The document discusses the concept of Tawhīd al-'Amalī (the practical manifestation of Tawhīd or monotheism) through jihad and sacrifice. It states that true understanding of Tawhīd as the sole worship of God can only be developed through confronting non-believers in battle and making sacrifices for religion. It criticizes those who think they understand Tawhīd simply by studying religious texts, saying real understanding comes through living experiences of fighting and sacrifice in defense of the faith. The document also discusses examples of individuals who demonstrated strong faith in God through their actions during battles against non-believers.
This document is a summary and introduction to a book by Shaykh 'Abdullah 'Azzam titled "The Scales of Allah". It discusses how Allah has revealed divine scales to judge things, with the most important being faith and righteousness. In contrast, pre-Islamic societies used scales like wealth, status and lineage to judge people. It argues establishing Allah's scales on Earth requires nurturing souls through trials and obedience to directives from Allah and His Messenger.
The document discusses the high status of Huffaadh (those who have memorized the Qur'an). It mentions that Allah has revealed the Qur'an and illuminated the hearts of Huffaadh, granting them a special status. It also highlights Allah's challenges to mankind to produce anything resembling the Qur'an and how no one has been able to do so. Furthermore, it notes that despite the Qur'an's great rank, Allah has made it easy to memorize and promised tremendous rewards for doing so.
This document provides an overview of how hadith were preserved over generations, beginning with the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. The companions made great efforts to learn hadith directly from the Prophet. While writing hadith was initially prohibited, this was later lifted. Trustworthy companions like Abu Hurairah and Abdullah ibn Amr devoted themselves to preserving hadith by narrating them to later generations. Subsequent generations of scholars also worked to authenticate narrations and transmit the sunnah accurately.
Here are the key points about the Maqam Ibrahim based on the details provided:
- The Maqam Ibrahim refers to the place where Ibrahim (AS) stood during the construction of the Kaaba. It is a stone on which his footprints are preserved.
- It is located a few meters away from the Kaaba, inside the mosque.
- The Prophet (SAW) designated it as a place for prayer after revelation of verse 2:125.
- It is recommended to pray two rakah there, reciting Surah Al-Kafirun in the first and Surah Al-Ikhlas in the second.
- 'Umar
Miraculous wonders of usman e-ghani رضی اللہ تعالٰی عنہIlyas Qadri Ziaee
This Book is written by Ameer e Ahle Sunnat Hazrat Allama Maulana Ilyas Attar Qadri Razavi Ziaee.
This book include the following topics:
*Mysterious crippled man
*Patronymic and titles
*Purchased Paradise twice
* And many more..
This document introduces a hadith from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stating that Islam began as something strange and will return to being strange. It will discuss the condition of strangers (ghuraba). The hadith is narrated with slight variations by several companions. The strangers are defined as those who adhere to the sunnah when others have become corrupt, or who flee trials to protect their religion. The document provides historical context for how the early Muslims were strangers when Islam began and faced hardship. It notes how Islam later spread widely but deviations emerged, so adhering to the sunnah became strange again.
This document discusses the benefits of reciting Durood Sharif, which is sending blessings and greetings upon the Prophet Muhammad. It lists over 60 benefits mentioned by various Islamic scholars, including the forgiveness of sins, increase in wealth and property, protection from evil, and earning the love and intercession of the Prophet Muhammad on Judgment Day. It emphasizes that to receive these benefits, one must have true love and devotion for the Prophet Muhammad, as loving him is a fundamental requirement of faith in Islam.
This document is a summary and introduction to a book by Shaykh 'Abdullah 'Azzam titled "The Scales of Allah". It discusses how Allah has revealed divine scales to judge things, with the most important being faith and righteousness. In contrast, pre-Islamic societies used scales like wealth, status and lineage to judge people. It argues establishing Allah's scales on Earth requires nurturing souls through trials and obedience to directives from Allah and His Messenger.
The document discusses the high status of Huffaadh (those who have memorized the Qur'an). It mentions that Allah has revealed the Qur'an and illuminated the hearts of Huffaadh, granting them a special status. It also highlights Allah's challenges to mankind to produce anything resembling the Qur'an and how no one has been able to do so. Furthermore, it notes that despite the Qur'an's great rank, Allah has made it easy to memorize and promised tremendous rewards for doing so.
This document provides an overview of how hadith were preserved over generations, beginning with the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. The companions made great efforts to learn hadith directly from the Prophet. While writing hadith was initially prohibited, this was later lifted. Trustworthy companions like Abu Hurairah and Abdullah ibn Amr devoted themselves to preserving hadith by narrating them to later generations. Subsequent generations of scholars also worked to authenticate narrations and transmit the sunnah accurately.
Here are the key points about the Maqam Ibrahim based on the details provided:
- The Maqam Ibrahim refers to the place where Ibrahim (AS) stood during the construction of the Kaaba. It is a stone on which his footprints are preserved.
- It is located a few meters away from the Kaaba, inside the mosque.
- The Prophet (SAW) designated it as a place for prayer after revelation of verse 2:125.
- It is recommended to pray two rakah there, reciting Surah Al-Kafirun in the first and Surah Al-Ikhlas in the second.
- 'Umar
Miraculous wonders of usman e-ghani رضی اللہ تعالٰی عنہIlyas Qadri Ziaee
This Book is written by Ameer e Ahle Sunnat Hazrat Allama Maulana Ilyas Attar Qadri Razavi Ziaee.
This book include the following topics:
*Mysterious crippled man
*Patronymic and titles
*Purchased Paradise twice
* And many more..
This document introduces a hadith from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stating that Islam began as something strange and will return to being strange. It will discuss the condition of strangers (ghuraba). The hadith is narrated with slight variations by several companions. The strangers are defined as those who adhere to the sunnah when others have become corrupt, or who flee trials to protect their religion. The document provides historical context for how the early Muslims were strangers when Islam began and faced hardship. It notes how Islam later spread widely but deviations emerged, so adhering to the sunnah became strange again.
This document discusses the benefits of reciting Durood Sharif, which is sending blessings and greetings upon the Prophet Muhammad. It lists over 60 benefits mentioned by various Islamic scholars, including the forgiveness of sins, increase in wealth and property, protection from evil, and earning the love and intercession of the Prophet Muhammad on Judgment Day. It emphasizes that to receive these benefits, one must have true love and devotion for the Prophet Muhammad, as loving him is a fundamental requirement of faith in Islam.
1. The document summarizes key points from a book by Ibn al-Qayyim on useful and useless matters. It lists 10 useless matters, with the greatest being wasting the heart by preferring this life over the afterlife, and wasting time through excessive hopes.
2. It emphasizes the importance of youth in preparing for the afterlife through acts like optional fasting and night prayer, before responsibilities in old age prevent it. Quotes from the Quran and hadiths encourage restraining desires and being patient according to guidance.
3. In conclusion, all evil stems from following desires and wasting time with hopes, while goodness comes from self-restraint, preparing for the afterlife, and not
The document summarizes hadith from the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) related to purification (tahara).
It discusses four key points in three hadith:
1) Salah is not accepted without purification.
