Muslims had hoped for the victory of the Byzantines over Persia because the Byzantines were people of the Book, in contrast to the polytheists. Thus, they rejoiced at this triumph, which Allāh described as a victory. Similarly, we ask Allāh to complete the joy for the Syrian people by appointing over them righteous leaders, removing from them the wicked, and keeping away all forms of evil. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds.

Source:
https://t.me/salmansalehalemad/3565

BENEFIT 300: Have Ahlus-Sunnah changed their stance on revolutions following the fall of Bashar al-Assad?

Sheikh Salman Al-’Imad writes:

"Ahlus-Sunnah, at the onset of the Syrian uprising in 2011 during the so-called 'Arab Spring', which affected many Arab countries including Syria, maintained a clear and firm stance of rejection and rebuking. This position was well-documented and rooted in the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the Manhaj of the righteous predecessors, may Allāh be pleased with them.

The consequences of these revolutions brought great harm to all the countries where they occurred, including Syria. It is a firmly established principle among Ahlus-Sunnah that rebellion against a Muslim ruler is prohibited in all forms, as proven by the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the consensus of scholars. As for rebelling against a disbelieving ruler, Ahlus-Sunnah have outlined specific conditions, among them the necessity of capability and ensuring that the resulting harm does not outweigh the benefit.

Additionally, it is a point of unanimous agreement among Ahlus-Sunnah that the Alawites (Nusayris), including Bashar Al-Assad, are disbelievers. This ruling is not recent; rather, it has been known among Ahlus-Sunnah wal Jama’ah for centuries. Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allāh have mercy on him) stated in 'Minhaj al-Sunnah al-Nabawiyyah' (7/415):
"For this reason, the Rafidah were among the greatest causes for the entry of the disbelieving Turks into the lands of Islam...Among them are those with the greatest hypocrisy, such as the Nusayris, Ismailis, and their likes, who harbour greater disbelief internally and greater enmity towards Allāh and His Messenger than the Jews and Christians." [End of quote]

Ahlus-Sunnah’s rulings are not pre-packaged fatwas with set production and expiration dates. When rebellion against Bashar Al-Assad’s regime initially failed to yield any tangible Islamic benefit for Muslims, it was met with rejection and criticism from Ahlus-Sunnah. This was due to the absence of conditions permitting rebellion against a disbelieving ruler and the overwhelming harms that resulted.

However, when a victory was achieved that brought benefit to Muslims, Ahlus-Sunnah rejoiced at this triumph. Their stance on revolutions and uprisings remains consistent and unchanged. Some individuals, harbouring malice in their hearts, attempt to portray this joy as a contradiction in the principles of Ahlus-Sunnah. They may hope to hear discontent or complaints from Ahlus-Sunnah in order to exploit such opportunities to attack them.

To such individuals, we say: O Muslim, we rejoiced and prostrated in gratitude to Allāh for the downfall of the tyrant of Syria and the removal of the Alawite Rafidi filth from the land. We also pray that Allāh appoints righteous Sunni Muslim leaders over the Syrian people who will establish their religion and worldly affairs.

Finally, Allāh the Almighty says (interpreted meaning):
"Alif Lam Mim. The Byzantines have been defeated in the nearest land, but after their defeat, they will triumph within a few years. To Allāh belongs the command, before and after. And on that day, the believers will rejoice in Allāh’s support. He supports whomever He wills, and He is the All-Mighty, the Most Merciful." [Surah al-Rum: 1-5]

Ibn Jarir, in his Tafsir, explains:
"The interpretation of the Āyah is that Persia defeated the Byzantines in the nearest land to the lands of Syria, but the Byzantines, who are Christians, would later defeat Persia within a few years. To Allāh belongs the command both before and after their victory, for He decrees as He wills. And on that day when the Byzantines defeat Persia, the believers will rejoice at Allāh’s victory, which He grants to whomever He wills, for He is All-Mighty, Most Merciful."

Important Announcement Regarding The Arabic Lessons

There has been a change in start dates due to the conference taking place. We advise all to take benefit from it.

The Arabic course will start on the 4th November 2024, in shaa Allah.

Please note: the list of students will be limited once it has reached its maximum capacity. Not many spaces left.

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Arabic Programme

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Important Announcement

This Saturday, Ustadh Zeeshan will be delivering a 4-hour intense lesson on Usool min Ilm al-Usool. This is to allow us to complete the book on his last day of teaching before his departure. Lesson will be from 5pm to 9pm, with breaks for prayer in between.

In relation to Mutammimah al-Ajrumiyyah, Ustadh still wants to complete this book and conduct lessons while he is abroad. Lessons will be held privately online. Therefore, for the students who have been following this book, please do email us so we can directly contact you for the private lesson updates in the future, in shaa Allah.

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We have an entire Islamic library in our homes, yet...

Ibn Muflih Al-Hanbali rahimahullah said:

ما أخْوفني أن يكون المصحف في بيتك وأنت مُرتكب لنواهي الحق سبحانه فيه؛ فتدخل تحت قَوْله: {فَنَبَذُوهُ وَرَاءَ ظُهُورِهِمْ}

"I am most fearful that you have a Mus-haf in your home yet you commit acts prohibited by the Almighty therein; thus, you fall under His statement: 'they casted it behind their backs'."

[الآداب الشرعية (٣١٨/٢)]

The one who knows Allah

Abū l-Faraj ʿAbd al-Raḥmān Ibn al-Jawzī
‎ رحمه الله said:

There is not in this worldly life or the hereafter a life better than the life of those who know Allah, glory to Him, for the knower of Allah stays in His presence when he is alone, and if a blessing comes into his life, he knows from Whom it comes, and if he experiences something that would have been bitter, it tastes sweet in his mouth because of his knowledge of the One who sent it as a test.

If pain encompasses a knower of Allah, he turns away from the apparent cause of it, and will not see other than its Sender. He is in the best of living with Him: When he is silent, he thinks of carrying out what is due to Him, when he speaks, he speaks that which pleases Him. His heart does not attach itself to a wife or child, and does not needily cling to the love of anyone. His body interacts with people, but his soul is with its Master.

The knower of Allah has no worry in the worldly life, no sadness at the time of departure from it, no apprehension of being abandoned in the grave, and there is no fear upon him on the Day of Judgment.

Those who have no knowledge of Allah continuously stumble and cry out due to their afflictions, because they do not know the One who is afflicting them. They feel sad when they miss out on what they wish for, because they don’t know the wisdom in it. They seek assistance in their own like [i.e. other people], because there is no familiarity between them and their Lord. They fear departure, because they have not prepared provisions for it, and they have no knowledge of the way.

- Sayd Al-Khatir benefits 440-444

Lessons Announcement

Saturday 6pm lessons will RESUME this week, in shaa Allah.

Sciences to be covered as per timetable:
• Mutammimah al-Ajrumiyyah (delivered in arabic)
• Hilyah Taalib as-Ilm
• Al-Usool min Ilm Al-Usool

Taught by: Ustadh Zeeshan

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