The Month of Safar !

The month of Safar is one of the twelve Hijri months, and it is the month which comes after Muharram. Some of the scholars said that it is so named because of the emptying (isfaar) of Makkah i.e., its people would all leave when they travelled during this month. It was also said that this month is named Safar because they used to raid other tribes at this time, and they would leave those whom they encountered bereft of their possessions (sifran min al-mataa’) – i.e., they would take all their belongings away and they would leave them with nothing.

Our discussion of this month will cover the following points: 

1. What has been narrated concerning it from the Arabs of the Jahiliyyah.

2. What has been narrated in Islam that contradicts the views of people of the Jahiliyyah concerning this month.

3. Innovations and corrupt beliefs concerning this month that exist among people who claim to be Muslims.

4. What happened in this month of military campaigns and important events in the life of the Prophet (saws).

5. False Ahadith that have been narrated concerning Safar. 

“I will give the Banner tomorrow...”

The noble Sheikh Sulaymaan bin Naasir al-‘Alwaan, gave a talk on 29/1/1422 H, about the importance of contemplating and understanding the Prophetic traditions in a correct manner, through which one can arrive at what Allah wants of us. This proper understanding is what we wish to attain first, before we can (properly) act upon this knowledge revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. 
The Sheikh mentioned a tradition in the two authentic books (sahihayn), as an example, and pointed out what that tradition contains from rich meanings and great benefits, and he deduced from that tradition more than 70 benefits. 

The Sheikh may Allah hasten his release said: 
Imam al-Bukhari and Muslim narrated in their authentic books from the way of ‘Abdul-‘Aziz ibn Abi Haazim and ‘Abdur-Rahman ibn Ya’coub, both from the way of Abu Hazim Salamah ibn Dinar (and the wording is that of ‘Abdulaziz) who said: “Sahl ibn Sa’d al-Sa’idy, may Allah be pleased with him told me that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said on the Day of Khaibar: “I will give this banner (flag) tomorrow to a man whom Allah will facilitate victory through him. He loves Allah and His Messenger, and is loved by Allah and His Messenger.”  He (Sahl) said: So the people kept on thinking the whole night as to which one from among them will be given the banner? In the morning the people eagerly rushed to Allah’s Messenger ﷺ, all of them hoping to be the one who is given it. He said: “Where is Ali ibn Abi Talib?” The people replied: He is suffering from eye-trouble. He said: “Send for him and bring him to me.” So when ‘Ali was brought, the Messenger ﷺ spat in his eyes and invoked Allah to cure him, and he became al-right as if he had no ailment. The Prophet then gave him the banner. ‘Ali said: “O Allah’s Messenger, Shall I fight them (i.e. the enemies) till they become like us?” So he said: “Proceed to them steadily till you approach near to them, and then invite them to Islam and inform them of their duties towards Allah which Islam prescribes for them, for by Allah, if one man is guided on the right path through you, it would be better for you than (a great number of) red camels.”

Story of the Mahdi...

The Rightly-Guided One (Al-Mahdi), The Imaam, The Promised Deliverer, The Khalifatullah (Deputy of God), Al-Jabir (The Comforter)!

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (saws) has prophesied about several events that will occur just before the advent of the Day of Judgment. Among these, the Messenger of Allah (saws) has foretold the advent of one of his descendants, the Mahdi (rightly-guided one), which will materialize when the believers are severely oppressed in every corner of the world. He will fight the oppressors, calm the trials and tribulations, unite the Muslims under his Caliphate, lead a prayer in Damascus at which Prophet 'Issa (Jesus) will be present and rule the world with equity and justice for seven years.

Throughout the history of Islam, a few individuals - driven either by the desperate state of Muslims in their community or a selfish pursuit of power and prestige - laid claim to being the Mahdi and found a following among the uninformed masses, looking for salvation from the heavens. For some of these individuals (like Bab of Iran or Mirza Ghulam of India) the claim to being the Mahdi was just a stepping stone to the development of heretic sects which broke away from the fold of Islam. Thus, it is at least prudent to visit the facts of this prophecy and avoid falling pray to false claimants that will appear from time to time.

Among the major signs of the Day of Judgment is the advent of the Mahdi. The Messenger of Allah (saws) predicted the coming of the Mahdi towards the end of this worldly existence, i.e. just before The Day of Judgment.

Shari'ah of Islam is complete !!!

Because Shari'ah of Islam is complete there is no need for any other Shari'ah.

Since the Shari'ah of Islam is the Haqq till the day of Judgement and it is complete hence there is no need to refer to any other Shari'ah, nor should one attempt to reconcile Islam by mixing practices of other beliefs with it, i.e. to believe democracy is acceptable in Islam.

Allah has revealed all the rules and regulations in Shari'ah of Islam needed till the day of Judgement hence there is no need to refer to any other Shari'ah.

An Ikhawani deviant said, “Despite the fact that the Shari'ah is a way of life, there many issues which the Shari'ah never spoke about, therefore we need take from what intellectual schools have understood i.e. democracy, socialism or any other views from different schools of thought.”