2) Ablution washes away sins and makes one pure.
3) Purification is the key to valid and accepted salah.
4) What to say when entering and leaving the toilet seeking refuge in Allah.
This document provides advice from "Abū ‘Abdir-Rahmān Al-Atharī" to a seeker of knowledge. Some key points include:
- Seeking knowledge should not be for worldly gains but to worship Allah and teach others, lifting ignorance.
- Memorizing the Quran is good but acting on it is obligatory. Some prioritize memorization over action, abolishing texts.
- Beware of blindly following individuals over the Quran and hadith. Adhere to the understanding of the early Muslims.
- Make Tawheed the central concern through knowledge, practice and calling others to it, as the Prophet did.
-
Hadhrat Uthman bin Affan was a highly distinguished companion of Prophet Muhammad. He was among the earliest converts to Islam and emigrated twice for its propagation. He was married to two daughters of the Prophet. Uthman was extremely generous and modest, and the Prophet prayed for his forgiveness. Due to his virtues, excellence and marrying the Prophet's daughters, Uthman holds a position of high esteem.
Muhammed ibn Abd Al Wahab | Language: English
This is an English version of the book entitled Fada il-e-Qur’an originally written in Arabic by the Imam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul Wahb, an eminent Muslim Scholar, and translated into Urdu by Maulana Mahmud Ahmad Ghazanfar, Mab’uth, Dar al-Ifta, Government of Saudi Arabia. Strictly speaking it is not a literal rendering of the original; rather it is the presentation of the meaning of the original in easy English language; in presenting the meaning, however, an attempt has been made to be very close to the original.
This document provides definitions and explanations of key Islamic concepts related to preserving the Quran and Sunnah. It discusses:
1) The definitions of hadeeth (prophet's traditions), which include his sayings, deeds, and deeds approved by him. It also defines Sunnah as the collection of hadeeth that form the prophet's way of life and Islamic code.
2) Bida', or religious innovation, which refers to practices that have no basis in the Quran or Sunnah.
3) The process of compiling and recording the Quran and Sunnah during the prophet's lifetime and after, including the roles of early Muslim scholars and caliphs in preserving Islamic scripture and traditions.
This document discusses the importance of purification in Islam. It is a guide to the different types of purification - wudu, ghusl, and tayammum - required in Islam before acts of worship. The document outlines the steps to properly perform each type of purification and discusses things that invalidate or are forbidden when in a state of impurity. Purification in Islam encompasses both physical and spiritual purity, and is crucial for acts of worship like prayer to be valid.
This document discusses the importance of understanding the fiqh (jurisprudence) of hadith after authenticating hadith. It notes that many early hadith scholars like Zuhri, Ibn al-Mubarak and Ahmad ibn Hanbal were also experts in fiqh derived from hadith. It explains that later hadith scholars like Bukhari, Muslim and Abu Dawud combined expertise in hadith transmission with strong understanding of fiqh. The document emphasizes that fully comprehending hadith requires considering different narrations, as affirmed by scholars like Ahmad ibn Hanbal and Yahya ibn Ma'in. It concludes that meticulous hadith scholars safeguarded Islamic rulings by extracting and preserving hadith
This document provides details about the physical attributes and personality of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It describes his beauty, radiance, and grandeur which were unlike any human being. His face shone with such brightness that others could not look directly at him and the sun drew light from his radiance. Every part of his body, from his hair to feet, possessed unmatched perfection. His personality exuded purity, truthfulness, generosity and perfection of character. Whoever saw him was in awe and captivated by his presence.
This document provides the text of the book "Four Foundations of Shirk" by Shaikhul Islam Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab. It outlines the four principles or foundations of shirk that are mentioned in the Quran. The foundations are: 1) Affirming Tawheed verbally but committing shirk in action. 2) Seeking intercession from other than Allah. 3) Differing in objects of worship like angels, prophets, stones etc. 4) Committing shirk continuously without repentance, unlike past generations. The document provides Quranic evidence for each foundation.
Surah Al-A'3laa is a 19 verse Makkan surah that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would recite in Eid and Friday prayers. It emphasizes glorifying and purifying Allah by removing any false assumptions about Him. Allah is the Most High - higher than all creation and destiny, with perfect traits. He creates everything with perfection and provides guidance for each creation. Allah brings out vegetation across Earth out of mercy for humanity. The surah highlights important aspects of Allah's attributes and reminds believers to remember their Creator.
This document provides etiquettes for visiting the Haramain Sharifain (the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah). It begins with praises of Allah and supplications. It then provides guidelines for travel, including sunnah practices when mounting, during travel, and upon arrival at the destination. Further sections provide special guidelines for Haj and Umrah pilgrims, and for visiting Madinah Munawwarah. The document concludes with reminders about protecting one's gaze and other important guidelines.
The document is an explanation of Shaikh Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab's book "The Four Foundations of Shirk". It begins with the author asking Allah to protect and guide the reader. The explanation then provides context for the book, noting it builds upon "The Three Principles" and aims to clarify the foundations of Tawheed and Shirk based on Quran and Sunnah. It discusses the importance of understanding these concepts correctly. The explanation then analyzes each principle and section of the original book, providing context and proofs from Islamic sources. It emphasizes the importance of deriving beliefs from revelation rather than personal views.
An easy way to defeat a Wahhabi. The confuting evidence that the anthropomorphist wahhabiyy is not a muslim. Refutation of the biggest delusion of the wahhabiyy: The Wahhabiyyah claim, “Negating the inclination of Allah towards an upward direction is negating the existence of Allah.”
Niall Ferguson argues that the US fails at empire because it is not committed to imperialism long-term. It wants to quickly fix problems and leave, rather than staying to fully civilize and rebuild societies as required. The author agrees that establishing the rule of law is important for progress but says the US does not understand that this requires long-term commitment and involvement instead of short-term interventions. Ferguson believes the US could learn from the British Empire, which stayed long-term in its colonies and established strong institutions and cultural influence, becoming the model for an effective modern empire.
This document provides information about the Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) and its publication of the proceedings from the Third International Conference on Islamic Economics.
The conference was jointly sponsored by IRTI, the International Islamic University Malaysia, and the International Association for Islamic Economists. It focused on the theme of "Financing Development in Islam" and was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1992.
This publication compiles all of the papers presented at the conference on various topics related to Islamic economic development and financing. IRTI aims to investigate development financing from an Islamic framework and highlight issues and alternatives for Muslim economies. The quality papers in this volume provide a valuable contribution to the literature on Islamic economics.
The document is a repetitive demo version notice for PDF-ToolBox software from docu-track.com, listing the same text and URL over 100 times without additional content or variation. It promotes PDF-ToolBox and directs readers to the website docu-track.com for the full version.
This document provides an overview and summary of Michael Hudson's book "Super Imperialism: The Economic Strategy of American Empire". The book explains how the U.S. developed a system of "super imperialism" after 1971 by forcing other nations' central banks to finance America's balance of payments deficits and government spending through purchasing U.S. Treasury bonds with their trade surplus dollars. This system allows America to fund wars and military spending abroad without constraints on spending power. The document discusses how this system developed historically and how it enables America to continue funding wars like the impending Iraq war through other nations indirectly financing the costs via the Treasury bond system.
