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““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF STUDY OF FIQH FIQH ””
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
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And say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge
Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
UPDATED – 24 SeptemberUPDATED – 24 September-2014 -2014
AUGUST 2014 - INTAKEAUGUST 2014 - INTAKE
LESSON # 7 – LESSON # 7 –
““IIKHKHTILAAF“ TILAAF“ – – DIFFERENCE OF OPINIONDIFFERENCE OF OPINION
AMONGST THE MADZAAHIBAMONGST THE MADZAAHIB
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
““INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FIQH FIQH ””
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
LESSON # 7 – LESSON # 7 –
““IIKHKHTILAAF“ TILAAF“ – – DIFFERENCE OF OPINIONDIFFERENCE OF OPINION
AMONGST THE MADZAAHIB AMONGST THE MADZAAHIB
And say: O Lord! Increase for me my knowledge
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.
““O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those O ye who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those
charged with authority among you. charged with authority among you.
If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His
Messenger if ye do believe in Allah and the Last DayMessenger if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: that is best, : that is best,
and most suitable for final determination.” and most suitable for final determination.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 49Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 49))
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During the Battle of the Confederates, the Prophet is During the Battle of the Confederates, the Prophet is
reported to have said to his Companions: reported to have said to his Companions:
PRECEDENCE DURING TIME OF THE PROPHETPRECEDENCE DURING TIME OF THE PROPHET 1
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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During the Battle of the Confederates, the Prophet is During the Battle of the Confederates, the Prophet is
reported to have said to his Companions: reported to have said to his Companions:
"Do not perform the mid-afternoon (`asr) swolah until you "Do not perform the mid-afternoon (`asr) swolah until you
get to the [place of] Banu Qurayzah." get to the [place of] Banu Qurayzah."
Then while still on their way, the time of the swolah came .... Then while still on their way, the time of the swolah came ....
PRECEDENCE DURING TIME OF THE PROPHETPRECEDENCE DURING TIME OF THE PROPHET 1
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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... Some of the companions said, "... Some of the companions said, "We will not perform the We will not perform the
swolah until we get to the [place of] Banu Qurayzahswolah until we get to the [place of] Banu Qurayzah" while " while
some others said, "some others said, "We shall pray. That [saying of the We shall pray. That [saying of the
Prophet] will not prevent us [from praying now].Prophet] will not prevent us [from praying now]." "
The matter was later brought before the Prophet and he did The matter was later brought before the Prophet and he did
not disapprove of either group.not disapprove of either group.
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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`Amr ibn al `Aas r.a. said: “One cold night during the Dhaat al One cold night during the Dhaat al
Salaasil campaign, I had a wet dream. Salaasil campaign, I had a wet dream.
I feared that if I performed I feared that if I performed Ghusl’Ghusl’ [necessary bath after ritual [necessary bath after ritual
impurity] I would die [from the cold]. impurity] I would die [from the cold].
So I performed So I performed TayammumTayammum [dry ablution] instead, then performed [dry ablution] instead, then performed
the Fajr’ swolah (dawn prayer) with my companions. ...the Fajr’ swolah (dawn prayer) with my companions. ...
ANOTHER PRECEDENCE DURING TIME OF THE PROPHETANOTHER PRECEDENCE DURING TIME OF THE PROPHET 2
((Hadith reported by Abu Dawud and HakimHadith reported by Abu Dawud and Hakim))
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.... This was mentioned to the Prophet who asked: .... This was mentioned to the Prophet who asked:
“ “Amr! You performed the prayer with your companions while Amr! You performed the prayer with your companions while
you were in a state of impurity [junub]?”you were in a state of impurity [junub]?”
Whereupon I recalled to him the verse of the Qur'an: Whereupon I recalled to him the verse of the Qur'an:
`And kill not yourselves. Indeed Allah has been most Merciful to `And kill not yourselves. Indeed Allah has been most Merciful to
you.' (Qur’an: Surah An-Nisa’: 4: 29)you.' (Qur’an: Surah An-Nisa’: 4: 29)
The Prophet laughed and said nothing.The Prophet laughed and said nothing.
((Hadith reported by Abu Dawud and HakimHadith reported by Abu Dawud and Hakim))
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Abu Sa’ed al-Khudri r.a. said: “Two men went on a journey. The
time for prayer (Swolah) came and, as there was no water, they
performed Tayamum (dry ablution).
Then they continued and later came upon water, while still within Then they continued and later came upon water, while still within
the time of the prayer. So, the time of the prayer. So, one of them took ablution and re-one of them took ablution and re-
performedperformed the (same) prayer ( the (same) prayer (SwolahSwolah), ), while the other man did while the other man did
not.not.
When they met the Messenger of Allah s.a.w., they enquired When they met the Messenger of Allah s.a.w., they enquired
from him as to the proper procedure in such a case....from him as to the proper procedure in such a case....
ANOTHER PRECEDENCE DURING TIME OF THE PROPHETANOTHER PRECEDENCE DURING TIME OF THE PROPHET 3
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... He (Messenger of Allah s.a.w,) said to the one who did not
repeat the prayer (Swolah), :
“You have acted (correctly) according to the Sunnah and your
prayer is sufficient for you.”
He then turned to the other man and said: “He then turned to the other man and said: “You will get double You will get double
the reward.the reward.””
((Hadith reported by Abu Dawud and Nasa-’ieHadith reported by Abu Dawud and Nasa-’ie))
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“ “iikhkhtilaaftilaaf” denotes taking a different position or ” denotes taking a different position or
course from that of another person either in opinion, course from that of another person either in opinion,
utterance, or action. To differ or have a different opinion.utterance, or action. To differ or have a different opinion.
