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ADVICE TO ALL LEARNERS OF DEEN

By Brother Mohammad Ali

Holy Prophet (sallalaho alayhi wassalam) said:
“Everybody has his time of energy, and every time of energy is followed by a time of lethargy. But if a person tries to follow a moderate path, then I have hope for him, but if he becomes one who is pointed out (in the street), then do not think anything of him.”
(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 2453; classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi, 1995).

What is meant by “Everybody has his time of energy” is eagerness for a thing, energy and the desire to do good.

What is meant by “every time of energy is followed by a time of lethargy” is tiredness, weakness and lack of movement because of people's criticism or other factors.

“But if a person tries to follow a moderate path” means that the one who has energy does his deeds in moderation and avoids going to extremes when he is feeling energetic and avoids being negligent when he is feeling lethargic.

“Then I have hope for him” means, I have hope that he will be successful, for he can continue following a middle course, and the most beloved deeds to Allaah are those which are continuous.

“but if he becomes one who is pointed out (in the street)” means, if he strives hard and goes to extremes in doing good deeds so that he will become famous for his worship and asceticism, and he becomes famous and people point him out to one another,

“then do not think anything of him” means, do not think that he is one of the righteous, because he is showing off. He did not say, “do not have hope for him,” as an indication that he has already fallen, and he will not be able to make up for what he has missed out on.
[Explained by Shaykh Salih al Munajjid]

 I just want to share with all students of deen some advices from my personal experience. When you start learning deen, you get great energy and enthusiasm. Then you look at the people and society around you and you say "KIA BAKWAS HAI" and u get the utmost desire to change it all. This enthusiasm can be very good, and can be very dangerous as well. The hadith of Holy Prophet (pbuh) is enough to explain how it can be very good. If the person follows a moderate path and do not indulge him/herself into too many things and observe patience, then surely such a person is the wise one.  But if the person indulges him/herself into too many things and wants to do a lot, then there is ample chance that this person will fall into mismanagement and the result of mis management will be that nothing will be done completely and it will only bring frustration.

Alhamdulilah with the rise in Islamic media, learning Islam has become very easy and many people especially youngsters are coming to Islam daily. However much focus is being given to "REVERTING THEM" but not much focus is being given to "WHAT TO DO AFTER REVERTING THEM?" Not much work is being done to groom these young people and to educate them about manners of daawah and about working for Islam. This is the reason why we see Facebook shaykhs cursing abusing scholars and giving fatwas and doing all sorts of critical analysis of everything.

The truth is that, such an enthusiasm doesn't last for long. Ive seen people start with the idea of doing so many things, but ultimately doing nothing or doing everything in such a mis managed way. Beware of such an enthusiasm. Please follow a moderate path. Read books about manners of daawah and about manners of bringing change. Sit with scholars, ask questions from them. Learn from them. Please do not think internet is your Shaykh. Please go to scholars. I used to be the most arrogant person who thought i have a lot of knowledge, but Allah blessed me with company of such a person who taught me a lot and who opened my eyes what i am and through him i had the oppurtunity to sit with many scholars and the more i sit, the more i realise "Now i am learning true deen."

Respect Scholars of Past and Present


In the name of Allah , the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Dr Bilal Philips is Islamic Scholar. 
 


Remember respect does not means to follow blindly scholars of past or present when TRUTH BECOME APPARENT with Evidences from Kalam of Allah (Al Quran) and Sunnah of Messenger of Allah Muhammad (saw) but respect them by observe proper etiquette with them, speak good words and not revile them or scorn them.

Not one of imams or scholars or respected muhadditheen of Islam is infallible. 

When the truth becomes apparent, then truth is the lost property of the believer. If proof is established concerning some matter, then we must follow that for which proof has been established from the Book of Allah or the Sunnah of His Messenger (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him), even if it goes against the view of a great imam, an imam greater than al-Haafiz Ibn Hajar, and even if it goes against the view of some of the Sahaabah. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“(And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allaah and His Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم)…”

[al-Nisa’ 4:59]

He did not say: refer to so-and-so or so-and-so, rather He said “refer it to Allaah and His Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), if you believe in Allaah and in the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for final determination.” And He said (interpretation of the meaning):

“And in whatsoever you differ, the decision thereof is with Allaah (He is the ruling Judge)”

[al-Shoora 42:10].

But it is essential to be certain of the issue and show respect the scholars and observe proper etiquette with them. If a person finds a weak view on the part of one of the imams or scholars or respected muhadditheen, then that does not detract from their status, and he must respect the scholars, observe proper etiquette with them, speak good words and not revile them or scorn them. Rather he should explain the truth with evidence, whilst also praying for the scholar, seeking Allah's mercy for him and asking Allah to pardon him.

This is how the attitude of people of knowledge should be towards other people of knowledge: they should appreciate the people of knowledge, and acknowledge their status, position and virtue.

But that should not prevent them from pointing out mistakes, if they find an obvious mistake, whether on the part of a classical scholar or a modern one. The scholars are still debating with one another until today, and will continue to do so until the Day of Resurrection. Imam Maalik (may Allah have mercy on him) said: There is no one among us but he may refute or be refuted, except the occupant of this grave -- meaning the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him).

Imam al-Shaafa’i (may Allah have mercy on him) said: The scholars are agreed that the one to whom the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) has become clear has no right to forsake it in favour of the view of any person.

Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) said: I am amazed at people who know the isnaad and its soundness -- meaning from the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) -- but they follow the view of Sufyaan -- meaning al-Thawri. Sufyaan (may Allah have mercy on him) was a great imam, yet despite that, Ahmad criticised the one who ignores the hadeeth and follows his opinion. Then Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) recited the verse (interpretation of the meaning): “And let those who oppose the Messenger’s (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) commandment (i.e., his Sunnah – legal ways, orders, acts of worship, statement, etc.) (among the sects) beware lest some Fitnah (disbelief, trials, afflictions, earthquakes, killing, overpowered by a tyrant, etc.) befall them or a painful torment be inflicted on them” [al-Noor 24:63].

Imam Abu Haneefah (may Allah have mercy on him) said: If there comes a hadeeth from the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him), then we accept and follow willingly, and if there comes a report from the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), then we accept and follow willingly, but if there comes a report from the Taabi’een, then we are men and they are men (i.e., we are on an equal footing with them).

And the scholars said a great deal concerning this matter. And Allah is the source of strength. End quote.
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Majmoo’ Fataawa Ibn Baaz (26/305).

Edited Only First two lines as this Fatwaa is about specifically talking about Great Scholar Ibn Hajar and what must be our attitude towards mistakes by scholars. 

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