don’t be hasty in seeking knowledge; you may have to seek knowledge for a long
Time. Some books took him years to finish because they had a long-term benefit in them.
Remain consistent and persistent in your studies, Scholar who would get a basic level and then they would continue to study
You should study even if its for a small amount of time a day and you will benefit from the blessing in persistent study
A pure intention is needed when we study
The intention even though it is small it can have a great effect
By benefiting yourself and others
A student of knowledge biggest blessing is being a student.
It is a great blessing to be a student of knowledge
He should thank Allah and praise him. It is a tremendous blessing
He should always ask for beneficial knowledge in his prayers, he should always extent his hand and ask for beneficial knowledge, whilst he in a lesson and when he reading a book. They should act upon their knowledge and they will see things open for them but then they have knowledge that it has all come from him
Understand the virtue of knowledge and read about the scholars
Knowledge is the inheritance of the Prophets (upon them peace)
He should always be humble and never be ignorant
He should consider himself worse than everyone and then he will be able to take from everyone
Zain Al abideen was sitting in the Masjib Nabi whilst a former slave was teaching a lesson. When he was asked, “oh son of the daughter of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) who are sat and gathering knowledge from? He replied, “I seek knowledge from whoever benefits my deen.”
Don’t be hasty in seeking knowledge; you may have to seek knowledge for a long
Time. Some books took him years to finish because they had a long-term benefit in them.
Remain consistent and persistent in your studies, Scholar who would get a basic level and then they would continue to study
You should study even if its for a small amount of time a day and you will benefit from the blessing in persistent study
A pure intention is needed when we study
The intention even though it is small it can have a great effect
By benefiting yourself and others
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Sheikh Faraz Rabbani
Lesson one Hadith Gibril
This hadith is the foundation of Prophetic guidance
Hadith is in Muslim (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him), related by Umar (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him)
This hadith gives us our key understandings
Our deen is encompassing and specific to one area i.e fiqh
This gives us an indication to spiritual excellence; there is a point of perfection
Faith is to have conviction
Every level has realities
There is Insight in the hadith that gives us ways to seeking knowledge
There are many layers of beautiful meanings
Qadi Iyad said; "This hadith has explained all the inward and outward duties, of servitude and worship to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala. Established for us what the foundations of faith are, key outwards works, the means inward sincerity and how one preserves ones work for corruption. In reality all the branches of sacred law return to this hadith and branch out from it."
The importance of knowledge and the means of attaining it
The hadith has been referred to as Umma sunna
This also shows us a way to be a true believer
The state of spiritual excellence is a constant state of worship
"The world is what busies you with other than Allah" (subhanu wa ta'ala) Ibn Ata'llah Alsaknderi (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him)
This has the word of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) and the events that took place, which is something we don't always get.
One of the conditions of knowledge is that one understands what he is learning
You may have knowledge but you may not understanding
Knowledge can be taken from books but not understanding
The companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) lived the Prophetic guidance
Umar(May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) clearly determined between falsehood and truth
The companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with them.) should not be vilified
The hadith talks about the strangeness and suddenness of this event
Going to the hadith;who was this stranger and where did he come from, not a traveller or a resident, handsome and had good perfume, he had the manners of a desert Arab
The best of times to seek knowledge is in your youth
Good care and attention for good appearance for Allah (Subhanu wa Ta’ala) is a Sunna
Each and everyone of us is ambassador for our deen
The best of dress is piety
Islamic clothes should be modest and this depends of the custom of the people, (The good custom)
We are very lazy in our attitude to knowledge
There is a proper manner to learning knowledge
If you take care in learning and take it seriously then you'll get benefit
Scholars look at forms and meanings
Sheikh Adeeb Khalas said, " A student of knowledge has to break his knees." He took notes even though he had been teaching it for 50 years, whilst sitting in on a lesson given by Sheikh Abdul razzaq Al halabi.
He Gibril (upon him peace) said "Ya Muhammad." (peace and blessing upon him) which was strange as well, in some accounts we have Gibril (upon him peace) give salam and then asked to approach.
This hadith is the foundation of Prophetic guidance
Hadith is in Muslim (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him), related by Umar (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him)
This hadith gives us our key understandings
Our deen is encompassing and specific to one area i.e fiqh
This gives us an indication to spiritual excellence; there is a point of perfection
Faith is to have conviction
Every level has realities
There is Insight in the hadith that gives us ways to seeking knowledge
There are many layers of beautiful meanings
Qadi Iyad said; "This hadith has explained all the inward and outward duties, of servitude and worship to Allah Subhanu wa Ta’ala. Established for us what the foundations of faith are, key outwards works, the means inward sincerity and how one preserves ones work for corruption. In reality all the branches of sacred law return to this hadith and branch out from it."
The importance of knowledge and the means of attaining it
The hadith has been referred to as Umma sunna
This also shows us a way to be a true believer
The state of spiritual excellence is a constant state of worship
"The world is what busies you with other than Allah" (subhanu wa ta'ala) Ibn Ata'llah Alsaknderi (May Allah's Ta'ala mercy be with him)
This has the word of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) and the events that took place, which is something we don't always get.
One of the conditions of knowledge is that one understands what he is learning
You may have knowledge but you may not understanding
Knowledge can be taken from books but not understanding
The companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) lived the Prophetic guidance
Umar(May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) clearly determined between falsehood and truth
The companions (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with them.) should not be vilified
The hadith talks about the strangeness and suddenness of this event
Going to the hadith;who was this stranger and where did he come from, not a traveller or a resident, handsome and had good perfume, he had the manners of a desert Arab
The best of times to seek knowledge is in your youth
Good care and attention for good appearance for Allah (Subhanu wa Ta’ala) is a Sunna
Each and everyone of us is ambassador for our deen
The best of dress is piety
Islamic clothes should be modest and this depends of the custom of the people, (The good custom)
We are very lazy in our attitude to knowledge
There is a proper manner to learning knowledge
If you take care in learning and take it seriously then you'll get benefit
Scholars look at forms and meanings
Sheikh Adeeb Khalas said, " A student of knowledge has to break his knees." He took notes even though he had been teaching it for 50 years, whilst sitting in on a lesson given by Sheikh Abdul razzaq Al halabi.
He Gibril (upon him peace) said "Ya Muhammad." (peace and blessing upon him) which was strange as well, in some accounts we have Gibril (upon him peace) give salam and then asked to approach.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Sheikh Naeem Abdulwali
You'll become altered on your journey to Allah (Subhanu wa Ta’ala)
From seeking sincerity to becoming sincere
The saint and the sinner have the same belief
When Ali ibn Abu talib (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) would hear the call to prayer he would turn pale and say, " It is time to furfil the trust that heavens and the earth refused."
From seeking sincerity to becoming sincere
The saint and the sinner have the same belief
When Ali ibn Abu talib (May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with him) would hear the call to prayer he would turn pale and say, " It is time to furfil the trust that heavens and the earth refused."
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