The related word “The related word “khkhilaafilaaf” (discord) - although from ” (discord) - although from
the same root as “the same root as “ikhtilaafikhtilaaf” sometimes used synonymously - ” sometimes used synonymously -
mean “mean “difference, disagreement, or even conflictdifference, disagreement, or even conflict” is broader ” is broader
in meaning with implication of concept of direct opposition; in meaning with implication of concept of direct opposition;
whereas “whereas “iikhkhtilaftilaf” is to be “” is to be “different which does not different which does not
necessarily imply conflictnecessarily imply conflict” . ” .
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“Dialectics” (Jadal) implies “carrying out a
discussion in a contentious manner in order to gain the
upper hand.” The term ‘jadal’ in the original is used in the
sense of "braiding" a rope. It conveys the sense of
stretching and arm-twisting exercised by disputants while
each endeavours to force the other to accept his point of
view.
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Sometimes a dispute may become severe and harsh with Sometimes a dispute may become severe and harsh with
the disputant's only concern being, to get the better of the disputant's only concern being, to get the better of
his opponent. There is no concern for finding out the his opponent. There is no concern for finding out the
truth or for clarifying what is right. This precludes any truth or for clarifying what is right. This precludes any
form of mutual understanding or agreement. The term form of mutual understanding or agreement. The term
“dissension” (“dissension” (shiqaaqshiqaaq) may be applied to ) may be applied to
such a situation (disunity; a breach in relation, etc.).such a situation (disunity; a breach in relation, etc.).
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The differences or “ikhtilaf ” which occurred among our
forebears in early Muslim history, and which continue to be
with us, are part of this natural manifestation of variety.
Thus as a phenomenon – “ikhtilaf ” could prove to be
positive and extremely beneficial, provided that such
differences do not exceed their limits; and provided they
remain within the standard norms of ethics and proper
behaviour – ADAB.
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IKHTILAF(holding to deferring views)
MUNAZA-’A (asserting a difference in one’s opinion)
MUJADALAH (disputation - argumentation)
MUFARRAQOH – INSHIQAQ(divisive - enmity)
IF NOT MANAGED WILL GO DOW
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IF NOT MANAGED WILL GO DOW
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“ “ If Allah had willed, those [generations] succeeding them If Allah had willed, those [generations] succeeding them
would not have fought each other after the clear proofs would not have fought each other after the clear proofs
had come to them. had come to them. But they differed (IBut they differed (IKHKHTALAFUU), TALAFUU), and and
some of them believed and some of them disbelieved. And some of them believed and some of them disbelieved. And
if Allah had willed, they would not have fought each other, if Allah had willed, they would not have fought each other,
but Allah does what He intends.”but Allah does what He intends.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 253Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 253))
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““And hold fast, all together by the rope which Allah And hold fast, all together by the rope which Allah
(stretches out for you), and (stretches out for you), and be not divided among be not divided among
yourselvesyourselves; and ; and remember with gratitude remember with gratitude Allah's favour on Allah's favour on
you; for you; for ye were enemies and He joined your hearts in love ye were enemies and He joined your hearts in love
so that by His Grace, ye became brethrenso that by His Grace, ye became brethren; and ye were on ; and ye were on
the brink of the pit of fire, and He saved you from it. Thus the brink of the pit of fire, and He saved you from it. Thus
doth Allah make his signs clear to you: that ye may be doth Allah make his signs clear to you: that ye may be
guided.”guided.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 104Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 104) )
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““And obey Allah and His Messenger; and And obey Allah and His Messenger; and do not fall into do not fall into
disputes, lest ye lose heart and your power departdisputes, lest ye lose heart and your power depart; and be ; and be
patient and persevering: for Allah is with those who patient and persevering: for Allah is with those who
patiently persevere.”patiently persevere.”
((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 46Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 46))
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1.1. The Companions (The Companions (AS-AS-HHAABIAABI), may Allah be pleased with them, ), may Allah be pleased with them,
tried as far as possible not to disagree. They did not make much tried as far as possible not to disagree. They did not make much
about marginal issues but treated the matters that posed about marginal issues but treated the matters that posed
controversy in the light of the Prophet's guidance. This manner controversy in the light of the Prophet's guidance. This manner
of dealing with actual situations normally does not leave much of dealing with actual situations normally does not leave much
room for argumentation, let alone dispute and discord.room for argumentation, let alone dispute and discord.
2.2. If differences still occurred despite attempts to avoid them, the If differences still occurred despite attempts to avoid them, the
Companions would quickly refer the disputed issue to the Companions would quickly refer the disputed issue to the
Qur'an and to the Prophet, and any controversy would be Qur'an and to the Prophet, and any controversy would be
quickly dispelled.quickly dispelled.
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3.3. The Companions reacted with a ready obedience and The Companions reacted with a ready obedience and
commitment to the judgment of the Qur'an and the Prophet commitment to the judgment of the Qur'an and the Prophet
and their complete and total submission to it.and their complete and total submission to it.
4.4. The Prophet used to point out to his Companions what was The Prophet used to point out to his Companions what was
right and what was wrong with regards to controversial right and what was wrong with regards to controversial
questions open to interpretation. questions open to interpretation.
5.5. On their part, the Companions had mutual trust, honesty and On their part, the Companions had mutual trust, honesty and
respect in the genuineness of each other's judgments. This respect in the genuineness of each other's judgments. This
approach guaranteed the preservation of mutual respect approach guaranteed the preservation of mutual respect
among fellow Muslims who differed, and also kept fanaticism among fellow Muslims who differed, and also kept fanaticism
and bigotry at bay.and bigotry at bay.
