BENEFIT 331: Major Innovations Originate from Minor Ones
Imam Al-Barbahāri, may Allāh have mercy on him, said:
«واحذر صغار المحدثات من الأمور فإن صغير البدع يعود حتى يصير كبيرا، وكذلك كل بدعة أحدثت في هذه الأمّة كان أَولها صغيرا يشبه الحق، فاغتر بذلك من دخل فيها، ثمّ لم يستطعِ الخروج منها، فعظمت وصارت دينا يدان بها»
"Beware of the minor newly introduced matters in religion, for small innovations grow until they become major. Similarly, every innovation…
Question: What are the Islamic guidelines for public condemnation, and when is public condemnation permissible? What is the Salafi Manhaj in this regard?
Sheikh Ibn Baz rahimahullah:
Public condemnation becomes permissible when the sin is openly manifested. If the sin is manifested openly in society, such as in the markets, the press/media, it is clarified. In such cases, it is appropriate to clarify and say: “I…
BENEFIT 329: These individuals (Muhammad Hijab, Omar Suleiman, Ali Da'wah, etc.) have dedicated significant effort to spreading and defending Islam, yet you criticise them without acknowledging any of
Their efforts and good deeds are between them and Allāh, and perhaps Allāh will accept them. However, staying silent about their mistakes is something for which we will be held accountable.
The questioner is referring to an innovated principle known as Al-Mawāzanāt, which has been denounced by scholars.
Imam Al-Albāni, may Allāh have mercy on him, was asked in Silsilat Al-Huda wa Al-Nur (Tape No. 850) the…
BENEFIT 328: Imaginative Depictions of Paradise and Hell
Question: honourable Sheikh, may Allāh bless you, there is a poster depicting the Day of Judgment, its horrors, Paradise, and Hell, which some individuals display in masjids. What is your opinion on this matter and should those who hang such posters be rebuked?
Sheikh Salih Al-Fawzan hafidahullah:
Yes they should be rebuked, because this involves depicting the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell—matters that are…
BENEFIT 327: Reaching Out to Those Engaged in Worldly Pursuits in Their own Spaces to Invite Them Toward Righteousness
Abu Hurayrah (radiallaahu ‘anhu) once passed by the market in Madinah. He stopped at the market and said:
“O people of the market, how incapable you are!”
They said, “And how is that Abu Hurayrah?”
He replied, “Over there, the inheritance of Allah’s Messenger (sal-lal-lahu-alaihi-wa-sallam) is being distributed and you are here! Won’t you go and take your share?”
“Where is it?” they asked.
He replied, “In the…
BENEFIT 326: Delivering a Lecture in a Free-mixed University
Question What is the ruling on delivering a lecture in the masjid of a free-mixed university, knowing that the lecturer and attendees are Salafis?
Sheikh Yahya ḥafidhahullāh:
If Ahlus-Sunnah gather in that place where there is no freemixing between men and women, or if some laymen or others attend and listen with them in that spacious location, whether it is in that place or on an open/elevated area, it is…
BENEFIT 325: Cautioning against widespread sins does not constitute incitement against the rulers
Sheikh Uthaymeen raḥimahullāh says:
Warning against clear wrongdoings does not fall under incitement, as long as the warning is not directed specifically at the leader. For example, if one says, "There is widespread (sin) among us, such as an abundance of ribaa, immorality, musical instruments, etc." and warns the people about it, there is no harm in that. It should not be claimed that this constitutes incitement…
BENEFIT 324: Tale-carriers and their negative influence on some of the Mashaayekh
Question: What do you know about Wasiyyullāh ’Abbās?
Sheikh Yahya hafidahullah responds:
Wasiyyullāh ’Abbās was visited by some of our brothers, namely Sheikh Abū ’Amr and Sheikh Zā'id, during their Da'wah trip to those lands. They observed that his Da’wah was aligned with or very close to Jam’iyyah Ahlu-e-Hadith, which at that time was criticised for certain violations. It appears that our brother Abu ’Amr or…
BENEFIT 323: Ahlus-Sunnah Establish Their Judgments on Clear Evidence
Question: Is it true that if someone disagrees with Ahlus-Sunnah, they consider him to be a disbeliever, a hypocrite, or an innovator?
