Source: al-Musnad by al-‘Allāmah Ahmad ibn Muhammad Shākir رحمه الله ﷽ The enemies of the Sunnah have busied themselves with attempts to discredit Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه [they have] tried to make the people doubt his truthfulness and his narrations. What is their objective? Their objective, of course, is to make the people doubt Islam, following the footsteps of their masters – the [Christian] missionaries. … Continue reading What is their objective?
Source: Explanation & Annotation of Al-‘Aqidah At-Tahāwiyyah (239-321 AH) by Al-‘Allāmah, Al-Muhaddith, Ash-Shaykh Muhammad Nāsir Ad-Din Al-Albāni رحمه الله p. 77 – 79. ﷽ Al-Imām At-Tahāwi رحمه الله said: “We do not see rebellion against our leaders and those in charge of our affairs [as permissible], even if they are oppressive.” Al-Albāni: “Indeed the explainer [Ibn Abī Al-ʻIzz] mentioned many ahadeeth related to this, the sources … Continue reading The Obligation of Obeying Muslim Rulers
Source: Ahkam Ahl Al-Dhimma, 1/144 – 244 by Imām Ibn Al-Qayyim رحمه الله ﷽ As for congratulating [non-Muslims] for their specific religious practices of disbelief, it is forbidden by consensus. For example, to congratulate them on their holidays or fasting by saying, ‘Blessed holiday to you‘ or ‘Congratulations for this festival,’ & the like. If the speaker is safe from disbelief (kufr), it is still … Continue reading Beware, O servant of Allāh of Congratulating Christians on their Holidays
Source: al-Usūl wa al-Furū‘ by Abū Muhammad ‘Alī bin Ahmad al-Andalusī [Famously known as Ibn Hazm] رحمه الله ﷽ Allāh تعالى said describing those who are [to be] punished: “…and Hell is their dwelling place, – a recompense for what they used to earn…” [9: 95] And He also said: “None shall enter it save the most wretched, who denies and turns away.” [92: 15-16] … Continue reading Children Who Die Prematurely