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6.6. Commitment to God-consciousness (Commitment to God-consciousness (TAQWATAQWA) and avoidance of ) and avoidance of
personal whims (personal whims (HAWAHAWA) made the pursuit of truth alone the ) made the pursuit of truth alone the
goal of those who differed over an issue. It did not matter to goal of those who differed over an issue. It did not matter to
anyone in a discussion whether the truth was voiced by him or anyone in a discussion whether the truth was voiced by him or
by another person.by another person.
7.7. They adhered steadfastly to the Islamic norms of behaviour They adhered steadfastly to the Islamic norms of behaviour
during argumentation (during argumentation (ADAAB-UL-IADAAB-UL-IKHKHTILAFTILAF). They discussed ). They discussed
matters politely and amicably, avoiding the use of vile and matters politely and amicably, avoiding the use of vile and
insulting language. Each was prepared to listen attentively to insulting language. Each was prepared to listen attentively to
the other.the other.
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8.8. They eschewed hypocrisy and flattery as far as possible and They eschewed hypocrisy and flattery as far as possible and
exerted every effort to investigate an issue objectively. This exerted every effort to investigate an issue objectively. This
practice, characterized by the seriousness of the argument and practice, characterized by the seriousness of the argument and
respect for the other person, would force the disputant into respect for the other person, would force the disputant into
either accepting the other point of view or advancing a better either accepting the other point of view or advancing a better
opinion.opinion.
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““Whosoever engages in any Whosoever engages in any disputation (debate) without disputation (debate) without
(basing his argument with) knowledge(basing his argument with) knowledge, Allah’s anger is , Allah’s anger is
upon him until he leaves it (the disputation).”upon him until he leaves it (the disputation).”
((Hadith quoted by Imam Ibn Hajar in “Az-ZawajirHadith quoted by Imam Ibn Hajar in “Az-Zawajir”)”)
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““Three things will afflict (calamity upon) the religion: Three things will afflict (calamity upon) the religion:
Learned scholars Learned scholars who arewho are immoral immoral; ; leadersleaders who are who are
unjustunjust (oppressive); and (oppressive); and those who give religious decree those who give religious decree
(Ijtihad) who are (Ijtihad) who are ignorantignorant.”.”
((Hadith reported by Ad-Dailamy from Ibn ‘Abbas r.a.)Hadith reported by Ad-Dailamy from Ibn ‘Abbas r.a.)”)”)
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“Amongst you, after receiving guidance, you will not go astray except
for those who then enter into debates (merely for argument sake) .”
Then he (Prophet s.a.w.) recited a verse (Qur’an: Zukhruf: 43: 58):
“They raise not the objection save for argument.
Nay! but they are a contentious folk.”
(Hadith quoted by Imam Ibn Hajar in “Az-Zawajir”)
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““Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue with Whoever seeks knowledge (intending) to argue with
the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish; the learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish;
or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself; or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself;
Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”
((Hadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn MajahHadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn Majah))
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“ “((‘ilm‘ilm) Knowledge without ) Knowledge without AdabAdab, ,
is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel); is like (having) fire (but) without wood (fuel);
and and AdabAdab without knowledge ( without knowledge (‘ilm‘ilm) ,) ,
is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”is like (having) the Soul (but) without body.”
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“ “To leave (i.e. to refrain from) responding to the ignorant, To leave (i.e. to refrain from) responding to the ignorant,
is (already itself) a response.”is (already itself) a response.”
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“ “For he who seek the Truth, one proof (basis) is sufficient;For he who seek the Truth, one proof (basis) is sufficient;
Whereas to a contentious arrogant person, Whereas to a contentious arrogant person,
a thousand (proofs) will never satisfy him.”a thousand (proofs) will never satisfy him.”
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““Whoever believe in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak Whoever believe in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak
only what is good, if not, then (let him) keep quiet.”only what is good, if not, then (let him) keep quiet.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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The Muslims from whichever The Muslims from whichever MADZAAHIBMADZAAHIB, are in agreement with most , are in agreement with most
rulings in rulings in FIQHFIQH. .
It is only in areas of details (i.e. where several interpretations are possible It is only in areas of details (i.e. where several interpretations are possible
from the from the Qur’anQur’an and and AhadithAhadith); or when no explicit basis (); or when no explicit basis (QAT-’IEQAT-’IE) can be ) can be
adduced from these primary sources - that adduced from these primary sources - that IJTIHADIJTIHAD are permitted to be are permitted to be
done.done.
It is in this context of It is in this context of IJTIHADIJTIHAD by the different schools or by scholars that by the different schools or by scholars that
issues of issues of KHKHILAAFIYAH ILAAFIYAH occurs.occurs. This point is to be understood. This point is to be understood.
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Regarding Regarding IJTIHADIJTIHAD, the Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:, the Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:
““When a jurist judges by making When a jurist judges by making IJTIHADIJTIHAD (exhausting his scholarly ability (exhausting his scholarly ability
to derive the ruling) and his ruling is correct, his reward will be double, to derive the ruling) and his ruling is correct, his reward will be double,
And when his And when his IJTIHADIJTIHAD is in error, (still) he receives one reward.” is in error, (still) he receives one reward.”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))
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Example is the Example is the IJTIHADIJTIHAD, arising from a grammatical understanding of a , arising from a grammatical understanding of a
word in what Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:word in what Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:
““If anyone fasts during Ramadhan, then follows it with six days If anyone fasts during Ramadhan, then follows it with six days
((MIN-SHAWWALMIN-SHAWWAL), it will be like he has fasted for a whole year”), it will be like he has fasted for a whole year”
((Hadith reported by Muslim, Abu DawudHadith reported by Muslim, Abu Dawud))
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Imam as-Shafi’e r.a. understands the “Imam as-Shafi’e r.a. understands the “MINMIN--ShawwalShawwal” to mean fasting ” to mean fasting
““in Shawwalin Shawwal” whereas Imam Malik r.a. understands it as to follow up ” whereas Imam Malik r.a. understands it as to follow up
fasting “ fasting “ beginning in Shawwalbeginning in Shawwal”.”.
