BENEFIT 443: Perhaps you are in a state of confusion because you previously rejected the truth!
Allāh Almighty said: “Nay, but they have denied the truth when it came to them, so they are in a confused state.”
Sheikh Uthaymeen raḥimahullāh commented:
The meaning is that because they rejected the truth, they became entangled in confusion—things became unclear and perplexing to them, and we seek refuge in Allah from that. This is similar to His saying: “And We turn their hearts and their eyes away [from…
BENEFIT 442: When does a Student of Knowledge Have The Right to Declare Tabdee'?
Question: A questioner asks: Honourable Shaykh, is it permissible for a student of knowledge who has made significant progress in seeking knowledge and has studied the methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamā‘ah in matters of criticism, to declare someone an innovator based on his knowledge, if he deems that person deserving of such a judgment?"
Sheikh Rabee waffaqahullah:
There are certain clear and manifest…
Therefore, purification must precede cultivation. This is a foundational, Prophetic method, and it is the way of our Lord as established in His Book. It is the path of the Prophets and Messengers, and
So when the Prophet ﷺ saw that the man had a talisman, he reached out and tore it off. Only then did he accept his pledge, then proceeded to teach and nurture him. This is the proper sequence: purification, followed by affirmation, followed by education.
Source:
https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/1694
Sheikh Abu Hazim Nafi' Al-Amoodi hafidahullah said (slightly paraphrased):
"...In this is a refutation of those who merely gather people indiscriminately, whose main concern is assembling large numbers. It was never the way of the Prophet ﷺ to merely assemble people. His primary concern was Tasfiyah (purification) before Tarbiyah (cultivation). This is an authentic Prophetic methodology: the process of purifying…
BENEFIT 440: Al-Manhaj Al-Afyah (the all expansive, all inclusive Salafi bandwagon)
Question: The (female) questioner asks: What specific books strengthen a student’s manhaj foundation so that he becomes strong in refutation and understanding that?
Sheikh Yahya hafidahullāh:
Let him sit with the people of Sunnah, and attend these study circles. If he attends these gatherings seeking knowledge, he will, insha Allah, find much benefit. Let him accompany the steadfast among the people of Sunnah. Let…
You may find someone who has only been seeking knowledge for two years, and suddenly he is challenging the scholars, claiming to understand the manhaj and the Sunnah. This is the path of deviation and
BENEFIT 429: Make Students Aware of The Correct Salafi Manhaj and Warn Against Extremism
Question: The (female) questioner says: We have a markaz in our village where most attendees are laypeople. Among them are female students of knowledge, but they are few in number, and most have gotten married. My question is: when we speak about matters related to manhaj and they don't understand, am I required to explain these matters to them, or should I suffice with teaching them the books without addressing…
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BENEFIT 428: How can one maintain the view that tasweer is haram in the 21st century, when CCTV cameras are present on nearly every corner?
The questioner asks: Is it appropriate for a student of knowledge to live in a house fitted with surveillance cameras at the entrance that record him every time he enters or exits?
Sheikh Yahya hafidahullah:
Whoever finds it easy to avoid living in such a place should do so, and he should not be content with being recorded without necessity. Indeed, tasweer of living beings is among the major sins.
However, for…
Sheikh Yahya was asked about the ruling on masturbation. He explained its impermissibility, providing various reasons to support this position. He also praised the treatise authored by Sheikh Muqbil,
A sister says: "I want to get married to him, but my father is strongly opposed to it..."
Collection of Fatwas related to the above situation ⤵️
1. Don't fall into this trap
https://t.me/womensbenefits/95
2. Following the Proper Course Regarding Guardianship in Marriage
https://t.me/womensbenefits/776
3. Responsibility of the Wali
https://t.me/womensbenefits/394
4. The guardian who obstructs marriage العاضل https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxiZm1loQk6LzcdKH5JFMpIsZguRieC89k?feature=shared
5. Bypassing…
Clarification and Refutation: On Ruling by What Allāh Has Revealed and Addressing False Accusations
In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
All praise is due to Allāh, the Lord of all worlds, and may peace and blessings be upon His trustworthy Messenger. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allāh, the Sovereign, the Clear Truth, who said: "Thus We explain the signs in detail, so that the way of the criminals may become evident." [Al-An‘ām: 55].
And I bear witness…
هناك شخص يسمى يمان الهاشمي - ولعل هذا الاسم مستعار هذا الشخص يحمل فكرا خارجيا تكفيريا - والعياذ بالله - يتواصل مع بعض المشايخ ويسجل مكالماتهم ثم يُعَنون عليها بما يراه هو وينشرها ، وقد يكون المتّصَل عليه غير مرتب للكلام ولا معدا له ليُنشَر ولربما أقحمه في مسائل مهمة وخطيرة ،تحتاج إلى حزم وحذر وبيان شاف ، وقد أتقن السائل التلبيس بها فتكون فتنة على عامة الناس فمثل هذا يزجر ولا يسترسل معه أبدا ، ولا تتجارى أيها الفاضل…
BENEFIT 427: Important Advice on the Dangers of Using Blasphemous, Satanic, and Immoral Symbols
■ This 🙏 emoji is inspired by the "Namaste" gesture in Indian and Hindu culture. It is a greeting that expresses respect and is frequently used in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Therefore, its usage is highly objectionable, and it is impermissible for a Muslim to use it under any circumstances.
■ As for this 🙌 emoji, it is used to signify submission to God or an expression of gratitude among some Protestant…
What is your advice for someone planning to travel to Yemen to seek knowledge?
By our brother, ʾAbū Fajr ʿAbd al-Fattah حفظه الله ورعاه.
For more information regarding Yemen ⤵️
https://t.me/yemenqna/4
https://t.me/salafidawahyemen/4