Tafsir Surah Ar-Rahman

[25/11/2022] The Death of the Scholars is a Calamity Upon the Ummah - By Abu Hakeem Bilāl Davis حفظه الله. Khutbah at Masjid As-Salafi, Birmingham, UK.

Some points covered by Abu Hakeem حفظه الله during this khutbah:

Khutbah — 25.11.22 — Abū Ḥakeem 

- The death of a scholar is a calamity that affects the entire ummah.
- The meaning of the verse, “See they not that We gradually reduce the land from its outlying borders?”
- The death of the ‘ulamā is a depletion of the earth.
- Ka’b b. Aḥbār (رحمه الله) on two reasons why the earth cries.
- Mujāhid (رحمه الله) on the statement of Allāh, “And the heavens and the earth wept not for them…” [Sūrah ad-Dukhān 44:29]
- Ḥasan al-Baṣrī (رحمه الله) on the unfillable gap left due to the death of the ‘ulamā.
- Books can never replace the scholars.
- Understanding how great of a calamity the death of a scholars is, especially in the time we live in.
- The statement of Ibn ‘Abbās at the grave of Zayd b. Thābit (رضى الله عنهما) regarding the burial of knowledge.
- Salmān al-Fārisī (رضى الله عنه) on what will cause the destruction of the people.
- The reason the ‘ulamā constantly remind with seeking knowledge. 
- ‘Abdullāh b. Mas’ūd’s (رضى الله عنه) encouragement to cling to knowledge.  
- Some words on our dear Shaykh ‘Ubayd b.  ‘Abdillāh b. Sulaymān al-Jābirī (رحمه الله).

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Points Covered:

• What is the connection between Fearing Allāh & His Command to be Truthful?
• The 2 Attributes: Taqwa & Sidq

TAQWA
• What do the Scholars often advise with?
• What brings about Taqwa
• What is the Definition of Taqwa?
- Talq ibn Habīb (رحمه الله‎)'s Comprehensive Definition
- 'Abdullāh Ibn Mas'ud (رضي الله عنه)'s explanation of how Allāh deserves to be feared
- Can a blessing be a trial?
- What did Alī ibn Abī Tālib (رضي الله عنه) say Taqwa is?

• What does Taqwa bring to us as servants of Allāh?
- Reflections upon the Narration of Alī ibn Abī Talib (رضي الله عنه) when he entered the Graveyard
- What is The Best Provision you can take the moment your afterlife begins?
- What did the Mufassir, Imām al-Qurtubī (رحمه الله‎) say concerning the Ayah 131 of Sūrah an-Nisā?
- What is the thing that can properly rectify a Slave, bring about all-round goodness & give the greatest of Rewards?

• The Messenger ﷺ's advice on Taqwa:
- Hadith of Irbād ibn Sāriyah (رضي الله عنه)
- The case with Mu'ādh ibn Jabal (رضي الله عنه)
- What does Taqwa bring for a person of immense importance?
- The Dire Need we have for Allāh

• The Blessing given to Sulayman (عليه السلام‎), his Du'ā & what this lead to

•  What is the deep connection between Travelling (Safr) & Taqwa?

• Some of the Benefits of Taqwa
- Explanation of The Affair of Hardship & Ease
- Explanation of The Matter of Protection & Success
- How do/don't we deal with a matter when we are tested by Allāh? 
- The Affair of Sins
- The Affair of Confusion & Clarity in the Deen
- The Supplication of Shaykh al-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah (رحمه الله‎)
- The Promise of Allāh

• What do we do when we feel weak/have been wronged/plotted against/unable to defend ourselves?
- 2 Stipulations in the Qur'ān for Not being Harmed by others
- Who does Allāh love? Who is Allāh with?
- What did Allāh say pertaining to the Aid given in the Battle of Badr?

SIDQ
• What brings about Sidq (Truthfulness)?
- Is Sidq only connected to what you say (via speech)?
- How can we be amongst the Truthful ones?
- If we want a message to be accepted, what is incumbent upon us?
- The Supplication of Ibrāhīm (عليه السلام‎)
- What was the Messenger ﷺ known as?
- Warning against being untrustworthy amongst one's community
- The case with Abu Bakr (رضي الله عنه) & a sign of Prophethood 

- How can we bring about good for ourselves?
- Why a person is not blessed when they perform certain actions

• Benefits from the Hadīth of Shaddād ibn al-Hād (رضي الله عنه)
• Benefits from the Hadīth of Jābir ibn Abdillāh (رضي الله عنهما)
• Benefits from the Hadīth of Anas ibn an-Naḍr (رضي الله عنه)

• Attributes of a Hypocrite (Munāfiq)

• How Rectification can be corrupted
• A Fā'idah from the narration of those that were Trapped in the Cave
• Hadīth of desiring to be from the Martyrs
• What will help us on the Day of Reckoning?

• The Supplication of 'Umar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb (رضي الله عنه)

• Reminder of how a person's mindset should be

"O You Who Believe! Be Afraid of Allāh & Be With Those Who Are True" - Shaykh Abu Idrees (حفظه الله)

Khutbah given at Masjid Al-Hidaayah on Shawwal 25, 1445 by Ustādh Raha Batts on the topic of Al-Murāqabah (Being Mindful of Allāh).

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[06/06/2025] Remember Allāh During the Days of Tashrīq - By Abu Fuḍayl ‘Abdur Raqīb حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this Khuṭbah:

- “It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allāh, but it is piety from you that reaches Him. Thus have We made them subject to you that you may magnify Allāh for His Guidance to you. And give glad tidings (O Muḥammad ﷺ) to the Muḥsinūn (doers of good).” [Sūrah al-Ḥajj 22:37]

- The celebration of Tawḥīd in these days of ‘Eid. 

- The prohibition of fasting on ‘Eid and the days of Tashrīq. 

- “And remember Allāh during the appointed Days.” [Sūrah al-Baqarah 2:203]

- Ways in which we remember Allāh on the days of Tashrīq. 

- The takbīr after every prayer, and its wording.

- The intent behind ‘Eid. 

- Following the practice of Prophets Ibrāhīm and Muḥammad (عليهما الصلاة والسلام) in mentioning the Name of Allāh when performing the sacrifice. 

- Remembering Allāh upon eating and drinking and not overindulging to the point one is diverted from the worship of Allāh. 

- Prescribed manners when eating and drinking.

- Remembering our brothers and sisters in need who are being relentlessly attacked. 

- Following the way of the Salaf in remembering and glorifying Allāh plentifully in these blessed days. 

- Ḥasan al-Baṣrī (رحمه الله) on the meaning of the supplication, “Our Lord! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire!" [Sūrah al-Baqarah 2:201]

- The reward for righteous deeds based upon sound knowledge. 

- How eating and drinking can be acts of nearness to Allāh. 

- Warning against being heedless and carrying out acts of disobedience in these days. 

- “Therefore remember Me; I will remember you, and be grateful to Me and never be ungrateful to Me.” [Sūrah al-Baqarah 2:152]


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