TAUFIQTAUFIQ
HIDAAYAHIDAAYA
(astray)(astray)
(success)
(guidance)PARABLE OF
THE ROAD
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TAUFIQTAUFIQ
(missed completely)
(‘Bulls-eye’)
(on target)
HIDAAYAHIDAAYA
(missed completely)
PARABLE IN
ARCHERY
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Thus, those who are quick to brand as reprehensible innovation Thus, those who are quick to brand as reprehensible innovation
((BID’AHBID’AH ), regarding the other ), regarding the other MADZAAHIBMADZAAHIB’s religious ruling on a ’s religious ruling on a
matter which differ from theirs – and thence judged them as matter which differ from theirs – and thence judged them as
‘astray’(‘astray’(DHOLALAHDHOLALAH), only exposes their ignorance (or rather, bias, ), only exposes their ignorance (or rather, bias,
self-conceit and arrogance) on the matter.self-conceit and arrogance) on the matter.
This is because, since This is because, since IIKHKHTILAFTILAF is in principle, the outcome of is in principle, the outcome of IJTIHADIJTIHAD
(even if found to be wrong, it is still in compliance with this Sunnah), (even if found to be wrong, it is still in compliance with this Sunnah),
so how can it then become a so how can it then become a BID’AH DHOLALAH (innovation)BID’AH DHOLALAH (innovation)??
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An Islamic scholar who has a different view point (on issues which An Islamic scholar who has a different view point (on issues which
has no has no QAT-’IEQAT-’IE basis) and chose not to follow other scholars in basis) and chose not to follow other scholars in
matters of their matters of their IJTIHADIJTIHAD (thus the (thus the IIKHKHTILAFTILAF)), yet they would never , yet they would never
condemn the others’ opinion and claim his own view to be the only condemn the others’ opinion and claim his own view to be the only
correct one.correct one.
NOTENOTE: There cannot be any : There cannot be any IJTIHADIJTIHAD in matters which have in matters which have
conclusive basis from primary sources or clearly upon (conclusive basis from primary sources or clearly upon (UUSSULUL) )
principles or which have been unanimously agreed upon (principles or which have been unanimously agreed upon (IJMA’IJMA’).).
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Just as in any legal ruling, jurist would only present his legal basis – Just as in any legal ruling, jurist would only present his legal basis –
ratio decidendi ratio decidendi – so that it may be checked or compared with what – so that it may be checked or compared with what
the other scholars (jurists) have relied upon which differ from his the other scholars (jurists) have relied upon which differ from his
ruling. Purpose is to show why his opinion, although may be ruling. Purpose is to show why his opinion, although may be
different, yet can be validly substantiated. different, yet can be validly substantiated.
By this, it imply that though other juristic rulings are generally also By this, it imply that though other juristic rulings are generally also
correct, but his do differ with them due to some preferred basis on correct, but his do differ with them due to some preferred basis on
his part; or available evidence regarded by him as more accurate or his part; or available evidence regarded by him as more accurate or
that his argument as having stronger basis.that his argument as having stronger basis.
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Those who imagine that Those who imagine that KHKHILAAFIYAHILAAFIYAH ought to be eradicated (thus ought to be eradicated (thus
their aversion to their aversion to MADZAAHIBMADZAAHIB), must examine their own ), must examine their own
understanding of understanding of FIQHFIQH, as well as their reason for wanting to do this , as well as their reason for wanting to do this
now, when now, when Ulama’ Ulama’ before them had always tolerated these with before them had always tolerated these with ADABADAB. .
They seem to forget the humility of Imam Malik r.a. who refused the They seem to forget the humility of Imam Malik r.a. who refused the
Caliph’s suggestion to make his “Caliph’s suggestion to make his “Al-MuwattaAl-Muwatta’” as the official text for ’” as the official text for
every one. every one.
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Also, they obviously (or conveniently?) forget that Also, they obviously (or conveniently?) forget that IIKHKHTILAAFTILAAF had had
always existed even amongst the always existed even amongst the ASHAABIYASHAABIY (companions) of the (companions) of the
Prophet s.a.w. who, himself, had tolerated them in most instances.Prophet s.a.w. who, himself, had tolerated them in most instances.
Although Although there are exceptions there are exceptions as when a different opinion of certain as when a different opinion of certain
companion was rejected by the Prophet s.a.w. , but the types of companion was rejected by the Prophet s.a.w. , but the types of
opinions he warned them against (or corrected even), were those opinions he warned them against (or corrected even), were those
hastilyhastily done, or done, or made from ignorance made from ignorance (without knowledge), or which (without knowledge), or which
may lead to immoralitymay lead to immorality, or in matters , or in matters contradicting known principles contradicting known principles of of
the Qur’an and As-Sunnah.the Qur’an and As-Sunnah.
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Jaabir r.a. Narrated, “We were on a journey and one of us was Jaabir r.a. Narrated, “We were on a journey and one of us was
injured. Later he had a wet dream (thus in injured. Later he had a wet dream (thus in JanabahJanabah). He asked his ). He asked his
companions “Can I perform companions “Can I perform TayamumTayamum (dry ablution using dust)?” (dry ablution using dust)?”
They said “No, not if you have water!”They said “No, not if you have water!”
So he performed So he performed Ghusl’Ghusl’ (full obligatory bathe) and, he died. (full obligatory bathe) and, he died.
When they came to the Messenger of Allah s.a.w. , they informed When they came to the Messenger of Allah s.a.w. , they informed
him concerning what had happened. ........him concerning what had happened. ........
