Umdatul-Aḥkām: Benefits From Shaikh Ṣāliḥ bin Muḥammad Al-Luḥaydān– By Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid

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[LESSON ONE] 'Umdahtul-Aḥkām: Benefits From Shaikh Ṣāliḥ bin Muḥammad Al-Luḥaydān Raḥimahullāh - The Study of Fiqh Rulings for Everyday Life – By Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid. Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

Points covered during this lesson:

- Introduction to the explanation of ‘Umdatul-Aḥkām.
- Biography of the author: his name and ascription, notable family members, early life, and extensive travels to seek knowledge.
- The importance of following the way of the Salaf in travelling to seek knowledge and sit with the scholars.
- The reason for the decline of the Abbasid Caliphate. 
- The Translation Movement, its purpose and outcome. 
- The invasion of Baghdad by the Mongols. 
- Historical events that took place in the lifetime of Imām ‘Abdul-Ghaniy al-Maqdisī (رحمه الله):
- 1. The parallel caliphate running in Spain (al-Andalus), alongside the caliphate of Banul-‘Abbās in Baghdād. 
- 2. That which befell Egypt of drought and pestilence. 
- 3. The enormous earthquake that took place in Shām.
- 4. The shaking and wavering of the stars in the skies over Baghdād.
- Allāh’s raising of a group that is manifest upon the truth and call to it in every age, despite the turmoil taking place in the ummah.
- The need for scholars, and the effects upon society when they are few.

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[LESSON TWO] Umdatul-Aḥkām: Benefits From Shaikh Ṣāliḥ bin Muḥammad Al-Luḥaydān Raḥimahullāh – The Study of Fiqh Rulings for Everyday Life – By Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid. Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

- Imām ‘Abdul-Ghaniy’s (رحمه الله) level of knowledge, and the qualities he was described with. 
- His waging of war against bid’ah and its people, and his expulsion from Damascus and Egypt due to that. 
- Beautiful words from Muwaffaq ad-Dīn Ibn Qudāmah al-Maqdisī regarding al-Ḥāfiẓ ‘Abdul-Ghaniy al-Maqdisī (رحمهم الله).
- The number of aḥādīth in ‘Umdatul-Aḥkām, the reason for its authorship, and its intent. 
- A mention of some of the well-known explanations of this book.
- The importance of studying this book. 
- A mention of books that are similar to ‘Umdatul-Aḥkām.
- The ‘aqīdah of Imām ‘Abdul-Ghaniy al-Maqdisī.
- The number of books authored by Imām ‘Abdul-Ghaniy, and a mention of some of their titles. 
- The author’s introduction to the book.

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[LESSON THREE] ‘Umdatul-Aḥkām: Benefits From Shaikh Ṣāliḥ bin Muḥammad Al-Luḥaydān Raḥimahullāh – The Study of Fiqh Rulings for Everyday Life – By Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid. Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

- The introduction of the author, and the tremendous du’ā he made for anyone who writes, hears, reads, memorises or looks into this book. 
- Chapter 1: Kitāb aṭ-Ṭahārah
- Ḥadīth #1: “Indeed, actions are only by the intention…”
- Explanation of the ḥadīth by Shaykh al-Luḥaydān (رحمه الله).
- Four aḥādīth the Islamic legal rulings revolve around. 
- The importance of building our deeds upon sincere intention and continuously taking account of our souls. 
- The evil outcome of outwardly carrying out tremendous acts without the required intention. 
- The necessity of both ikhlāṣ and mutāba’ah for our deeds to be accepted. 
- Explanation of the difference between innovation in worldly affairs and innovation in the religion. 
- Clarification regarding the adhān of ‘Uthmān (رضى الله عنه) and the compilation of the Qur’ān. 
- Actions carried out for the benefit and preservation of the religion vs innovations in the religion. 
- Clarification that acts of worship must conform to the Sunnah in their manner, time, location, type and number, with examples.  


Questions:
1. Is it permissible to wear a temporary silver cap on your tooth for beautification purposes as a man?
2. What advice do you give to the youth who embrace Salafiyyah but do not make an effort to listen to audios as they do not find them engaging?
3. Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to go to a mixed-sex university or college?
4. What is the ruling on sisters travelling without their maḥram? Some say that travelling with a group of sisters is allowed. 
5. Can you eat meat from the People of the Book in the UK, such as Mc Donalds etc?
6. Does brushing your teeth with a toothbrush have the same reward as a siwāk?
7. Is it permissible to give money to non-Muslims to assist them in burying their deceased relatives?

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LESSON FOUR: ‘Umdatul-Aḥkām: Benefits From Shaikh Ṣāliḥ bin Muḥammad Al-Luḥaydān Raḥimahullāh – The Study of Fiqh Rulings for Everyday Life – By Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid. Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

- Chapter 1: Kitāb aṭ-Ṭahārah
- Ḥadīth # 1: “Indeed, actions are only by the intention…” [cont’d]
- Proof that intending the love of Allāh must be accompanied by mutāba’ah.
- Statements from the scholars regarding the story of Muhājir Ummi Qays (the man who migrated to marry Umm Qays) as it relates to the ḥadīth.
- The necessity of rectifying our souls and ensuring that our deeds are in accordance to the intent of Allāh (عز وجل) and His Messenger ﷺ. 
- The reality of the one who has taqwā of Allāh and follows the Sunnah of the Messenger ﷺ. 
- Basing speech upon the intention in the heart, and being called to account according to the meaning of words.
- Safeguarding ourselves from the deception of Shayṭān as it relates to our intentions. 
- Benefits from Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymīn (رحمه الله) regarding one’s intention and doubts in acts of worship.
- An important principle regarding the one who has doubts about his act of worship after completing it, with examples.
- Doubt that enters during an act of worship.
- Differentiating between legitimate doubt and whisperings from Shayṭān. 
- The makhraj Allāh has given us from the whisperings of Shayṭān.
- Obeying Allāh, building actions upon certainty and not answering the doubts of Shayṭān.

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Some points discussed during this Khuṭbah:

– Truthfulness - a foundation of the religion.
– {Friends on that Day will be foes one to another except Al-Muttaqun} [Surah Az-Zukhruf: 67].
– Ibn Kathīr’s رحمه الله explanation of the above verse.
– True friendship should be based upon truthfulness.
– Statement of Ibn Abbās رضي الله عنهما: “All companionships will change to enmity except those that feared Allāh”.
– Powerful statement regarding friendship from Imam Shaf'ī رحمه الله.
– The majority of mankind's errors are due to the tongue.
– The most evil of people is the two-faced one.
– Their state on the day of Judgement.
– The two-faced should not be put in positions of authority.
– Success lies in being truthful as the truthful people carried this religion.
– Ḥadīth explaining the severity of disparaging your friend for worldly gain.
– Allāh - The Most High - has protected the honour of the believer so do not dishonour each other.
– Beautiful words of poetry regarding fake friends.
– Admonishment from scholars regarding always being truthful, friendships and communities must be built upon truthfulness and we should stay away from betrayal.

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