Explanation of The Three Fundamental Principles - By Abu Idrees

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

- The origin of these three principles.
- An overview of the structure of the book.
- A brief biography of Shaykh Muḥammad b. Ibrāhīm Āl ash-Shaykh (رحمه الله), and how his explanation of Thalāthatul-Uṣūl was compiled. 
- The importance of leading by example and creating an environment of knowledge for our children.
- Statements from Shaykh Ibn Bāz (رحمه الله) on the importance of studying this book.
- The intent of studying this book and the necessity of living by the principles explained therein.
- Encouragement to memorise the text of the book.
- The reason for choosing this explanation. 


Question: Does a person memorise Qur’ān at the same time [Thalāthatul-Uṣūl]?

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[13/05/2024] [LESSON 2] Explanation of The Three Fundamental Principles – By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Lesson series at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

- Text: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ - In the Name of Allāh, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy
- The meaning of the word ‘basmalah’ and clarification regarding the meaning of ‘mufti’. 
- The reason the author began with the basmalah. 
- Examples of the Messenger ﷺ beginning with the basmalah in his letters to the kings and leaders of his time.
- Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī (رحمه الله) on the intent of beginning the book with the basmalah. 
- Text: اِعْلَمْ - Know
- The reason for using this word. 
- Text: رَحِمَكَ اللهُ - May Allāh have mercy upon you
- The good character of the Shaykh [Muḥammad b. ‘Abdul-Wahhāb (رحمه الله)] and his care for the Muslims.
- The difference between raḥmah (mercy) and maghfirah (forgiveness). 
- Ibn al-Qayyim (رحمه الله) on an effect of sins that remains.
- Text: أَنَّهُ يَجِبُ عَلَيْنَا تَعَلُّمُ أَرْبَع مَسَائِلَ - that it is obligatory upon us to learn four matters
- Those whom it is obligatory upon to learn these matters.
- The meaning of taklīf/mukallaf. 
- The definition of ‘al-Wājib’. 
- Text: الأُولَى: الْعِلْمُ - The First Matter: Al-‘Ilm (Knowledge)
- The two categories of knowledge. 
- The difference between Farḍ al-‘Ayn and Farḍ al-Kifāyah.
- The great virtue of seeking knowledge over other acts of worship [i.e. non-obligatory acts of worship]. 
- Text: وَهُوَ مَعْرِفَةُ اللهِ - and that is knowledge and awareness of Allāh
- The only means of learning about Allāh.

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

- Text: وَهُوَ مَعْرِفَةُ اللهِ - and that is knowledge and awareness of Allāh
- Understanding that knowledge in Islām is “Allāh said” and “the Messenger of Allāh said”, and a statement from Imām Aḥmad in this regard.
- Proof that knowledge of Allāh (سبحانه وتعالى) only comes by way of the Qur’ān and Sunnah. 
- Text: وَمَعْرِفَةُ نَبِيِّهِ - and knowledge and awareness of His Messenger 
- The obligation of having knowledge of the Prophet ﷺ, and what that entails. 
- Clarification regarding the origin of the principles and conditions found in the books of the scholars.
- Six conditions of the testimony “Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allāh”.
- Proof that the Prophet ﷺ was sent to everyone upon the earth.
- The falsehood of those who claim to worship Allāh by way of the Books of old. 
- Text: وَمَعْرِفَةُ دِينِ الإِسْلامِ بالأَدِلَّةِ - and knowledge and awareness of the religion of Islām with the proofs
- The intent of this statement. 
- The level of knowledge that is obligatory upon every Muslim. 
- Explanation of the general and specific meaning of Islām. 
- Proof that Islām is the only religion that is accepted after the coming of the Messenger Muḥammad ﷺ. 
- The falsehood of the argument that we have to look into the books of the other religions in order to know the Qur’ān is the truth.

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

Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Sālih Al-Uthaymeen’s رحمه الله explanation:

“Knowledge of the Religion of Islam with its proofs” ‎- وَمَعْرِفَةُ دِينِ الإِسْلامِ بالأَدِلَّةِ

⁃ The general and the specific meaning of Islam

⁃ Clarification of who can be called a Muslim and can the Jews and Christians be called Muslims?
⁃ Whoever follows the Prophet Muhammad is classed as a Muslim and the one who opposes him is not a Muslim.
Shaykh Ubayd al Jaabiri’s رحمه الله explanation:
“Knowledge of the Religion of Islam with its proofs” ‎- وَمَعْرِفَةُ دِينِ الإِسْلامِ بالأَدِلَّةِ
⁃ A very important principle regarding the origin of worship and the origin of worldly affairs is derived from this which everyone should know:
⁃ Examples and applications of the above principle