PRECEDENCE DURING TIME OF THE PROPHETPRECEDENCE DURING TIME OF THE PROPHET
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... He (the Messenger s.a.w.) said: ... He (the Messenger s.a.w.) said:
““They killed him, Allah will kill them. Do you not ask if you do not They killed him, Allah will kill them. Do you not ask if you do not
know? know? The remedy for ignorance is to ask questionThe remedy for ignorance is to ask question! !
He could have performed He could have performed TayamumTayamum and prevent water from his and prevent water from his
wound or wrapped it with something and wipe over the wrapping, wound or wrapped it with something and wipe over the wrapping,
and wash the rest of the body.”and wash the rest of the body.”
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“ “(Honour) My successors ((Honour) My successors (Khulafa’Khulafa’), may Allah s.w.t. be ), may Allah s.w.t. be
Merciful towards them!.” Merciful towards them!.”
He was asked: He was asked:
““Who are your successors (Who are your successors (Khulafa’Khulafa’) O Messenger of Allah?” ) O Messenger of Allah?”
And he said: And he said:
““They are those who revive my They are those who revive my SunnahSunnah (Way or traditions) (Way or traditions)
and teaches them to the servants of Allah.”and teaches them to the servants of Allah.”
((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.wHadith of the Prophet s.a.w.).)
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"Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of the) Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of the)
people, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away its people, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away its
people (the true scholars – people (the true scholars – ‘ULAMA‘ULAMA), until there are no more ), until there are no more
scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and
when they are asked, and give when they are asked, and give fatwas fatwas – religious rulings, (they – religious rulings, (they
give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“
((Hadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)
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““The The FUQAHAFUQAHA (Muslim jurists-scholars) are the trustees (Muslim jurists-scholars) are the trustees
((UMANAA-UUMANAA-U) of the Messenger, as long as they do not insert ) of the Messenger, as long as they do not insert
worldly interest into it (their religious guidance and worldly interest into it (their religious guidance and
teachings).” He was then asked: “What is ‘to insert worldly teachings).” He was then asked: “What is ‘to insert worldly
interest into it’ ?” (The Prophet s.a.a.w.) said: “(It is when) interest into it’ ?” (The Prophet s.a.a.w.) said: “(It is when)
they follow the Sultan (i.e. those wielding political power)! they follow the Sultan (i.e. those wielding political power)!
So when they do that (follow the dictates of these leaders), So when they do that (follow the dictates of these leaders),
be cautious towards them (i.e. these Muslim jurist-scholars) be cautious towards them (i.e. these Muslim jurist-scholars)
in regard to your Deen (religion).”in regard to your Deen (religion).”
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi) )
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““When a trust (When a trust (AMANAHAMANAH)is neglected, )is neglected,
then wait for the time (of its destruction).” then wait for the time (of its destruction).”
Somebody ask: Somebody ask:
‘‘How shall this be neglected O Messenger of Allah?’ How shall this be neglected O Messenger of Allah?’
He the replied: “When a matter (affair) is given over, He the replied: “When a matter (affair) is given over,
not to its rightful (legitimate) person (not to its rightful (legitimate) person (AHLIHAAHLIHA), ),
then wait for its time (of destruction).”then wait for its time (of destruction).”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary) )
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PARABLE OF THE PASSENGERS ON A SHIP
A Saying of Prophet Muhammad [p.b.u.h.]
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AN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice
““Whoever says (something) about the Qur’an without Whoever says (something) about the Qur’an without
knowledge, then let him take a seat in the Hell-fire.”knowledge, then let him take a seat in the Hell-fire.”
((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))
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““Whoever fabricate falsehood (by ascribing it) to me, Whoever fabricate falsehood (by ascribing it) to me,
then let him take a seat in the Hell-fire.”then let him take a seat in the Hell-fire.”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))
““Three things will afflict (calamity upon) the religion: Three things will afflict (calamity upon) the religion:
[1] Learned scholars [1] Learned scholars who arewho are immoral immoral; ;
[2] leaders[2] leaders who are who are unjustunjust (oppressive); and (oppressive); and
[3] those who give religious decree [3] those who give religious decree (Ijtihad) are (Ijtihad) are ignorantignorant.”.”
((Hadith reported by Ad-Dailamy from Ibn ‘Abbas r.a.)Hadith reported by Ad-Dailamy from Ibn ‘Abbas r.a.)”)”)
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Once the Sheikh Muhammad Al-Ghazalie Once the Sheikh Muhammad Al-Ghazalie rahm. rahm. , a renown Islamic , a renown Islamic
scholar of Egypt, visited a mosque in a country where the revival of scholar of Egypt, visited a mosque in a country where the revival of
Islam and the Islamic movements calling for the return to the “Qur’an Islam and the Islamic movements calling for the return to the “Qur’an
and As-Sunnah” was received enthusiastically.and As-Sunnah” was received enthusiastically.
When the Sheikh went to the toilet, which already has modern When the Sheikh went to the toilet, which already has modern
sanitation of the 20sanitation of the 20thth century. He discovered a very peculiar thing. century. He discovered a very peculiar thing.
Upon entering the wash-room, he was shocked to find a heap of Upon entering the wash-room, he was shocked to find a heap of
pebbles accumulated outside every cubicle to the w.c. pebbles accumulated outside every cubicle to the w.c.
He then enquired from the local mosque leaders as to what these He then enquired from the local mosque leaders as to what these
pebbles were for.pebbles were for.
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He was told:He was told:
““Sheikh, haven’t you read in Book of Hadith under Chapter on Sheikh, haven’t you read in Book of Hadith under Chapter on
Purification :Purification :
“When any one of you goes to the toilet (to defecate), let him
take along with him three stones (smooth pebbles) and clean
himself with them, for that will suffice him.”