This document is a terms of use agreement for the website Kalamullah.Com. It states that any content on the site is for non-commercial and lawful use only. The terms prohibit distributing content for profits, changing or selling content without permission, and uploading harmful content. Users must agree to the terms to access website resources.
The document discusses strategic thought within Salafi jihadist groups like al-Qaeda. It analyzes captured terrorist documents and open-source materials to understand the strategic perspectives of these groups. It finds that while much attention is given to understanding terrorists individually, there is also strategic and political thought among their leadership worth studying. The document explores the ideas of key thinkers like Sayyid Qutb that influence Salafi jihadism and informs their strategic views.
1. The document summarizes key points from a book by Ibn al-Qayyim on useful and useless matters. It lists 10 useless matters, with the greatest being wasting the heart by preferring this life over the afterlife, and wasting time through excessive hopes.
2. It emphasizes the importance of youth in preparing for the afterlife through acts like optional fasting and night prayer, before responsibilities in old age prevent it. Quotes from the Quran and hadiths encourage restraining desires and being patient according to guidance.
3. In conclusion, all evil stems from following desires and wasting time with hopes, while goodness comes from self-restraint, preparing for the afterlife, and not
The document summarizes hadith from the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) related to purification (tahara).
It discusses four key points in three hadith:
1) Salah is not accepted without purification.
2) Ablution washes away sins and makes one pure.
3) Purification is the key to valid and accepted salah.
4) What to say when entering and leaving the toilet seeking refuge in Allah.
This document provides advice from "Abū ‘Abdir-Rahmān Al-Atharī" to a seeker of knowledge. Some key points include:
- Seeking knowledge should not be for worldly gains but to worship Allah and teach others, lifting ignorance.
- Memorizing the Quran is good but acting on it is obligatory. Some prioritize memorization over action, abolishing texts.
- Beware of blindly following individuals over the Quran and hadith. Adhere to the understanding of the early Muslims.
- Make Tawheed the central concern through knowledge, practice and calling others to it, as the Prophet did.
-
Hadhrat Uthman bin Affan was a highly distinguished companion of Prophet Muhammad. He was among the earliest converts to Islam and emigrated twice for its propagation. He was married to two daughters of the Prophet. Uthman was extremely generous and modest, and the Prophet prayed for his forgiveness. Due to his virtues, excellence and marrying the Prophet's daughters, Uthman holds a position of high esteem.
Muhammed ibn Abd Al Wahab | Language: English
This is an English version of the book entitled Fada il-e-Qur’an originally written in Arabic by the Imam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul Wahb, an eminent Muslim Scholar, and translated into Urdu by Maulana Mahmud Ahmad Ghazanfar, Mab’uth, Dar al-Ifta, Government of Saudi Arabia. Strictly speaking it is not a literal rendering of the original; rather it is the presentation of the meaning of the original in easy English language; in presenting the meaning, however, an attempt has been made to be very close to the original.
This document provides definitions and explanations of key Islamic concepts related to preserving the Quran and Sunnah. It discusses:
1) The definitions of hadeeth (prophet's traditions), which include his sayings, deeds, and deeds approved by him. It also defines Sunnah as the collection of hadeeth that form the prophet's way of life and Islamic code.
2) Bida', or religious innovation, which refers to practices that have no basis in the Quran or Sunnah.
3) The process of compiling and recording the Quran and Sunnah during the prophet's lifetime and after, including the roles of early Muslim scholars and caliphs in preserving Islamic scripture and traditions.
This document discusses the importance of purification in Islam. It is a guide to the different types of purification - wudu, ghusl, and tayammum - required in Islam before acts of worship. The document outlines the steps to properly perform each type of purification and discusses things that invalidate or are forbidden when in a state of impurity. Purification in Islam encompasses both physical and spiritual purity, and is crucial for acts of worship like prayer to be valid.
This document discusses the importance of understanding the fiqh (jurisprudence) of hadith after authenticating hadith. It notes that many early hadith scholars like Zuhri, Ibn al-Mubarak and Ahmad ibn Hanbal were also experts in fiqh derived from hadith. It explains that later hadith scholars like Bukhari, Muslim and Abu Dawud combined expertise in hadith transmission with strong understanding of fiqh. The document emphasizes that fully comprehending hadith requires considering different narrations, as affirmed by scholars like Ahmad ibn Hanbal and Yahya ibn Ma'in. It concludes that meticulous hadith scholars safeguarded Islamic rulings by extracting and preserving hadith
This document provides details about the physical attributes and personality of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It describes his beauty, radiance, and grandeur which were unlike any human being. His face shone with such brightness that others could not look directly at him and the sun drew light from his radiance. Every part of his body, from his hair to feet, possessed unmatched perfection. His personality exuded purity, truthfulness, generosity and perfection of character. Whoever saw him was in awe and captivated by his presence.
This document provides the text of the book "Four Foundations of Shirk" by Shaikhul Islam Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab. It outlines the four principles or foundations of shirk that are mentioned in the Quran. The foundations are: 1) Affirming Tawheed verbally but committing shirk in action. 2) Seeking intercession from other than Allah. 3) Differing in objects of worship like angels, prophets, stones etc. 4) Committing shirk continuously without repentance, unlike past generations. The document provides Quranic evidence for each foundation.
Surah Al-A'3laa is a 19 verse Makkan surah that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would recite in Eid and Friday prayers. It emphasizes glorifying and purifying Allah by removing any false assumptions about Him. Allah is the Most High - higher than all creation and destiny, with perfect traits. He creates everything with perfection and provides guidance for each creation. Allah brings out vegetation across Earth out of mercy for humanity. The surah highlights important aspects of Allah's attributes and reminds believers to remember their Creator.
This document provides etiquettes for visiting the Haramain Sharifain (the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah). It begins with praises of Allah and supplications. It then provides guidelines for travel, including sunnah practices when mounting, during travel, and upon arrival at the destination. Further sections provide special guidelines for Haj and Umrah pilgrims, and for visiting Madinah Munawwarah. The document concludes with reminders about protecting one's gaze and other important guidelines.
The document is an explanation of Shaikh Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab's book "The Four Foundations of Shirk". It begins with the author asking Allah to protect and guide the reader. The explanation then provides context for the book, noting it builds upon "The Three Principles" and aims to clarify the foundations of Tawheed and Shirk based on Quran and Sunnah. It discusses the importance of understanding these concepts correctly. The explanation then analyzes each principle and section of the original book, providing context and proofs from Islamic sources. It emphasizes the importance of deriving beliefs from revelation rather than personal views.
An easy way to defeat a Wahhabi. The confuting evidence that the anthropomorphist wahhabiyy is not a muslim. Refutation of the biggest delusion of the wahhabiyy: The Wahhabiyyah claim, “Negating the inclination of Allah towards an upward direction is negating the existence of Allah.”
