[LESSON SIX] Explanation of The Three Fundamental Principles – By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Lesson series at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

– – "Fourthly - To remain patient upon the harm encountered upon this path"
الرابعة: الصبر على الاذى فيه
– The Evidence is the Saying of Allah the Most High: Surah Al-Asr
Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Ibrahim رحمه الله
– The inevitability of facing trials and what is upon him is patience.
– The obligation of these four matters (that have preceded).
– The importance of the people of Sunnah to be acquainted with the method of following speech with evidence.
– Brief Tafsir of Surah Al-Asr (By Time).
– Everyone from mankind is in a state of loss, except for those who carry out these four matters: seeking knowledge, acting, calling and remaining patient.
– How does the ayah “Those who believe” indicate that a person seeks knowledge?
Shaykh Zayd Madhkhali رحمه الله
– Those who follow the Prophets and Messengers’ call will inevitably face trials similar to the Prophets and it is upon them to remain patient.
– Patience is one of the greatest qualities of Imān and the greatest attribute of the caller.
– The need for the caller to always exercise Patience.
– Patience is needed when calling members of our family.
– The two affairs needed when calling to the Path of Allah.
– Benefit from Ibnul Qayyim رحمه الله regarding the Tafsir of Surah Al-Asr.
– Benefit and advice from Shaykh Rabee: To read the Books of Shaykhul Islam Ibn Tamiyyah and Ibnul Qayyim.
– Tafsir of Surah Al-Asr and a detailed breakdown of the 4 matters in the surah: Knowledge, Action, Calling to it and Remaining Patient.
Shaykh Fawzan حفظه الله 
– The reality of the situation of the caller to Allah is that they will be exposed to harm and evil from people; therefore they have to remain patient and follow the example of the Prophets.
– Examples from the harms and trials the Prophet ﷺ faced during his time calling to Allah and how he dealt with it.
– Examples from the past scholars of the trials and tribulations they faced due to their call to Allah.
– The obligation of the caller to remain patient and to seek His reward.
– Tafsir of Surah Al-Asr: Allah swears by Time.
– A principle: Allah can swear by anything He Wills; however, the creation cannot swear by anyone other than Allah.
– Benefits given of why Allah swears by “Time” itself.
– Explanation of what “Mankind” means and who is included in this statement.
– The importance of giving great value to “Time” and the benefits of this.
Shaykh Uthaymeen رحمه الله
– Allah reminds the Prophet ﷺ that those before him faced trials and the need to remain patient Surah Al-An’am:34.
– The harder the trial, the closer the aid of Allah is, even though it may not be in your lifetime.
– The fruits of your Da’wah may result after your death.
– Benefit from Surah Al-Insan of calling to Allah will always lead to trials and the requirement for sabr.
– The three categories of patience.

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