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Apr 26, 2012

Questions and Answers from the Seminar: Men Are Known By the Truth

[Q1]: (A sister asks): There are those who ascribe to salafīyyah however when it comes to the people of bidʿah, they are very lenient and gentle with them, you will find them having hundred’s of excuses for them, however when it comes to their brothers and sisters from Ahl al-Sunnah, you find them constantly criticizing them and being harsh with them, instead of being patient and gentle with the salafiyyoon, what is your advice to them? [Q2]: May Allāh preserve you, akhī, do you believe that this masjid, Masjid al-Furqān (TROID) is the only masjid upon the “correct” salafīyyah? [Q3]: Wh…

Apr 25, 2012

How to Distinguish Salafiyyah amongst the Calls to Ḥizbiyyah

A lecture from the seminar, “The Truth Is Not Known by Men, Men Are Known by the Truth” in Toronto, Canada (Apr. 2012). The speaker discusses some of the signs of Ahl al-Sunnah amidst the calls to various groups and parties.  

Apr 24, 2012

A Simple Guide to ʿUmrah and Madīnah

Below is a general overview of the topics discussed. It should not be used specifically as the guide. Please listen to the audio for full details, explanation, duʿāʾ etc. The following books and booklets are also recommended to read and travel with: An Easy Guide to Ḥajj Umrah and Ziyaarah (in accordance with the Qurʾān and Sunnah) Ḥajj, Umrah and Ziyaarah (pocket size) Getting the Best Out of al-Ḥajj History of Madinah Munawarrah ʿUmrah is an obligation on every Muslim who has reached adulthood and has the ability, once in a lifetime. The Pillars of Umrah are Three: – Entering iḥrām – …

Apr 24, 2012

Salafī By Association?

This lecture was requested of the speaker, Abū Khadījah based on the good impact of a 13-year-old lecture entitled: Salafī by Association: Focus on Women, only this lecture was generalised to include both brothers and sisters. It was requested due to the alarming trend these days, of being Salafī by association, Salafiyyah upon fraternity, such that there is little concern for seeking knowledge, understanding this blessed manhaj and its principles, so much so, that if fitnah strikes or a beloved one takes a poor stance, one may follow him/her in that, treating the issue of Salafiyyah wh…

Apr 23, 2012

Examples of the Salaf Holding on to Hot Coals in Times of Fitnah

Ahl al-Sunnah are the strangers Ahl al-Sunnah are tried with fitnah Examples of the trials of the Companions and the Imāms of the Salaf (main focus of the lecture) How will you proceed in our time, when fitnah comes to you? Will you always be able to shy away from a decision (between right/wrong)?

Apr 22, 2012

The Ideological Attack upon Salafiyyah in Our Time

This two-part lecture series is broken into four main categories: Introduction – (Six) Important Principles Analysing the period of 100H to 300H (the first deviated groups that appeared) Analysing the last 200 years (the emergence of (The Muslim Brotherhood), Sayyid Quṭb, Ḥasan al-Banná, Taqī al-Dīn al-Nabaḥānī etc. Those who Claim Salafīyyah but implement the principles of al-Ikhwān al-Muslimūn.


Apr 20, 2012

Glad Tidings to the Sunnī!

Imām Al-Zuhrī mentioned, “We go with the sunnah wherever it goes!” Do not feel sad, do not feel lowly, when you are observed by others as “someone strange,” rather be steadfast and hopeful for Allāh has stated: الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ طُوبَىٰ لَهُمْ وَحُسْنُ مَآبٍ  “For those who believe and work righteousness, is (every) blessedness, and a beautiful place of (final) return.” [Sūrah al-Raʿd, 13:29] So be patient and advise one another toward righteous actions: وَالْعَصْرِ By (the Token of) Time (through the ages), إِنَّ الْإِنسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ Verily Man is in loss,…

Apr 19, 2012

Questions and Answers from the Seminar: A Day of Islamic Knowledge

The speaker, Abū Khadījah concludes his lecture, “Islām Is the Sunnah and the Sunnah Is Islām, Cultural Tradition or Islamic Life” quoting some of the writings of Taqi al-dīn al-Nabahani, founder of the cult movement Ḥizb at-Taḥrīr, quoting from his own words, who he reveres as scholars (like Jahm Ibn Ṣafwān). The Q&A session follows: [Q1]: Should the women wear socks whilst praying? [Q2]: How do you advise sisters who permit baby showers…? [Q3]: Does salafīyyah promote extremism such as bomibng buildings, killing Muslims and innocent non-Muslims? [Q4]:&nb…