⁃ Shaykhul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah’s رحمه الله wording/ statement of the above principle
⁃ Shaykh Ubayd رحمه الله brings further principles to reinforce the meaning of the above principle by bringing the important narration of Ali Ibn Abi Taalib
⁃ Further emphasis is shown through the statement of Imaam Malik: Everyone’s speech can be accepted and rejected except the person in this grave (and he pointed to the grave of Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم)
⁃ How does a Salafi measure people’s statements and actions? By measuring against the Quran and the Sunnah and the Ijma of the Salafus Sālih
⁃ Explanation of “with its proofs’
⁃ What are the conditions of an act of worship for it to be accepted
Mufti Muhammad Ibn Ibrāhīm’s رحمه الله explanation of:
“Action upon it”

-Parable of Knowledge and Action with a tree and its fruits
Shaykh Zayd al Madhkhali’s رحمه الله explanation of:
“Action upon it”
⁃ The importance of knowledge and acting upon it and the severe rebuke of those who don’t act upon their knowledge
⁃ He draws the comparison between the Jews and Christians and offers further explanation of this from the Quran about the Bani Isrā'īl.
⁃ Knowledge is the key to piety and the door to all good
⁃ Tremendous Narration of Abu Darda رضي الله عنه whilst he was in Damascus of a man that came from Madinah seeking a hadeeth from the Prophet ﷺ “Whoever treads a path seeking knowledge Allah makes the path easy for him…”Highlighting the importance of seeking knowledge and the superiority of the scholars
⁃ The correlation between having a sincere intention and striving hard to seek knowledge with how much knowledge an individual can attain

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

 
Points covered in LESSON FIVE:

Text: “العمل به - Acting upon it” (Cont.) by Shaykh Fawzan
– Importance of knowledge followed by action 
– Explanation of the last ayah of Surah Al-Fātihah regarding those who have knowledge and do not act upon it and those who act without knowledge
– Text: “الدعوة اليه - Calling to it”
– The prerequisites of giving Da’wah
– Shaykh Zayd Al-Madhkhali (رحمه الله) explains that the best of mankind are those who learn knowledge and those who act upon it and call to it.
– Shaykh Ubayd (رحمه الله)
– The importance of a person calling to Allah after He has blessed them to have knowledge and to act upon it.
– How the Scholars always attribute the Tawfeeq and khayr that the servant has, back to Allah 
– Attributes and etiquettes of the callers to Allah:
1. Devotion to guide the people and to convey the Deen of Allah
2. Rifq (gentleness)
3. Ḥikmah (wisdom)
4. Good admonition
5. Address and reason with them with that which is better and good – encouragement with good and warning from the evil in its proper place
6. Understanding of the commands and prohibitions
7. Clarifying the truth to the people and encouragement towards it and clarifying and warning against falsehood with proofs
8. A person should not be distraught with the one that Allah doesn’t guide 
9. Readiness to counter the doubts of people of falsehood and desires and be strong in refutation (knowledge, evidence, proofs etc.)
– Example from the time of the Prophet ﷺ regarding a tree called Dhat Anwat
– Shaykh Uthaymeen (رحمه الله) highlights the various methods of how Da’wah is given
– Which method did the Messenger ﷺ utilize the most?
– How the caller should engage with those who he is calling to and what he should avoid.
– The great impact and effect of Q&As when giving Da’wah and teaching.
– The Hadith of the one who was made the flag bearer at the Battle of Khaybar and its relation to the virtues of giving Da’wah

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

– Reflections from the Hadīth of the five things before five: “Take advantage of your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your riches before your poverty, your free time before you are preoccupied, your life before death.” [Ṣaḥiḥ Al-Jām’ī 1077]
– Whoever is neglectful in doing actions during their youth, good health, in riches, free time and during their life then he will not be able to do it in his old age, sickness, poverty, preoccupation and at time of death.
– Reflections from the Hadīth: There are two blessings that many people neglect - good health and free time


– Explanation: "Patiently encountering the harms along the way..."
– Shaykh Zayd Madhkhalī:
Beautiful explanation of the following three categories of patience:
1. Patience upon the obedience of Allah
2. Patience upon staying away from the disobedience of Allah
– Different types of punishment that preceded for the nations previously
3. Patience upon what Allah has decreed
– Principle: whether you understand the trial, you must remain patient upon the decree.
– Shaykh Fawzan:
Principle regarding sins: if you err then you must return back to the truth if you are the one that is wrong. If you are a person on truth and you did not err then you must exercise patience, seeking the reward of Allah and reflect upon the way of the Prophets and their patience, awaiting the aid of Allah.
– Shaykh Uthaymīn:
Statement from Ibnul Qayyim regarding: Striving against oneself and its levels:
1. Strive to learn guidance and the true religion
2. Strive to act upon the knowledge that you have gained.
Principle: if you can’t help yourself, you will not be able to help others. Rectifying yourself will aid others.
3. Strive to call to the way of Allah and teach those who aren’t aware of it.
4. Strive to remain patient with those around him.
– If a person acts upon these four levels then they will be Rabbaniyoon
– Shaykh Zayd al Madhkhali:
Beautiful Benefit regarding Surah Al-Asr explaining those who are the elite and the saved people.