(Hadith reported by An-Nasa-i)
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He then continued:He then continued:
““Since today Sheikh, this Sunnah is no longer practiced, so we hope to Since today Sheikh, this Sunnah is no longer practiced, so we hope to
encourage and revive it (encourage and revive it (IHYAA-I SUNNAHIHYAA-I SUNNAH) to gain the great reward ) to gain the great reward
as stated by the Prophet s.a.a.w. :as stated by the Prophet s.a.a.w. :
“Whoever revives a Sunnah (tradition) from my Sunnah, which people then
act upon it, he will have the reward equivalent to that of those who practice
it without their reward detracted in the slightest.”
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Once in a mosque at the start of the month of Once in a mosque at the start of the month of RamadhanRamadhan, there was , there was
commotion and arguments which became acrimonious.commotion and arguments which became acrimonious.
This was pertaining to a ‘This was pertaining to a ‘KHILAFIYYAHKHILAFIYYAH’ issue regarding performing the ’ issue regarding performing the
supererogatory Swolah of ‘supererogatory Swolah of ‘QIYAMU-TARAAWIHQIYAMU-TARAAWIH’.’.
One group belonged to a One group belonged to a MadzhabMadzhab which opines that it should be 20 which opines that it should be 20
raka’atraka’at while another group adhere to a different Madzhab which insist it while another group adhere to a different Madzhab which insist it
to be only 8 to be only 8 raka’atraka’at. Both groups were vehemently claiming that their . Both groups were vehemently claiming that their
views is in accordance with basis in views is in accordance with basis in Shari’ahShari’ah..
Things almost came to blow when a Scholar (Things almost came to blow when a Scholar (‘Aleem‘Aleem), respected by both ), respected by both
groups, walked into the mosque.groups, walked into the mosque.
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All the people decided to let the All the people decided to let the ‘‘AleemAleem to adjudicate their differences.to adjudicate their differences.
First he sought, separately from each group, whether they were aware of First he sought, separately from each group, whether they were aware of
the basis for their the basis for their MadzhabMadzhab’s view on this issue.’s view on this issue.
After listening from both, he told them:After listening from both, he told them:
““TheThe MadzhabMadzhab which opines that it is to be performed with 20 which opines that it is to be performed with 20 raka’atraka’at has has
valid basis in valid basis in Shari’ahShari’ah. . And the other And the other MadzhabMadzhab which holds it to the which holds it to the
opinion that it should be 8 opinion that it should be 8 raka’atraka’at too has valid basis in too has valid basis in Shari’ahShari’ah. For there . For there
is a valid “is a valid “KhilaKhilaff “ on this subject.” “ on this subject.”
Both groups were not satisfied with this and demanded thatBoth groups were not satisfied with this and demanded that ‘Aleem ‘Aleem decide decide
as to who is right and which juristic opinion should the mosque adopt.as to who is right and which juristic opinion should the mosque adopt.
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Again the commotion started, each asserting that their Again the commotion started, each asserting that their MadzhabMadzhab’’s view is s view is
the correct view and therefore should be adopted. Some even warned the the correct view and therefore should be adopted. Some even warned the
‘Aleem ‘Aleem that he must judged with utmost justice and not try to conceal any that he must judged with utmost justice and not try to conceal any
knowledge regarding Al-Qur’an and Sunnah (which they imagined to be knowledge regarding Al-Qur’an and Sunnah (which they imagined to be
favouring them), nor be influenced by what had been done in the past.favouring them), nor be influenced by what had been done in the past.
The The ‘Aleem ‘Aleem firstly sought from both groups their commitment to accept firstly sought from both groups their commitment to accept
whatever decisions he arrived at. Then he spent some time to think, and whatever decisions he arrived at. Then he spent some time to think, and
then he performed 2 then he performed 2 raka’atraka’at prayer, and then he addressed the people. prayer, and then he addressed the people.
““I have arrived at a decision. For this I have arrived at a decision. For this RamadhanRamadhan, there shall be no , there shall be no TarawihTarawih
prayer to be performed in this mosque. “prayer to be performed in this mosque. “
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The people were aghast! Some hastily accused the The people were aghast! Some hastily accused the ‘‘AleemAleem of refusing to of refusing to
uphold the Sunnah, and has deviated with his opinion deemed by them to uphold the Sunnah, and has deviated with his opinion deemed by them to
be a worstbe a worst Bid’ahBid’ah than the two differing views. than the two differing views.
At least they wanted to perform At least they wanted to perform TarawihTarawih, whereas the, whereas the ‘ ‘AleemAleem has has
disallowed any one to do so. So they began to protest. disallowed any one to do so. So they began to protest.
The The ‘‘AleemAleem then told them, “Please tell me under what (then told them, “Please tell me under what (Hukm’ taklifHukm’ taklif) )
category your Madzhab places performance of “category your Madzhab places performance of “Swolat TarawihSwolat Tarawih” to be?”” to be?”
Both group responded, “Both group responded, “MandubMandub (sunnat (sunnat)”.)”.
Then the Then the ‘Aleem ‘Aleem asked, “Under what (asked, “Under what (Hukm’ taklifHukm’ taklif) ruling does your ) ruling does your
MadzhabMadzhab teaches on preservation of unity ( teaches on preservation of unity (UkhuwwahUkhuwwah) among Muslims?) among Muslims?
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Sheepishly both groups responded, “It isSheepishly both groups responded, “It is Wajib Wajib (OBLIGATORY)!”(OBLIGATORY)!”