Niall Ferguson argues that the US fails at empire because it is not committed to imperialism long-term. It wants to quickly fix problems and leave, rather than staying to fully civilize and rebuild societies as required. The author agrees that establishing the rule of law is important for progress but says the US does not understand that this requires long-term commitment and involvement instead of short-term interventions. Ferguson believes the US could learn from the British Empire, which stayed long-term in its colonies and established strong institutions and cultural influence, becoming the model for an effective modern empire.
This document provides information about the Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) and its publication of the proceedings from the Third International Conference on Islamic Economics.
The conference was jointly sponsored by IRTI, the International Islamic University Malaysia, and the International Association for Islamic Economists. It focused on the theme of "Financing Development in Islam" and was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1992.
This publication compiles all of the papers presented at the conference on various topics related to Islamic economic development and financing. IRTI aims to investigate development financing from an Islamic framework and highlight issues and alternatives for Muslim economies. The quality papers in this volume provide a valuable contribution to the literature on Islamic economics.
The document is a repetitive demo version notice for PDF-ToolBox software from docu-track.com, listing the same text and URL over 100 times without additional content or variation. It promotes PDF-ToolBox and directs readers to the website docu-track.com for the full version.
This document provides an overview and summary of Michael Hudson's book "Super Imperialism: The Economic Strategy of American Empire". The book explains how the U.S. developed a system of "super imperialism" after 1971 by forcing other nations' central banks to finance America's balance of payments deficits and government spending through purchasing U.S. Treasury bonds with their trade surplus dollars. This system allows America to fund wars and military spending abroad without constraints on spending power. The document discusses how this system developed historically and how it enables America to continue funding wars like the impending Iraq war through other nations indirectly financing the costs via the Treasury bond system.
This document is a terms of use agreement for the website Kalamullah.Com. It states that any content on the site is for non-commercial and lawful use only. The terms prohibit distributing content for profits, changing or selling content without permission, and uploading harmful content. Users must agree to the terms to access website resources.
The document discusses strategic thought within Salafi jihadist groups like al-Qaeda. It analyzes captured terrorist documents and open-source materials to understand the strategic perspectives of these groups. It finds that while much attention is given to understanding terrorists individually, there is also strategic and political thought among their leadership worth studying. The document explores the ideas of key thinkers like Sayyid Qutb that influence Salafi jihadism and informs their strategic views.
This document provides an excerpt from a speech given by Imam 'Abdullah 'Azzam on the concept of Tawhid al-'Amali (the unity of action). In the speech, he argues that true understanding of Tawhid, which is to worship and rely on Allah alone through one's actions, can only be developed through sacrifice and struggle in jihad. He cites examples from the life of Muhammad and companions to illustrate how challenging circumstances strengthened their faith. The speech aims to clarify misconceptions about the beliefs of Afghan mujahideen and emphasize the importance of demonstrating tawhid through deeds rather than just words.
This document contains excerpts from speeches given by Imam 'Abdullah 'Azzam on the topic of Tawhid (monotheism) and Jihad. It discusses how true understanding of Tawhid can only be achieved through sacrifice and struggle in battles, not just by studying religious texts. It provides examples of Afghan mujahideen who demonstrated strong faith in Allah through their courageous actions despite facing heavy bombardment and danger in battles against Soviet forces. The document emphasizes how establishing Tawhid in society requires physical struggle and sacrifice, not just theoretical knowledge.
This document is a letter of advice from "Abū 'Abdir-Rahmān Al-Atharī" to a seeker of knowledge. Some of the main advice includes:
- Seeking knowledge should not be for worldly gains but to worship Allah and teach others the religion.
- Memorizing the Quran is good but acting upon it is obligatory. Don't elevate memorization over obeying Allah's commands.
- Beware of blindly following individuals over adhering to the Quran and hadith based on early Muslims' understanding.
- Make tawheed the central focus of your learning, actions, and da'awah efforts as it was for the
This document provides advice from "Abū ‘Abdir-Rahmān Al-Atharī" to a seeker of knowledge. Some key points include:
- Seeking knowledge should not be for worldly gains but to worship Allah and teach others, lifting ignorance.
- Memorizing the Quran is good but acting on it is obligatory. Some prioritize memorization over action, abolishing texts.
- Beware of blindly following individuals over the Quran and hadith. Adhere to the understanding of the early Muslims.
- Make Tawheed the central concern through knowledge, practice and calling others to it, as the Prophet did.
-
Abuu salmaan al-faaris_bin_axmad_az-zahraanii_-_the_game_of_the_pharoahLight Upon Light
The document discusses the similarities between modern Saudi rulers ("the Pharaohs of Al Saud") and the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. It argues that the Saudi rulers have adopted pharaonic tactics in their oppression of Islamic scholars and mujahideen, including imprisoning and torturing dissidents while being unable to logically refute their arguments. The document lists fundamental questions posed to Saudi rulers regarding their compliance with Islamic law and governance that they are unable to answer. It likens the Saudi rulers' treatment of dissidents to the pharaoh's treatment of Moses after being defeated in debate, through intimidation, violence and imprisonment rather than logical argument.
This document provides advice from Ibn al-Qayyim to youth on making the most of their time. He cautions that if youth are too stingy with giving time to Allah now, they will be stingier later. He quotes hadith encouraging taking advantage of five things in life before they pass: youth before old age, health before sickness, wealth before poverty, free time before being busy, and life before death. Youth should strive hard and sacrifice now while they are able before responsibilities increase later. Most early Muslims who gave victory to Islam were youth willing to sacrifice all for Allah.
The Exposition Regarding the Disbelief of the One That Assists the Americans
By: Shaykh Nāsir bin Hamad al-Fahd (may Allāh free him)
At-Tibyān Publications
With the introductions of the Noble Scholars:
Shaykh Hamūd Ibn ‘Uqlā’ ash-Shu’aybī
(may Allāh have mercy upon him)
Shaykh Sulaymān Ibn Nāsir al-‘Ulwān
(may Allāh free him)
Shaykh ‘Alī Ibn Khudayr al-Khudayr
(may Allāh free him)
Shaykh ul-Islām Muhammad ibn ‘Abdil-Wahhāb (d. 1206H) – rahimahullāh – said inNawāqid al-Islām: “The Eighth Nullifier: Mudhāharah (aid, assistance, victory) of the Mushrikūn and assisting them against the Muslims, and the evidence is the statement of the Most High:
And whoever is an ally to them among you – then, indeed, he is (one) of them. Indeed, Allāh guides not the wrongdoing people. [Sūrah al-Mā’idah (5):51]”
The ‘Allāmah, Ibn Hazm (d. 456 H) – rahimahullāh – said in al-Muhallā (5/419): “The Most High said:
And prepare for them what you can of power and steeds of war by which you may the enemy of Allāh and your enemy. [Sūrah al-Anfāl (8):60]
So He made terrorizing them an obligation upon us. Therefore, whoever assisted them with what is carried to them then he has not terrorized them. Nay, he has assisted them in sin and transgression.”
