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Saturday, August 11, 2012

A forgotten sunnah of ‘Eed: Praying Two Rak’ah after returning from the ‘Eed prayer



Aboo Sa’eed al-Khudree (رضى الله تعالى عنه) said: “The Messenger of Allaah ( صلى الله عليه و سلم) used to not pray anything before the ‘Eed (prayer), then when he returned to his home he prayed two rak’ah.”
It was collected by Ibn Maajah [2] and declared hasan by Shaykh al-Albaanee, Ahmad in "al-Musnad" [3], Aboo Ya’laa [4] and Ibn Khuzaymah [5], and he brought a chapter heading: “Chapter: The desirability of praying in the home after returning from the Musallaa.”

And Shaykh al-Albaanee declared it hasan in “al-Irwaa’[6] and he said:
“And the reconciliation between this hadeeth and the ahaadeeth that have preceded, negating salaah after the ‘Eed (prayer) [7] is that the negation only covered salaah in the Musallaa, just as al-Haafidh (Ibn Hajar) stated in “at-Talkhees[8], and Allaah knows best.”

And it was reported by al-Haakim [9] who said: “This is a precious Sunnah, by an isnaad (chain) that is saheeh and they (al-Bukhaaree and Muslim) did not collect it.” And al-Haafidh declared in hasan in “al-Fath[10] and in “Buloogh al-Maraam[11].

Rendered into English and adapted by Aboo Sufyaan ‘Uthmaan Beecher
Kuwait
28 Ramadhaan 1429

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[1] Adapted from “al-Wasiyyah bi-badhis-Sunan shibhun-mansiyyah” by Hayfaa’ bint ‘Abdillaah ar-Rasheed with the checking of our brother, Shaykh Abool-‘Abbaas ‘Aadil bin Mansoor (pg.117)
[2] #1293
[3] #11226
[4] #1347
[5] #1469
[6] (3/100)
[7] From them the hadeeth of Ibn ‘Abbaas that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم) prayed on the day of ‘Eed two rak’ah, and “he did not pray before it nor after it.” Collected by al-Bukhaaree (#964), Muslim (#884), Aboo Daawood (#1159), at-Tirmidhee (#537) and other than them.
[8] Pg. 144
[9] 1/428, # 1103
[10] 2/552
[11] Pg. 126

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Studying the Qur'aan during the Nights of Ramadaan: a forgotten Sunnah


Studying the Qur'aan during the Nights of Ramadaan 1


From 'Abdullaah bin 'Abbaas (radiyallaahu 'anhumaa) who said: "The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) was the most generous of all the people - and he was even more generous in Ramadaan when Jibreel ('Alayhis-Salaam) would meet him, and he would meet him every night of Ramadaan until it ended.  The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) would recite the Qur'aan upon him.  So when Jibreel would meet him, he was more generous than a fast wind (sent to bring the rain)." 2

al-Imaam an-Nawawee said in the explanation of (Saheeh) Muslim: "and in this hadeeth are benefits, from them is:  the desirability of studying the Qur'aan." 3

al-Imaam Ibn Baaz (rahimahullaah) said:  "It can be concluded from it studying (the Qur'aan), and that it is desirable for the believer that he study the Qur'aan with one who will benefit and aid him, because the Messenger ('Alayhis-Salaam) studied with Jibraa'eel for benefit, because Jibraa'eel, he is the one who came from Allaah (Jalla wa 'Alaa) and he is the ambassador between Allaah and the Messengers.  So Jibraa'eel, he must benefit and increase the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) in matters regarding Allaah ('Azza wa Jal), in regards to establishing the letters (and words) of the Qur'aan, and regarding it's meanings which Allaah intended by them.  So if a person studies with one who aids him upon understanding the Qur'aan, and aids him upon establishing its words, then this is sought after, just as the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) studied with Jibraa'eel."

And he (al-Imaam Ibn Baaz) said: "and in it is another benefit, and it is that studying in the night is better than the day, because this studying was at night, and what is well-known is that the night is closer to gathering the heart and it's presence, and desiring more benefit than studying during the day.  And also in it from benefits is:  the legislation of studying and learning and that it is 'amalun saalih (a righteous, good deed), even if it is in other than Ramadaan, because in it is a benefit for each one of them, even if they are more than two, then there is no problem, each one of them benefiting from his brother and encouraging him upon recitation and inciting him.  For it could be that he won't be eager and invigorated were he to sit by himself.  But if he had a companion that he studied with, or companions, that would be more encouraging and energizing for him, along with the greatness of the benefit in what occurs between them by way of remembering and reminding, and the study of what might be problematic and difficult for them.  All of that, in it is much good." 4