This statement contradicts the belief that the Shari'ah is complete and solution for all matters of life. The one who claims that the Shari'ah of Islam is needy for man-made law has declared a statement which is Kuffr akbar.

Then Shari'ah of Islam is belongs to Allah and to Allah belongs the perfect names and attributes. It is an absurd notion to say Allah is perfect but His Shari'ah has defection. To say one has defection in their word means defection in their attribute, and Allah is free from all defections. The Qur’aan is the Word of Allah and Sunnah is that which has been inspired by Allah and both are infallible.

The completion of the Deen necessitates one not to refer to any other Shari'ah nor to introduce any new matters (Biddah) and claim it to be part of the Deen.

Sahaabah on the Virtues of Patience

As-Safar said: “Abû Bakr fell ill, so some people visited him and asked whether they should call a doctor for him. He said,‘The Doctor has already seen me.’ They asked, ‘What did he say?’ Abû Bakr said, ‘He said, “I do what I want”.’ ” (Meaning, that Allâh is his “Doctor” and can make him sick or healthy as He wills) (Ahmad).

‘Umar ibn al-Khattâb said:
“The best days we ever lived were by virtue of patience, and if patience were to take the shape of a man, he would be a noble and generous man.”

‘Alî ibn Abî Tâlib said:
“The relation of patience to îmân is like the relation of the head to the body. If the head is chopped off, the body becomes useless.” Then he raised his voice and said: “Certainly, the one who has no patience has no îmân, and patience is like a riding-beast that nevers gets tired.” 

The story of ‘Urwah ibn al-Zubayr:
‘Urwah ibn al-Zubayr came to visit the Khalîfah al-Walîd ibn ‘Abdu’l-Malik. With him was his son Muhammad, who was one of the most handsome of men. The young man had dressed up for the occasion in fine clothes, and had his hair in two plaits or braids. When al-Walîd saw him, he said, “This is how the young people of Quraysh look!” and by so saying, put the evil eye on him. Before he left, the young man fell ill. When he was in the stable (preparing for the journey) he fell down, and the horses trampled him to death. Then ‘Urwah got gangrene in his leg, and al-Walîd sent doctors to him, who suggested that the leg should be amputated, otherwise the gangrene would spread to the rest of the body and kill him. ‘Urwah agreed, and the doctors began to remove his leg, using a saw. When the saw reached the bone, ‘Urwah fainted, and when he came around, sweat was pouring down his face, and he was repeating, “Lâ ilâh ill-Allâh, Allâhu akbar.”
 

Can the Islamic Ummah Rely on the Shi'ahs to Liberate Al-Quds?

The question that becomes the title of this article has long clung on my mind and feeling. Especially that in 2006, the Hizbullah of Lebanon succeeded, so they say, in defeating the war machine of Israel and were able to drive them out. The 33-day war of Israel vs Hizbullah, where the Hizbullah came out the victor, is a new commodity brand name marketed by Shi'ah to deceive the Islamic ummah, the absolute majority of which is with the aqeedah of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah.

Long before this, there had been of course attempts by the Shi'ahs to exploit this issue of Palestine, for example with the fatwa of Imam Khomeini, the Rahbar of Iran, which fixed the last Friday of the month of Ramadhan as The Al-Quds International Day, but it seemed, it was not so influential and effective in attracting the sympathy of the Sunni Muslims to view the aqeedah of Shi'ah.

Only after the heroic story of the resistance of the Hizbullah militia in 2006, that a turning point of fitnah tashayyu’ happened in the Islamic world, particularly in Sham (Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan) and South East Asia (Indonesia and Malaysia). Just because of a one-time Shi'ah resistance against Zionist-Israel, who before this were always collaborating in destroying the resistance of the Palestinian people, which was more driven by the political factor to dominate the South of Lebanon as the base of Shi'ah militia nationally by not telling the interests of the war for the sake of Palestine.

The most misused/ abused phrases !!!

The most misused/abused phrases by the people to cover-up their mistakes:

1 "Only Allah can judge" !
2 "You don't know what is in the heart" !

The statements are true but they are intentionally applied (to support) a wrong (cause). [This was said by Ali (ra) in his reply to the Khawaarij - Saheeh Muslim]

The first statement was uttered by the Khawaarij against Ali (ra). The Khawaarij denied the role of man in making decisions and forming judgments; whereas, we do indeed have court systems and judges to make judgments. [See the long conversation between Ibn Abbaas and the Khawaarij]

The second statement is from the `Aqeedah of the Murji'ah, those who believe that (a) Imaan is nothing but a belief of the heart only, (b) the actions of the limbs and statement of the tongue are not a part of Imaan, (c) it neither increases with obedience nor decreases with disobedience, (d) and that it remains constant. [Whereas the Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jamaa`ah believe that Imaan is to believe in the articles of Faith with: a) firm conviction of the heart, b) statement of the tongue (saying the Shahadah), c) and actions of the limbs. d) It increases with righteousness and obedience, and decreases with sins and disobedience.]

So, instead of owning up to their mistakes and correcting themselves, many people utter such statements as a cover-up, and to run away from their responsibilities.

They also utter such statements to silence those who want to help them. Their pride denies them from accepting the Truth/Guidance.