The Exposition Regarding The Kufr Of The One That Assist Al Amreekan Editab...Light Upon Light
The document discusses those who assist the Americans against Muslims. It provides quotes from Islamic scholars like Ibn Hazm and Ibn al-Qayyim who say assisting the enemies of Islam makes one a non-Muslim. It includes introductions from several Shaykhs validating the arguments. The author, Shaykh Naser bin Hamad al-Fahd, intends to explain the types of interactions with Americans that constitute disbelief through three chapters on the American-led crusade against Islam, glimpses of the Taliban, and evidence of the crusader campaign.
An Explanation of the Duaa of Qunoot during the Witr PrayerOm Muktar
The Du'aa provides a concise explanation of the supplication said during the Witr prayer, as taught by Prophet Muhammad. It begins with an introduction on the importance of guidance in both knowledge and actions. Each phrase of the supplication is then explained, seeking guidance, healing, companionship, blessings, and protection from evil decrees. The supplication asks Allah to guide the supplicant as He has guided others and heal them as He has healed others. It seeks Allah's companionship, blessings, and protection from evil.
This document discusses the importance of adhering strictly to the Quran and Sunnah in preparing for and conducting jihad. Deviating from the Quran and Sunnah can lead jihadist movements astray and cause them to fail in achieving their true Islamic goals. The ideology of Ahl Al-Sunnah wa Al-Jamaa'ah, which is following the way of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions, is the path that will lead to salvation. All other sects that disagree with this ideology have followed deviant paths led by Shayateen. Understanding and adhering to the fundamentals of the Ahl Al-Sunnah wa Al-Jamaa'ah ideology is crucial for Muslims.
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This document discusses the importance of holding steadfast to the Quran and Sunnah for the Islamic preparation for jihad. Deviating from the Quran and Sunnah can ruin jihad efforts and cause movements to go astray. Ahl Al-Sunnah Wal Jamā'ah, who follow the understanding of the Prophet and his companions, are the saved sect mentioned by the Prophet. The document emphasizes that the true Jamā'ah is those who adhere to the truth as understood by the first Muslim community, even if few in number, and not those who innovate or contradict this understanding.
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Preface…………………………………………………………………. 5
The Foundation of Islām and Its Principle …………………. 12
Millat Ibrāhīm: The Path …………………………………………. 38
Ad-Dalā’il Fī Hukm Muwālāt Ahl Al-Ishrāk………………… 75
The Dividing Border Between Muwālāt and Tawallī ……. 112
Refraining From Making Takfīr of a Kāfir …………… 120
The Verdict of Imām Ahmad Shākir ……………………….. 123
The Imāms of Najd – Vs. – the Murji’ah………………. 131
The Muwahhidūn are Not Khawārij………………………… 174
Millat Ibrāhīm: The Obstacles……………………………………………….. 189
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………….. 199
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From the Gardens of Firdaws
ﺍﻷﺭﺍﺕ ﻭﺎ ﺍﻟﺴﻤﻮﺑﻜﻢ ﻭﺟﻨﺔ ﻋﺮﺿﻬﻮﺍ ِﺇﻟﹶﻰ ﻣﻐﻔﺮﺓ ﻣﻦ ﺭ ﺎﺭﻭﺳ
ﺽ َ ٍ ﹸ ِ ٍ ِ ِﻋ
“And march forth in the way (which leads to) forgiveness from your Lord, and for Gardens, the width of which is that
of the heavens and the earth” Āl ‘Imrān: 133
اﻟﺘﻮﺣـﻴــﺪ اﻟﻌـﻤـﻠـﻲ
The Tawhīd of Action
“At-Tawhīd Al-‘Amalī”
Segment of a speech given by the martyred Shaykh of the Mujāhidīn
Imām ‘Abdullāh ‘Azzām
(May Allāh have mercy upon him)
3.
4. In the Name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
… While living in Afghānistān, I have realized that Tawhīd cannot penetrate into the
soul of the human being, nor will it intensify and strengthen – the way it does in the
fields of Jihād.
This is the Tawhīd, regarding which the Messenger of Allāh ﺻﻠﻰ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻭ ﺳﻠﻢsaid:
“I was sent before the hour with the sword…”
Why?
“… so that Allāh is worshipped Alone with no partners with Him.”1
So: The settling of Tawhīd in this world, is done by the sword… not by reading books,
not by studying the books of ‘Aqīdah…
Indeed, the Messenger of Allāh ﺻﻠﻰ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻭ ﺳﻠﻢtaught us that Tawhīd Al-Ulūhiyyah –
which was the reason why he was sent, so that Tawhīd Al-Ulūhiyyah can be established
in the people, and on the earth… He taught us that this Tawhīd cannot be learned by
study lessons…
No, it can only be brought up and raised (through Tarbiyyah) in the souls, through the
confrontations in battles, and the events which take place from the stances taken in the
face of the Tawāghīt… through the sacrifices which the soul of the human puts forth…
Every time the soul of a human sacrifices something for this Dīn – this Dīn will open up
its subtle beauties for him, and it will unveil its treasures for him.
And it is appropriate to mention in this discussion, that some of those people who do
not understand the reality and nature of this Tawhīd - they accuse these people (i.e. the
Afghāns) through whom Allāh has honored the Muslims, through whom Allāh has
elevated the significance of every Muslim in the world, through whom Islām is being
lifted up from a bottomless pit, and placed onto the international platform, contesting
against forces whom people call “Super Powers” in today’s world… those who have
returned Haybah (fear, dread, awe, respect) to Islām, which was absent due to the
absence of Jihād…
1 Part of an authentic Hadīth narrated by Imām Ahmad on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar
. ﺭﺿﻲ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻨﻬﻤﺎDeclared Sahīh by Al-Albānī in “Irwā’ Al-Ghalīl” (1269).
5. “… and Allāh will remove fear and dread from the hearts of your enemies and He will place Al-
Wahn (weakness) in your hearts.” So we said: “And what is Al-Wahn (weakness)?” He
(peace be upon him) said: “Love of this world and dislike of death.”2
And this fear and dread which the enemies should have of us, can never return to us,
except by the sword, by fighting and killing…
So as I was saying, some people have not really understood the real nature of this
Tawhīd – they just read a few words about it, and now they begin to say, “The ‘Aqīdah of
the Afghān contains some shirk and bid’ah, and things.”
“And some of those amongst us said to them: Your ‘Aqīdah has some problems.
Refuge is sought with Allāh from such baseless slander!
The flames of shirk are not extinguished, except by crimson rain.3
And can Tawhīd be established, except at the point of a sharp white edge?4
O feminine ones sitting! Take it easy, because it’s your eyesight which has the problems.”
Those who truly understand what Tawhīd really is… what the Tawhīd of Action is:
Tawhīd Al-Ulūhiyyah… Tawakkul (firm reliance) upon Allāh Alone, fearing Allāh Alone,
worshipping Allāh Alone…
This cannot be understood just by reading some words in some books. Yes, Tawhīd Ar-
Rubūbiyyah (which was recognized even by the mushrikīn of Quraysh 5), can be
understood by attending a lecture or two.