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[LESSON 9] Explanation of The Three Fundamental Principles – By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Lesson series at Masjid As-Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

- Explanation of the statement of Imām al-Bukhārī by Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī (رحمهم الله).
- The two pillars of Lā ilāha illa Allāh.
- The general meaning of Lā ilāha illa Allāh.
- The most severe sin you can disobey Allāh with.
- The conditions of Lā ilāha illa Allāh, and their opposites. 
- 1. al-‘Ilm (knowledge), the opposite of which is al-Jahl (ignorance).
- 2. al-Yaqīn (certainty), the opposite of which is ash-Shakk (doubt).
- 3. al-Qabūl (acceptance), the opposite of which is ar-Radd (rejection).
- 4. al-Inqiyād (submission), the opposite of which is at-Tark (disregard/abandonment).
- 5. aṣ-Ṣidq (truthfulness), the opposite of which is al-Kadhib (lying).
- 6. al-Ikhlāṣ (sincerity), the opposite of which is ash-Shirk.  
- 7. al-Muḥabbah (love), the opposite of which is al-Bughd (hatred)
- 8. al-Kufr (disbelief). 
- The obligation of disbelieving in everything that is worshipped besides Allāh, loving and hating for the sake of Allāh and freeing oneself from shirk and its people. 
- The rights of Lā ilāha illa Allāh and affairs that complete its meaning.

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[Lesson 11] Explanation of The Three Fundamental Principles – By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Lesson series at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

[Lesson 11 - 12/08/2024]
– “Know may Allah have mercy upon you, that it is obligatory on every Muslim, male and female, to learn and act upon the following matters…”
– Explanation of Shaykh Fawzan: The manners of the teacher, the importance of the teaching environment and the times when gentleness and harshness is used.
Important Principle: When there is an obligation or prohibition, then it is applicable to both male and female, unless there is a specified exception in the Sharīah.
– A discussion of visiting the graveyard from the various opinions of the Scholars.
– The reason for the obligation of learning knowledge.
– An important point regarding the true understanding of learning and how to learn correctly from the Scholars.
– A clarification of the dangers of being self taught via reading books and not through the Scholars.
– Advice on the importance of seeking knowledge from the correct individuals.
– “The first matter: that Allah created us and provided sustenance for us, and He did not leave us without a purpose…”
– Examples from the Quran showing how Allah created us from nothing and brought us into existence.
– Evidences from the Qur’an explaining that mankind were not created without a purpose.
– Explanation of the true purpose of our existence in this world.
– Comparison between those obedient individuals who know their true purpose and those who don’t understand their true purpose of their creation.
– Explanation of Shaykh Uthaymīn: Proofs and examples of how Allah created us from both textual and intellectual evidences.

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With Ustādh Abu Muādh Taqweem

- The 3 Categories of Tawheed
- Why Earlier Scholars Mentioned 2 Categories of Tawheed?
- The First Evidence from Al-Qur'an
- Q&A

Kitāb At-Tawheed: Rejections of Allah's Names and Attributes (Part 1)

 • Started with the virtues of ʿAbdullāh Ibn Masʿūd (رضي الله عنه)
 • Covered the narration of Abū Mūsā al-Ashʿarī and Ibn Masʿūd: — “How many people intend good but never reach it”
 • Highlighted evidence from the Qur’ān and Sunnah showing the completeness of the religion — no need for additions  “This day I have perfected for you your religion…” (Sūrah al-Mā’idah 5:3)’
  • Virtues of the Khulafā’ al-Rāshidīn (the four rightly guided caliphs)
 • Importance of clinging to the understanding of the Salaf al-Ṣāliḥīn
 • Tafsīr Ibn Kathīr on the verse: —  “This is My straight path, so follow it” (al-Anʿām 6:153)
 • Hadith of the 73 sects and its variations and its different chains - Linked with Ibn Masʿūd’s narration: “The Jamāʿah is what conforms with the truth, even if you are alone”
• Danger of bid'ah (innovation) and how it is more severe than committing major sins - to the exent that the Prophet ﷺ warned against it even before it appeared.
• The importance of Tawheed and the precise wording found in the sunnah and the Quran.  Example, Surah Maryam ayah 65
 "Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, so worship Him (Alone) and be constant and patient in His worship. Do you know of any who is similar to Him?" 
• How this verse beautifully encompasses all three categories of Tawḥīd: 
 1. Tawḥīd al-Rubūbiyyah – “Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them…”
 2. Tawḥīd al-Ulūhiyyah – “so worship Him (Alone)…”
 3. Tawḥīd al-Asmā’ wa’l-Ṣifāt – “Do you know of any who is similar to Him?” (denial of likeness to His names or attributes)
• Shaykh ʿAbdullāh Lahmāmī (ḥafiẓahullāh) concluded the lesson by mentioning 20 characteristics that distinguish the people of Sunnah from the groups of misguidance.


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