Then theThen the ‘Aleem ‘Aleem continued, “ Seeing that both of you (groups) are adamant continued, “ Seeing that both of you (groups) are adamant
in wanting to pursue with an issue (in wanting to pursue with an issue (TarawihTarawih) which is ) which is mandubmandub (sunnat) (sunnat)
while it would cause disunity or perhaps lingering enmity – a grave sin, while it would cause disunity or perhaps lingering enmity – a grave sin,
therefore the Adab is to safeguard the welfare of the Ummah. We must therefore the Adab is to safeguard the welfare of the Ummah. We must
adhere to a principle (adhere to a principle (USULUSUL) in) in FIQHFIQH ::
DAR-’UL –MAFAA-SID - MUQAD-DIMUN - ‘ALAA - JALBUL - MA-SWAA-LIH
““Avoiding the harmful takes precedence over achieving of a benefit”Avoiding the harmful takes precedence over achieving of a benefit”
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“And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not
become divided. And remember the favour of Allah upon you
- when you were enemies and He brought your hearts
together and you became, by His favour, brothers. .“.“
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 103Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 103))
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““... Ask from those who possess the Message ... Ask from those who possess the Message
(az-Zikr : the remembrance) in matters which (az-Zikr : the remembrance) in matters which
you do not know.“you do not know.“
((Qur’an: al-Nahlu: 16: 43Qur’an: al-Nahlu: 16: 43))
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"Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of Verily Allah does not remove knowledge from the (hearts of
the) people, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away the) people, rather he takes away knowledge by taking away
its people (the true scholars – its people (the true scholars – ‘ULAMA‘ULAMA), until there are no more ), until there are no more
scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and scholars, the people then take leaders that are ignorant, and
when they are asked, and give when they are asked, and give fatwas fatwas – religious rulings, (they – religious rulings, (they
give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“give) without knowledge, so they misguide and are misguided.“
((Hadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Ashaab as-Sunnan from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)
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““If anyone contends with the Messenger even after If anyone contends with the Messenger even after
guidance has been plainly conveyed to him, and guidance has been plainly conveyed to him, and follows follows
a path other than that becoming to men to Faitha path other than that becoming to men to Faith, We shall , We shall
leave him in the path he has chosen, and land him in Hell, leave him in the path he has chosen, and land him in Hell,
what an evil refuge.” what an evil refuge.”
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We are aware of certain groups whose agenda is to encourage ideas of We are aware of certain groups whose agenda is to encourage ideas of
‘‘liberalismliberalism’ , inciting ’ , inciting anarchyanarchy and and deviationist ideas deviationist ideas amongst the amongst the
general Muslim mass, but they cite the teachings of tolerance for general Muslim mass, but they cite the teachings of tolerance for
KHKHILAAFIYYAHILAAFIYYAH” as an excuse or justification for themselves.” as an excuse or justification for themselves.
We must reiterate that we are only to tolerate We must reiterate that we are only to tolerate KHKHILAAFIYYAHILAAFIYYAH amongst amongst
true practicing Islamic scholars – true practicing Islamic scholars – ‘ULAMA AL-’AAMILEEN. ‘ULAMA AL-’AAMILEEN.
KHKHILAAFIYYAH ILAAFIYYAH does not include those of the ignorant, or those clear does not include those of the ignorant, or those clear
erroneous and deviant teachings of the ‘pseudo-scholars’.erroneous and deviant teachings of the ‘pseudo-scholars’.
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We have to warned that, there are We have to warned that, there are OrientalistsOrientalists and their Western- and their Western-
schooled ‘schooled ‘Muslim academicianMuslim academician’ with similar traits, undermining the ’ with similar traits, undermining the
position and attempting to usurp the position of true traditional position and attempting to usurp the position of true traditional
Islamic scholars.Islamic scholars.
These These pseudo-’ULAMApseudo-’ULAMA introduce deviant teachings disguised as introduce deviant teachings disguised as
KHKHILAAFIYYAILAAFIYYA, by conveniently omitting (hide, ignoring etc.) or , by conveniently omitting (hide, ignoring etc.) or
pretending that they did not exist to conceal the real or principle issue pretending that they did not exist to conceal the real or principle issue
which the true which the true ‘ULAMA ‘ULAMA had already highlighted and proven as an had already highlighted and proven as an
obvious deviancy. They knew that most ordinary Muslims are obvious deviancy. They knew that most ordinary Muslims are
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Their approach is so that they can then introduce innovation (Their approach is so that they can then introduce innovation (BID’AHBID’AH) )
in the form of methodologies and alien standards or criteria they have in the form of methodologies and alien standards or criteria they have
learnt from the non-Muslims - imposing it upon the Muslims’ learnt from the non-Muslims - imposing it upon the Muslims’
academic discourse e.g. academic discourse e.g. HermeneuticsHermeneutics, , humanism, femininism, humanism, femininism,
modernism, Secularism, pragmatism, contextualism, modernism, Secularism, pragmatism, contextualism, etc. Their actual etc. Their actual
agenda is to furthering their orientalists, liberal, modernist or agenda is to furthering their orientalists, liberal, modernist or
secularist ideology for the contemporary Muslims to adopt or adapt.secularist ideology for the contemporary Muslims to adopt or adapt.
This is the classic example of “This is the classic example of “the rise of false leadersthe rise of false leaders” which Prof. ” which Prof.
Syed M. Naquib Al-Attas reminded us to be very wary of.Syed M. Naquib Al-Attas reminded us to be very wary of.
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They insist that Islam ought to be changed in accordance with these They insist that Islam ought to be changed in accordance with these
‘progressive’ standards – without critically analyzing these in the light ‘progressive’ standards – without critically analyzing these in the light
of the of the SHARI-’AH SHARI-’AH first. first.
As long as Muslims adhere toAs long as Muslims adhere to ADAB ADAB, such people cannot easily usurp , such people cannot easily usurp
the position of our respected the position of our respected ‘ULAMA‘ULAMA. When ‘. When ‘light of the sunlight of the sun’ is ’ is
present, these pretentious ‘scholars’ cannot but be exposed as fraud.present, these pretentious ‘scholars’ cannot but be exposed as fraud.