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1)  Adapted from “al-Wasiyyah bi-ba'dis-Sunan shibhun-mansiyyah” of Hayfaa’ bint ‘Abdillaah ar-Rasheed with the checking of our brother, Shaykh Abool-‘Abbaas ‘Aadil bin Mansoor (pg.150-151).  Adapted and translated by Aboo Sufyaan 'Uthmaan Beecher on the 3rd of Ramadaan, 1432h/3 August, 2011.
2) al-Bukhaaree (1902) and Muslim (2308)
3)  8/76
4) Majmoo' Fataawaa Ibn Baaz (11/331-333)

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Protecting oneself from shaytaan and from harm through the Words of Remembrance found in the Authentic Sunnah - (Part 7)

Beware of Ghuloo (going to extremes and crossing the limits) in the Deen of Allaah



The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:

« وَإِيَّاكُمْ وَالْغُلُوَّ فِي الدِّينِ، فَإِنَّمَا أَهْلَكَ مَنْ كَانَ قَبْلَكُمُ الْغُلُوُّ فِي الدِّينِ »

Beware of ghuloo in the Deen, for indeed those who came before you were only destroyed by ghuloo in the Deen.”  [1]



Shaykhul-Islaam Ibnu Taymiyyah (رحمه الله) said regarding this hadeeth“ – (This) is general in regards to every type and category of Ghuloo, in I’tiqaad (the matters of ‘Aqeedah) and in actions.  And Ghuloo (is):  going beyond and exceeding the limits by increasing something in its praise, or dispraise, beyond what it rightfully deserves, and the like of that.”  [2]

Al-Imaam Ibnul-Qayyim (رحمه الله) said:  “Allaah did not order with a command except that shaytaan has an avenue to incite evil in it, either towards negligence and wastefulness, or towards excessiveness and extremism (ghuloo).  And the Deen of Allaah is in the middle between abandonment and neglect, and excessiveness and extremism, like the valley between two mountains.  And al-Hudaa (guidance) is between two ways of misguidance, and the middle ground between two sides that are dispraised.  So just like abandoning the command is squandering it and throwing it away, so then excessiveness and extremism in it is to corrupt and ruin it.  This one is by falling short of the limits, and this one is by going beyond the limits.”  [3]


And Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah said:   “And whoever seeks to get close to Allaah by what is not from the hasanaat that have been commanded, (not) by a command of obligation nor (a command) of recommendation, then he is astray, following the shaytaan, and his path is from the paths of shaytaan…”  [4]

 And this is what leads to bid'ah and deviation.



Allaah said in His Book:

        ﭾﭿ               ﮆﮇ            

"And verily, this is my Straight Path, so follow it, and do not follow (other) paths, for they will separate you away from His Path. This He has ordained for you so that you may have Taqwaa."  [5]


‘Abdullaah bin Mas’ood  said [6]:  The Messenger of Allaah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) drew a line for us (on the ground), then he said:
« هَذَا سَبِيلُ اللَّهِ »

“This is the Path of Allaah.”


Then he drew lines on it’s right and on it’s left, then he said:

« هَذِهِ سُبُلٌ مُتَفَرِّقَةٌ - عَلَى كُلِّ سَبِيلٍ مِنْهَا شَيْطَانٌ يَدْعُو إِلَيْهِ »

“These are the other paths – on every one of them is a shaytaan calling to it.”

Then he recited this aayah.
 

And Allaah  said in His Book:

                                             

“Say (O Muhammad): ‘O Ahlul-Kitaab!  Do not go to extremes and exceed the limits in your deen (by believing in something) other than the Haqq, and do not follow the vain desires of people who went astray in times gone by, and who misled many, and strayed (themselves) from the Right Path.’"  [7]

Ibnul-Mundhir, Ibn Abee Haatim, and Aboosh-Shaykh reported from Qataadah regarding the meaning of Allaah’s statement            Do not go to extremes and exceed the limits in your deen:  Qataadah said that it means: “do not innovate.”


So this aayah, even though it is addressed to Ahlul-Kitaab specifically, the Salaf have explained that it is general for all those who go to ghuloo from this Ummah, from the people of Bid’ah, and those who go beyond the boundaries of the Sharee’ah in their worship of Allaah.



 



 
[1] Iqtidaa’ as-Siraatil-Mustaqeem
[2] An-Nasaa’ee (#3057),  Ibn Maajah (#3029), and by an-Nasaa’ee in al-Kubraa (#4049), al-Bayhaqee in as-Sunan al-Kubraa (#9534) and others. Declared saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaanee
[3] Madaarijus-Saalikeen
[4] Iqitidaa
[5] Al-An'aam (6):153
[6] Ibn Maajah (#11), Ahmad (#4142), an-Nasaa’ee in al-Kubraa (11109), and also ad-Daarimee, al-Haakim , and al-Bazzaar.  Declared saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaanee
[7]  Al-Maa'idah (5):77