2 The entire Hadīth is narrated from Thawbān , ﺭﺿﻲ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻨﻪthat he said, The Messenger of
Allāh (peace be upon him) said: “The nations will gather upon you like the hungry gather
around their plate.” So, we said: “O Messenger of Allāh! Will that be because of our lack
in numbers?” He (peace be upon him) said: “In those days, you will be many in number, but
you will be like the foam on the surface of the sea- and Allāh will remove fear and dread from the
hearts of your enemies and He will place Al-Wahn (weakness) in your hearts.” So we said:
“And what is Al-Wahn (weakness)?” He (peace be upon him) said: “Love of this world and
dislike of death.” And in another narration of Ahmad: “Your disliking of Qitāl (fighting).”
Recorded by Imām Abū Dāwūd and Imām Ahmad, refer to As-Silsilah As-Sahīhah (956)
where Al-Albānī declared it Sahīh.
3 Meaning, blood.
4 Meaning, the sword.
5 See Al-‘Ankabūt: 61-63, Luqmān: 25, Az-Zumar: 38, Az-Zukhruf: 9 and 87, Yūsuf: 106.
And refer to the Tafāsīr in At-Tabarī (21/11-12), Al-Qurtubī (13/361), Ibn Kathīr (6/301),
Al-Baghawī (3/474), Al-Baydhāwī (3/42), Al-Jalālayn (pg. 429), Ar-Rāzī (25/90-91),
Abus-Sa’ūd (4/345), Ibn ‘Atiyyah Al-Andalusī (11/415), Aboo Hayyān Al-Andalusī in
“Al-Bahr Al-Muhīt” (7/157), “Tafsīr Al-Wasīt” of Al-Wāhidī (3/425), Al-Qāsimī
(13/4761-4762), Tafsīr Tajrīd Al-Bayān (12/191).
6. We understand that: Indeed, Allāh has a Hand, which is not like our hands. And we
understand that through the principles of Asmā’ and Sifāt (the Names and Attributes of
Allāh) – that we affirm for Allāh (Glorified and Majestic is He) the Most Beautiful
Names and the Noble Attributes which have been affirmed by the Messenger of Allāh
in the authentic narrations, and in the Noble Book… and we affirm all these, without
doing any Ta’wīl (figurativeness), nor Tahrīf (distortion), nor Ta’tīl (denial), nor Tashbīh
(resembling), nor Tamthīl (similitude). And we say, that Allāh “rose above the Throne”,
we do not say that He “conquered it”. And Istiwā’ (the Rising of Allāh over the Throne)
is something which is known, but “mannerism” (i.e. How He rose above it) is unknown,
and believing it is obligatory, and asking about it is an innovation.
So this, everyone of us memorizes it! You’ve memorized, right? Or no? This is
something easy – Do you know why? Because this is the theoretical aspect of Īmān
(which does not require action)… it is a matter of knowing it and affirming it. And
never was a single Prophet sent for this reason, ever.6
Rather, the only reason they were sent, was to establish Tawhīd Al-Ulūhiyyah, the Tawhīd
of Action. Having Īmān, in that Allāh – and I mean firm and sincere reliance upon Allāh
– that truly, He is the Creator, the Sustainer and Provider, He is the Giver of Life and
Death (and to have this belief manifested through actions in one’s stances in life)… this
is not just some theoretical belief, that is Tawhīd Ar-Rubūbiyyah. Rather Tawhīd Al-
Ulūhiyyah is only affirmed through stances taken in life… and the ‘Aqīdah of Tawhīd Al-
Ulūhiyyah cannot be established in the soul of a human – specifically Tawakkul (firm
reliance) upon Allāh in the matters of sustenance (rizq), in matters of the appointed time
(death), in matters of rank and status… The soul of the human cannot establish these
upon Tawhīd, except when going through such long events (of battles), and going
through this long journey, and going through enormous sacrifices –only then will this
Tawhīd start to be constructed in the soul, day after day, brick by brick; and then, the
construction of Tawhīd will become tall in the soul of the person.
Let me ask you: Who understands Tawhīd more? That elderly man… the brothers once
narrated to me that: One day, planes were bombarding us, and all of us hid, except one
old man named Muhammad ‘Umar; he looked at the plan while it was bombing the
Mujāhidīn, and he said, “O Lord! Who is greater? You or this plane? Who is more superior?
You or this plane? Will you leave these slaves of Yours to these planes?” And he lifted up his
two hands like this, towards the sky, and he spoke to Allāh (Glorified and Majestic is
He) using his Fitrah (natural instinct). Before he even finished his words, the plane
6 For the evidences and deeper explanation of this matter, refer to Kitāb At-Tawhīd by
Shaykh Al-Islām, Muhammad ibn ‘Abdil-Wahhāb , ﺭﲪﻪ ﺍﷲand also his book, Kashf Ash-
Shubuhāt.
7. dropped, even though nothing was shot at the plane. And the Kābul Radio Station
announced that the plane which was downed had a Russian general in it…
So this (Tawhīd) is an ‘Aqīdah… a liberation of the human soul from Khawf (fear)… fear
of death and position…
And here is Shaykh Tamīm Al-‘Adnānī amongst us… and Shaykh Tamīm Al-‘Adnānī, on
the 30th of Ramadhān of 1406, when the Russians launched an operation using three
Communist branches – meaning, 3,000 (troops) supported with tanks, planes, and
missile-launchers… One launcher can have 41 missiles placed in it at once, all of them
being launched at the same time… 41 missiles coming at you, causing the mountain
which is under your feet to tremble and quake… mortars, machine guns, and heavy
artillery… five Russian brigades, one of which was a Specnaz brigade – an extremely
fast action battalion - named “Russian Lightning”…
And Shaykh Tamīm was in this battle… and Shaykh Tamīm weighs about 140 kilograms,
and that’s why whenever the Shaykh gets mad at someone, he says, “I will sit on you,”
that’s it! And what that means is, that he is going to kill you!
So Shaykh Tamīm was sitting under a tree, (saying) “O Provider of Death! (I seek) Shahādah
in the last day of Ramadhān,” it was the 30th of Ramadhān, the last day… so he began
reciting the Qur’ān… so he finished reciting the entire first Juz’ while bullets were
whizzing right in front of his face, and beside his ears; no one could believe that he was
still alive under that tree, while the planes were bombarding, and the enemy mortars
and missiles were being fired at his direction…
The tree, it was completely in flames, it was burning completely… You wouldn’t even
be able to say a full sentence to someone sitting next to you. If you were to say, “Do you
have bullets?” – When you are saying, “Do you have,” – the next word would not be
uttered due to a rocket striking you, or mortar, or bomb – and your sentence would
never be finished (such was the severity of the situation).
Every time Shaykh Tamīm came across a verse mentioning Paradise, such as:
ﻭﻥ ﺎِﻟﺎ ﺧﺎﺏ ﺍﹾﻟﺠﻨﺔ ﻫﻢ ﻓِﻴﻬﺃﹸﻭﹶﻟﺌﻚ ﹶﺃﺻﺤ
ﺪ ﹶ ِ ِ
“… they are dwellers of Paradise, they will dwell therein forever.”7
He repeated it, and repeated it, he said, “Perhaps the bullet will strike me with
Paradise.”