Thus these ‘Thus these ‘false leadersfalse leaders’ would always attempt at dismissing the need ’ would always attempt at dismissing the need
for Muslims to conform to for Muslims to conform to ADABADAB. Inciting attitude of arrogance and . Inciting attitude of arrogance and
‘leveling’ in the Muslims of the true ‘leveling’ in the Muslims of the true ‘ULAMA‘ULAMA – a state of anarchy. – a state of anarchy.
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Muslims must learn the Muslims must learn the DEENDEEN as traditionally conveyed, thoroughly and as traditionally conveyed, thoroughly and
with with ADABADAB so as to benefit from the wisdom and legacy of Islamic so as to benefit from the wisdom and legacy of Islamic
scholars because our scholars because our Islamic scholars have already refuted most of Islamic scholars have already refuted most of
these ‘orientalist’ works and ‘false-standards’.these ‘orientalist’ works and ‘false-standards’.
Many of these ‘pseudo-scholars’ are either dishonest by pretending Many of these ‘pseudo-scholars’ are either dishonest by pretending
that previous refutations never existed, or perhaps they themselves are that previous refutations never existed, or perhaps they themselves are
unaware of it because most of them either; they do not read original unaware of it because most of them either; they do not read original
Arabic works but rely upon ‘academic’ discourses of the orientalists; or Arabic works but rely upon ‘academic’ discourses of the orientalists; or
seeking to promote themselves by being ‘controversial’.seeking to promote themselves by being ‘controversial’.
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As most of their work are in English, thus English-speaking Muslims As most of their work are in English, thus English-speaking Muslims
may be very susceptible to such controversies disseminated by them.may be very susceptible to such controversies disseminated by them.
Such ideas are mostly disseminated on the internet, in books, Such ideas are mostly disseminated on the internet, in books,
through closed door seminars, research groups, etc. done within through closed door seminars, research groups, etc. done within
certain exclusive circles or study-groups in non-Arabic languages, certain exclusive circles or study-groups in non-Arabic languages,
even sponsored by Western universities and ‘Foundations’ – while even sponsored by Western universities and ‘Foundations’ – while
omitting , challenging, attacking and even distorting some of the omitting , challenging, attacking and even distorting some of the
views of the traditional Islamic scholars amongst the Ummah, views of the traditional Islamic scholars amongst the Ummah,
pretentiously styling themselves as ‘contemporary reformers.’pretentiously styling themselves as ‘contemporary reformers.’
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There may be amongst them known ‘Islamic scholars’ exiled to or There may be amongst them known ‘Islamic scholars’ exiled to or
domiciled in the West. Some are true and sincere scholars while domiciled in the West. Some are true and sincere scholars while
there are others who may have been rejected by their peers for there are others who may have been rejected by their peers for
some deviancy or even heresy which they held and promoted. some deviancy or even heresy which they held and promoted.
Some other ‘pseudo-scholars’ or even ‘Some other ‘pseudo-scholars’ or even ‘wanabeeswanabees’ may be seeking ’ may be seeking
recognition via associating themselves with such scholars. Others recognition via associating themselves with such scholars. Others
perhaps may even be “perhaps may even be “academics-for-hireacademics-for-hire” type obviously are under ” type obviously are under
the payroll of their ‘the payroll of their ‘patronspatrons’, with certain agenda against Islamic ’, with certain agenda against Islamic
ascendancy and the spread of traditional Islam. ascendancy and the spread of traditional Islam.
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““An immoral man of learning is a great evil,An immoral man of learning is a great evil,
yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.yet a greater evil is an ignoramus leading a ‘godly’ life.
Both are a great trial (Both are a great trial (FITNAHFITNAH) everywhere,) everywhere,
to whomever depends to them both (for guidance), to whomever depends to them both (for guidance),
in holding on to his religion”in holding on to his religion”
REFLECTIONREFLECTION:: We would indeed be afflicted with this We would indeed be afflicted with this FitnahFitnah (trial). Only with appropriate (trial). Only with appropriate knowledge and knowledge and irshaadahirshaadah, and more importantly , and more importantly Taufiq wal-Hidaa-ya Taufiq wal-Hidaa-ya from Allah SWT. from Allah SWT. would we be saved from its evil.would we be saved from its evil.
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““O ye who believe! if you are conscious of and fear Allah O ye who believe! if you are conscious of and fear Allah
((TAQWATAQWA), He will grant you a criterion (), He will grant you a criterion (FURQANFURQAN-to judge -to judge
between right and wrong), remove from you (all) evil (that may between right and wrong), remove from you (all) evil (that may
afflict) you, and forgive you: for Allah is the Lord of grace afflict) you, and forgive you: for Allah is the Lord of grace
unbounded.”unbounded.”
((Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 29Qur’an: Anfaal: 8: 29))
REMEMBER THIS IMPORTANT COMMANDREMEMBER THIS IMPORTANT COMMAND
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LESSON # 8 – LESSON # 8 – CONTROVERSIESCONTROVERSIES
BID’AH – A CLARIFICATIONBID’AH – A CLARIFICATION
““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF STUDY OF FIQH FIQH ””
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL. TO BE CONTINUED TO BE CONTINUED
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ALLAA-HUM-MA – ARI-NAL-HAQ-QA - HAQ-QAN
WAR- ZUQ-NAT - TI-BAA- ’A
WA-ARI-NAL – BAA-TWILA – BAA-TWI-LAAN
WAR-ZUQ-NAJ – TI –NAA - BAH
““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true and grant us the ability to follow it.and grant us the ability to follow it.And make us see Falsehood to be false And make us see Falsehood to be false and grant us the ability to reject it.”and grant us the ability to reject it.”
IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A
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