Shaykh Abū ʿIyāḍ Amjad Rafīq summarises key points from the works of al-ʿAllāmah Rabī b. Hādī al-Madkhalī (raḥimahullah) namely: The Methodology of the Prophets in Calling to Allāh. The three-part lecture series hones in on five key points that define the true callers to Islām: 

1. They adhere to the methodology of the prophets in da'wah
2. They call to adherence to the Book and the Sunnah connecting People to its evidences 
3. They follow the sunnah and adhering to the jamāʿah (in the correct sense) and they warn against splitting and differing
4. They enjoin the good and prohibiting the evil 
5. They refute the opposers to this way

From the 2025 Canadian National Summer Conference at Masjid al-Furqān (TROID), 2025/07/27-29.

Distinguishing Principles of the Salafī Daʿwah and Manhaj 3/3 - Abū ʿIyāḍ

40 Ḥadīth—Lesson 45—Abū Idrees—19.09.25 


- Ḥadīth #13: From the Perfection of Īmān 
- Explanation of Shaykh al-‘Uthaymīn (رحمه الله).
- Clarification that the negation in the statement “none of you truly believes” refers to perfection/completeness. 
- Answering the question, “What is your evidence for this interpretation, which diverts the speech from its apparent meaning?”
- Ta’wīl vs taḥrīf. 
- Proof for the permissibility of ta’wīl. 
- Examples of ta’wīl, with supporting evidence. 
- The linguistic and intended meaning of the āyah, «فَإِذَا قَرَأْتَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ فَٱسْتَعِذْ بِٱللَّهِ مِنَ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنِ ٱلرَّجِيمِ»
- The apparent and intended meaning of the āyah, «يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ إِذَا قُمْتُمْ إِلَى ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ فَٱغْسِلُوا۟ وُجُوهَكُمْ…»
- The linguistic and legislative meaning of īmān. 
- The example of Abū Ṭālib regarding the requirement of acceptance and submission, in addition to affirmation for a person to be deemed a believer. 
- Proof from the Qur’ān and Sunnah that the place of īmān is the heart, tongue and limbs. 
- The meaning of loving for your brother/sister what you love for yourself. 
- Benefits from the ḥadīth. 
- The permissibility of negating something due to the absence of its complete/perfect state, with examples from the Sunnah. 
- The obligation of loving for your brother/sister what you love for yourself. 
- A warning against envy and jealousy. 
- Two definitions of ḥasad. 
- Formulating speech in a manner that encourages action. 
- Implications of using the word brother. 
- The importance of speaking respectfully when giving da’wah and interacting with our loved ones. 
- Advice to the one who finds it difficult to love for his brother what he loves for himself. 
- The reason the Salaf would make du’ā for their brothers in their absence. 
- Answering the student who says he wants good for his fellow student so he will act upon the ḥadīth by telling him the answers while in the exam. 


45 Forty Hadith of Nawawi By Abu Idrees

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40 Hadīth—Lesson 48—Abū Idrees—10.10.25

- Clarification regarding the term الثَّيِّبِ الزَّانِي (al-Thayyib az-Zānī).
- The intent of this term based on its construction. 
- The definition of az-Zānī and al-Thayyib.
- The difference between al-Thayyib and al-Bikr, with examples. 
- Ḥadīth #15: Honouring the Guest
- Four foundational aḥādīth regarding manners and etiquette. 
- Benefits of coupling belief in Allāh with belief in the hereafter. 
- At-Targhīb wat-Tarhīb.
- Explanation of Shaykh al-‘Uthaymīn (رحمه الله).
- The command to speak good. 
- The two categories of good speech, with examples. 
- A principle in the religion when something is mentioned unrestrictedly. 
- Explanation regarding who is referred to as a neighbour.  
- A beautiful example of how our scholars act upon the textual evidences. 


Text of the ḥadīth:

عن [أبي هُريرةَ] رَضِي اللهُ عَنْهُ، أنَّ رسولَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قالَ: مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْرًا أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ جَارَهُ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ ضَيْفَهُ. رواه البخاريُّ ومسلمٌ.

From Abū Hurayrah (رضى الله عنه) who said that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said, "Whoever believes in Allāh and the Last Day, let him speak goodness or else remain silent. And whoever believes in Allāh and the Last Day, let him honour his neighbour. And whoever believes in Allāh in the Last Day, let him honour his guest." [Related by al-Bukhārī and Muslim] 

48 Forty Hadith of Nawawi By Abu Idrees

● These six principles are so clear and easy to comprehend.

● Allāh clarified these principles for everyone to understand and implement.

• Definition of what is a principle.

• A sign that Allāh wants good for you.

• Even though these principles are clear, sadly many misunderstand them.

• Those who prefer to follow what their forefathers were upon instead of the revelation which was sent down to the Messengers.

• Many have taken to just reading the Qur'ān for its reward only, without reflecting and pondering over it.

• What is the purpose behind seeking knowledge?

• From the means of obtaining the love of Allāh is reciting the Qur'ān with reflection. 

• The Qur'ān is a protection, a guidance, a barrier, a light, a cure and a mercy.

• The true objective behind the recitation of the Qur'ān. 




Lesson One The Six Fundamental Principles By Shaykhul Islām Muhammad bin 'Abdul Wahāb (رحمه الله)

• Paradise is surrounded by that which entails difficulty and struggle.

• What are the desires that surround the Hellfire?

• Ibn al-Qayyim: It is essential to oppose one’s lowly desires, and to avoid the people of desires and disobedience.

• Only a small minority of people are not heedless of the remembrance of Allāh.

• The causes and roots of evil.

• How does one attain Paradise?

• What leads a person to fall into the Hellfire?

• There are only two eternal abodes — Paradise and the Hellfire. Which one do you desire, and for which are you striving?

• When Jibreel saw Paradise and the Hellfire.

• A profound parable explaining why people fall into sin.

• Eemān (faith) wears away — beg Allāh to renew your Eemān.

• How does one hold themselves to account?

• The tears of 'Alī (may Allāh be pleased with him).

• The two causes of deviation.

• The key to Paradise.

• For whom is the good and blessed end?

• The harmful and corrupting influence of music.

• Who are those truly endowed with intelligence?

• Do not think of your sins as insignificant.

• Shaytān desires nothing more than that you cease repenting.



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Be Dutiful to Parents By Abu Abdir Rahman Hilal

• The first principle: making the religion purely and sincerely for Allāh alone, without any partners.

• Sincerity to Allāh is the foundation of the entire religion. 

• Paradise is Allāh's mercy and the Hellfire is His justice.

• Sincerity is the key for any act of worship to be accepted.

• Definition of Shirk.

• From the tremendous virtues of Tawheed.

• The importance of knowing the truth and the falsehood in detail.

• The call to Tawheed is the call to salvation. 



Lesson Two  The Six Fundamental Principles   By Shaykhul Islām Muhammad bin 'Abdul Wahāb (رحمه الله)

• The importance of the actions of the heart.

• The greatest of all sins.

• Even Prophet Ibrāheem (peace & blessings of Allāh be upon him) feared falling into shirk.

• The Prophet (peace & blessings of Allāh be upon him) never said: call upon me and I will answer you, rather he told us to call upon Allāh and He will answer you.

• What is the backbiting of the heart?

• It is due to a disease in the heart that a person deviates.

• The difference between Khawf and Kushoo'.

• Signs of a good and sound heart.

• Enjoying the Salāh.

• The pillars of gratitude. 




Lesson One The Six Fundamental Principles By Shaykhul Islām Muhammad bin 'Abdul Wahāb (رحمه الله)

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