7 Al-Baqarah: 82
8. ﻭﻥ ﺎِﻟﺎ ﺧﺎﺏ ﺍﹾﻟﺠﻨﺔ ﻫﻢ ﻓِﻴﻬﺃﹸﻭﹶﻟﺌﻚ ﹶﺃﺻﺤ
ﺪ ﹶ ِ ِ
“… they are dwellers of Paradise, they will dwell therein forever.”8
So that’s how he finished the first Juz’, and the second Juz’… and when he came across a
verse mentioning the Fire, he hurried it, fearing that he might be struck with a bullet
while reciting about the Fire… so he finished the third Juz’, the fourth Juz’, the fifth
Juz’… all of this, in the midst of horrors which would make you forget your own
name…
Wallāhi O Brothers! The hardest for us was during the Istinjā’, because it was impossible
for someone to think that he can go to fulfill Istinjā’ and still remain alive, he fears that
he will be martyred during Istinjā’… this was what used to be a burden upon us…
So then, the Shaykh said, “O Allāh! If not Shahādah, then at least a wound!” Six minutes
past, seven minutes… four hours straight, while he was under continuous
bombardment, as if it was raining…
Shaykh Tamīm said, “After that day, I realized that there is no death… none can die,
except in that specific second pre-decreed by the Lord of the Worlds, period. And
taking daunting risks does not bring the appointed time closer, nor does safety and
security distance death.”
This is something he read in the Fatāwā of Shaykh Al-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah… he didn’t
read it in Al-Majmū’ of An-Nawawī, nor in the Hāshiyah of Ibn ‘Ābidīn, nor in the books
of Ibn Al-Qayyim… he read this from (someone whose, i.e. Ibn Taymiyyah) veins were
being burnt, whose soul was being pulverized underneath “torpedoes (of his day)” 9…
the ‘Aqīdah of Tawhīd… of fearlessness of death and provisions…
8 Al-Baqarah: 82
9 The Shaykh is comparing Ibn Taymiyyah to those other Imāms, because Ibn
Taymiyyah was unique in comparison to those mentioned, and indeed, Ibn Taymiyyah
is of those Imāms who were waged Jihād against the kuffār, and was imprisoned and
expelled and suffered much at the hands of the enemies of Allāh – unlike the other
Imāms mentioned. And because of this, Ibn Taymiyyah’s words contained such
wisdoms and hidden beauties, which other scholars who did not go through the similar
hardships and sufferings, their words did not contain such wisdoms. So Shaykh
‘Abdullāh ‘Azzām is demonstrating this point, of how with Jihād, hardships, and
sufferings in the Path of Allāh – the wisdoms of this Dīn and its treasures of knowledge
are bestowed upon the Mujāhid. This was demonstrated when Shaykh Al-Islām Ibn
Taymiyyah ﺭﲪﻪ ﺍﷲnarrated from Imām ‘Abdullāh Ibn Al-Mubārak and Imām Ahmad Ibn
9. You find a person living a normal life, if it was said to him, “The intelligence agents
came by your house,” – he, and Allāh knows best, will become paralyzed. Or if you told
him, “I saw (CIA) agents standing at the door of your house,” – that’s all it takes… for
an entire week he won’t be able to sleep or rest, even if he misses Salāt Al-Fajr! For even
seven days he can’t fear Allāh, the way he fears the saying, “I saw an agent in front of
your home…”
So why does he fear the agents? Because he is afraid for his sustenance, or that his
appointed time of death (will come). Is there any other reason? Not at all… it’s either
fear of death, or fear of losing sustenance. So this notion, in the minds of mankind, has
become the petrifying ghost which pounces upon them in their beds, causing them to
never shut their eyelids!!
But if you did not fear for your sustenance and your life, you wouldn’t be afraid of
them either. Like, if it was said to you now, “The Russian intelligence is vexed at you,”
– would it affect you? Even African Intelligence would (make you afraid), because there
are ways for them to reach your home (in Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, etc), so you would still
be afraid! So Jihād is what we see as the only solution for this disease… disease of these
notions of fear of the agents, fear of the appointed time (death), fear of loss of
provisions.
The most valuable thing which a human possesses, is the soul (Rūh)… and when you
place your soul upon your palm, begging Allāh to take it, day and night – to purify it if
He accepts it… becoming sad if the Lord of the Worlds does not choose it: Then after
that, what could you ever fear, other than Allāh?
“When a young man becomes habituated to diving into the fatal fields,
Then the easiest thing he passes by is mud.”
Someone is exposed to death everyday – will mud affect him?! The least bothering thing
he passes by is mud… So Tawhīd, and its being settled inside the soul of the human…
you have now known that it cannot be brought up inside the soul – meaning, it cannot
become rooted firmly inside the soul – except by Jihād.
And as a basic rule, much of the knowledge of this Dīn cannot be grasped except by
Jihād, and that is why Allāh (Most High) says:
Hanbal that they said, “If the people disagree (Ikhtilāf) regarding anything, then look at
what the Mujāhidūn say - since the Truth is with them; because Allāh says, “As for
those who wage Jihād in Us (for Our Cause), We will surely guide them to Our Paths.”’
[Al-‘Ankabūt: 69] Refer to “Majmū’ Al-Fatāwā” (28/442).
10. ﻳﻦ ﻮﺍ ﻓِﻲ ﺍﻟﻧﻔﺮ ﻣﻦ ﻛﻞ ﻓﺮﻗﺔ ﻣﻨﻬﻢ ﻃﹶﺎِﺋﻔ ﹲ ِﻟﻴﺘﻔﻘﻬ ﻻﻓﻠﻮ
ِ ﺪ ﹶ ﱠ ﹶﺔ ِ ٍ ﹶ ِ ﹸ ﱢ ِ ﹶ ﹶ ﹶ
“Of every troop of them, a party only should go forth, so that they may gain
understanding in the Dīn, and that they may warn their people when they return to
them, so that they may beware (of evil).”10
The word “they” in the part, “so that they may gain…” is referring to going forth (An-
Nafīr) to gain understanding of the Dīn… some scholars went to the other opinion and
said that, “No, the party which sits behind, that is the one which gains understanding in
the Dīn.”
But the opinion which was taken as more authentic by Ibn ‘Abbās , ﺭﺿﻲ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻨﻬﻤﺎand At-
Tabarī11, and Sayyid Qutb – is that the troop which goes forth in the Path of Allāh, that
is the one who gains the understanding of the Dīn… and that is the one which realizes
its hidden beauties, and the Dīn reveals its pearls to them.
Sayyid Qutb (may Allāh have mercy upon him) said:
“Verily, this Dīn, does not reveal its hidden beauties to a cold sitting “Faqīh” who does
not struggle to establish this Dīn upon this earth. This Dīn is not a cake which you can
refrigerate in your brain. Rather, this Dīn is only understood through struggling to
return it into the sphere of life, and building its society once more.”