Sheikh Yahya hafidahullah:
All praise is due to Allāh, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, his companions, and those who follow his guidance. To proceed:
Ahlus-Sunnah, all praise is due to Allāh, are the best and most just of people. If justice…
Omar Suleiman says: "Sometimes the Awliyaa don't look the part. They're not bearded, in a thawb. They don't fit the image sometimes..."
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Yes, it's possible that some people are beloved to Allah without our knowledge. However, claiming certain individuals to be Awliyaa as Omar Suleiman does is questionable, especially when they display disobedience of Allah—such as shaved beards, trousers below the ankles, etc.
Sheikh Ibn ’Uthaymeen rahimahullah stated:
«من كان مؤمناً تقيّاً كان لله وليّاً، ومَن لم يكن كذلك فليس بولي لله، وإن كان معه بعض الإيمان والتقوى كان فيه شيءٌ من الولاية»
"Whoever is a faithful, pious believer is a wali (friend) of Allah, and whoever is not so is not a wali of Allah. However, if a person possesses some faith and piety, they will have some degree of wilayah (spiritual proximity) with Allah."…
The esteemed Sheikh, may Allah grant you success, was asked about the ruling on loving a disbeliever. He stated:
"Loving a disbeliever is not permissible. Loving a disbeliever is prohibited. Allah says (interpreted meaning), "You will not find a people who believe in Allah and the Last Day making alliances with those who oppose Allah and His Messenger."
Therefore, if Allah hates someone, you must also hate them.…
BENEFIT 322: Are Prophetic Dreams Subject to Interpretation?
Sheikh ’Ammār Al-Hawbani hafidahullah states:
The dreams of the Prophet ﷺ are of two types:
(1) some require interpretation,
(2) while others do not, such as those that are clear like the break of dawn (they are to be understood according to their apparent meaning).
If the dreams of the Prophets are subject to interpretation, it is even more applicable to the dreams of others. [Ithaaf Al-Kiram (51)]
An…
Aside from his Kufr & Shirk, Rabbi David Stern (someone admired by Omar Suleiman) does not consider Musa عليه السلام as a role model to be emulated and he prioritises one's intellect/interpretation ov
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Kind & fair treatment of Kuffār and wanting guidance to Islam for them (as advocated by the Shari'ah) is one thing, while dignifying, honouring, and loving them (as promoted by Omar Suleiman) is another.
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BENEFIT 321: Four Key Distinctions Between Our Dreams and the Dreams of the Prophets
1⃣. The Dreams of The Prophets are a Form of Revelation while Ours are Not
Narrated ’Ā'ishah may Allāh be pleased with her:
((أول ما بدئ به رسول الله ﷺ من الوحي الرؤيا الصالحة في النوم، فكان لا يرى رؤيا إلا جاءت مثل فلق الصبح)).
"The beginning of revelation to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was through righteous dreams during sleep. He would not see a dream except that it came true as clearly as the break of dawn."…
According to Omar Suleiman, the instruction for Ibrahim to sacrifice his son was not a direct command from Allah but his own interpretation of the dream, and he even suggests that this interpretation
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﴿فَلَمَّا بَلَغَ مَعَهُ ٱلسَّعۡیَ قَالَ یَـٰبُنَیَّ إِنِّیۤ أَرَىٰ فِی ٱلۡمَنَامِ أَنِّیۤ أَذۡبَحُكَ فَٱنظُرۡ مَاذَا تَرَىٰۚ قَالَ یَـٰۤأَبَتِ ٱفۡعَلۡ مَا تُؤۡمَرُۖ سَتَجِدُنِیۤ إِن شَاۤءَ ٱللهُ مِنَ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِینَ﴾
"And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offering you in sacrifice to Allâh). So look what you think!…
BENEFIT 320: The Prohibition of Women Assuming General Leadership Positions, Such as Presidency, Ministry, or Judiciary
Question: What is the stance of Shari'ah regarding a woman nominating herself for the presidency of a state, head of government, or a ministerial position?
Sheikh ibn Baz rahimahullāh responded:
It is not permissible to appoint a woman or select her for the general leadership of Muslims. This is established by the Qur'an, Sunnah, and consensus (1).
From the Qur'an, Allah says:
﴿الرجال قوَّامون على النساء بما…