Yes… this Dīn… you will not grasp it, except according to what you give for its sake…
Give for its sake, then it will give you… the rule of “Give and Take”…
Sacrifice! Then the Lord of the Worlds will open the doors for you…
Put forth sacrifices for this Dīn – Allāh (Most Glorified) will teach you His Āyāt and the
Ahādīth…
As a basic rule, you will not be able to understand many verses, except when it is a
reality you are going through – a reality of Jihād.
10 At-Tawbah: 122
11 Included amongst those who hold this to be the correct explanation of this verse, is
the Imām of the Ascetics from the Tābi’īn, Hasan Al-Basrī, may Allāh be pleased with
him; refer to the Tafsīr of Ibn Jarīr At-Tabarī under this verse for detailed discussion on
this matter.
11. Sure, for example, Sūrah At-Tawbah… Sūrah Al-Anfāl… Sūrah Āl ‘Imrān… these
chapters… How can you possibly understand them without struggling for this Jihād?
How will you understand these? Is it possible for these to be understood?
And from here, comes the first benefit from amongst the benefits of Jihād: Liberating
the human soul, establishing Tawhīd Al-Ulūhiyyah – meaning, Tawhīd Al-‘Ubūdiyyah, the
Tawhīd of Action… establishing this in the heart and soul, until the man begins
behaving with the Lord of the Worlds, as if he is seeing Him… he behaves in response
to the Divine Attributes of Allāh, that He is Near (Al-Qarīb)…
(A town named) Arsalān was surrounded by tanks from every direction and place, and
there was a small group (of Mujāhidīn) there who were guarding a munitions storage as
the tanks were approaching, and they (the Russians) wanted to capture them alive, and
none remained for them, except Allāh… (they said) “O Allāh, to not give a way to a single
kāfir upon me!” – then suddenly the battle turns around, against the tanks, voices are
heard, yet no one is seen in the area, and there is none in the area except the small
group of brothers… the tanks are scorched and the Russian troops retreat… not a single
shot was fired at them… How can those who go through this, not trust upon the Lord
of the Worlds?
ﺎﻥﺍﻉ ِﺇﺫﹶﺍ ﺩﻋ ﹸﺃﺟِﻴﺐ ﺩﻋﻮﺓ ﺍﻟ ﻲ ﻗﺮِﻳﻲ ﻓﺈﺎﺩِﻱ ﻋﻭِﺇﺫﹶﺍ ﺳﺄﹶﻟﻚ ﻋﺒ
ِ ِ ﹶ ﺪ ﻨ ﹶِﻧ ﹶ ﺐ ِ ﹶ
“And when My slaves ask you (O Muhammad) concerning Me, then (answer them), I
am indeed near (to them by My Knowledge, Help, and Assistance). I respond to the
invocations of the supplicant when he calls on Me (Alone).”12
… Shaykh Jalāl Ad-Dīn Al-Haqqānī said, “In the first year of the Jihād, people were not
capable of reaching us. We were fewer in number, and we were at the top of the
mountain; no one could come close to us, no one was able to give us support… we
couldn’t even light a fire to heat some tea, lest it would cause smoke to rise (and the
enemy would see our positions)… and this was to such a degree, that even the regime
didn’t know where we were, and the earth was narrowing down upon us… food
rations finished… If you become ill, you can endure patiently… freezing temperature,
you can endure patiently… But starvation, where? How can you endure that? How can
you live without eating anything? I prayed Salāt Al-Fajr, and sat in a state of distress on
my prayer rug, and I was overtaken by drowsiness and sleepiness… and then suddenly,
someone shakes my shoulders from behind like this [demonstrates], he was sitting on the
prayer rug like the Jalsah (sitting position) of prayer, (and he said) “O Jalāl Ad-Dīn! Your
Lord remained feeding you for 30 years and you didn’t do Jihād in His Path – So if He forgets
you, will you then do Jihād in His Path?!”
12 Al-Baqarah: 186
12. And that is why an Egyptian brother who was with us, his wife asked him (before he
joined the Mujāhidīn in Afghānistān), “Where will you work?!” He told her, “I am going
to directly work in the Foundation of the Lord of the Worlds!” And he said, “So-and-so works
under so-and-so Business Company, and so-and-sp works for so-and-so governor… And I will
work directly for the Lord of the Worlds. Who is better than me!? Who is higher than me?!
Whose life is more honored than this life!?”
And that is why the statement of the Prophet ﺻﻠﻰ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻭ ﺳﻠﻢis so absolutely true in
reality, when he said, “Among the best of lives for people, is a man who clasps the reins
of his horse in the Path of Allāh, flying on its back; whenever he hears a call (for battle) or
advancement towards the enemy - he flies to it, seeking death and being slain with
eagerness …”13
Thus: The first obligation is the Tawhīd - singling out Allāh (Exalted and Majestic
is He): Tawhīd Al-‘Ubūdiyyah; and behaving with Allāh (Glorified and Lofty is
He) in accordance with His Names and Attributes; behaving with Al-Latīf (The
Most Courteous and Kind) according to His Courteousness and Kindness; and
behaving with Al-Qarīb (The Near One) according to His Nearness; and to
behave with As-Samī’ (The All-Hearer) according to His All-Hearing – and so on
and so forth.
Secondly, the Tarbiyyah of ‘Izzah (i.e. growing, and bringing up, and raising
honor and dignity) in the souls of the people. And this is because humiliation
and defeat is a consequence of fear… and courage and boldness bring about
13 Refer to Muslim (1889), and the Sharh by An-Nawawī (13/34). Declared Sahīh by Al-
Albānī in Sahīh At-Targhīb (1226, 2736), and Sahīh Al-Jāmi’ (5915). The full Hadīth ends
with, “And a man on top of a mountain peak or on the bottom of a deep valley, establishing the
Salāt, giving the Zakāt, and worshipping his Lord until death visits him. People see nothing
from him but good.” And in other narrations, “seeking death or being slain…”. And in the
Musnad of Abū ‘Awānah (5/59), “A time will come upon mankind, when the best of them is
the man who grasps the reins of his horse in the Path of Allāh, whenever he hears a call (for
battle), he gets on its back, and then he seeks death eagerly.” And yet in another Hadīth, the
Prophet ﺻﻠﻰ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻭ ﺳﻠﻢasked, “Should I not inform you of the best of mankind in status?” The
Companions responded, “But yes!” So he said, “A man grasping onto the head of his horse
in the Path of Allāh, until he dies or is killed.” Al-Albānī declared it Sahīh in As-Silsilah As-
Sahīhah (255), and Sahīh At-Targhīb (1298, 2737). And amongst those whom we hope
Allāh will include them amongst the ones mentioned in this Hadīth, are those Nineteen
Lions, those brave brothers of ours, who flew on their horses, eagerly seeking to kill and
be killed in the Path of Allāh. May Allāh grant them the Highest Abodes in Paradise,
along with the Beloved Ones, and have mercy upon them.
13. dignity and honor. But fear for wealth, status, and this life – brings about
humiliation and subjugation; and freeing one’s self from these things, bears the
fruit of honor.
“The honor is upon the harsh backs of the stallions,
And glory is born from the wombs of sleepless nights and nocturnal journeys…”